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Shuttle Weight Capacity:   
 

A Series ............................................................................... 650 lbs. / 294 kg 

 

B Series ............................................................................. 1,000 lbs. /453 kg 

IV Pole Weight Capacity ................................................................................ 50 lbs. / 22 kg 

 

 (Exceeding these limits will void the warranty) 

 

WARNING:   

Exceeding  the  weight  capacity  and/or  working  load  listed  in  the 

specifications  could  result  in  patient  or  user  injury  as  well  as  damage  to 
equipment or other property. 

Model/Options Comparison Chart 

Positions 

A Series 
Advanced 

B Series 
Advanced 

B Series 

Stretcher (Table) 

Chair 

Trendelenburg &  
   Reverse Trendelenburg 

 

Height Adjustable 

 

Seat Assist 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for SW Shuttle

Page 1: ...0 User Manual Rev 7 0 8025 SIZEWISE 09 20 2013 User Manual SW Shuttle ...

Page 2: ...4 Stretcher Table Position 17 Proper Use of the Shuttle 19 Reaching or Leaning 19 Transfers 19 Features 20 Accessory Bars 20 Armrests 20 Casters and Wheel Locks 20 Connection of Electrical Components 21 Electrostatic Discharge Chain 21 Drainage Bag Hooks 21 IV Pole 22 Leg Supports 23 Power System and Recharging 23 Push Bar 26 Retractable Power Cord 26 Seat Belt Harness System 26 Serial Number Loca...

Page 3: ...erence EMI from Radio Wave Sources 36 General Safety 39 Pinch Point 40 Transport 40 Cleaning Instructions 41 Maintenance 44 Fasteners 45 Storage and Disposal 45 Troubleshooting 46 Warranty Information 47 Sizewise Rentals LLC Sizewise Limited Warranty 47 Manufacturer Disclaimer 48 User Assistance Information 49 ...

Page 4: ...tant operating maintenance or servicing instructions Disregarding a warning could result in patient and or user injury as well as damage to equipment Electrical Shock Hazard Warning This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electrical shock hazards It is important to follow all instructions and special procedures to avoid electrical shock to the operator care provider and or pat...

Page 5: ...y s policies and procedures For user and patient safety read and follow all warnings and instructions that apply to use of the SW Shuttle Before using this Shuttle the user must know what to do to ensure safety Put the patient at ease The care provider should communicate with the patient by telling them what they are planning to do Work with the patient s doctor nurse or therapist to learn safe me...

Page 6: ...ded The Shuttle is designed for a single occupant Never allow two or more people on it The patient should not operate the Shuttle The Shuttle is not intended to transport a patient in a moving vehicle DO NOT jump up and down on the Shuttle Take special care when going up or down a ramp Never park the Shuttle on a slope Never leave an occupied Shuttle unattended Only operate the Shuttle on handicap...

Page 7: ...pump is mounted to the pole If the weight capacity of the IV pole is exceeded it could result in patient and or user injury as well as damage to equipment or other property Improper mounting of an IV Pump may obstruct the Shuttle from proper manipulation and could result in patient and or user injury as well as damage to equipment or other property Never try to move the Shuttle by the leg supports...

Page 8: ...s If the ground is not properly connected to the electrical leakage test point a false reading may occur Medical equipment should not be used stacked or located on or around equipment that may create electromagnetic interferences Using other manufacturer s cables and accessories may affect EMC performance Unauthorized use of these items will void warranty and could result in patient and or user in...

Page 9: ...l as damage to equipment or other property Maintenance The Shuttle requires regular maintenance to uphold performance and avoid premature wear damage and injury Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may explode Many of the screws and bolts used in the Shuttle are special high strength fasteners Contact an authorized Sizewise technician to assist if finding the correct fasteners If impr...

Page 10: ...vice is also used to provide a means of transferring a patient to and from devices chairs treatment facilities wheelchairs or transport vehicles and is propelled by the care provider either manually or with the optional motorized power drive With select models the device can also be adjusted in height The SW Shuttle series of chairs are intended to be used by all patient populations with a safe wo...

Page 11: ... Width A Series 34 86 5 cm B Series 39 5 100 5 cm Width between Armrests A Series 25 5 65 cm B Series 31 78 5 cm Stretcher Height adjustable 29 5 37 5 75 cm 95 cm Trendelenburg Reverse Trendelenburg 15º Overall Length 76 193 cm Length 72 183 cm Between Push Bar Foot Plates Chair Height adjustable 23 5 31 5 59 5 cm 80 cm Seat Depth 18 45 5 cm Seat Assist Tilt 15º Basket 9 5 W x 11 5 L x 7 D 24 cm W...

Page 12: ...NG Exceeding the weight capacity and or working load listed in the specifications could result in patient or user injury as well as damage to equipment or other property Model Options Comparison Chart Positions A Series Advanced B Series Advanced B Series Stretcher Table X X X Chair X X X Trendelenburg Reverse Trendelenburg X X Height Adjustable X X Seat Assist X X ...

Page 13: ...freight company and file a damage complaint It may be necessary to take pictures of the damage After visual inspection make sure all of the proper components have been received Items enclosed in the box Shuttle Hand Control Hooks 2 Tools required for assembly Phillips Screwdriver DO NOT discard any packing material until all components are accounted for and are in good condition ...

Page 14: ...ttle near an open flame or an extreme heat source This Shuttle is not intended for use in high moisture areas e g showers pool therapy or extreme temperature environments Use only parts accessories and adapters authorized by the manufacturer DO NOT use the Shuttle with any missing or abnormal parts The Shuttle should be at the lowest position when unattended The Shuttle is designed for a single oc...

Page 15: ...230V grounded outlet HAZARD Never let fingers or other body parts come between moving parts when operating the Shuttle Doing so may cause a pinch or crush type injury Chair Position WARNING The wheel locks should be in the brake position before operating the Shuttle Ensure all persons and objects are clear of the Shuttle when changing its positions DO NOT use the footrest as a step when the user s...

Page 16: ...e chair the Shuttle must be in chair position first Press the up or down arrows on the elevate key to adjust the height on the chair Recline Position WARNING The wheel locks should be in the brake position before operating the Shuttle Be sure to secure the patient with the seatbelt harness before operating the Shuttle Ensure all persons and objects are clear of the Shuttle when changing its positi...

Page 17: ...rs To adjust the chair into seat assist position the Shuttle must be in chair position Using the controller press the seat assist button Hand Control These are instructions for the general functions of the Shuttle any special or unique functions will be referenced to in different sections of this manual Make sure the Shuttle is correctly positioned and connected to a grounded 110V AC outlet WARNIN...

Page 18: ...ing patient in stretcher position Ensure all persons and objects are clear of the Shuttle when changing its positions Using the controller press the stretcher table button Height Adjustment if equipped WARNING The wheel locks should be in the brake position before operating the Shuttle For the patient s safety be sure the armrests are in the up position Be sure to secure the patient with the seatb...

Page 19: ...seatbelt harness before operating the Shuttle Never sit on head section or leg supports when in the stretcher position DO NOT confuse head section and leg support areas of the Shuttle when transferring patient in stretcher position Ensure all persons and objects are clear of the Shuttle when changing its positions Before articulating the Shuttle into Trendelenburg Reverse Trendelenburg flip the fo...

Page 20: ...nsferring patients to avoid a fall or injury to the patient and or care provider Transfers require good balance and agility and are very dangerous The care provider should learn how to position the body and support himself or herself during a patient transfer The care provider should work with the patient s doctor nurse or therapist to learn safe transfer methods Provide help to the patient until ...

Page 21: ...n retighten Casters and Wheel Locks The Shuttle is equipped with a central Lock Steer mechanism The wheel locks have three positions steer neutral and brake The levers for operation are located at the rear of the Shuttle The pictures show the A Series brake pedals Steer Either pedal will engage the rear casters in steer position Position the wheel lock lever in the up position Neutral This positio...

Page 22: ...p Down Front Actuators B Up Down Rear Actuator C Stretcher Chair Actuator D Ground E Main Power F Hand Control G Battery Backup Electrostatic Discharge Chain The drag chain is to dissipate the potential for static charge buildup Drainage Bag Hooks Drainage bag hooks are located on the side panel on each side of the Shuttle WARNING Adding objects to the drainage bag hooks will increase the overall ...

Page 23: ... the Shuttle When moving Shuttle from stretcher to chair or chair to stretcher extra caution and care should be used when an IV bag or pump is mounted to the pole WARNING If the weight capacity of the IV pole is exceeded it could result in patient and or user injury as well as damage to equipment or other property Improper mounting of an IV Pump may obstruct the Shuttle from proper manipulation an...

Page 24: ... basis The Shuttle is also designed to operate from 115V to 220V AC power source such as a standard wall outlet The batteries are sealed and service free Do not exceed 6 hours of charge time AC Power During initial setup of the Shuttle it is recommended to charge batteries for a minimum 2 3 hours prior to use To connect the Shuttle to a wall outlet use the retractable power cord provided on the le...

Page 25: ...cifications could result in patient and or user injury as well as damage to equipment or other property Nominal Voltage 12V Rated Capacity 20 Hour Rate 12 00Ah Dimensions Length 5 94 in 105 9 mm Width 3 88 in 98 6 mm Height 3 76 in 95 5 mm Total Height 4 00 in 101 6 mm Approximate Weight 8 38 lbs 3 8 kg Capacity 25 C 77 F 20 Hour Rate 0 25A 12 00Ah 10 Hour Rate 0 47A 11 16Ah 5 Hour Rate 0 85 10 20...

Page 26: ...huttle will run only for approximately 4 to 6 full cycles If battery switch is ON and there is no power check the battery fuse on the fuse box located on the back of the Shuttle It is normal for batteries to gradually wear down and require longer charging times See the Maintenance section on pages 44 for additional care instructions of battery To charge this Shuttle simply plug it in to an AC powe...

Page 27: ...lip bar until locked in place Retractable Power Cord A retractable power cord is located at the rear of the device WARNING DO NOT use the Shuttle if the power cord is cut frayed or loosely connected to the Shuttle Seat Belt Harness System WARNING Be sure to secure the patient with the seatbelt harness before operating the Shuttle Serial Number Location The Shuttle has a manufacturer serial number ...

Page 28: ...tore the stand assist poles place the holes in the space indicated below the main frame between the casters To use the stand assist poles place the holes in the space indicated at the front of the chair To lock into place twist pole until pin comes through hole or a click sound is made To remove press the push pin at the bottom of the pole and lift out ...

Page 29: ...drive is battery powered to provide complete flexibility in transport without the constraint of a power cord The drive wheel is retractable to allow more traditional manual movement when desired It is set up so that only the attendant is able to access the controls It has no intention of nor has the ability for the patient to use any mobility controls WARNING Be sure to secure the patient with the...

Page 30: ...e in need of recharging This gauge also can assist with troubleshooting of the power drive see battery flash codes ON OFF Switch The ON OFF switch is the main power Switch and controls whether the Shuttle power drive is in transport mode or manual mode In manual mode the Shuttle drive is inactive and draws no power from the batteries Once the switch is in the ON position the drive wheel will be lo...

Page 31: ...uttle power drive is in forward position FWD before engaging Failure to do so could result in patient and or user injury as well as damage to equipment or other property 3 Determine direction desired by using FWD REV switch on the power drive CAUTION Under no circumstance should the FWD REV switch be operated when the Shuttle is in motion The Shuttle must be completely stationary before the FWD RE...

Page 32: ... patient on a declining or inclining surface When maneuvering the Shuttle down a declining surface the care provider should position the Shuttle so the patient is facing away from the decline with the push bar preceding the patient in reverse direction Failure to observe this can result in Loss of Control NEVER attempt to drive system down a declining surface with the patient facing forward push b...

Page 33: ...gagement mechanism is operated Check the position of the switch or lever Not used The S Drive is being inhibited from driving Inhibit 2 is active This may be because the battery charger is connected A throttle fault is indicated Make sure that the throttle is in the rest position before powering up A controller fault is indicated Make sure that all connections are secure The parking brakes have a ...

Page 34: ... 15 clearance from the bottom of the basket to the top of the frame There is a basket to store miscellaneous items at the rear of the device The storage basket is available only on the SW Shuttle B Advanced Basket 9 5 W x 11 5 L x 7 D Basket Clearance in Stretcher Position 15 Bottom of basket to top of frame ...

Page 35: ...lowing recommendations to minimize radio frequency emissions in this section and the Electromagnetic Interference section Immunity The Shuttle has been stringently tested for susceptibility to electromagnetic radiation over the frequency range 80 MHz to 2 5 GHz The test was conducted on this Shuttle and passed the requirements of IEC 61000 4 3 All pins of connectors have passed ESD testing List of...

Page 36: ... 60601 1 2 section 5 2 2 WARNING Radio wave sources such as radio stations TV stations amateur radio HAM transmitters two way radios and cellular phones can affect this Shuttle Following the warnings listed for electromagnetic interference should reduce the chance of the Shuttle s unintended movement that could result in serious injury DO NOT turn ON hand held personal communication devices such a...

Page 37: ...ol system The intensity of the interfering EMI energy can be measured in volts per meter V m The Shuttle can resist EMI up to a certain intensity This is called its immunity level GUIDANCE AND MANUFACTURER S DECLARATION Company Wheelchairs of Kansas Model 41060000 31060000 Control Number 3107769 Table 201 Guidance and Manufacturer s Declaration Emissions Equipment and Systems that are NOT Life Sup...

Page 38: ...uality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital environment Surge IEC 61000 4 5 1kV Differential 2kV Common A Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital environment Voltage Dips Dropout IEC 61000 4 11 95 Dip for 0 5 Cycle 60 Dip for 5 Cycles 30 Dip for 25 Cycles 95 Dip for 5 seconds A Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital envir...

Page 39: ...s equipment should be separated from the Shuttle by no less than the distances calculated listed below D 3 5 V1 Sqrt P D 3 5 V1 Sqrt P 80 to 800 MHz Conducted RF IEC 61000 4 6 3 Vrms 150 kHz to 80 MHz V1 Vrms 3 D 7 V1 Sqrt P 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz Radiated RF IEC 61000 4 3 3 V m 80 MHz to 2 5 GHz E1 V m 3 Where P is the max power in watts and D is the recommended separation distance in meters Field st...

Page 40: ...of the communications equipment D 3 5 V1 Sqrt P D 3 5 E1 Sqrt P 80 to 800 MHz D 7 E1 Sqrt P 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz Compliance Level Cond RF 3 Rad RF 800 MHz 3 Rad RF 2 5 GHz 0 01 0 12 0 12 0 23 0 1 0 37 0 37 0 74 1 1 17 1 17 2 33 10 3 69 3 69 7 38 100 11 67 11 67 23 33 General Safety WARNING The Shuttle is to be used in accordance with each facility s policies and procedures CAUTION Possible fire haza...

Page 41: ...e range of 5 C to 45 C 23 F to 113 F DO NOT expose the Shuttle to humidity greater than 95 It is not recommended to transport a patient when the Shuttle is in Seat Assist position Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg positions Generally as the load increases the risk of instability goes up Use and position of accessories may affect stability DO NOT overextend IV poles or similar accessories and ...

Page 42: ...cile C diff Prevention Clorox Germicidal Wipes Clorox Professional Products Company EPA Reg 67619 12 These pre moistened wipes meet the CDC s recommendations for Clostridium difficile C diff bacteria after the manufacturer s recommended wet contact time 1 Perform hand hygiene using soap and warm water or hand sanitizer and then put on disposable gloves and eye protection 2 Use wipes to wipe the to...

Page 43: ...re electrical connections and components avoid excessive moisture to prevent damage Allow all Shuttle surfaces to remain wet with disinfectant solution for the manufacturer s recommended contact time Rinse all surfaces with a clean cloth dampened with fresh water to remove chemical and organic residue After cleaning all surfaces are to be wiped with a clean dry cloth to remove any moisture or resi...

Page 44: ... clean dry cloth to remove any moisture or residue Cleaning Blood and Other Excretions Blood and other excretions should be wiped up while wet if possible These substances are more difficult to remove once they have dried to surfaces Dried blood and other excretions are to be removed using ample disinfectant solution in order to moisten the substance and make it easier to clean ...

Page 45: ...main power switch on Charge batteries 4 6 hours prior to first use Ensure brake steer casters lock in place Verify each function operates fully on the hand control Make sure the Shuttle operates easily and freely and all parts work smoothly Check for excess noise vibration or a change in ease of use These may be signs of a problem such as a need for lubrication loose fasteners or damage to the Shu...

Page 46: ...l as damage to equipment or other property Improper fasteners may fail Use only screws and bolts provided by an authorized Sizewise representative If screws or bolts become loose tighten them immediately If a problem is detected make sure to repair or adjust the Shuttle before using it Storage and Disposal The Shuttle should be stored in a dry location so that the components DO NOT become contamin...

Page 47: ...d and secure Verify all power switches are set to the ON position Verify the Shuttle is plugged into AC power The Shuttle will not operate off of battery power Verify all switches are set to the ON position Verify the hand control and power cords are properly connected and secure Plug the Shuttle into an AC power source and let charge for 2 4 hours then try again NOTE If the troubleshooting proces...

Page 48: ...r repair of a product or part not covered under this warranty or if warranty is void the standard rates will apply Freight or delivery charges will be billed to the customer 5 Sizewise products are identified by serial number Removal of this number may void the warranty Limitations and Exclusions 1 Products that have been subject to negligence abuse improper storage or handling improper operation ...

Page 49: ...r s manual may include optional equipment Contact or consult Sizewise to ensure proper equipment sizes specifications and options Trademarks and Patents SW Shuttle is a trademark of Sizewise Rentals LLC Patent Pending for the SW Shuttle Copyright Copyright 2012 by Sizewise Rentals LLC All rights reserved No part of the contents of this manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or trans...

Page 50: ...49 User Assistance Information For questions or assistance with this product contact Sizewise at Sizewise 1600 Genessee Suite 950 Kansas City Missouri 64102 Phone 1 800 814 9389 ...

Page 51: ...814 9389 sizewise net Sizewise and Sizewise Rentals are trademarks of Sizewise Rentals L L C All specifications equipment and prices are subject to change without notice Photos and drawings are representative of the products and may vary slightly from actual production models ...

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