Hausted HORIZON 462APAST Operating Manual Download Page 21

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7  GF HEALTH PRODUCTS, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY FOR 

HAUSTED BRAND PRODUCT LINE OUTSIDE THE U.S.

SCOPE OF WARRANTY

GF Health Products, Inc. (“GF”) warrants to the original purchaser only (“Purchaser”) that it will replace components, at GF’s 

sole discretion, that are defective in material or workmanship under normal use and service. All warranties are conditioned 

upon the proper use of the products strictly in accordance with good commercial practice and applicable GF instructions and 

manuals, including proper use and maintenance. To the extent that a component is warranted by a third party, GF conveys all 

of its rights under that warranty to the Purchaser, to the extent permitted.
This limited warranty shall only apply to defects that are reported to the authorized Distributor from whom the Purchaser 

purchased the product, commensurate with the rules set forth by that Distributor within the applicable warranty period and which, 

upon examination by GF or its authorized representative, prove to be a warranty item. This limited warranty is not transferable.

The warranted components and time periods are set forth below:

COMPONENT ............................PARTS WARRANTY

Frame ........................................... 5 years
Hydraulics ................................... 1 year
Casters ......................................... 1 year
Pneumatic gas springs ............... 1 year
Pads and mattresses .................. 1 year
Patient weighing system ............ 1 year
Electrical components ............... 1 year
Optional accessories .................. 1 year
Replacement parts * .................. 90 days

* The warranty period is as designated above. If a part is replaced under warranty, the original warranty period will not be affected. All other 

replacement parts will be subject to the warranty period specified.

All warranties for labor are provided strictly by the Distributor from whom the Customer purchased the product.
The warranty period is presumed to commence on the date of shipment from GF’s premises, unless there is an expiration date 

on the component in which case the warranty shall expire on the earlier of warranty period or the expiration date.

OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE

The Purchaser must contact the Distributor from whom the product was purchased, commensurate with the guidelines set 

forth by that Distributor. The Distributor shall contact a GF Customer Service Representative who must authorize warranty 

service. Specific directions will be provided by the Customer Service Representative to the Distributor. Failure to abide by the 

specific directions will result in denial of the warranty claim.

EXCLUSIONS

The warranty does not cover and GF shall not be liable for the following:

1) Defects, damage, or other conditions caused, in whole or in part, by misuse, abuse, negligence, alteration, accident, freight 

damage, tampering or failure to seek and obtain repair or replacement in a timely manner;

2) Products which are not properly installed, used, or cleaned and maintained as required in the official manual for the 

applicable product;

3) Products considered to be of a consumable nature including, but not limited to: filters, fuses, gaskets, lubricants, and charts;

4) Accessories or parts not provided by GF;

5) Charges by anyone for adjustments, repairs, replacement parts, installation or other work performed upon or in connection 

with such products which are not expressly authorized in writing, in advance, by GF;

6) Any labor or shipping charges incurred in the replacement part installation or repair;

7) Costs and expenses of regular maintenance and cleaning; and

8) Representations and warranties made by any person or entity other than GF.

ENTIRE WARRANTY, EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES DISCLAIMER

THIS WARRANTY IS GF’S ONLY WARRANTY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. GF MAKES 

NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A 

PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IF ANY MODEL OR SAMPLE WAS SHOWN TO THE CUSTOMER, SUCH MODEL OR SAMPLE WAS USED MERELY TO ILLUSTRATE 

THE GENERAL TYPE AND QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT AND NOT TO REPRESENT THAT THE PRODUCT WOULD NECESSARILY 

CONFORM TO THE MODEL OR SAMPLE IN ALL RESPECTS.
THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PARTS. GF SHALL NOT BE LIABLE 

FOR AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, 

INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR INCOME, LOSS OF USE, DOWNTIME, COVER, OR 

EMPLOYEE OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR WAGES, PAYMENTS AND BENEFITS.
The warranties contained herein contain all the representations and warranties with respect to the subject matter of this 

document, and supersede all prior negotiations, agreements and understandings with respect thereto. The recipient of this 

document hereby acknowledges and represents that it has not relied on any representation, assertion, guarantee, warranty, 

collateral contract or other assurance, except those set out in this document.
For additional information on this Hausted product or this warranty, please contact a Graham-Field authorized Distributor.

NOTES:

1) Additional terms and conditions may apply.

2) Freight claims must be notated and filed according to the specific carrier’s bill of lading terms and conditions. Failure to 

comply with these requirements will impair the Purchaser’s ability to collect for freight damage.

3) Claims for any short shipment must be made within forty-eight (48) hours of receipt or pursuant to the terms and conditions 

set forth by the carrier, whichever is earlier.

Summary of Contents for HORIZON 462APAST

Page 1: ...62DPAST With Retracto Rails Models 462EMCST 462FMCST 462GMCST 462HMCST With 3 Position Vertical Side Rails Model 462EMPST Youth OPERATING MANUAL READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR STRETCHER SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE THE MOST CURRENT VERSION OF THIS MANUAL CAN BE FOUND ONLINE AT WWW HAUSTED COM ...

Page 2: ...NG LITTER TOP 10 3 2 3 TRENDELENBURG ADJUSTMENT 10 3 2 4 REVERSE TRENDELENBURG ADJUSTMENT 10 3 3 FOWLER BACKREST OPERATION 11 3 3 1 RAISING THE BACKREST 11 3 3 2 LOWERING THE BACKREST 11 3 4 BACKREST KNEE FLEX OPERATION 12 3 4 1 RAISING THE BACKREST KNEE FLEX 12 3 4 2 LOWERING THE BACKREST KNEE FLEX 12 3 5 AIRGLIDE RAIL OPERATION 13 3 5 1 RAISING THE AIRGLIDE RAIL 13 3 5 2 LOWERING THE AIRGLIDE RA...

Page 3: ...8 5 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR THE USER 19 6 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 20 HORIZON SERIES STRETCHERS AS LISTED 20 7 GF HEALTH PRODUCTS INC LIMITED WARRANTY FOR HAUSTED BRAND PRODUCT LINE OUTSIDE THE U S 21 8 DISPOSAL AND KEY TO SYMBOLS 22 DISPOSAL 22 KEY TO SYMBOLS 22 9 INDEX 23 COPYING PROHIBITED This manual is protected by Federal Copyright Law which provides for damages of up to USD 20 000 as well as...

Page 4: ...e program is essential to safe and proper unit operation This manual contains maintenance schedules and procedures which should be followed for satisfactory equipment performance We encourage you to contact GF Health Products Inc with maintenance concerns Advisory A listing of the safety precautions to be observed when operating and servicing this equipment can be found in Section 1 of this manual...

Page 5: ...Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that if not avoided could result in minor or moderate personal injury s NOTICE Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that if not avoided could result in product or property damage Info Provides application recommendations or other useful information to ensure that you get the most from your product WARNING CAUTION NOTICE...

Page 6: ...RNING Do not sit on head or foot end tipping may occur WARNING Do not modify the equipment without the authorization of the manufacturer WARNING NOTICE FOR CALIFORNIA CUSTOMERS California Proposition 65 Warning This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive or developmental harm CAUTION When lowering the rails ensure patient and caregiver body an...

Page 7: ...ACKING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT Follow each step in the order shown in these instructions Your Hausted equipment has been carefully packed at our manufacturing plant to ensure safe shipment to your medical facility There are several procedures you must follow to put your new equipment in service These procedures only take a few minutes to complete and all are required to ensure proper operation of t...

Page 8: ...tions can be influenced by floor irregularities bumps or dips greater than 1 2 13 mm across the span of the stretcher 3 1 1 Applying the Brakes Activate the four wheel central braking system by depressing the red pedal at any of the unit s four corners Figure 3 1 To fully engage brakes press pedal to approximately 45 All four caster wheels will then be locked from swiveling and rotating 3 1 2 Rele...

Page 9: ... the unit s four corners downward into locked position Figure 3 3 Steering lock one caster at foot end locks into non swivel mode allowing straight steering by the attendant Fifth wheel a center steer caster lowers and applies pressure to floor allowing straight steering by the attendant 3 1 4 Releasing the Steering Lock Fifth Wheel Depress the red pedal at any of the unit s four corners until the...

Page 10: ...til desired height is obtained s NOTICE Do not stand on release pedals 3 2 3 Trendelenburg Adjustment Place unit at maximum height see Height Adjustment above Press down on the release pedal nearest the head end Figure 3 6 until desired position is obtained then remove pressure 3 2 4 Reverse Trendelenburg Adjustment Place the unit at maximum height see Height Adjustment above Press down on release...

Page 11: ... size the gas spring is intended only to assist in lifting patient 3 3 2 Lowering the Backrest Grasp fowler backrest frame tube and gas spring activating handle from either side of the stretcher See Figure 3 8 Squeeze handle and tube together while supporting fowler Adjust incline either by slowly lowering patient or by pressing fowler down Release handle once desired incline is achieved Info the ...

Page 12: ...hen reaching desired position stop rotating handle and return crank handle to its original position See Figure 3 10 3 4 2 Lowering the Backrest Knee Flex To lower backrest or knee flex flip crank handle upwards and rotate crank handle counterclockwise See Figure 3 9 When reaching desired position stop rotating handle and return crank handle to its original position See Figure 3 10 Figure 3 9 Figur...

Page 13: ...l rail locks into full up position WARNING Verify latching of rail before leaving patient unattended 3 5 2 Lowering the AirGlide Rail Firmly grasp top of rail pull out on red tab located under litter top at foot or head end Figure 3 12 Lower side rail completely under litter top WARNING Always ensure side rails are in upright locked position before leaving patient unattended Figure 3 11A Figure 3 ...

Page 14: ...inserting tethered pin into hole in adapter Insert fully until pin is locked through both sides of the adapter 3 Refer to Figures 3 15A and 3 15B Mount armboard to adapter by tilting armboard upwards slightly engaging upper portion of clamp over surgical bar on adapter a Once armboard is engaged with surgical bar lower to horizontal position to lock b To remove armboard depress gravity latch and l...

Page 15: ...rasp the rail Figure 3 16 and lift up on red trigger under the litter top Figure 3 17 while lowering rail When rail starts to move down release trigger Lower rail until it locks into half height position 3 6 3 Lowering the Retracto Rail Grasp the rail Figure 3 16 and lift up on red trigger under the litter top Figure 3 17 while lowering rail Hold the trigger up until the rail is all the way down C...

Page 16: ...lways ensure side rails are in upright locked position before leaving patient unattended 3 7 2 Raising the 3 Position Vertical Side Rail to Half Height Refer to Figure 3 18B Grasp rail top tube in center of rail and raise rail until it engages Check rail lock by trying to squeeze rail trigger If trigger will not squeeze the rail is locked securely Release rail top tube WARNING Always ensure side r...

Page 17: ...ified by this weight capacity label at head or foot of stretcher top frame as well as the navy bumper channel and rail cap earlier models with lower weight capacity and those with unchanged weight capacity have a gray bumper channel and rail cap SPECIFICATIONS HORIZON SERIES STRETCHERS WITH AIRGLIDE RAILS MODELS 462APAST 462CPAST 462DPAST Specification Model Standard Width 462APAST 462CPAST Wide W...

Page 18: ...o Rail Length 60 in 152 cm 60 in 152 cm Casters 8 in Tente 20 cm 8 in Tente 20 cm Maximum Weight Capacity Evenly Distributed 500 lb 227 kg 800 lb 363 kg Pad 4 in 10 cm 4 in 10 cm SPECIFICATIONS HORIZON SERIES STRETCHER WITH 3 POSITION VERTICAL SIDE RAILS MODEL 462EMPST Specification Model 462EMPST Maximum Height 37 in 94 cm Minimum Height 28 5 in 92 4 cm Overall Width 30 in 76 cm Overall Length 83...

Page 19: ...s are the best choice for vinyl products properly diluted quaternaries are also acceptable Quaternary Isopropyl disinfectants are not recommended for vinyl Disinfectants urethane products Quaternary disinfectants are recommended for urethane products Quaternary Isopropyl disinfectants are recommended for urethane Phenolics should be avoided on urethane Disinfectants all products All fabrics may be...

Page 20: ...irrups Pair X X X H00L16M00 Mounting Adapter Clamps For Stirrups X X X H000E1700 Fixed Height IV Pole 42 in 107 cm X X X X X X X X H000018 Telescoping IV Pole 27 in 54 in 68 cm 137 cm X X X X X X X X H06589700 Mobile IV Stand Attachment X X X X X HIVSTOW00 Mobile IV Stand Attachment X X X H06925700 Paper Roll Holder X X X X X X X X H06536600 Universal Patient Tray X X X X X X X X H13317000 Under F...

Page 21: ...nce alteration accident freight damage tampering or failure to seek and obtain repair or replacement in a timely manner 2 Products which are not properly installed used or cleaned and maintained as required in the official manual for the applicable product 3 Products considered to be of a consumable nature including but not limited to filters fuses gaskets lubricants and charts 4 Accessories or pa...

Page 22: ...tal recoverable resource and plastic for recycling or combustion Most plastic components are provided with a plastic types code and fiber content to aid sorting of plastic parts Product Metal Scrap Plastic Recycling or Combustion 462APAST X X 462CPAST X X 462DPAST X X 462EMCST X X 462FMCST X X 462GMCST X X 462HMCST X X 462EMPST X X KEY TO SYMBOLS The following symbols are used on Hausted product l...

Page 23: ... representative 4 Environmental conditions 17 F Fowler backrest operation 11 I Indications for use 4 Info statement significance 5 L Litter top height adjustment 10 Lubrication 19 N NOTICE statement significance 5 O Operating conditions 17 Operating instructions 8 R Retracto rail half height 15 Retracto rail lowering 15 Retracto rail operation 15 Retracto rail raising 15 S Safety statements signif...

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