Introduction INTRODUCTION This manual is designed to assist you with the operation of the 1069 Head/Neck Surgery Bed. Read it thor- oughly before using the equipment or beginning any maintenance on it. SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Weight Capacity 500 pounds Overall Bed Length/Width 88”/31.5”...
Introduction Before operating this stretcher, it is important to read and understand all information in this manual. Carefully read and strictly follow the warnings listed on this page. WARNING Patients should be discouraged from sitting directly on the ends of the stretcher. Excessive weight will cause the litter surface to tip up, possibly causing patient injury.
Stretcher Operation OPERATING BASE CONTROLS – SIDE CONTROL WITH UNI–LOWER PEDAL Pump to raise litter. Depress in the center of pedal (B) to lower both ends of the stretcher together. Depress the side of pedal (B) closest to the foot end of the stretcher to lower the foot end. Depress the side of pedal (B) closest to the head end of the stretcher to lower the head end.
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Stretcher Operation OPERATING BASE CONTROLS – SIDE CONTROL WITH DUAL LOWERING PEDALS Pump to raise litter. Depress to lower head end. Depress to lower foot end. Note: Depress B & C together to lower both ends of the litter simultaneously. Brake and Steer functions (foot end) Brake and Steer functions (head end)
Stretcher Operation OPERATING BASE CONTROLS – END CONTROL Pump to raise litter. Depress to lower head end. Depress to lower foot end. Note: Depress B & C together to lower both ends of the litter simultaneously. Brake and Steer functions (foot end) Brake and Steer functions (head end)
Stretcher Operation RAISING AND LOWERING LITTER HEIGHT – SIDE CONTROL/UNI–LOWER PEDAL CAUTION Be sure to move any equipment that may be in the way before raising or lowering the litter height. To raise the litter height, pump pedal (A) repeatedly until the desired height is achieved (see illustration on page 4).
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Stretcher Operation TRENDELENBURG/REVERSE TRENDELENBURG – SIDE CONTROL/UNI–LOWER PEDAL NOTE Litter height must be raised first in order to achieve a trend. or reverse trend. position. CAUTION Be sure to remove any equipment that may be in the way before lowering stretcher. For Trendelenburg positioning (head down), depress the side of pedal (B) closest to the head end of the stretcher (see illustration, page 4).
Stretcher Operation APPLYING THE BRAKE SYSTEM NOTE For user convenience, the brake/steer pedal is located on both ends of the stretcher. WARNING Always apply the caster brakes when a patient is getting on or off the stretcher. Push on the stretcher to en- sure the brakes are securely locked.
Stretcher Operation USING SIDERAILS CAUTION Be sure the siderail latching mechanism (B) is working properly at all times. If it is not, refer to your stretcher maintenance manual for ”Siderail Latch Adjustment”. To engage siderails: Pull up siderail (A) and raise to full up position so that latch (B) engages. (See illustra- tion).
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Stretcher Operation USING THE SAFRt PATIENT TRANSFER BOARD WARNING When using the SAFRt Board to transfer a patient, always lock the brakes on all stretchers, beds, etc. being used and always be certain the transfer board is placed securely on the surface of the mating stretcher or bed.
Stretcher Operation USING THE SAFRt PATIENT TRANSFER BOARD/ARM BOARD (CONTINUED) Using the SAFRt Board as an armboard: 1. Raise the support post (D) to the up position. 2. Raise the transfer board (C) from the bottom while lifting from the top. 3.
Stretcher Operation OPERATING PNEUMATIC FOWLER Squeeze handles (A & B) for pneumatic assistance in lifting the Fowler to the desired height. Remove hand(s) from the handles when the desired height is achieved. WARNING Operation of the pneumatic Fowler is a manual procedure. Use caution when raising the Fowler while a pa- tient is on the stretcher.
Stretcher Operation OPERATING OPTIONAL ENHANCED CLEARANCE HEAD PIECE To operate the enhanced clearance head piece, grasp either handle under the head section and squeeze. Handle (A) releases the latch and rotates the head piece on axis ”A”. Handle (B) releases the other latch and rotates the head section on axis ”B”.
Press the release valve (B) to deflate the bladders. USING OPTIONAL WRIST RESTS There are two optional wrist rests avail- able for the 1069; standard and tempo- ral . To use the wrist rest, insert the support tube (A) into the socket in the Fowler head piece assembly.
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Stretcher Operation OPERATING OPTIONAL 2–STAGE PERMANENTLY ATTACHED I.V. POLE DETAIL OF I.V. POLE LATCH NOTE The 2–stage permanently attached I.V. pole is an option and may have been installed at either the head, foot or both ends of the stretcher. The choice was made at the time the stretcher was purchased. To use the 2–stage permanently attached I.V.
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Stretcher Operation OPERATING OPTIONAL 3–STAGE PERMANENTLY ATTACHED I.V. POLE DETAIL OF I.V. POLE LATCH DETAIL OF I.V. POLE GRIP NOTE The 3–stage permanently attached I.V. pole is an option and may have been installed at either the head, foot or both ends of the stretcher. The choice was made at the time the stretcher was purchased. To use the 3–stage permanently attached I.V.
Preventative maintenance should be performed at a minimum of annually. A preventative maintenance pro- gram should be established for all Stryker Medical equipment. Preventative maintenance may need to be performed more frequently based on the usage level of the product.
If these types of products are used to clean Stryker patient handling equipment, measures must be taken to insure the stretchers are rinsed with clean water and thoroughly dried following cleaning. Failure to properly rinse and dry the stretchers will leave a cor- rosive residue on the surface of the stretcher, possibly causing premature corrosion of critical components.
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If requested by Stryker, products or parts for which a warranty claim is made shall be returned prepaid to Stryker’s factory. Any improper use or any alteration or repair by others in such manner as in Stryker’s judgement affects the product materially and adversely shall...
Stryker will perform all service during regular business hours (9–5) * Replacement parts and labor for products under PM contract will be discounted. ** Does not include any disposable items, I.V. poles (except for Stryker HD permanent poles), mattresses, or damage re- sulting from abuse.
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European Representative Stryker France Phone: 33148632290 BP 50040–95946 Roissy Ch. de Gaulle Fax: 33148632175 Cedex–France 6300 Sprinkle Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49001–9799 (800) 327–0770 www.strykermedical.com DH 5/02 1069–90–1 REV J...
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