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9.4 Transport
For a safe transport, observe the following:
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Ensure that no cables are run over when moving a stretcher.
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Ensure that the castors are not braked before moving the stretcher.
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Adjust stretcher height to at least 20 cm below maximum height.
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Push stretcher by handles on Head End or Foot End.
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Move the stretcher exclusively on suitable floor surfaces.
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Ensure the stretcher is braked when it should not move (see „12.2 Castor Control“ on the page 44).
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For longer distances, ensure that the castor steering function is activated.
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Ensure that the brakes are released before moving the stretcher.
Suitable surfaces:
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Tile
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Hard linoleum
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Poured flooring
Unsuitable surfaces:
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Too soft, unsealed or defective flooring
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Soft wooden flooring
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Soft and porous stone floors
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Carpeted floors with underlay
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Soft linoleum
Outdoor transport (especially from heliport) is allowed under these conditions:
Surface of an outdoor environment is not too soft and too segmented and too coarse but hard and flat as required for indoor use.
9.4.1 Transport Position
Transport Position of the Sprint 200 stretcher:
► siderails up
► height of the mattress support platform in accordance with ergonomically suitable drive
► not tilted mattress support platform
► parts of the mattress support platform adjusted according to the patient‘s state and needs
► Power Supply Cord disconnected from the mains power and correctly wound around the Accessory Rail or DIN Rail at head end
of the Sprint 200 with i-Drive Power
► handles intended for transport (Foldable Handles or Fixed Handles or IV&Drive Infusion Stands/Pushing Handles) raised in
working position
WARNING!
Hospital staff is responsible for assessing the suitable adjustment of the mattress support platform in accor-
dance with patient‘s state and needs!
WARNING!
Placement of the accessories and of the compatible medical devices must not cause any hazard for patient or
for hospital staff or for the other persons and any damage to the product or to the surroundings during trans-
port of the Sprint 200 stretcher!
WARNING!
Siderails in down position can cause patient‘s fall from the Sprint 200 stretcher during transport of the Sprint
200 stretcher!