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7.1 Ambulance Information
The patient compartment should have a level floor large enough
for the fully-lowered stretcher and the VIPER Loading System to
be installed.
7.2 Restraints, Mattress, Accessories
Before placing the stretcher in service, assign appropriate
personnel to install the mattress, patient restraints, and any
accessories shipped with the stretcher, if not already fitted. Keep
restraint and accessory users' manuals with this manual for future
reference. For additional, free manuals, contact Ferno. See "Ferno
Customer Relations" on page 2.
A set of patient restraints is provided. Attach patient restraints only
as instructed in this manual. See "Patient Restraints" on page 32.
7.3 Turn on the stretcher
Turn on the stretcher by pressing the main switch button that
is located at the bottom of electrical box in the middle of the
stretcher (Figure 33). The main switch switches on the electronic
circuits, and should be left permanently switched on.
Never switch off the stretcher while it is in use. There is a risk of
serious damage to the product.
Switch off the stretcher only in case of long-term storage. See
"Storing the Stretcher" on page 31.
7.4 Charge the Battery
Charge the battery immediately upon receipt until it has a
full charge. To comply with shipping regulations, the stretcher is
shipped with less than a 30% charge in the battery.
Charge the battery using only a Ferno battery charger or by
securing the stretcher in a properly-connected and powered VIPER
Loading System with a Integrated Charging System.
7.5 Set the Loading Height
The user can set the stretcher so it stops automatically at the proper
loading height for the assigned ambulance. To set or change the
loading height:
1.
On a level surface, raise or lower the stretcher until the roller
on the telescopic frame (U) is slightly above the VIPER Loading
System head platform. Verify that the yellow arrows on the
side of the VIPER Loading System are within the range of the
yellow MIN-MAX indicator labels on the stretcher (Figure 35).
2.
Press and hold both height control buttons for 5 seconds.
Release the buttons only after the blue light has counted up
to 5 bars and the indicator lights has then flashed quickly.
3.
Retract and extend the legs to verify the stretcher stops at the
new loading height. Test loading and unloading the stretcher
with the ambulance.
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Never switch off the stretcher while it is in use. There is a
risk of serious damage to the product.
Charge battery immediately upon receipt until it has a full
charge.
Attaching improper items to the stretcher can cause
injury. Use only Ferno-approved items on the stretcher.
Loose items and debris on the patient compartment floor can
interfere with the operation of the stretcher with the VIPER
loading system. Keep the patient compartment floor clear.
WARNING
NOTICE
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