Introduction Introduction These instructions are intended to assist you with the operation of the QA3 Patient Trolley series; it is important that they are read thoroughly before using the equipment. The device will be adversely affected and its life expectancy reduced if the following instructions are not observed.
If the trolley is damaged or faulty it must be taken out of use with immediate effect and the fault reported to Anetic Aid, your authorised dealer or maintenance department. The trolley must not be used until the damage or fault has been repaired.
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Incompatible mattresses can create hazards; only replace the mattress with a new mattress supplied by Anetic Aid, or your authorised dealer, to ensure compatibility in accordance with BS EN 60601-2-52:2010+A1:2015. Disinfectant products are corrosive in nature; failure to properly wash and dry the trolley surfaces could leave a corrosive residue which may cause damage to the trolley.
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Product Specifications QA3 Patient Trolley QA3 Emergency Trolley Key to Fig. 1 (and build options) (and build options) Ø150mm Ø200mm Ø150mm Ø200mm Castor Diameter (5.9”) (7.9”) (5.9”) (7.9”) NOTE: Ø150mm are the standard option, Ø200mm is a build option. Height Range:...
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50kPa to 106kPa Environmental Regulatory Information; WEEE, waste batteries, etc.: For the latest information about Anetic Aid’s environmental policy, WEEE policy, and the safe disposal of this product, please refer to our website. NOTE: All dimensions quoted are subject to the following tolerances; angles ±5°, lengths and widths ±25mm, depths ±10mm.
Product Functions DRIVE Assist Product Functions (21112, 21114, 21122 and 21124) Key to Fig.4 Fold-away DRIVE assist Pushing Handles Fixed DRIVE assist Pushing Handles Charging Socket Head End User Interface, see Fig. 10 in Section 17 for more details. Used on DRIVE Patient Trolley (21112), DRIVE Emergency Trolley (21122) Head End User Interface, see Fig.
Product Functions Powered Product Functions (21114, 21116, 21124 and 21126) Key to Fig.5 Head End User Interface, see Fig. 10 in Section 17 for more details. Used on DRIVE Powered Patient Trolley (21114), DRIVE Powered Emergency Trolley (21124) Foot End User Interface, see Fig. 12 in Section 25 for more details. Used on Powered Patient Trolley (21116), DRIVE Powered Patient Trolley (21114) Powered functions: Height, Backrest, KneeFlex and CPR Position Button Foot End User Interface, see Fig.
Manual Functions Introduction to Manual Functions This section of the document gives a description of product functions that are manually operated, and how to use them. Some of the manual functions are common across the product range, and are relevant to DRIVE, DRIVE Powered and Powered trolleys. Height Adjustment The height of the patient platform is adjusted by using either of the raise and lower pedals (item 5, Fig.2).
Manual Functions When the IV pole is in use, the weight of the side rail is increased and the side rail may lower more quickly. Keep a firm grip on the side rail as it lowers to NOTES: control its movement; see section 15, ‘Using the Transfusion Pole’ for details on the maximum weight for the IV pole.
Manual Functions 15. Using the Transfusion Pole The Patient Trolley is supplied with one fixed transfusion pole fitted into the patient’s left hand side rail (item 8, Fig.2). The Emergency Trolley is fitted with two fixed transfusion poles, one on each side rail. To use the transfusion pole, as illustrated in Fig.7;...
(11.8”). 16. Additional Features of an Emergency Trolley The QA3 v3.0 Emergency Trolley is specially designed to accommodate the needs of accident and emergency departments and includes: a raised x-ray radiolucent platform (item 16, Fig.3) suitable for analogue and digital direct radiography and computed radiography, an additional fixed transfusion pole fitted into the patient’s right hand...
DRIVE Assist Function Introduction to DRIVE Assist This section of the document explains what DRIVE assist means, and how to use it. The trolley incorporates a motorised 5 wheel, the ‘DRIVE wheel’. The assistance the DRIVE wheel provides is to help reduce the pushing and pulling forces required to start and stop the trolley, and the force required in motion;...
DRIVE Assist Function DRIVE Assist Handle Calibration When the trolley is switched on, the system status indicator (item 2, Fig.10) will flash for 1-3 seconds indicating that the DRIVE handles are calibrating. The indicator will turn solid green when calibration is successful and another short beep will sound; the DRIVE handles are now active.
DRIVE Assist Function WARNING: Do not stow the fold-away handles when driving, or whilst DRIVE assist is active. Ensure the brakes are engaged before stowing the fold-away handles. WARNING: When leaving a patient unattended, always switch off the DRIVE assist function and apply the brakes. DRIVE Assist Handle Deactivation &...
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DRIVE Assist Function standstill, the wheel brake will disengage to allow the trolley to be manoeuvred without using the DRIVE handles. If you release the trolley on flat ground, the DRIVE wheel brake will slow the trolley to a stop within a few metres. ...
Powered Functions Introduction to Powered Functions This section of the document gives a description of product functions that are electrically Powered and button operated, and how to operate them. Powered features are available on the following trolleys; Powered Patient Trolley (21116), Powered Emergency Trolley (21126), DRIVE Powered Patient Trolley (21114) and DRIVE Powered Emergency Trolley (21124).
Powered Functions Using the Emergency Stop Button The emergency stop button is located at the foot end of the trolley beneath the user interface, see (A) in Fig.14. The emergency stop button is used to deactivate all of the powered functions in the unlikely event of a powered function auto-actuating. The emergency stop button is activated by depressing the button (B).
800mm wide mattress must be fitted. WARNING: Incompatible mattresses can create hazards; only replace the mattress with a new mattress supplied by Anetic Aid, or your authorised dealer, to ensure compatibility in accordance with BS EN 60601-2-52:2010.
Anetic Aid or their approved distributor. Anetic Aid will repair or replace, at their discretion, any components found to be defective or at variance with the manufacturer’s specification within this time at...
40. Product Maintenance The life expectancy of a QA3 Patient or Emergency trolley is 10 years from date of introduction to clinical use, dependent on the level of care and maintenance. The performance of this device may reduce once the life expectancy has been reached and exceeded.
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Common Product Information Depress the brake pedal to brake all four castors. Depress the steering pedal to engage the wheel steering function. Pump the raise and lower pedal to raise the patient platform, lift the raise and lower pedal to lower the patient platform. Lift the side rail release lever to lower the side rail.
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Common Product Information The screen printed Anetic Aid brand logo with multiple information symbols; ‘K8 Pressure Care’ technology, CE marked, refer to the instructions for use, mattress is x-ray translucent, latex free, and compliant to Fire Crib Test 5 BS7177.
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Build Options (factory fitted - please specify at the time of ordering) 21130/3 Medirail - T-bar & V-bracket - QA3 v3.0 for 21140 & Serres Medirail - Bracket - QA3 v2.0 / v3.0 for SOS System - Backrest Handle 21130/5 Mounted 21130/6 Medirail - Bracket - QA3 v3.0 for Medi-Vac System...
Product Accessories 44. Using an Optional Loose Transfusion Pole (catalogue no. 21161) A loose transfusion pole cannot be used with the trolley if fold-away pushing NOTE: handles are fitted to the foot end. CAUTION: Using the loose transfusion pole to either push or pull the trolley may cause permanent damage to the transfusion pole.
Quick Debugging Guide for DRIVE Assist & Powered Functions 46. Quick Debugging Guide for DRIVE Assist In case your DRIVE assist system fails to perform as expected, follow these steps; 46.1. Check if the system is switched on; the system switches off automatically after 30 minutes of inactivity.
Quick Start Guide for DRIVE Assist This ‘quick start guide’ is intended to help you use the DRIVE assist function in a few simple steps. However, it is advisable that the full Instructions for Use are read thoroughly before using the equipment. Engage the DRIVE wheel;...
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