Promeba STRETCHER Series User Manual page 14

USER GUIDE // STRETCHER SERIES PC900
First edition: 2021/05
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OPERATION
03.2.1 REQUIREMENTS OF THE EMERGENCY VEHICLE
The Promeba stretcher has been designed to enter and exit the patient compartment of an ambulance.
The vehicle must have a levelled loading platform, wide and long enough for the Promeba stretcher and
without obstacles.
To configure the height of the platform you must take into
account these two requirements:
- Maximum loading height: you can check the height of
each stretcher model in the table of the section 02.2.
- Minimum loading height: when the attack wheels are
placed on the platform and the front legs touch the pla-
tform, the front wheels must be at least 5 cm from the
ground (see figure 3)
Failure to comply with these requirements can
lead to a malfunction in the opening and clo-
sing of the legs.
The measurement of the loading platform must be taken with the ambulance positioned on a uniform and
perfectly horizontal surface and with two operators seated in the patient compartment (simulating a load
of approximately 250 kg).
If the vehicle is equipped with pneumatic or hydraulic suspensions, the loading height adjustment must
be carried out taking into account the worst conditions of use and/or the operating one provided by the
vehicle builder. Problems during use and/or safety risks associated with such system, cannot be attributed
to the manufacturer.
Try out the loading and unloading procedures with an empty stretcher before putting the stretcher into
regular service.
03.2.2 LOADING THE PATIENT ON THE STRETCHER
Before transferring, lifting or transporting the patient, primary medical evaluations have to be performed.
Once the diagnosis has been assured, it is preferred (if possible) to suggest the patient to collaborate acti-
vely during the transfer onto the stretcher, making sure the patient is fully aware of all risks.
Before loading the patient, move the stretcher as close as possible to him, if it is necessary for facilitating the
operations, position the stretcher in the intermediate height (paragraph 03.3.5).
03.3 Functioning
03.3.1 STRETCHER CIRCULATION
When the stretcher is circulating, the following indications must ALWAYS be observed:
- Ride on flat ground, with extreme care and avoiding potholes
- Pay a lot of attention to possible obstacles (water, ice, debris, etc.) on the route of the stretcher. If you
cannot set the path free from obstacles, choose an alternative route.
- The stretcher must be fully unfolded when driving.
- You must always drive with all four wheels in contact with the ground.
- A properly trained operator must always be in the control position.
- Always respect the maximum capacity of the device considering the total weight distributed according
to the human anatomy and also taking into account the weight of the equipment and accessories. Do
not circulate if the weight has not been distributed correctly.
In the event of any failure to conform to the above mentioned requirements you will be dee-
med fully responsible for all damages that might occur. In such cases, Promeba, S.L. will deny
all responsibility for any malfunctions or injuries caused by the appliance itself; moreover
product warranty will be considered void.
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5 cm
FIGURE 3