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involved, then apply the belt by making a loop with it. Adjust the length and close them so that the patient is attached to the device.
11.5 SPRING CATCH BELT USE
Spring catch belts are suitable for use with:
- Spine boards equipped with PIN
- Vacuum mattresses equipped with special holes for their application
To apply them, identify the PIN or hole to which the spring catch is to be applied, then press the mobile part of the
spring catch towards the PIN or hole, allowing them to enter the spring catch.
After verifying correct application of the belt, adjust its length and close it so that the patient is attached to the
device.
11.6 DNA STRAP INSTALLATION
DNA straps are suitable for use with stretchers equipped with a patient bed with special housing.
To apply them:
1 – Remove the belt from the seat present on the re-winding system.
2 – Insert the DNA system, keeping the belt taut, into the special cavity on the body of the bed. The male and female
straps must be on the left and right of the platform, respectively.
3 – Put the belts back into the hole on the DNA re.winding system and complete the installation.
4 – Proceed in the same way for thorax systems.
After positioning the patient, fasten the belts and check that they are correctly applied.
DNA straps are not equipped with a pre-tensioner. It is therefore necessary to manually adjust them after fastening them, tensioning the belts and bringing the
re-winding system to the end of the stroke. Incorrect adjustment makes the device unsafe and ineffective.
12. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Spencer Italia S.r.l. declines all responsibility for any direct or indirect damage which is the consequence of improper use of the product and spare parts and/or in any
case of any repair carried out by a person other than the Manufacturer, who uses internal and external technicians authorised to do so; moreover, doing so will invalidate
the warranty.
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The operator must wear suitable personal protective equipment, such as gloves, goggles, etc. during all checking, maintenance and cleaning operations.
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Establish a maintenance schedule, periodic inspections and extend the average life span, if foreseen by the Manufacturer in the User Manual, identifying a reference person
who meets the basic requirements set forth in the User Manual.
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The frequency of inspections is determined by factors such as legal requirements, type of use, frequency of use, and environmental conditions during use and storage.
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Repairs of products manufactured by Spencer Italia S.r.l. must be carried out by the Manufacturer, who shall make use of specialised internal or external technicians
who, using original spare parts, shall provide quality repair service in strict compliance with the technical specifications indicated by the Manufacturer. Spencer Italia S.r.l.
declines any responsibility for any direct or indirect damage which is a consequence of improper use of spare parts and/or any repair work carried out by unauthorised
parties.
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Reconditioning, a process performed on the device to restore the technical and functional safety of the device used, for example re-registration, must be performed by the
Manufacturer.
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All maintenance and overhaul activities must be recorded and documented with the relevant technical operation reports. This documentation must be kept for at least 10
years after the end of the product’s life and must be made available to the competent authorities and/or the Manufacturer when requested.
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Cleaning, provided for reusable products, must be carried out in accordance with the Manufacturer’s instructions in the User Manual in order to avoid the risk of cross-in-
fection due to the presence of body fluids and/or residues.
12.1 CLEANING
Failure to carry out the correct cleaning operations could increase the risk of cross-infection due to presence of body fluids and/or residues.
The operator must wear suitable personal protective equipment, such as gloves, goggles, etc. during all checking and cleaning operations.
Any metal parts exposed to external agents undergo surface treatments and/or coating in order to obtain better resistance. Clean the exposed parts with water and delicate
soap. Never use solvents or stain removers.
Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water, making sure you have removed all traces of soap, which may deteriorate or compromise conditions and durability. Avoid using high
pressure water, as it penetrates the joints, creating the risk of corrosion on components. Let dry completely before storing. Drying after washing or after use in a wet environ-
ment must be natural and not forced. Do not use flames or other direct heat sources.