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5 - USING THE TRANSPORTER
5.1 Before Placing the Transporter
in Service
● Personnel who will work with the transporter need to read this
manual and the manuals for the stretcher(s) and fastening system
to be used with the transporter.
●
Confirm that the transporter operates properly. See “Inspecting the
Transporter” on page 25.
●
The vehicle must have a Ferno fastening system installed.
5.2 General Guidelines for Use
● Medical advice is beyond the parameters of this manual.
● It is the users’ responsibility to ensure safe practices for the patient
and themselves.
●
A
minimum
of two trained operators is required.
●
Follow standard emergency patient-handling procedures when
operating the transporter.
●
Operators work together and maintain control of the
transporter at all times.
●
Operators must communicate with one another and use
coordinated movements to operate the transporter.
●
Operators must stay with the patient at all times.
●
Always use patient restraints to secure the patient on the
transporter.
●
Select appropriate restraints for the patient being transported.
A list of Ferno patient restraint systems compatible with the
transporter is at right.
● 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 Additional Help” on page 23.
●
When changing the transporter position (height) or when
unloading it from an ambulance, verify that both sets of legs have
locked before you release your grasp on the main frame.
●
Read the fastening system users’ manual for instructions on using
the fastening system. See “Transporter and Fastening System
Compatibility” on page 4.
Using the Transporter
WARNING
Improper operation can cause injury. Operate the
transporter 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 patient
restraints to secure the patient on the transport.
Rolling the transporter sideways can cause the
transporter to tip and injure the patient or operators. Roll
the transporter only with the head-end or foot-end first.
Operation Requires
Two Trained Operators
Read the Users’ Manual
Load Capacity
Inspect the transporter if the load capacity
has been exceeded. See “Inspecting the
Transporter” on page 25.
600 lb
270 kg
42.5 st
*Follow local protocols for selection and application of patient restraints. See
“Parts, Service, and Accessories” on page 27.
Ferno Patient Restraint Systems (Not Supplied)
Ferno Product
Metric
Patient Weight
Imperial
Patient Weight
Model 678 Pedi-Mate® 4.5-18.1 kg 10-40 lb
RS2, RS3, RS4 Restraint, Harness Up to Rated Load Capacity
Restraint, Model 430 2-piece, 1.5m [5'] Up to Rated Load Capacity
Restraint, Model 430 1-piece, 2.1m [7'] Up to Rated Load Capacity