Safety Information; Warning; Important; Safety Alerts - Ferno Paraguard Excel Stretcher User Manual

Safety Information

1.1 Warning

Warning notices indicate a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in injury or death.

1.2 Important

Blood borne Disease Notice
To reduce the risk of exposure to blood borne diseases such
as HIV-1 and hepatitis when using this product, follow the
disinfecting and cleaning instructions in this manual.

1.3 Safety Alerts

Safety alerts identify potential hazards to avoid. The
following safety alerts appear in this manual:
Improper use of the Paraguard® can cause injury. Use the
Paraguard® only for the purpose described in this manual.
Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured.
Permit only trained personnel to operate the Paraguard®.
Improper operation can cause injury. Operate the
Paraguard® only as described in this manual.
An unattended patient can be injured. Stay with the
patient at all times.
Improper maintenance can cause injury. Maintain the
Paraguard® only as described in this manual.
Non Ferno parts and service can cause injury. Repair can
only be carried out by Ferno.
Modifying the Paraguard® can cause injury and damage.
Use the Paraguard® only as designed by Ferno.
Attaching Non Ferno items to the Paraguard® can cause
injury. Use only Ferno approved items on the Paraguard®.
Do NOT exceed the safe working load of 136 kg
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1.4 Precautions for Safety
To ensure safety and satisfaction with your Paraguard®
Excel Rescue Stretcher, all users should read these
instructions completely, as well as the individual portions
of recognised emergency care manuals, which relate to
the application and use of rescue equipment.
The CE mark on this product demonstrates conformity with the
requirements of the EC Directive 93/42/EEC for Medical Devices.
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