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5 - USING THE iN∫X
5.1 Before Placing the iN∫X
in Service
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Before use, personnel who will work with the iN∫X must
read and understand this manual. Appropriate skills
and training are also required. See “Operator Training”
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Set up the iN∫X. Install any accessories shipped with the
iN∫X. See “Initial Setup” on page 60.
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Confirm that the iN∫X operates properly. See “Inspecting
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Set the loading height for the ambulance you will use
with the iN∫X. See “Set the Loading Height” on page 61.
5.2 General Guidelines for Use
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Medical advice and procedural protocol is beyond the
parameters of this manual.
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It is the users’ responsibility to ensure safe practices for
the patient and themselves.
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A minimum of two trained operators is required.
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Follow standard emergency patient-handling procedures
when operating the iN∫X.
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Operators must
work together
and maintain control
of the iN∫X at all times.
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Operators
must communicate
with one another and
use coordinated movements to operate the iN∫X.
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Operators must stay
with the patient at all times. Do
not leave a patient unattended.
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Always use patient restraints to secure the patient on
the iN∫X.
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Keep the iN∫X lowered when the load exceeds the load
capacity.
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Lift only the weight you can safely handle. Use
additional help when working with heavy loads (patient
and equipment). For placement of helpers, see “Using
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Press to activate the iN∫X after turning the power ON,
or to awaken the iN∫X from Sleep Mode. See “Sleep
5.3 Status Indicators and
Audible Alarm
The iN∫X has two systems to alert the operators to important
or unsafe conditions or faults.
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The Status Zone displays a symbol and code indicating
the status of the iN∫X. See “Status Zone” on page 19
and “Status Indicators” on page 63.
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An audible alarm beeps in a pattern corresponding to
the priority of the status code. See “Audible Alarm” on
Audible Alarm
The iN∫X beeps when a status indicator
is displayed. The severity of the status
determines the number of beeps.
WARNING
Improper operation can cause injury. Operate the iN∫X
only as described in this manual.
An unattended patient can be injured. Stay with the
patient at all times.
An unrestrained patient can be injured. Use properly-
installed patient restraints to secure the patient on
the iN∫X.
Rolling the iN∫X above the factory-set maximum
transport height can cause it to tip. Only roll the iN∫X
at or below the factory-set maximum transport height.
Load Capacity*
* Operators (and helpers) must provide lift assistance when the load
exceeds the load capacity. Inspect the iN∫X if the load capacity has
been exceeded. See “Inspecting the IN∫X” on page 48.
Press Green to Go
To activate the iN∫X after turning the power
switch ON, or to wake the iN∫X from Sleep
Mode, press . Note: Only the
button will
activate/wake up the iN∫X.