Arrow AutoCAT 2 Series Operating Manual page 127

5 . O p e r a t i n g P r o c e d u r e s
5 . 2 : C l i n i c a l E n v i r o n m e n t s
The aircraft lock down bracket may be either left in the aircraft or removed and
stored after use. To remove the aircraft lock down bracket, lift up the red
handle to its upright position. The handle is located in the center of the bracket.
Push or pull the bracket until it is free from the brown line track, and lift out.
The FAA must approve aircraft to carry medical equipment. Arrow International, Inc.
clinical support specialists and sales personnel can help you set up flight programs.
• If you are using ground transport, mount the AutoCAT
Pick up the AutoCAT
front and rear of the unit, and place it into the ambulance.
Locate the unit in it's desired location and lock all four casters by pushing down
on the caster tabs.
Strap the unit securely in place to the ambulance using standard tie-down
straps. The system is now secured for ground transport.
NOTE: The AutoCAT ® 2 Series can be placed on its side for transport. It is recommended
that the He door slide be up, since it allows access to the helium compartment and
reduces the risk of damage to the door.
During transport, operate the AutoCAT
whenever possible to avoid the possibility of discharging the battery.
Arrange the AutoCAT
your working space and LCD visibility during transport: you can lift up the
control module at an angle, or remove the control module from the pump
module (to allow for convenient viewing and positioning during transport). To do
this, refer to the instructions provided in section 3.1.
Transport may involve high noise environments. In some environments, audible alarms may not be heard
by the operator. Therefore, it is highly recommended that the operator have clear visibility of the LCD in
transport situations since alarms are displayed on the LCD when they occur.
When you have arrived at your destination, dismount the AutoCAT
• Remove the AutoCAT ®
• Lift the AutoCAT ® 2 Series out of the aircraft/ambulance and place on the ground.
• At the receiving hospital, establish baseline hemodynamic data just before and
immediately after console exchange.
NOTE: When the AUTOCAT 2 SERIES is running in battery, a warning message
"ON BATTERY" is continuously displayed above the ECG trace. This message will
clear when AC power is re-established.
Do not transport in aircraft the AutoCAT
control module must be positioned down, flat to the pump module prior to transport, or the control module
AutoCAT ® 2 Transport Series
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2 Series by utilizing any of the handles located in both the
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® 2 Series as usual. Use AC power
® 2 Series control module and pump module to maximize
CAUTION
2 Series from the floor mount if attached.
WARNING
® 2 Series with the control module in the upright position. The
may be removed from the pump and carried.
® 2 Series as follows:
2 Series as follows:
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