3-3
Operating Instructions
Operator Manual
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3.2 Features,
Warnings and Proper
Operation
WARNINGS – CAUTIONS AND PROPER
OPERATION:
A– The stretchers have a warning label located at
the head end stating: maximum patient weight
226 Kilograms (500 lbs.). This is true for all
models except the 4E2DPAor 4D2DPA which
states: Maximum patient weight 283 Kilograms
(625 lbs.).
B– Patient entery, egress and transfer should
always be done with the brakes locked.
C– The brakes should always be on and patient
s i d e r a i l s u p w h e n
the patient is not in trasnport.
D– The patient pendant has a warning label on it
stating: Clip Pendant to rail when not in use –
Keep cord clear of moving parts.
E – It is important to remember that all electric
stretchers are equipped with a built in battery
backup system but: it is recommended that
the unit remain plugged in wall receptacle
during normal use. The battery backup is
recommended for transport and emergency
only.
F – The Fowler backrest quick drop handle is
intended to be used during emergency situa-
tions only.
G– Be sure rail is locked before leaving patient.
H– The lock out controls on the nurse control box
controls both the pendant and the control
panel.
I – Floors must be smooth and level to maintain
optimum fifth wheel steering. Fifth wheel steer-
ing functions can be influenced by floor ir-
regularities (bumps or dips) greater than 1/2"
(13 mm) across the span of the stretcher.
WARNINGS RELATED TO SERVICE & REPAIR:
J– To turn electric controls on, plug into wall
receptacle, to turn off, remove plug from wall
receptacle, the electric powered stretcher do
no have a separate on/off switch.
K– The stretcher has a warning label located on
the control box cover stating: To reduce the
risk of electrical shock don not remove the
cover. Service by qualified personnel only.
L – Always disconnect the power source when-
ever servicing any electric powered stretcher.
M – Do not use a sharp instrument to remove fuse,
as it may scratch the circuit board.
N– The batteries are wired in series, failure to
install or rewire the same way may cause the
batteries to explode.
Important Note: The picture shown is of the “DPA” models, all cautions and warnings also apply to the “HMC” models.
