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Operator Manual
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A WORD FROM STERIS CORPORATION
This manual contains important information on proper use and maintenance
of the Converge Hydraulic Stretcher.
All personnel involved in the use and
maintenance of this equipment must carefully review and comply with
the warnings, cautions and instructions contained in this manual.
These
instructions are important to protect the health and safety of personnel
operating a Converge Hydraulic Stretcher and should be retained in a
conveniently accessible area for quick reference.
Complete instructions for uncrating and connecting utilities, as well as
equipment drawings, have been furnished. If missing, contact STERIS for
replacement copies, giving the serial number and model numbers of the unit.
STERIS carries a complete line of accessories for use with this stretcher. A
STERIS representative will gladly review these with you.
The Hausted
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Converge Hydraulic Stretcher is intended for use in patient
OB-GYN applications, as well as emergency treatment, transport or
recovery.
Indications for Use
A thorough preventive maintenance program is essential to safe and proper
unit operation. This manual contains maintenance schedules and proce-
dures which should be followed for satisfactory equipment performance.
You are encouraged to contact STERIS concerning our comprehensive
Annual Maintenance Agreements. Under the terms of these agreements,
preventive maintenance, adjustments, and replacement of worn parts are
done on a scheduled basis to assure equipment performance at peak
capability and to help avoid untimely or costly interruptions. STERIS main-
tains a global staff of well equipped, factory-trained technicians to provide
this service, as well as expert repair services. Please contact your STERIS
representative for details.
Service Information
A listing of the safety precautions to be observed when operating and
servicing this equipment can be found in Section 1 of this manual. Do not
operate or service the equipment until you have become familiar with this
information.
Any alteration of this equipment not authorized or performed by STERIS
Engineering Service which could affect its operation will void the warranty,
could adversely affect use, could violate national, state, and local regulations,
and could jeopardize your insurance coverage.
Advisory
© 2006, STERIS Corporation. All rights reserved.
Printed in U.S.A.
