Kartsana SUPERBRAVO 2, Instruction Manual

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OPERATING AND HANDLING OF
SUPERBRAVO RAIL
Rev.2
05-05-2023 6
- Do not allow untrained assistants to help you operate the rail. Untrained technicians and assistants can cause injury to the patient
and themselves.
- Do not climb onto the base of the rail as this may damage the product, unbalance the patient and/or cause injury.
- Incorrectly securing the stretcher can cause injury. Avoid placing hands, fingers or feet on the moving parts of both the rail and
the stretcher. To avoid injury, when raising and lowering the stretcher be very careful when placing hands and feet near the
moving parts (inlet tray).
- The SUPERBRAVO rail is designed to be compatible with the Kartsana SUPERBRAVA stretcher.
- When cleaning, use appropriate personal protective equipment (goggles or respirators) to avoid the risk of inhaling infectious
organisms.
- Some cleaning products are corrosive and may damage the product if used incorrectly. If the products described above are used
to clean Kartsana equipment, steps should be taken to ensure that the couches are rinsed with clean water and dried thoroughly
after cleaning. Failure to properly rinse and dry the units may leave a corrosive residue on the surface of the units, which is likely
to cause premature corrosion of key components.
- Failure to properly clean or improperly dispose of a contaminated mattress or other components increases the risk of exposure to
blood-borne pathogens and could result in injury to the patient or operator.
CAUTIONS:
- Changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by Kartsana could void the user’s authori ty to operate the system.
- Installation of the safety hook should be done by a certified mechanic familiar with ambulance vehicle construction. Consult the
vehicle manufacturer before installing the safety hook and be sure that the installation of the safety hook does not damage or
interfere with the brake lines, oxygen lines, fuel lines, fuel tank or electrical wiring of the vehicle.
- Before operating the rail, clear any obstacles that may interfere and cause injury to the operator or patient
- When unloading the stretcher from the patient compartment, ensure that the caster wheels are safely set on the ground or
damage to the product may occur.
- Ensure that the belts are not entangled in the base frame when raising and lowering the stretcher.
- Do not steam clean or ultrasonically clean the unit.
- Failure to comply with these instructions may invalidate any/all warranties.
- A preventive maintenance programme should be established for all Kartsana equipment. Depending on the frequency of use of
the product, preventive maintenance may need to be carried out more often.
- For additional maintenance information, see the preventative maintenance information.
- Improper maintenance can cause injury or damage to the product . Maintain the stretcher as described in this manual . Use only
Kartsana approved parts and maintenance procedures . Using unapproved parts and procedures could cause unpredictable
operation and/or injury and will void the product warranty.
- Failure to use authorized parts, lubricants, etc . could cause damage to the stretcher and will void the warranty of the product.
NOTES:
- Loose items or debris on the patient compartment floor can interfere with the operation of the safety hook and stretcher fastener .
Keep the patient compartment floor clear.
- This manual should be considered a permanent part of the stretcher and should remain with the product even if the stretcher is
subsequently sold.
- Kartsana continually seeks advancements in product design and quality . Therefore, while this manual contains the most current
product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your stretcher and this manual.
- Kartsana recommends that, prior to installation, the certified mechanic plan the placement of the safety hook in the rear of the
vehicle.