Kartsana TGX-241 L, Instruction Manual

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OPERATION AND HANDLING OF
TGX-241 M, L & XL STRETCHERS
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clean water and thoroughly dried following cleaning. Failure to properly rinse and dry the stretchers will leave a corrosive
residue on the surface of the stretchers, possibly causing premature corrosion of critical components.
- Failure to properly clean or dispose of a contaminated mattress or other stretcher components will increase the propagation risk
of bloodborne pathogens and may cause injury to the patient or operator.
CAUTIONS:
-
Changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by KARTSANA c
ould void the user’s authority to operate the
system.
- Installation of the fixation rail system should be done by a certified mechanic familiar with ambulance vehicle construction.
Consult the vehicle manufacturer before installing the rail system and be sure that the installation does not damage or interfere
with the brake lines, oxygen lines, fuel lines, the fuel tank or electrical wiring of the vehicle.
- Before operating the stretcher, 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.
- Wheel lock(s) are only intended to help prevent the stretcher from rolling away while unattended, and to aid in patient transfer. A
wheel lock may not provide sufficient resistance on all surfaces or under loads.
- Ensure that the restraints are not entangled in the base frame when raising and lowering the stretcher.
- Do not store items under the stretcher mattress. Storing items under the mattress can interfere with the operation of the
stretcher.
- Do not steam clean or ultrasonically clean the unit.
- Maximum water temperature should not exceed 80°C.
- Allow stretcher to air dry.
- Towel dry all casters and interface points.
- Failure to comply with these instructions may invalidate any or all warranties.
- 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
functioning 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 should plan the placement of the fixation system in the
rear of the vehicle.
2.- INSTRUCTION MANUAL
The stretcher is adapted for mounting on the Kartsana R-419, R-450-S, R-700 and R-800
rails, based on the UNE-EN 1789 standard.