HP_4E2-INS-LAB-RevA21 6
WARNING — CAUTIONS AND PROPER OPERATION
WARNING: This product has a maximum weight capacity of 720 lb (326 kg) EVENLY
DISTRIBUTED.
WARNING: Patient entry, egress and transfer should always be done with the brakes locked.
WARNING: The brakes should always be locked and patient side rails up when patient is
not in transport.
WARNING: Clip patient pendant to rail when not in use – keep cord clear of moving parts.
WARNING: All electric powered stretchers are equipped with a built-in battery backup
system, but the unit should remain plugged into wall receptacle during normal use. The
battery backup is intended for transport and EMERGENCY only.
WARNING: The Fowler backrest quick drop handle is intended to be used to lower patient
during EMERGENCY situations only.
WARNING: Ensure rail is locked before leaving patient.
WARNING: The lockout panel deactivates both the patient pendant and the control panel.
WARNING: Do not sit on foot end or head end — tipping may occur.
WARNING: Power is supplied to the unit and its system by plugging it into the wall
receptacle. This will also supply a charge to the backup battery. When the unit is not
plugged into a wall receptacle, the system is powered by the built-in backup battery.
Hausted units do not have a separate ON / OFF switch.
WARNING: Always disconnect the power source whenever troubleshooting or servicing any
electric-powered stretcher.
WARNING: Do not modify the equipment without the authorization of the manufacturer.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
(DEHP) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other
reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/furniture
.
WARNING: When lowering the rails, ensure patient and caregiver body and extremities are
clear of pinch points before operating the rail.
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) INFORMATION
WARNING: Medical Electrical Equipment needs special precautions regarding EMC and
needs to be installed and put into service according to the EMC information provided in this
manual.
WARNING: Electronic equipment may be influenced by Radio Frequency (RFI). Caution
should be exercised with regard to the use of portable communications in the area around
such equipment. Portable RF communications equipment (including peripherals such as
antenna cables and external antennas) should be used no closer than 30 cm (12 inches)
to any part of the Hausted equipment including specified Hausted equipment cables.
Degradation of the performance of the Hausted equipment could result.
WARNING: If RFI causes erratic behavior, unplug the electric Hausted equipment
immediately. Leave unplugged while transmission is in progress.
