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© Ferno Washington Italia ScoopExl - Rel.161115 - ENG

SCOOP EXL Stretcher

Warranty

9- WARRANTY

9.1 Warranty Terms & Conditions

Ferno's products are guaranteed against manufacturing 

defects for a period of 24 months from the date on the Ferno 

Washington Italia s.r.l. shipping document.
Ferno Washington Italia guarantees its replacement parts for 

a period of 12 months.
During the warranty period, Ferno will repair and/or replace 

any parts found to have manufacturing defects, excluding 

the costs of: manual labour, travel, transport, and packaging.
The warranty does not cover consumables or parts prone 

to wear and tear due to normal use of the product, all parts 

typically subjected to sliding or rolling friction (bearings, 

brushes, lubricants, shoes, tracks, etc.), parts potentially 

exposed to oxidation or corrosion (copper or metal alloy 

contacts, mechanical equipment), or batteries.

The  surface  finishes  (gelcoat/resin,  paint,  powder  paint, 

decals, tape, printing, etc.) are guaranteed for 90 days.

Repairs  are  performed  by  trained  technical  staff  at  the 

Washington Ferno Italia s.r.l. site in Via Zallone 26- 40066 

Pieve di Cento (BO), or at the Customer's premises if 

suitable arrangements with Ferno Washington Italia's 

Customer Services have been made.
Technical support at the Customer's premises must be 

arranged beforehand and involves a refund of costs incurred 

and documented on request. For information on the costs of 

technical support, please contact the relevant office at Ferno 

Washington Italia s.r.l..
Repairs are guaranteed for 6 months from the date of 

repair. This warranty applies only when the product is used 

according to the instructions in the user manual provided. 

Misuse and negligence invalidates this warranty.
The warranty is valid from the day the product is shipped 

from Ferno Washington Italia s.r.l., and the shipping rates 

are not covered by this warranty. Ferno Washington Italia 

s.r.l. is not liable for damages sustained during shipment or 

due to misuse of the product.
Products sold by Ferno Washington Italia s.r.l. that do not 

bear 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.l. assumes no responsibility for 

products manufactured by others.

The warranty is rendered null and void in the case of:
- Failure to observe the instructions on use,
- Misuse,
- Inappropriate use or handling,
- Repairs by non-authorised persons,
- Damage during transport due to improper packaging of 

items returned by the user,
- Inadequate maintenance,
- Failure to use original spare parts.
In cases not covered by the warranty, Ferno Washington 

Italia does not bear the transport costs for sending or 

returning the product.

9.2 Limitation of liability

If a product is found to be defective, Ferno Washington 

Italia s.r.l. will repair and replace it, or, at its own discretion, 

refund the purchase price. Under no circumstances can 

Ferno Washington Italia s.r.l. be held liable for more than 

the sale price of the product. The buyer accepts these 

conditions for all types of damage. Ferno Washington 

Italia s.r.l. does not offer other warranties, either express or 

implied, or any implied warranties of merchantability and 

fitness for a particular purpose for its own products, or those 

manufactured
by others. In case of infringement of the limited warranty, 

any  legal  actions  must  be  filed  within  one  year  from  the 

date on which the infringement was, or should have been, 

discovered. Ferno Washington Italia s.r.l. reserves the right 

to terminate the warranty of the products sold:
- If the labels or plates bearing the manufacturer's logo and/

or the serial or registration number are rendered illegible or 

removed;
-  If  the  product  has  undergone  modifications,  repairs  or 

treatment unauthorized by Ferno Washington Italia, and/or 

by personnel not authorized by Ferno Washington Italia;

- If the product is not used in compliance with the 

instructions, or for purposes other than those for which it 

was designed.
- as indicated in section 9.1, "Warranty Terms & Conditions".
Ferno Washington Italia s.r.l. cannot, in any event, be held 

liable for direct or indirect damage due to usage that is non-

compliant with the instructions in the user manual or the 

intended purpose of the product.

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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