Hausted EPC500ST Operating Manual

Hausted EPC500ST Operating Manual

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EPC500ST PROCEDURE CHAIR
OPERATING MANUAL
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EPC500ST PROCEDURE CHAIR.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE.
THE MOST CURRENT VERSION OF THIS MANUAL CAN BE FOUND ONLINE AT
WWW.HAUSTED.COM.
EPC500ST-INS-LAB-REVA21

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  • Page 1 EPC500ST PROCEDURE CHAIR OPERATING MANUAL READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EPC500ST PROCEDURE CHAIR. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE. THE MOST CURRENT VERSION OF THIS MANUAL CAN BE FOUND ONLINE AT WWW.HAUSTED.COM. EPC500ST-INS-LAB-REVA21...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    OPERATING .................................... 8 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT ..............................8 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ................................ 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................. 9 3.1 EPC500ST SPECIFICATIONS..............................9 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................10 IDENTIFICATION LABEL ..............................10 3.2 FEATURES, WARNINGS AND PROPER OPERATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............. 11 WARNINGS — CAUTIONS AND PROPER OPERATION (SEE DIAGRAM ON FOLLOWING PAGE) ....... 11 FEATURES (SHOWN IN ILLUSTRATION) ...........................
  • Page 3 4.2 BATTERY REPLACEMENT..............................31 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR THE USER .......................... 33 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................................34 GF HEALTH PRODUCTS, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY FOR HAUSTED BRAND STRETCHERS AND CHAIRS ..... 35 DISPOSAL AND KEY TO SYMBOLS ............................36 DISPOSAL ...................................... 36 KEY TO SYMBOLS ..................................36 APPENDIX ......................................
  • Page 4: Introduction - A Word From Gf Health Products, Inc

    These instructions are important to protect the health and safety of personnel operating the model EPC500ST Procedure Chair, and should be retained in a conveniently accessible area for quick reference.
  • Page 5: List Of Warnings And Cautions

    LIST OF WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IMPORTANT: Before using the Hausted EPC500ST Procedure Chair, 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 EPC500ST Procedure Chair.
  • Page 6: Warning - Cautions And Proper Operation

    WARNING — CAUTIONS AND PROPER OPERATION WARNING: The EPC500ST Procedure Chair has a maximum patient weight capacity 600 lb (272 kg), EVENLY DISTRIBUTED. WARNING: The EPC500ST Procedure Chair has a maximum weight, including equipment weight and maximum patient weight, of 865 lb (393 kg).
  • Page 7: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc) Information

    Leave unplugged while transmission is in progress. 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.
  • Page 8: Uncrating Instructions

    IMPORTANT: Follow each step in the order shown in these instructions. UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Your Hausted equipment has been carefully packed at our manufacturing plant to ensure safe shipment to your medical facility. There are several procedures you must follow to put your new equipment in service.
  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS EPC500ST SPECIFICATIONS Info: All dimensions are specified in [millimeters] and inches. Unless otherwise noted, all dimensions are ± [10 mm] .375 in. Dual dimensions are minimum (left) and maximum (right) when shown in chair position, and opposite — maximum (left) and minimum (right) when shown in Trendelenburg position.
  • Page 10: Electrical Specifications

    Have this information ready when calling our Customer Service or Technical Support staff at 1.770.368.4700, or your authorized distributor if purchased outside the U.S.; it will allow us to better assist you and quickly answer your questions and concerns. EPC500ST-INS-LAB-RevA21...
  • Page 11: Features, Warnings And Proper Operation Operating Instructions

    FEATURES, WARNINGS AND PROPER OPERATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGS — CAUTIONS AND PROPER OPERATION (See Diagram on following page) WARNING: The EPC500ST Procedure Chair has a maximum patient weight capacity of 272 kg (600 lb), EVENLY DISTRIBUTED. WARNING: The EPC500ST Procedure Chair has a maximum weight capacity, including equipment weight and patient weight, of 393 kg (865 lb).
  • Page 12: Features (Shown In Illustration)

    ELECTRIC CONTROL BOX CIRCUITRY See WARNINGS M — O BRAKE PEDAL See WARNINGS G & I PATIENT PENDANT WARNING LABEL See WARNING J FOOT SECTION TUBE WARNING LABEL See WARNINGS C & H ADJUSTABLE FOOTREST WARNING LABEL See WARNINGS D & P EPC500ST-INS-LAB-RevA21...
  • Page 13: Braking And Steering Operation With Smart Caster Technology

    WARNING: Ensure the brakes are locked when the patient is not being transported. Figure 3.3-4 s NOTICE: DO NOT apply excessive force to pedal when manually unlocking brakes. EPC500ST-INS-LAB-RevA21...
  • Page 14: Activating Advanced Steer Mode - Pendant

    Steer Mode On / Off button will illuminate green (Figure 3.3-5). Info: It is not possible to lock the head end casters into Steer-Lock position with the pendant. This can only be done with the foot end manual activation. EPC500ST-INS-LAB-RevA21...
  • Page 15: Deactivating Advanced Steer Mode - Pendant

    Caster Pedal Positions The table below shows the blue caster pedal in all three positions. Figure 3.3-2 CASTER PEDAL POSITIONS Pedal Up Steer-Lock Position Pedal Horizontal Neutral Position (Swivel) Pedal Down Brake Position (Locked) EPC500ST-INS-LAB-RevA21...
  • Page 16: Electric Control Locations

    (Figure 3.4-2). Do not position the unit so that it is difficult to disconnect the plug. WARNING: EPC500ST Procedure Chair is equipped with a built in battery back- up system: nevertheless, the unit should remain plugged into wall receptacle during normal use.
  • Page 17: Height And Patient Surface Adjustment

    Press and hold HEIGHT button (2) until desired height is achieved. LED illuminates steady green while pressed, goes out when released. HEIGHT DOWN Press and hold HEIGHT DOWN button (9) until desired height is achieved. LED illuminates steady green while pressed, goes out when released. EPC500ST-INS-LAB-RevA21...
  • Page 18: Back Section Up / Down (Buttons 3 And 10)

    SEAT TILT UP achieved. LED illuminates steady green while pressed, goes out when released. Press and hold SEAT TILT DOWN button (11) until desired position SEAT TILT DOWN is achieved. LED illuminates steady green while pressed, goes out when released. EPC500ST-INS-LAB-RevA21...
  • Page 19: Leg Up / Down (Buttons 5 And 12)

    Press STEER MODE button (13) to toggle on / off. When steer mode is activated, LED illuminates steady green; when steer mode STEER MODE is off, LED goes out. Note: Steer mode is not operable when brake is activated. EPC500ST-INS-LAB-RevA21...
  • Page 20: Trendelenburg, Supine And Reverse Trendelenburg Positions (Buttons 7, 14 And 20)

    No LED. Press and hold REVERSE TRENDELENBURG button (20) until desired position is achieved. Chair automatically lowers REVERSE back section, raises leg section, and tilts seat section forward TRENDELENBURG simultaneously; chair also automatically adjusts height. No LED. EPC500ST-INS-LAB-RevA21...
  • Page 21: Memory And Preset Functions (Buttons 15-18)

    PRESET 2 Press and hold PRESET 2 button until saved pre-programmed position is achieved. LED illuminates steady green while pressed, goes out when released. PRESET 3 Press and hold PRESET 3 button until saved pre-programmed position is achieved. LED illuminates steady green while pressed, goes out when released. EPC500ST-INS-LAB-RevA21...
  • Page 22: Battery (Button 19)

    (Figure 3.5-6). Info: When activating the emergency drop, depending on the back angle, you may need to push the back in order to initiate Figure 3.5-6 movement. EPC500ST-INS-LAB-RevA21...
  • Page 23: Adjustable Footrest

    Continue tilting the footrest until it is in the retracted position Figure 3.6-2 (Figure 3.6-5). WARNING: TIPPING HAZARD — Do not stand on footrest — tipping may occur. Figure 3.6-3 Figure 3.6-4 Figure 3.6-5 EPC500ST-INS-LAB-RevA21...
  • Page 24: Adjustable Leg Extension

    Figure 3.7-3 33° When the Leg Extension is not completely retracted, the leg section can only be positioned between 0° and 33° from horizontal, providing knee flex capability, and the chair can travel its full height range. Figure 3.7-4 EPC500ST-INS-LAB-RevA21...
  • Page 25: Operation While Leg Extension Is Retracted

    E. When the leg extension is fully retracted, and the chair height is below 22" (55.9 cm) (top of seat to floor), and the leg section is less than 55° from horizontal, the seat tilt can be positioned below 5° from horizontal. EPC500ST-INS-LAB-RevA21...
  • Page 26: Pivoting Rails

    Figure 3.8-2 the patient is secured with safety straps. WARNING: The chair has a warning label located on both pivoting rails indicating a pinch point between seat section and side rail. Figure 3.8-3 Figure 3.8-4 EPC500ST-INS-LAB-RevA21...
  • Page 27: Push Handles

    Figure 3.9-4 Push Handles to the desired position with the back in lowered position (Figure 3.9-6). WARNING: To prevent unintended interference, ensure Push Handles are stowed away as shown in Figure 3.9-1 when not in use. Figure 3.9-5 Figure 3.9-6 EPC500ST-INS-LAB-RevA21...
  • Page 28: Common Optional Accessories

    2. Feed the bare strap through the buckle slot where the clamp pivots away from the base. 3. Pull on the bare strap until the patient is secure. Figure 3.10-3 4. Close the clamp to lock the strap in place (Figure 3.10-3). EPC500ST-INS-LAB-RevA21...
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting Guide

    The leg extension can only be extended when the leg is in the HORIZONTAL position does not operate. (see section 3.7.1). Press leg extension EXTEND or RETRACT button. Control box LED should illuminate amber. If so, replace the actuator. If not, replace the switch. EPC500ST-INS-LAB-RevA21...
  • Page 30 Leg extension not fully retracted. Press RETRACT button until leg extension reaches when pressed; nothing the fully retracted position. moves. GF Health Products, Inc. may be contacted at 1.770.368.4700, or your authorized distributor if outside the U.S., for additional information required to service or repair the equipment. EPC500ST-INS-LAB-RevA21...
  • Page 31: Control Box

    DANGER: SHOCK HAZARD — Always disconnect the power source whenever troubleshooting or servicing this chair. Info: The EPC500ST utilizes unique batteries Figure 4.2-1 specific to this unit (P/N H080812). To order, contact Graham-Field Customer Service at 1.770.368.4700, or your authorized distributor if purchased outside the U.S.
  • Page 32 Figure 4.2-4 6. Remove the cable from the battery and replace battery with new or recharged battery Hausted P/N H080812 (Figure 4.2-7). 7. To re-install the battery, repeat previous steps in reverse order. GF Health Products, Inc. may be contacted at 1.770.368.4700 for additional information...
  • Page 33: Preventive Maintenance For The User

    Info: For more detailed information, contact GF Health Products, Inc. at 1.770.368.4700, or your authorized distributor if purchased outside the U.S. Info: GF Health Products, Inc. offers customized Preventative Maintenance Service Programs for Hausted products; contact your GF sales representative for further information. EPC500ST-INS-LAB-RevA21...
  • Page 34: Optional Accessories

    WARNING: Use only accessories approved by GF Health Products, Inc. with this device. The use of accessories, transducers, and cables other than those specified by the manufacturer may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of Hausted equipment. Info: To order accessories, or for more detailed information on accessories, please contact GF Health Products, Inc. at 1.770.368.4700, or your authorized distributor if purchased outside the U.S.
  • Page 35: Gf Health Products, Inc. Limited Warranty For Hausted Brand Stretchers And Chairs

    For additional information on this Hausted product or this warranty, please contact a GF Customer Service Representative. NOTES: 1) Additional terms and conditions may apply.
  • Page 36: Disposal And Key To Symbols

    Combustion EPC500ST Info: Lithium batteries contained with the control box should be disposed of in accordance with local regulations. KEY TO SYMBOLS The following symbols are used on Hausted product labels. Protective Earth Manufacturer Earth Ground Keep Dry General Warning Sign...
  • Page 37: Appendix

    APPENDIX GUIDANCE AND MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION — ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS The Hausted EPC500ST Procedure Chair is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the Hausted EPC500ST Procedure Chair should assure that it is used in such an environment. Emissions Test Compliance Electromagnetic Environment — Guidance RF emissions Group 1 The Hausted EPC500ST Procedure Chair uses RF CISPR 11 energy only for its internal function.
  • Page 38: Enclosure Port Immunity To Rf Wireless Communications Equipment 1

    4, 25; UMTS Bluetooth, Pulse WLAN, 2 400 – modulation 2 450 802.11 b/g/n, 2 570 RFID 2450, 217 Hz LTE Band 7 5 240 Pulse 5 100 – WLAN 802.11 modulation 5 500 5 800 217 Hz 5 785 EPC500ST-INS-LAB-RevA21...
  • Page 39: Input Ac Power Port 1

    250/300 cycles at any angle and at all phases at the same time (if applicable). M E EQUIPMENT with battery backup shall resume line power operation after the test. For SYSTEMS ME EQUIPMENT with input current not exceeding 16 A, all phases shall be interrupted simultaneously. ME SYSTEMS RATED EPC500ST-INS-LAB-RevA21...
  • Page 40: Patient Coupling Port 1

    Discharges shall be applied with no connection to an artificial hand and no connection to simulation. PATIENT simulation may be connected after the test as needed in order to verify ATIENT BASIC SAFETY ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE EPC500ST-INS-LAB-RevA21...
  • Page 41: Signal Input / Output Parts Port 1

    5,4 MHz, 7 MHz to 7,3 MHz, 10,1 MHz to 10,15 MHz, 14 MHz to 14,2 MHz, 18,07 MHz to 18,17 MHz, 21,0 MHz to 21,4 MHz, 24,89 MHz to 24,99 MHz, 28,0 MHz to 29,7 MHz and 50,0 MHz to 54,0 MHz. EPC500ST-INS-LAB-RevA21...
  • Page 42: Recommended Separation Distances Between Portable And Mobile Rf Communications

    The Hausted EPC500ST Procedure Chair is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the Hausted EPC500ST Procedure Chair can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the Hausted EPC500ST Procedure Chair as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
  • Page 43: 10 Index

    SEAT TILT UP/DOWN buttons 18 Cleaning 33 Service information 4 STEER MODE operation button 19 DANGER statement, significance 5 Symbol key, Hausted product labels 36 DANGER / WARNING / CAUTION / NOTICE Summary 5 Disposal 36 Trendelenburg position, side view 9 Troubleshooting guide 29 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) information 7 Electromagnetic emissions, guidance and manufacturer’s...
  • Page 44 The most current and complete product information can be found on our website. www.grahamfield.com / www.hausted.com © 2020, GF Health Products, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hausted is a trademark of GF Health Products, Inc., One Graham-Field Way, Atlanta GA 30340-3140 GF Health Products, Inc. is an ISO 13485:2016 / MDSAP Certified Company...

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