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User Manual
Disclaimer
This manual contains general instructions for the use, operation and care
of this product. The instructions are not all-inclusive. Safe and proper use
of this product is solely at the discrestion of the user. Safety information
is included as a service to the user. All other measures taken by the user
should be within and under consideration of applicable regulations. It is
recommended that training on the proper use of this product be provided
before using this product in an actual situation.
Retain this manual for future reference. Include it with the product in the
event of transfer to new users. Additional free copies are available upon
request from Customer Care.
Proprietary Notice
The information disclosed in this manual is the property of Traverse
Rescue, LLC., Oakville, ON Canada. Traverse Rescue, LLC. reserves all
patent rights, proprietary design rights, manufacturing rights,
reproduction use rights, and sales use rights thereto, and to any
article disclosed therein except to the extent those rights are expressly
granted to others or where not applicable to vendor proprietary parts.
© Copyright Traverse Rescue, LLC. All Rights Reserved
Traverse Rescue, LLC.
2715 Bristol Circle, Unit 2
Oakville, Ontario
Canada L6H 6X5
Telephone: .............................................................................................................905 279 7866
Toll Free (Canada & US): .............................................................................1 866 998 7866
Fax : ............................................................................................................................ 905 615-1199
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Traverse Rescue, LLC manufactures its products under a strict Quality
Management Program. We also recognize and comply to any applicable
standards that apply to each product.
Rescue Litters manufactured by Traverse Rescue, LLC have been
determined to be Class 1 medical devices.
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1. Safety Information
1.1 Warnings
The following are warnings in this manual:
!!! WARNING !!!
Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured. Permit only trained
personnel to operate this rescue litter.
*
Improper use of the rescue litter can cause injury. use the rescue litter
only for the purpose described in this manual
*
An unrestrained or improperly restrained patient can suffer injuries.
Always secure the patient in the rescue litter with a restraint system
suitable to the situation
*
Improper operation can cause injury. Operate the rescue litter only as
described in this manual
*
An un-attended patient can be injured. Stay with the patient at all times
*
Helpers can cause injury or be injured. Maintain control of the rescue
litter and direct all helpers
*
Improper maintenance can cause injury and damage. Maintain rescue
litter only as described in this manual
*
Improper parts and service can cause injury. Use only Traverse-approved
parts and service on the rescue litter
*
Modifying the rescue litter can cause injury and damage. Use the rescue
litter only as-sold by Traverse.
*
Attaching improper or inappropriate items to the rescue litter can cause
injury. Use only Traverse-Approved items on the rescue litter
*
1.2 Important
Boxes like the one below emphasize important information.
IMPORTANT
Traverse Gazelle series are for use within basic rescue and first
response use and is not intended to be deployed within technical
rescue scenarios such as: high angle rescue, over the edge rescue,
helicopter hoist or short haul rescues. End users who choose to use
the Traverse Gazelle series of litters in technical rescue scenarios, do
so under their own responsibility and liability.
1.3 Bloodborne Disease Notice
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requires
employers to protect workers from workplace exposure to bloodborne
diseases such as HIV-1 and hepatitus. To reduce the risk of exposure
when using the rescue litter, follow disinfecting and cleaning
instructions in this manual.
Gazelle Series Rescue Litters
©Traverse Rescue, LLC | TR107v03
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