Stryker Performance-LOAD Operation Manual page 7

S S u u m m m m a a r r y y o o f f s s a a f f e e t t y y p p r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s
Always read and strictly follow the warnings and cautions listed on this page. Service only by qualified personnel.
W W A A R R N N I I N N G G
• P P e e r r f f o o r r m m a a n n c c e e - - L L O O A A D D is designed to be compatible with the P P e e r r f f o o r r m m a a n n c c e e - - P P R R O O XT, P P o o w w e e r r - - P P R R O O XT, and P P o o w w e e r r - - P P R R O O
IT cots with a P P e e r r f f o o r r m m a a n n c c e e - - L L O O A A D D option. With the mass casualty option, you can use P P e e r r f f o o r r m m a a n n c c e e - - L L O O A A D D with a
standard antler for most X-frame cots, but a rail clamp assembly and antler is required for all cots without a
P P e e r r f f o o r r m m a a n n c c e e - - L L O O A A D D option.
• It is the responsibility of the cot operator to make sure that the cot being used in the Stryker Model 6392 P P e e r r f f o o r r m m a a n n c c e e - -
L L O O A A D D system is a P P e e r r f f o o r r m m a a n n c c e e - - L L O O A A D D compatible cot. Injury may result if a non-compatible cot is used in the Stryker
Model 6392 P P e e r r f f o o r r m m a a n n c c e e - - L L O O A A D D system.
• Always install the cot fastener system as described in this manual. Improper installation can result in injury. Make sure
that, at a minimum, your configuration is tested to meet the National Truck Equipment Association/Ambulance
Manufacturer's Division Standard 004, Litter Retention System Static Test (AMD-004).
• Take special precautions regarding electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) when you use medical electrical equipment.
Install and place the cot fastener system into service according to the EMC information in this manual. Portable and
mobile RF communications equipment can affect the function of the cot fastener system.
• Always seal all gaps to the exterior of the vehicle to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle patient
compartment.
• Always make sure that you tighten all four floor plate bolts to the recommended torque.
• Always make sure of P P e e r r f f o o r r m m a a n n c c e e - - L L O O A A D D functionality before use. Failure may result in patient or operator injury.
• Always use caution when you move around in the vehicle patient compartment to avoid tripping on P P e e r r f f o o r r m m a a n n c c e e - -
L L O O A A D D .
• Always use caution when you operate P P e e r r f f o o r r m m a a n n c c e e - - L L O O A A D D in adverse weather conditions (for example, rain, ice,
snow).
• Always operate the cot or P P e e r r f f o o r r m m a a n n c c e e - - L L O O A A D D only when all persons are clear of the mechanisms. Entanglement in
powered cot or P P e e r r f f o o r r m m a a n n c c e e - - L L O O A A D D mechanisms can cause serious injury.
• Always practice loading and unloading the cot with P P e e r r f f o o r r m m a a n n c c e e - - L L O O A A D D until operation of the product is fully
understood. Improper use can cause injury.
• Do not allow untrained personnel to assist in the operation of P P e e r r f f o o r r m m a a n n c c e e - - L L O O A A D D . Untrained technicians/personnel
can cause injury to the patient or themselves.
• Always use both hands when you handle the cot. P P e e r r f f o o r r m m a a n n c c e e - - L L O O A A D D is only an assisting device. Evaluate each
situation to determine how to distribute and lift the weight that you are transporting.
• Always use enough operators to handle the forces that are required to load or unload when you handle weights over 400
lb (181 kg). To increase safety, operators should load or unload on flat surfaces. For 36 in. (91 cm) vehicle deck heights,
you may need to manually unload.
• Always avoid extreme parking angles.
• Do not remove the battery when the cot is active.
• Always load or unload an occupied cot into a vehicle with a minimum of two trained operators.
• Always be ready to support the entire weight of the cot and patient when you unload a cot from the vehicle patient
compartment.
• Always check for sheets, restraints, or debris that may catch in the cot transport wheels or load wheels.
• Do not extend the cot base while it is locked into P P e e r r f f o o r r m m a a n n c c e e - - L L O O A A D D .
• Always allow occupants to enter the vehicle patient compartment after the compatible cot has been loaded into the
vehicle patient compartment.
• Always use any appropriate personal protective equipment while power washing to avoid inhaling contagion. Power
washing equipment may aerate contamination.
C C A A U U T T I I O O N N
• Improper usage of the product can cause injury to the patient or operator. Operate the product only as described in this
manual.
• Do not modify the product or any components of the product. Modifying the product can cause unpredictable operation
resulting in injury to patient or operator. Modifying the product also voids its warranty.
6392-009-001 Rev D.3 3 EN