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NEVER MOVE THE PATIENT AND NEVER LEAVE THE PATIENT ON THE STRETCHER WITHOUT FIRST RAISING THE SIDEBARS.
Failure to heed
this warning could cause serious damage.
To lower the sidebars, pull the levers located on the lower part of the machine, identified by the word
PULL
, towards you simultaneously.
The sidebar will open automatically. To close the sidebar, lift it back to its original position and check that it is correctly hooked by making a
few repeated pulling movements. Make sure that nothing interferes with the locking systems when closing. Sheets, for example, could
prevent proper closure.
11.4
Loading and unloading the stretcher from the medical vehicle
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Stretcher loading and unloading are among the most delicate steps during the use of stretchers. It is necessary to follow all the warnings in
this manual very carefully, practising under simulated conditions before putting the product into service. The patient must always be
properly immobilized.
Always ensure that the conditions of use allow the front legs to open properly before any loading and/or unloading operations.
To load the stretcher onto the vehicle:
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The operator performing the loading should align with the stretcher and the fixing system so that both devices are in front of him/her and
in the intended alignment for fixing.
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Move the wheels of the loading trolley forward into the vehicle until the front legs of the stretcher come into contact with the bodywork of
the vehicle.
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In the event of a slide/ramp, the wheel of the loading trolley should be in a horizontal position before the front legs come into contact with
the vehicle bodywork.
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Ensure that the wheels of the front legs are
least 5cm
from the ground. Failure to do so may result in serious damage and/or injury when
unloading the stretcher from the vehicle.
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Engage the right red lever to unlock movement of the front legs while continuing to push the stretcher inside the vehicle until the rear legs
are brought to a stop.
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Only after making sure that the rear legs are in contact with the bumper of the vehicle, engage the green lever to release the rear legs,
continuing to push towards the inside of the vehicle compartment.
During these operations, a part of the weight of the assembly will rest on the operator, who must therefore be able to support and
accompany all device movements.
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Lock the stretcher on the medical vehicle using the Spencer fixing system installed on the vehicle.
Warning: DURING NORMAL STRETCHER MOVEMENTS, NEVER ENGAGE THE LEG LOCKING LEVERS, AS DOING SO COULD CAUSE THE
STRETCHER TO FALL TO THE GROUND. THESE LEVERS MUST ONLY BE ENGAGED TO LOAD THE STRETCHER ON THE AMBULANCE OR TO
REACH THE INTERMEDIATE HEIGHT AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
To unload the stretcher from the medical vehicle
:
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If the stretcher is used with the Sensor Lock fixing system, release the stretcher by engaging the rear leg unlocking lever on the stretcher
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Image
P16
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If the stretcher is used with the S-MAX or R-Max fixing system, the release must be made manually by pushing the unlocking lever on the
fixing system.
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If the stretcher is equipped with a mechanical Sharp system, push the stretcher forward slightly and engage the corresponding control.
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Pull the stretcher towards the outside of the vehicle, gripping the rear part of the frame near the footrest. Support the weight of the
stretcher until you feel the rear leg locking system engage.
As with the loading phase, the operator must be able to support the weight
of the device.
Do not grab the footrest or any other area not intended for handling as this may cause damage to the operator, the patient or the device.
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Pull the stretcher outwards until the front legs are fully open.
Do not lower the loading trolley from the loading surface until you have
checked that the front leg locking system is properly engaged.
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Finish extracting the stretcher from the vehicle.
11.5
Trendelenburg Board
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Image P17
If your stretcher has a Trendelenburg position, lift the patient board by grasping the footrest and pull the selection lever shown in the
illustration outwards into one of the grooves. There are 3 different possible inclinations in addition to the horizontal one.
11.6
Trendelenburg/Fowler Board
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Image P18
If present, the Trendelenburg/Fowler movement allows the stretcher board to be raised in different positions, thus raising the patient's
lower limbs.
Changing the board inclination from horizontal to Fowler position:
If the stretcher allows board positioning in the Fowler position, lift the intermediate part near the patient's knees so that the pins on the
sides of the patient bed are positioned in the slot of
the metal rod closest to the sidebars. Make sure that the pins are properly inserted and attached to it, thus guaranteeing the stability of the
bed in this position.
Changing the board inclination from horizontal to Trendelenburg position:
With one hand, support and raise the board by gripping the footrest, select the Trendelenburg position by placing the screw in the board in
the slot of the metal rod closest to the control handle. Make sure that the screw inserts into the correct housing and is attached to it.