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© Ferno-Washington, Inc 234-3479-02
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1 - SaFETy iNFORMaTiON
Safety Information
1.1 Warning
Warning notices indicate a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in injury or death.
WaRNiNG
Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured.
Permit only trained personnel to operate the chair.
improper use of the chair can cause injury. Use the chair
only for the purpose described in this manual.
improperly attaching restraints can allow seat and back
panels to dislodge, resulting in injury. Restraints must
capture panel aND chair frame.
improper charging can cause injury or damage. Use only
the Ferno-approved battery with the chair, and charge
only with the Ferno-approved battery charger.
Using the chair with the track system unlocked can
cause injury. Verify that the track system is locked before
transporting the patient.
Lubricating the track system can result in injury to the
patient and/or operators. Never lubricate the tracks or
belts.
improper operation can cause injury. Operate the chair
only as described in this manual.
an unattended patient can be injured. Stay with the
patient at all times.
an unrestrained patient can fall off the chair and be
injured. Use restraints to secure the patient on the chair.
helpers can cause injury or be injured. Maintain control
of the chair, operate the controls, and direct all helpers.
improper maintenance can cause injury. Maintain the
chair only as described in this manual.
attaching improper items to the chair can cause injury.
Use only Ferno-approved items on the chair.
improper parts and service can cause injury. Use only
Ferno parts and Ferno-approved service on the chair.
Modifying the chair can cause injury and damage. Use the
chair only as designed by Ferno.
1.4 bloodborne Disease Notice
To reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne diseases such
as HIV-1 and hepatitis when using the chair, follow the
disinfecting and cleaning instructions in this manual.
WaRNiNG
DO NOT OPEN MOTOR.
No user-serviceable parts inside.
Contact Ferno for service.
1.5 Recycling Notice
PROPERLy DiSPOSE OF baTTERiES
Recycle batteries at the end of their service
life. Do not dispose of batteries with
municipal waste. Contact your government
for proper recycling.
The chair uses a rechargeable lithium-ion
battery to power the motorized PowerTraxx.
Two non-rechargeable type “AA” batteries are used in the
control panel.
U.S.a.
Recycling in the United States of America is regulated by
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Contact your
state EPA for recycling information in your area.
WEEE DiRECTiVE (E.U.)
European Union directive 2002/96/EC Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) limits the disposal of
electrical and electronic equipment in landfills. Contact the
government in the country in which you reside for recycling
information.
Li-ion
1.3 Tip
Tips provide recommendations for easier use of the product.
important
1.2 important
Important notices emphasize important usage or maintenance
information. Failure to follow Important notices could result
in damage to the product or property damage.
