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Listing of Warnings and Cautions Operator Manual 076204
The following Safety Precautions must be observed when operating or servicing this Hausted ® Horizon ® Model 468XRY –
X-Ray and Trauma Stretcher. WARNING indicates the potential for personal injury and CAUTION indicates the potential
for damage to equipment. For emphasis, certain
Safety Precautions are repeated throughout the manual. It is important
to review ALL Safety Precautions before operating or servicing the unit.
Strictly following these Safety Precautions enhances your ability to safely and effectively utilize the unit and helps the
customer avoid improper maintenance methods which may damage the unit or render it unsafe. It is important to
understand that these
Safety Precautions are not exhaustive; customers are encouraged to develop their own safety
policies and procedures to enhance and compliment these Safety Precautions.
WARNING – LACERATION HAZARD:
When cutting bands always use a tool specifically designed for that purpose. This will help to avoid personal
injuries frequently incurred when bands are cut and tension released.
WARNINGS – PERSONAL INJURY:
The stretchers have a warning label located at the foot end stating: Maximum patient weight 226 Kilograms
(500 lbs).
Patient entry, egress and transfer should always be done with the brakes locked.
The brakes should always be on and patient side rails up when the patient is not in transport.
Be sure rail is locked before leaving patient.
Do not sit on end – tipping may ocur.
WARNING – PROPER OPERATION HAZARD:
Floors must be smooth and level to maintain optimum fifth wheel steering. Fifth wheel steering functions can be
influenced by floor irregularities (bumps or dips) greater than 1/2" (13 mm) across the span of the stretcher.
LISTING OF WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
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