Features, Warnings And Proper Operation - GF Health Products Hausted 578 Operating Manual

Operating inStruCtiOnS

3.2 FeatureS, warningS anD prOper OperatiOn

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OperatiOn:
Do not sit on end – tipping may occur.
a. the stretchers have a warning label located
at the foot end stating: Maximum patient
weight 226 kilograms (500 lbs).
B. patient entry, egress and transfer should
always be done with the breaks locked.
C. the brakes should always be locked
and patient side rails up when patient is
not in transport.
D. the patient pendant has a warning label on
it stating: Clip pendant to rail when not in
use – keep cord clear of moving parts.
e. it is important to remember that all electric
stretchers are equipped with a built-in
battery back-up system but: it is recommended
that the unit remain plugged into wall
receptacle during normal use. the
battery back-up is intended for transport
and emergency only.
F. the fowler backrest quick drop handle is
intended to be used during emergency
situations only.
g. Be sure rail is locked before leaving patient.
H. the lock out knobs deactivate both the
patient pendant and the control panel.
i. Floors must be smooth and level to maintain
optimum fifth wheel steering. Fifth wheel
steering functions can be influenced by floor
irregularities (bumps or dips) greater than 1/2"
(13 mm) across the span of the stretcher.
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J. to turn electric controls on, plug into wall
receptacle. to turn off, remove plug from wall
receptacle. electric powered stretchers do not
have a separate on/off switch.
K. the stretcher has a warning label located on
the control box cover stating: to reduce the
risk of electrical shock do not remove the
cover, service by qualified personnel only.
l. always disconnect the power source
whenever servicing any electric
powered stretcher.
M. the batteries are wired in a series. Failure to
rewire the same way may cause the batteries
to explode.
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