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5.1 Before Placing the Stretcher in
Service
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Before use, personnel who will work with the stretcher must read
and understand this manual. Appropriate skills and training are
required. See "Operator Skills and Training" on page 6.
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Prepare the stretcher for use, including setting the loading
height for the designated ambulance. Refer to "Initial Setup" and
"Set the Loading Height" on page 34.
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Confirm the stretcher operates properly. See "Inspecting the
Stretcher" on page 30.
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The ambulance must have a VIPER Loading System installed.
5.2 General Guidelines for Use
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Medical advice is beyond the parameters of this manual.
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It is the operators' responsibility to ensure safe practices for
the patient and themselves.
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Talk to the patient. Communicate before making changes to
the stretcher height, and during the loading and unloading
procedures.
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A minimum of two trained operators is required.
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Follow standard emergency patient-handling procedures
when operating the stretcher.
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Operators work together and maintain control of the
stretcher at all times.
Operators must communicate with one another and use
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coordinated movements to operate the stretcher.
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Operators must stay with the patient at all times.
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Always use patient restraints to secure the patient on the
stretcher.
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Use additional trained helpers when working with heavy
loads (patient and equipment). See "Using Additional Help"
on page 7.
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Use only VIPER Loading System for loading/unloading
and fastening the stretcher in the ambulance. Read the
VIPER Loading System users' manual for instructions on using
the loading and fastening system.
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Sleep Mode: After a period of inactivity (default setting 10
minutes which can be changed using the Service App), the
stretcher will enter Sleep Mode to conserve battery power.
Press any button to wake the stretcher from Sleep Mode.
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The operating temperature range is 0 °C to +65 °C. The stretcher
can be used for a short time (maximum 30 minutes) even in very
low temperatures down to -30 °C. The system is equipped with a
thermal fuse that protects important product components from
damage due to low or high temperatures.
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VIPER
5 - USING THE STRETCHER
WARNING
Improper operation can cause injury. Operate the
stretcher only as described in this manual.
An unattended patient can be injured. Stay with the
patient at all times.
Avoid long-term exposure to low or high temperatures.
There is a risk of damage to the product.
An unrestrained patient can be injured. Use patient
restraints to secure the patient on the stretcher.
Load Capacity
705 lb
Inspect the VIPER if the load capacity
320 kg
has been exceeded. See "Inspecting the
50 st
Stretcher" on page 30.
© Ferno / May 2023, Rev 1
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