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HAUSTED HORIZON™ SERIES MULTI-PURPOSE STRETCHERS — ® ELECTRIC-POWERED MODELS 4E2DPA / 4D2DPA OPERATING MANUAL READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR STRETCHER. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE. THE MOST CURRENT VERSION OF THIS MANUAL CAN BE FOUND ONLINE AT WWW.HAUSTED.COM. HP_4E2-INS-LAB-REVA21...
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION — A WORD FROM GF HEALTH PRODUCTS, INC....................4 INDICATIONS FOR USE ................................. 4 SERVICE INFORMATION ................................ 4 ADVISORY ....................................4 LIST OF WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ............................5 SIGNIFICANCE OF SAFETY STATEMENTS ..........................5 DANGER / WARNING / CAUTION / NOTICE SUMMARY ...................... 5 DANGER: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRE, OR ELECTRIC SHOCK ............
INTRODUCTION — A WORD FROM GF HEALTH PRODUCTS, INC. This manual contains important information on proper use and maintenance of the Hausted Horizon Series Multi-Purpose Stretcher. All personnel involved in the use and maintenance of this equipment must carefully review and comply with the warnings, cautions and instructions contained in this manual.
LIST OF WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IMPORTANT: Before using the Multi-Purpose Stretcher, please read and adhere to the following safety precautions and warnings. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury or damage to the Stretcher. Always consult your healthcare professional to determine safe methods most suitable for your individual abilities.
WARNING — CAUTIONS AND PROPER OPERATION WARNING: This product has a maximum weight capacity of 720 lb (326 kg) EVENLY DISTRIBUTED. WARNING: Patient entry, egress and transfer should always be done with the brakes locked. WARNING: The brakes should always be locked and patient side rails up when patient is not in transport.
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WARNING: The use of accessories, transducers, and cables other than those specified by the manufacturer may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the Hausted equipment. GF cables and accessories include motor cables, mains cable, pendant cables, and back up battery and cable. WARNING: This equipment should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment.
UNCRATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT — REPORT ANY SHIPPING DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY: WARNING Inform shipper of any damage — leave carton intact. Leave equipment in the receiving area until inspection is complete. NOTICE — POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE: s NOTICE: The crate contains fragile, expensive medical equipment. Uncrate and handle carefully. If after uncrating the equipment you find any damage (no matter how slight), report the damage to GF Health Products, Inc.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4E2DPA / 4D2DPA STRETCHER SPECIFICATIONS WARNING: This product has a maximum weight capacity of 720 lb (326 kg) EVENLY DISTRIBUTED. Info: All dimensions in the following drawings, unless otherwise specified, are in inches. All dimensions are ±.375. GF Health Products, Inc. reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Info: Electrical specifications follow drawings.
FEATURES, WARNINGS AND PROPER OPERATION WARNINGS — CAUTIONS AND PROPER OPERATION (See Diagram on following page) A. WARNING: The stretchers have a warning label located at the center foot end stating: This product has a maximum weight capacity of 720 lb (326 kg) EVENLY DISTRIBUTED. B.
BRAKING AND STEERING OPERATION (ALL MODELS) 3.3.1 Applying the Brakes Activate the four wheel central braking system by depressing the red pedal at any of the four corners of the unit (Figure 3-1) to approximately 45°. All four caster wheels should then be locked from swiveling and rotating.
ELECTRIC CONTROL LOCATIONS 3.4.1 Nurse Control Panel To access the nurse control panel pull out on the handle located at the foot end of the unit, under the top. (Figure 3-4). Figure 3-4 3.4.2 Patient Pendant Control The patient pendant has an adjustable location and may be located along either side rail (Figure 3-5).
3.4.4 Emergency Electric Backrest Override The unit is equipped with a Fowler backrest quick drop handle located under the stretcher top on the patient right as shown on stretcher specification page. This option is only to be used in an emergency situation. The label states: Emergency drop backrest.
STRETCHER TOP ADJUSTMENT WARNING: The lockout panel deactivates both the patient pendant and the control panel. 3.5.1 Hand Pendant Functions Figure 3-8 Foot Section Adjustment Raising: Press the first button on the second row of buttons on the pendant (Figure 3-8). Hold until the desired angle is achieved.
Trendelenburg Adjustment (Hand Pendant) Lockout: See Section 3.5.3 Lockout instructions. Pendant — Trendelenburg: Press and hold the second button on the bottom row of buttons (Figure 3-12) until desired angle is Figure 3-12 achieved. Pendant — Reverse Trendelenburg: Press and hold the first button on the bottom row of buttons (Figure 3-13) until desired angle is achieved.
3.5.2 Nurse Control Functions Back Section Adjustment Press and hold the first button on the top row (top left). At the same time, press and hold the UP or DOWN arrow button which corresponds to the Figure 3-14 desired direction of travel (Figure 3-14) until the desired angle is achieved.
3.5.3 Lockout When a function of the stretcher is locked out, a lockout indicator light located above that function will illuminate (Figure 3-20). In order to initiate the lockout of a function, press and hold the Lock button (row 2, column 1). At the Figure 3-20 same time, press the button corresponding to the function that needs to be locked out.
AIRGLIDE™ RAIL OPERATION WARNING: Always ensure the rail is locked in position before leaving the patient unattended. 3.6.1 Raising the Rail Figure 3-25 Grasp top rail tube from under litter top firmly, then pull up (Figure 3-25) until rail locks into full up position.
PUSH HANDLE OPERATION (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY) 3.7.1 Raising the Push Handles Hinge the push handle up (Figure 3-28) until Figure 3-27 it stops. Slide the push handle down into the socket until it stops. Repeat process for handle on the other side. (Figure 3-29). 3.7.2 Lowering the Push Handles Lift up on push handle and rotate (Figure 3-28) until it is in the down position (Figure 3-27).
PERMANENTLY MOUNTED IV ROD STAINLESS STEEL BAG HOOK OPERATION WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD — Ensure IV Rod is inserted completely into socket up to the arrow before applying any load. SCREW COLLAR 3.8.1 Putting IV Rod in up position LARGE 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 4E2DPA / 4D2DPA ELECTRIC POWERED STRETCHERS DANGER: SHOCK HAZARD — To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. Unit is to be serviced by qualified service personnel (minimum 1 year medical equipment service and repair experience) only. DANGER: SHOCK HAZARD — Always disconnect the power source whenever troubleshooting or servicing any electric powered stretcher.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR THE USER Component Cleaning Procedure Schedule Cleaning Agent * Special Notes Pads / Wipe with damp cloth to Routine hospital grade Use only medium Mattresses remove any foreign material disinfectants, soap and strength cleaners water Do not steam clean or After pressure wash each...
GF HEALTH PRODUCTS, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY FOR HAUSTED BRAND STRETCHERS AND CHAIRS SCOPE OF WARRANTY GF Health Products, Inc. (“GF”) warrants to the original purchaser only that it will replace or repair components, at GF’s sole discretion, that are defective in material or workmanship under normal use and service. All warranties are conditioned upon the proper use and maintenance of the products strictly in accordance with good commercial practice and applicable GF instructions and manuals .
DISPOSAL AND KEY TO SYMBOLS DISPOSAL Hausted equipment and accessories can be disposed of. We recommend disassembling and dividing the equipment and components into different waste groups such as: metal, cable, electronic, recoverable resource and plastic for recycling or combustion. Most plastic components are provided with a plastic types code and fiber content to aid sorting of plastic parts.
APPENDIX GUIDANCE AND MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION — ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS The Hausted Stretchers are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the Hausted Stretchers should assure that they are used in such an environment. Emissions Test Compliance Electromagnetic Environment — Guidance RF emissions Group 1 The Hausted Stretchers use RF energy only for their CISPR 11 internal function.
ENCLOSURE PORT IMMUNITY TO RF WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Test Maximum MMUNITY Band Service Modulation Distance frequency power TEST LEVEL (MHz) (MHz) (V/m) Pulse modulation 380 –390 TETRA 400 18 Hz GMRS 460, ± 5 kHz deviation 430 – 470 FRS 460 1 kHz sine Pulse LTE Band 13,...
INPUT AC POWER PORT MMUNITY TEST LEVELS Basic EMC Phenomenon standard Professional healthcare facility environment Electrical fast transients / IEC 61000-4-4 ± 2 kV a) l) o) bursts 100 kHz repetition frequency a) b) j) o) IEC 61000-4-5 ± 0,5 kV, ± 1 kV Surges Line-to-line a) b) j) k) o)
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CONTINUED that do not have a surge protection device in the primary power circuit may E EQUIPMENT ME SYSTEMS be tested only at ± 2 kV line(s) to earth and ± 1 kV line(s) to line(s). Not applicable to C LASS II ME EQUIPMENT ME SYSTEMS Direct coupling shall be used.
RECOMMENDED SEPARATION DISTANCES BETWEEN PORTABLE AND MOBILE RF COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND HAUSTED STRETCHERS The Hausted Stretchers are intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the Hausted Stretchers can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the Hausted Stretchers as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
10 INDEX Lockout, nurse control 19 Accessories, optional, list 25 Low battery indicator light 15 Accessories, universal 25 Lubrication 24 Advisory 4 A word from GF Health Products, Inc. 4 Neutral return, nurse control 18 Notes to section 9 34 Back and foot section adjustment, simultaneous 16 NOTICE statement, significance 5 Back and foot section adjustment, simultaneous, nurse...
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