Using The Pacrac; Before Placing The Pacrac+ In Service; General Guidelines For Use - Ferno PacRac+ FWEPR+ IT User Manual

5.1 Before Placing the PacRac+
in Service
Personnel who will work with the PacRac+ need to read this
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manual.
● Confirm that the PacRac+ operates properly. See Inspecting the
PacRac+, page 24.
Confirm that the cot or iN∫X operates properly with the PacRac+
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securely attached. Refer to the cot or iN∫X users' manual for
operating instructions.
Attach the four tray straps and two IV fluid bag straps to the
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PacRac+. See Attaching the Straps, page 13. Attach additional
straps if needed, following local protocols.

5.2 General Guidelines for Use

The PacRac+ is designed and tested for use during patient
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transport in a ground-based ambulance. The PacRac+ meets the
crash-test requirements of AS/NZS 4535:1999 and SAE J3043.
● Operation of the PacRac+ requires one trained operator.
Medical advice is beyond the parameters of this manual.
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It is the users' responsibility to ensure safe practices for the
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patient and themselves.
The PacRac+ is for professional use only.
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Use the PacRac+ only when it is properly-maintained and in
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good working order.
Always properly secure the PacRac+ to the cot or iN∫X as
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instructed in this manual.
Always properly secure objects on the PacRac+. Use the
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equipment straps provided, plus additional straps as needed, to
secure the load on the PacRac+.
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Using the PacRac+

5 - USING THE PACRAC+
WARNING
Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured.
Permit only trained personnel to operate the PacRac+.
Improperly securing the PacRac+ to the cot or iN∫X can
cause injury. Secure the PacRac+ only as instructed in this
manual.
Improperly securing items on the PacRac+ can cause
injury or damage. Use the straps provided, plus additional
straps when needed, to secure items on the PacRac+.
Read the Users'
Manual
Load Limit (Safe Working Load)
Include the weight of the IV fluid bags when
calculating the load. Inspect the PacRac+
if the load limit has been exceeded (See
Inspecting the PacRac+, page 24).
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One Trained
Operator Required