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WARNING — CAUTIONS AND PROPER OPERATION
WARNING:
This product has a maximum weight capacity of 227 kilograms (500 lb),
EVENLY DISTRIBUTED.
WARNING:
The chair is not intended to replace a stretcher or gurney.
WARNING:
Do not sit on end of chair — tipping may occur.
WARNING:
Do not stand on footrest — tipping may occur.
WARNING:
When not in use, do not leave the chair in a recline position.
WARNING:
When patient is seated in the chair, ensure the side rails are up and the patient
is secured with patient restraint straps.
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.
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.
WARNING:
Ensure the brakes are locked when the patient is not being transported.
WARNING:
Place pendant in holder when not in use, and keep cord clear of moving parts.
WARNING:
All electric powered chairs are equipped with a built in battery back-up
system: nevertheless, the unit should remain plugged into wall receptacle during normal
use. The battery back-up is recommended for transport and emergency only.
WARNING:
The backrest quick drop handle is intended to be used during emergency
situations only
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.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not remove the control box cover.
Service by qualified personnel only.
WARNING:
Always disconnect the power source whenever troubleshooting or servicing
any electric powered chair.
WARNING:
Do not use a sharp instrument to remove fuse, as it may scratch the circuit
board.
WARNING:
The batteries are wired in series; failure to install or rewire the same way may
cause the batteries to explode.
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:
Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect Medical
Electrical Equipment.
WARNING:
The use of accessories, transducers, and cables other than those specified by
the manufacturer may result in increased Emissions or decreased Immunity of the Hausted
Equipment.
WARNING:
The Hausted Equipment should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other
equipment; if adjacent or stacked use is necessary, the Hausted equipment should be
observed to verify normal operation in the configuration in which it will be used.
