Safety Information; Warning; Important; Blood-Borne Diseases - Ferno SCOOP EXL Stretcher User And Maintenance Manual

Safety information

Read the user manual carefully It is an integral part of the
product and must always be kept to hand. For your own
personal safety and that of your patients, please note the
following:
– Prior to each use, perform an inspection ensuring that
there are no signs of wear, damage, or malfunction. Refer to
section 6.4 Inspection, page 28.
– To prevent infection and / or bacterial contamination, refer
to the information in sections 6.2 and 6.3, Disinfection and
Cleaning, page 27.
1.1 Caution
The danger symbols draw attention to potentially dangerous
situations that, if ignored, may result in accidents, damage
and/or injury.

WARNING

Untrained users may injure themselves and/or cause damage and/
or physical harm. Allow only trained and qualified staff to use the
SCOOP EXL stretcher.
Improper use of the stretcher can cause damage and / or injury. Use
the SCOOP EXL stretcher as described herein.
Unauthorized modifications to the SCOOP EXL stretcher can cause
serious damage, injury and / or unpredictable problems. Do not
modify or alter the stretcher in any way.
Any damage to the components of the stretcher or the entire
system can alter its performance and safety. Inspect the SCOOP EXL
stretcher frequently, and especially before and after each use. Place
the stretcher out of service if there are signs of wear or damage.
An unassisted patient is at risk of injury. Never leave the patient
alone when bound to the stretcher. Always assist the patient
throughout all rescue operations.
Failure to use the restraints can cause the patient to fall and
endanger their safety. Always use the containment restraints for the
patient as indicated herein.
Applications of the stretcher restraints that are not as described in
this manual could cause accidents, damage and / or injury.
Casual assistants may cause damage and/or physical harm, or
injure themselves. Do not allow casual helpers to perform stretcher
preparation operations. Be extremely careful during all user
operations.
Improper maintenance can cause serious accidents, injuries and/or
damage. Perform maintenance as instructed in this user manual.
The use of improper and/or unauthorised devices can cause
accidents, damage and/or injury. Use only devices that have been
approved and authorised by Ferno Washington Italia.
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1 - SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
Unauthorised repairs, and repairs carried out by people not
approved by Ferno Washington Italia, will render all warranties
null and void and may compromise the safety of the device.
Non-original spare parts and inadequate repairs may cause
damage and/or injury. Use original Ferno parts exclusively, and
only contact Ferno Washington Italia's Customer Support.

1.2 Important

Boxes labelled "Important" contain important
information on use and/or maintenance of the device.
Important

1.3 Blood-borne diseases

To reduce the risk of exposure to infectious diseases that
may be transmitted by blood, such as HIV-1 or Hepatitis,
carefully follow the instructions on disinfection and cleaning
in this manual.

1.4 Load capacity

Respect the maximum loading capacity of the SCOOP EXL
stretcher. Refer to section 3.4 General specifications, page
8.

1.5 Compatibility

Use only accessories approved and authorized by Ferno.
The SCOOP EXL stretcher was tested with the following
accessories which are applied during immobilization:
– 365-E Immobilizer (code 365-E)
– WizLoc Cervical Collar (code 0822074)
- restraint systems (listed in section 7.3 Patient restraints,
page 31).
The stretcher supports the use of the SAERBAG III fabric
lifting and transport system, and the paediatric PEDI-
SLEEVE immobilization device.
Any other combination is not compatible with the
specifications and instructions given in this manual. Ferno
Washington Italia is not liable for damages caused to users
or third parties arising from improper use of the SCOOP
EXL stretcher.
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