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3.2 FEATURES, WARNINGS AND PROPER OPERATION OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNINGS — CAUTIONS AND PROPER OPERATION (See Diagram on following
page)
A.
WARNING:
The APC250 model chair has a warning label located on the back section
stating: Maximum patient weight 147 kilograms (325 lbs.). The EPC, EPD, ESC, and ESD
model chairs have a warning label located on the back section stating: Maximum patient
weight 227 kilograms (500 lbs.).
B.
WARNING:
The chair is not intended to replace a stretcher or gurney.
C.
WARNING:
The chair has warning labels on both the head and foot end stating: Do not
sit on end - as tipping may occur.
D.
WARNING:
Do not stand on footrest — tipping may occur.
E.
WARNING:
When not in use, do not leave the chair in a recline position.
F.
WARNING:
When patient is seated in the chair, ensure the side rails are up and the
patient is secured with patient restraint straps.
G.
WARNING:
Patient entry, egress and transfer from the chair should always be from the
center side rail location with the side rail in the down position and the brakes locked.
H.
WARNING:
At no time should the patient be permitted to enter or exit from the ends of
the chair when in partial or total recline position.
I.
WARNING:
Ensure the brakes are locked when the patient is not being transported.
J.
WARNING:
The patient pendant has a warning label on it stating: Place pendant in
holder when not in use — keep cord clear of moving parts.
K.
WARNING:
All electric-powered chairs are equipped with a built in battery back-up
system, but it is recommended that the unit remain plugged in wall receptacle during
normal use. The battery back-up is recommended for transport and emergency only.
L.
WARNING:
The backrest quick drop handle is intended to be used during emergency
situations only.
M.
WARNING:
To turn electric controls on, plug into wall receptacle. To turn off, remove
plug from wall receptacle. The electric powered chairs do not have a separate on / off
switch.
N.
WARNING:
The chair has a warning label located on the control box cover stating: To
reduce the risk of electrical shock do not remove the cover. Service by qualified personnel
only.
O.
WARNING:
Always disconnect the power source whenever servicing any electric
powered chair.
P.
WARNING:
Do not use a sharp instrument to remove fuse, as it may scratch the circuit
board.
Q.
WARNING:
The batteries are wired in series; failure to install or rewire the same way
may cause the batteries to explode.
R.
WARNING:
Rail release handle will not release unless force is applied laterally to
outside top of rail.
