Intrahospital Transport; Increasing The Tipping Stability During Transport - Dräger Perseus A500 Instructions For Use Manual

Assembly and preparation

Intrahospital transport

Transport comprises any movement of a medical
device that does not serve solely for positioning.
WARNING
Risk of damage to the pressure reducers
If the device collides with an obstacle during
transport, the pressure reducers may be
damaged.
– Align the pressure reducers so that they
are protected from collisions during
transport.
– Before transporting, close the valves on
the gas cylinders.
WARNING
Risk of tipping over during transport
The medical device may tip over if handled
incorrectly.
– The medical device may only be moved by
people who have the physical ability to do
so.
– Dräger recommends that the medical
device always be transported by two
people. This improves maneuverability.
When transporting over inclines, around
corners, or over thresholds (e.g., through
doors or in elevators), make sure that the
medical device does not bump against
anything. Do not pull the medical device
over hoses, cables, or other obstacles
lying on the floor.
– Do not activate the central brake while the
medical device is being moved.
– To push the medical device, hold on to the
mounting rails on the work surface.
– Do not lean against the medical device.
WARNING
Risk of injury
The device may tip over when it is
transported over inclines.
Always move the device using two people.
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CAUTION
Risk of tipping over
When support arms are used, the end stops must
be in perfect condition. Otherwise there is a risk
that the support arms will swing out of control.
Check the functional integrity of the support arm
end stops after the following activities:
– After fitting accessories
– After transporting the device
The Perseus ceiling-mounted version can be
transported on the service cart for servicing
purposes.
Observe the following section: "Transport for
maintenance purposes" (page 216)
Increasing the tipping stability during
transport
1 Carefully fold the holding arm with any
mounted equipment against the device, e.g.,
patient monitoring, data management systems,
and syringe pumps. When folded in, these
components should not project beyond the
mounting rails if possible.
2 Remove loose objects from the attached arms
and the shelves.
3 Remove the heavy objects of more than 8 kg
from the mounting rails, e.g., the vaporizers.
4 Clear the writing tray and slide it completely
into the device.
5 Position the optional flexible arm for the
breathing bag close to the device.
6 Push the optional drawers in.
7 Lock the lockable optional drawers.
Instructions for use Perseus A500 SW 2.0n