Promeba STRETCHER Series User Manual page 15

USER GUIDE // STRETCHER SERIES PC900
First edition: 2021/05
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OPERATION
03.3.1 LOWERING THE STRETCHER
Make sure the handrails are positioned upwards and locked; otherwise the stretcher may be damaged.
Before lowering the stretcher, reach the place where to make the following operations.
Lower the stretcher without patient, as follows:
1. Grab telescopic handles of the stretcher at the rear end (feet)
2. Lift the rear part (feet) of the stretcher, until the attack wheels touch the ground
3. Holding firmly the stretcher, push both command handles (n° 13 and 14 paragraph 02.1) in order to
close the legs
4. Lower the stretcher, carrying its weight, until it touches the ground.
Before loading the patient, while the stretcher is on the ground, make sure the underground is stable and
horizontal; unstable and non-horizontal surfaces may affect the static balance of the stretcher.
Brake the front wheels (optional) when the stretcher is on the ground and do not forget to unblock them
before raising the stretcher.
03.3.2 LIFTING THE STRETCHER
Before lifting the stretcher fix the patient on the stretcher with the belts and make sure the underground is
safe and stable.
The following procedure is recommended to lift the stretcher:
1. Two operators must be positioned to each edge of the stretcher. The capacities of the various ope-
rators must be considered before determining his role in the process (consider how many operators to
employ according to the weight to lift and according to the capacities of each operator).
2. Make sure to grab the stretcher firmly at both ends.
3. Using an adequate lifting technique, lift the stretcher until the legs, front and rear, are open and com-
pletely blocked.
03.3.3 LOADING THE STRETCHER ONTO THE AMBULANCE
Make sure the ambulance's doors are blocked correctly in open position, in order to avoid any hindrances.
Make sure the handrails are blocked in upward position, otherwise the stretcher may be damaged.
During the charging operation:
1. Place the stretcher towards the rear door opening of the ambulance.
2. Push it onto the loading platform of the ambulance.
3. Make sure that both attack wheels (n ° 7 paragraph 02.1) are positioned on the loading platform (safe-
ty position) and operate the red lever (n ° 13 paragraph 02.1) to unlock the front legs.
4. Push the stretcher into the ambulance, keeping the red lever pushed so that the front legs fold up and
close; avoid strong blows of the front legs against the load platform; the legs and related mechanisms
could be damaged.
5. Insert the stretcher into the ambulance until the rear legs touch the platform, then lift the stretcher
slightly and operate the green handle (nº 14 paragraph 02.1) to unlock the rear legs and complete the
stretcher loading procedure.
* If you have a model with Ergoload system (see models with Ergoload in paragraph 02.3) do not ope-
rate the green lever in this step. Just keep loading the stretcher to the ambulance and the rear legs will
automatically unlock.
6. Make sure the stretcher is securely attached to the ambulance fixture.
** It is recommended to use the original fixing systems Promeba, S.L. to ensure optimal stability in all
directions. As long as other fixing systems are used, the safety and correct functionality of the device is
not guaranteed.
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