Safety Information; Warnings; Important; Bloodborne Disease Notice - Ferno EZ Glide 59-T User Manual

Models 59 and 59-T Evacuation Chair

1.1 Warnings

Warning notices indicate a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in injury.
WARNING
!
Untrained operators can cause injury or be
injured. Permit only trained personnel to
operate the chair.
Improper use of the chair can cause injury.
Use the chair only for the purpose described
in this manual.
Attaching one-piece restraints improperly
can allow seat and back panels to dislodge,
resulting in injury. Restraints must capture
panels AND chair frame.
Using the chair with the track unlocked can
cause injury. Verify that the track is locked
before transporting the patient.
Lubricating the track system can result in
injury to the patient and/or operators. Never
lubricate the track or belts.
Improper operation can cause injury. Operate
the chair only as described in this manual.
An unattended patient can be injured. Stay
with the patient at all times.
An unrestrained patient can fall off the chair
and be injured. Use restraints to secure the
patient on the chair.
Helpers can cause injury or be injured.
Maintain control of the chair, operate the
controls, and direct all helpers.
Improper maintenance can cause injury.
Maintain the chair only as described in this
manual.
© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3298-01 October 2005

1 - SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING
!
Attaching improper items to the chair can
cause injury. Use only Ferno-approved items
on the chair.
Modifying the chair can cause injury and
damage. Use the chair only as designed by
Ferno.
Attaching improper items to the chair can
cause injury. Use only Ferno-approved items
on the chair.

1.2 Important

Important notices emphasize important usage or
maintenance information.
Important
The chair lock must be disengaged before
beginning to fold or unfold the chair. Pull the
lock bar forward, then begin to fold or unfold
the chair.

1.3 Bloodborne Disease Notice

To reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne diseases
such as HIV-1 and hepatitis when using the chair, follow
the disinfecting and cleaning instructions in this manual.

1.4 Safety and Instruction Labels

Safety and instruction labels place important
information from the users' manual on the chair.
Read and follow label instructions. Replace worn or
damaged labels immediately. New labels are available
from EMSAR (page 32) or from Ferno Customer
Relations (page 34).
The labels illustrated on pages 6 and 7 are affixed to
the chairs.
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