59, 59-T EZ Glide®
1.1 Warning
Warning notices indicate a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in injury or death.
WARNING
Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured. Permit
only trained personnel to operate the chair.
Improper use of the chair can cause injury. Use the chair
only for the purpose described in this manual.
Attaching one-piece restraints improperly can allow seat
and back panels to dislodge, resulting in injury. Restraints
must capture panels AND chair frame.
Using the chair with the track unlocked can cause injury.
Verify that the track is locked before transporting the
patient.
Lubricating the track system can result in injury to the
patient and/or operators. Never lubricate the track or
belts.
Improper operation can cause injury. Operate the chair
only as described in this manual.
An unattended patient can be injured. Stay with the
patient at all times.
An unrestrained patient can fall off the chair and be
injured. Use restraints to secure the patient on the chair.
Helpers can cause injury or be injured. Maintain control
of the chair, operate the controls, and direct all helpers.
Improper maintenance can cause injury. Maintain the
chair only as described in this manual.
Attaching improper items to the chair can cause injury.
Use only Ferno-approved items on the chair.
Improper parts and service can cause injury. Use only
Ferno parts and Ferno-approved service on the chair.
Modifying the chair can cause injury and damage. Use the
chair only as designed by Ferno.
1.2 Important
Important notices emphasize important usage or maintenance
information.
Important
© Ferno-Washington, Inc 234-3298-02 May 2009
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1.3 Bloodborne Disease Notice
To reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne diseases such
as HIV-1 and hepatitis when using the chair, follow the
disinfecting and cleaning instructions in this manual.
1.4 Symbol Glossary
The symbols defined below are used on the chair and in
this users' manual. Ferno uses symbols recognized by the
International Standards Organization (ISO), American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the emergency
medical services industry.
General Warning of
Potential Injury
Read the Users'
Manual
Unlocked
Locked
Open Track
Close Track
System
System
1.5 Safety and Instruction Labels
Safety and instruction labels place important information
from the users' manual on the chair.
Read and follow label instructions. Replace worn or
damaged labels immediately. New labels are available
from EMSAR (page 32), Ferno, or your Ferno distributor
(page 2). The labels illustrated on pages 6 and 7 are affixed
to the chair.
Safety Information
500 lb
227 kg
Load Limit
2
Chair Operation Requires
Two Trained Operators
Do Not
Lubricate
Lubricate
Product meets
European Union
Standards
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