Using The Stretcher; Before Placing The Stretcher In Service; General Guidelines For Use; Folding/Unfolding The Stretcher - Ferno Stretcher Series User Manual

Using the Stretcher

4.1 Before Placing the Stretcher
in Service
1. Personnel who will use the stretcher need to read
this manual.
2. Set up the stretcher, following the instructions in
Stretcher Setup, pages 17 and 18.
3. Confirm that the stretcher operates properly. See
Inspecting the Stretcher, page 15.

4.2 General Guidelines for Use

A minimum of two trained operators is required.
Operators may need help when working with
heavy patients. For placement and direction of
helpers, see Using Additional Help, page 13.
Follow standard patient-handling procedures
when using the stretcher.
Stay with the patient at all times.
Always use patient restraints.

4.3 Folding/Unfolding the Stretcher

To fold the stretcher:
1. Lay the stretcher flat on the floor or ground.
2. Move the lock-pin levers to the unlocked position
(the upper notch, as in Figure 3, page 9).
3. Fully extend the foot section by pulling it out until
the hinges are completely visible.
4. Lift the foot section and fold it over onto the torso
panel (Figure 1).
The stretcher can be stored folded or in the shortest
unfolded position.
To unfold the stretcher: lay the stretcher flat on the
floor or ground. Lift the foot section off the torso panel
and unfold until it lies flat, then follow instructions in
Adjusting the Stretcher Length, page 9.
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Scoop EXL Stretcher Series
WARNING
!
Improper operation can cause injury. Operate
the stretcher only as described in this
manual.
WARNING
!
An unattended patient can be injured. Stay
with the patient at all times.
WARNING
!
An unrestrained patient can fall off the
stretcher and be injured. Use restraints to
secure the patient on the stretcher.

Figure 1 - Stretcher in Folded Position

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