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SCOOP EXL Stretcher

Maintenance

CHECKLIST FOR 

STRETCHER INSPECTION

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Does the stretcher show signs of damage or wear? 

Are all the components present?

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Are the two chest belts, the leg belt, and the feet belt 

present?

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Are the straps in good condition, without tears or 

frayed edges?

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Do the snap hooks and belt buckles attach firmly, 

and not show any visible damage?

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Do the moving parts (couplings, levers, hooks and 

telescopic sections) work properly?

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Is the Twin Safety Lock system working properly? 

Does the stretcher close and lock correctly, uniting 

the two halves of the stretcher securely?

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Are the latching levers functioning properly?

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Is it possible to lengthen the stretcher and lock it 

properly in the 4 positions?

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Are the attachment pins fixed in their seats? Refer 

to section 6.6 

Inspection and locking of the coupling 

pins

, page 29).

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Are the pins for the belt snap hooks fixed in their 

seats? 

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Do the attachments for the head and feet require 

lubrication? 

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Are there visible signs of damage on the stretcher or 

its components?

6.4 Inspection

To ensure optimal use of the stretcher, it is important to 

keep all the components in good condition and to remove all 

traces of dirt, debris and bodily fluids. 

The stretcher must be inspected before and after each use, 

and cleaned after each use. While not in use, it must be 

stored in a dry indoor environment and should be inspected 

at least once a month. 
Ensure the stretcher is regularly inspected by trained 

maintenance personnel. Perform the checks listed on this 

page.
If any signs of wear or damage are found during inspection, 

discontinue use of the stretcher immediately and contact 

Ferno's Technical Support Service to request repair or 

maintenance. 
Refer to Chapter 8

 Technical Assistance,

 page 31.

Important

Store the SCOOP stretcher EXL in an indoor 

environment, dry and protected from direct sunlight.

 

WARNING

Improper maintenance can cause serious accidents, 

injuries and/or damage. Perform maintenance as 

instructed in this user manual.

Summary of Contents for 65EXL-EK-IT

Page 1: ...User and Maintenance Manual SCOOP EXL Atraumatic Stretcher Rel 161115 English UK Readthismanual carefullyandkeepit forfuturereference...

Page 2: ...le applications and operations The user is solely responsible for proper and safe use of the product The safety information is provided as a service to the user and ensures only the minimum required l...

Page 3: ..._________________ 12 5 Using the stretcher __________________________ 13 5 1 Before using the stretcher ___________________ 13 5 2 Usage instructions ________________________ 13 5 3 Attaching the rest...

Page 4: ...ient as indicated herein Applications of the stretcher restraints that are not as described in this manual could cause accidents damage and or injury Casual assistants may cause damage and or physical...

Page 5: ...n the rear of the stretcher on the right side of the body as seen by the operator 1 6 Glossary of symbols The symbols used in this manual and or on the stretcher s labels are defined below The CE mark...

Page 6: ...an be divided into two or four parts for storage see section 6 7 Storage page 30 From serial number S N 30001 the SCOOP EXL stretcher has been built with non ferromagnetic metal components so that it...

Page 7: ...G SCOOP EXL Stretcher Stretcher 3 3 Components Stretcher Side holes 8 Lifting handles head end 2 HEAD END FOOT END Twin Safety Lock 2 Lifting handles foot end 2 Small side holes 2 Locking handles 2 Pi...

Page 8: ...RNING Never exceed the load capacity of the stretcher as specified in this manual WARNING Improper use of the stretcher can cause damage and or injury Use the SCOOP EXL stretcher as described herein S...

Page 9: ...1 Length adjustment system Figure 2 Locking handles facing up STRETCHER UNLOCKED Figure 3A Position 1 To adjust the stretcher length proceed as follows 1 Release the locking levers on both sides of th...

Page 10: ...ligned an audible click is heard Figure 4 Locking handles facing down STRETCHER LOCKED Stretcher configuration 4 2 Twin Safety Lock TSL System The stretcher is fitted with two Twin Safety Lock TSL sys...

Page 11: ...ctly attached and the stretcher is closed 4 3 How to fold the stretcher 1 Place the stretcher on a flat surface the ground 2 Place the locking levers in the unlocked position facing upward on both sid...

Page 12: ...d with four lifting handles at the head end and the foot end Grasp the lifting handles to lift the stretcher Figure 11 Lift only the weight that you can safely support Use additional help when working...

Page 13: ...atient in an emergency Lift only the weight that you can safely support Obtain additional help when working with heavy loads It is always required to follow the instructions and local healthcare proto...

Page 14: ...ckle through the ring Figure 14 then pull the restraint so that it wraps the handle 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the other part of the restraint 5 Before any operation with the stretcher check that...

Page 15: ...o Italia Customer Service page 2 4 Place the stretcher next to the patient adjust the length of the stretcher so that it is suitable for the height of the patient Figure 19 To adjust the length of the...

Page 16: ...the first operator head end maintains control of the patient s head the second operator proceeds to complete the loading of the patient on the stretcher and the locking of the foot end using the TSL F...

Page 17: ...holes on the stretcher see Figure 25 In Figure 25 the numbering of the holes is clockwise from 1 to 10 The two chest restraints should be applied in a cross configuration The leg restraints must be a...

Page 18: ...he opposite side right side relative to the operator to pin 4 Figure 25 Depending on the patient s size you can proceed with attaching to pin 3 or 4 2 Attach the hook of the second chest restraint to...

Page 19: ...sarily Figure 30 Figure 29 Applying the leg restraint Figure 30 Adjusting the leg restraint FOOT RESTRAINT 1 Attach the first hook to pin 6 on the foot end 2 Attach the second hook to pin 5 on the opp...

Page 20: ...constituent parts such that they cover the hole in the stretcher Repeat the process on the opposite side 16 Insert the black Velcro system into the lifting handle at the head end Figure 35 Position i...

Page 21: ...traints with snap hooks are one of the patient containment systems that can be used with the SCOOP EXL stretcher The E 770 spider system can be used instead of the model 773 restraints see Chapter 7 A...

Page 22: ...en it by pressing the buttons on the TSL system longitudinally separating the two sides of the stretcher Figure 21 7 Position the two longitudinal parts under the patient starting with the head end If...

Page 23: ...2 3 4 8 7 6 5 9 10 Important When tilting the patient make sure not to exceed an angle of 70 and maintain the inclined position for the minimum possible period WARNING The tilting procedure requires s...

Page 24: ...to allow creation of a figure eight shape 4 Cross the restraint and insert the foot through the loop Figure 32 5 Adjust the restraint so that the feet are held properly and securely Figure 33 12 At th...

Page 25: ...end of the stretcher If additional helpers are involved use positions as indicated in paragraph 5 7 Additional help page 26 2 Grasp the lifting handles with your palms facing up 3 Both operators coord...

Page 26: ...how the positioning of operators and helpers It is very important that the operators are always opposite each other to maintain eye contact Using the Stretcher WARNINGS Casual assistants may cause dam...

Page 27: ...m Do not wash with high pressure water It is advisable to wear suitable gloves e g household or disposable gloves during disinfection Important The use of products containing bleaches phenols and iodi...

Page 28: ...s fixed in their seats Do the attachments for the head and feet require lubrication Are there visible signs of damage on the stretcher or its components 6 4 Inspection To ensure optimal use of the str...

Page 29: ...r in the pin s thread and seat 3 Dry the cleaned surfaces of the thread of the pin and seat 4 Apply Loctite 270 on the dried surfaces of the two threads until they are completely covered by the thread...

Page 30: ...gure 40 Emergency Kit Storage Bag WARNING The use of incorrect or unsuitable items on the stretcher may cause injury Use only approved items from Ferno on the stretcher ACCESSORIES AND RELATED PRODUCT...

Page 31: ...Kit Description Code 773 Restraints 2 piece with buckle and metal hook 0314009 Spider restraint system 770 E 436 restraints 2 piece with metal buckle and snap hook 3 pcs 0313079 2 piece restraints wit...

Page 32: ...the Ferno trademark are covered by the warranty of the original manufacturer Ferno Washington Italia s r l does not extend the periods of warranties of other manufacturers Ferno Washington Italia s r...

Page 33: ...f Ferno Washington Italia s r l Products returned for business reasons or for reasons not relating to lack of conformity of the product will be accepted only after verification of their condition by F...

Page 34: ...ital protocol for selective spine immobilization using clinical spine clearance criteria Annals of Emergency Medicine 2005 46 123 31 Bombardier et al Symptoms of major depression in people with spinal...

Page 35: ...35 Ferno Washington Italia ScoopExl Rel 161115 ENG SCOOP EXL Stretcher TRAINING RECORD Date Instructor Name Training Type...

Page 36: ...36 Ferno Washington Italia ScoopExl Rel 161115 ENG SCOOP EXL Stretcher MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Type of Maintenance MaintenanceTechnician...

Page 37: ...ve di Cento BO ITALY Telephone toll free in Italy 800 501 711 Phone 39 0516860028 Fax 39 0516861508 E mail info ferno it Internet www ferno it User and maintenance manual of the product required for s...

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