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11.7
Backrest adjustment
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Always inform the patient before making adjustments.
Changing the backrest inclination from a horizontal to vertical position:
Lift the backrest until the first position is reached, where the backrest will automatically lock. Follow the same procedure to reach the next
positions, always checking the correct engagement of the locking system.
Changing the backrest inclination from a vertical to horizontal position:
Support the backrest with one hand (to prevent unexpected movements) and take away the weight from the backrest by moving it upward.
At the same time, pull the knob on the backrest piston upward until the safety mechanism unlocks. Then, supporting it with the other hand,
lower the backrest toward the horizontal position until you reach the desired height and then release the knob to the rest position.
To reach subsequent positions, lift and support the backrest. Always lift the weight of the backrest before pulling the knob. Incorrect
procedure could permanently damage the backrest piston.
In Cross Chair, when in chair mode, it is always necessary to bring the backrest into a position parallel to the frame.
11.8
Changing the stretcher length (ACTIV only)
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The Spencer Carrera Activ has been designed to facilitate manoeuvres inside particularly confined spaces (e.g. lifts). It is possible to reduce
the maximum length as follows:
• Raise the backrest of the stretcher to a vertical position.
• Stand in front of the loading trolley and
use both hands to grasp the corresponding release points and pull them towards you.
• Slowly lower the trolley until it comes to a complete stop against the front leg.
Do not use the stretcher with the trolley lowered for loading and unloading from the rescue vehicle, as this may cause damage to the device,
the patient and the operator.
• To return the stretcher to its standard position, slowly lift the trolley until it is fully locked.
Take care not to place hands or objects near or directly on top of the trolley articulation/release mechanism, as this may cause damage or
injury to the object, patient or operator.
11.9
Lowering the stretcher - Image P22
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To facilitate patient transfer, it is advisable to move the stretcher to the intermediate height position or to the lowered position if there is no
patient present.
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Procedure for loading/unloading immobilized or hospitalized patients
onto the stretcher at intermediate height:
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Engage the rear leg unlocking lever, hold it in place and lift the stretcher slightly to unlock the rear leg moving mechanism. Lower the
stretcher about 10 cm, release the unlocking lever and support the stretcher until the intermediate height position is reached. Make sure
that the stretcher has reached a stable position. Engage the brakes on the rear wheels.
To lower the front part of the stretcher, engage the red lever on the side of the stretcher, pushing the front leg slightly towards the loading
trolley
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The weight of the stretcher, patient and any equipment attached to the
stretcher must be supported
. After starting the lowering
motion, release the handle while keeping your grip on the frame until the stretcher reaches the intermediate height position. Make sure that
the position reached is stable.
When loading a non-hospitalized patient:
1 - Assist the patient as he/she climbs onto the stretcher, making sure that the first leg to be lifted rests on the footrest of the patient bed.
When correctly positioned, help him/her raise the other leg.
2 - Immobilize the patient with the straps and raise the sidebars.
3 - Once the patient is lying on the stretcher and correctly immobilized, carefully lift the stretcher to a horizontal position.
Lowering to the ground - Image P24
This procedure allows the stretcher to reach the minimum distance from the ground.
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This manoeuvre cannot be carried out when a patient is on the device.
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Raise the stretcher from the side of the levers until the loading trolley wheels rest on the ground.
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With the loading trolley wheels resting on the ground and ready to bear the weight of the stretcher, engage both leg unlocking levers,
push towards the stretcher to unlock the front leg moving system and then the stretcher towards the ground. The stretcher is now in the
lowest position.
Note: The parking brakes will not perform their function when the stretcher is fully lowered. Make sure that the stretcher is held in place by
ate least one operator.
Locking the legs in the closed position (if present on the model)
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After having lowered the stretcher to the floor, immobilized the patient with the straps and raised the siderails, the legs can be locked in the
closed position. on models with this function, by pulling the corresponding handle located just above the front leg release handle.
Make sure the legs have locked correctly after engaging it.
The stretcher can then be lifted for handling by grasping the main frame only, following the lifting instructions in the next paragraph.