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5050 & 5051 Stretcher Chair

OPERATIONS MANUAL

For Parts or Technical Assistance:
1-800-327-0770

Summary of Contents for 5050

Page 1: ...5050 5051 Stretcher Chair OPERATIONS MANUAL For Parts or Technical Assistance 1 800 327 0770 ...

Page 2: ... Operating the Optional Independent Foot Section Dependent Chair Mode Operation 11 Independent Operation 11 Resetting the Foot Section Returning To Chair Mode 11 Positioning the Push Bar 12 Removing And Reinstalling the Mattress 12 Operating the Enhanced Clearance Head Piece 13 Using the Optional Inflatable Head Support Cushion 13 Using the Optional Wrist Rests 14 Using the Optional Tethered I V P...

Page 3: ...to 90_ Trendelenberg Reverse Trendelenberg Articulation 18_ 18 _ Stryker reserves the right to change specifications without notice WARNING CAUTION NOTE DEFINITION The words WARNING CAUTION and NOTE carry special meanings and should be carefully reviewed WARNING The personal safety of the patient or user may be involved Disregarding this information could result in injury to the patient or user CA...

Page 4: ...n the latch is released securely hold the siderail either underneath or from the end when raising or lowering it Failure to do so could cause damage to the Stretcher Chair or injury to the user To avoid possible injury patients should be appropriately restrained at all times When using the patient transfer system always lock the brakes on all stretchers or beds being used and always be sure the tr...

Page 5: ...OPERATION A B Depress to lower head end Trendelenburg C Depress to lower foot end Reverse Trendelenburg D Brake and Steer functions Pump to raise litter To lower both ends of the stretcher depress both Trendelenburg pedals at the same time ...

Page 6: ...ARNING To avoid risk of tipping resulting in patient injury never leave the Stretcher Chair unattended in the horizontal position Always return the unit to the chair position when not in use Warning labels are located at the head and foot end of the Stretcher Chair frame stating DO NOT SIT ON END TIPPING MAY OCCUR KEEP IN THE CHAIR POSITION WHEN NOT IN USE APPLYING THE BRAKE SYSTEM To engage the b...

Page 7: ...g mechanism is working properly and the siderail is latching securely at all times or patient injury could result If the siderails are not latching properly refer to your stretcher maintenance manual for adjustment details To avoid having the siderail swing down freely when the latch is released securely hold the siderail either underneath or from the end when raising or lowering it Failure to do ...

Page 8: ...ent injury Be sure the Stretcher Chair is as close to the mating surface as possible and at the same height or slightly higher not to exceed 1 Pull the release knob A and lower the siderail down onto the mating stretcher or bed The siderail arm rest B should be flat to serve as a lead to the transfer surface If it is not push the arm rest toward the foot end of the stretcher to release the arm res...

Page 9: ...eeze red handle A toward the Fowler frame not toward item B push bar for pneumatic assist in raising the Fowler Remove hands from handle when desired height is achieved To lower the Fowler squeeze red handle A toward the Fowler frame not toward item B push bar and push down until the Fowler has reached the desired height Remove hands from handle when desired height is achieved ...

Page 10: ...while a pa tient is on the stretcher Use proper lifting techniques and get additional assistance if necessary Failure to use proper lifting techniques could cause injury to the operator To lower the Fowler squeeze red handle A toward the Fowler frame and push down until the Fowler has reached the desired height Remove hands from handle when desired height is achieved WARNING Keep fingers hands cle...

Page 11: ... foot rest The foot rest must be rotated halfway up to the leg section in order to adjust the height To raise the foot rest Rotate the foot rest halfway up then slide it toward the butt section until you reach the desired height While pulling the foot rest out toward you rotate it down to a horizontal position The foot rest will drop into the next lower position To lower the foot rest While graspi...

Page 12: ...g toward the foot end of the Stretcher Chair as shown in the illustration above The foot section is now locked into position independent of the Fowler To reposition the foot section hold the foot end securely pull the red handle A toward you and hold it in that position Lift or lower the foot section to the desired position and release the red handle to lock it in place Resetting the Foot Section ...

Page 13: ...s it is important to start at the head end of the Stretcher Chair Pull on the head end of the mattress to release it from the Velcro on the Fowler and midsection Once it is free of the Velcro pull the mattress toward the head end of the Stretcher Chair to disengage the mattress from the foot section sliding tabs The tabs keep the foot section of the mattress close to the litter surface during arti...

Page 14: ...e while positioning the head could result in patient injury CAUTION The dual articulating headpiece is designed to provide precision surgical positioning Be sure to treat it with care The unit should be routinely checked to ensure optimal performance In the event of any impact or overload of the headpiece be sure the unit is working properly and supports the intended load Verify the adjustment gea...

Page 15: ...and turn the knob clockwise to tighten it and hold the wrist rest in place The U shaped rest D can be pivoted up and away from the patient when the wrist rest is not in use USING THE OPTIONAL TETHERED I V POLE To use the tethered I V pole 1 Remove the I V pole from the storage trough under the litter and insert into the receptacle on the corner of the litter frame 2 To raise the height of the pole...

Page 16: ...tories 1 2 ounce gallon Matar Phenolic Huntington Laboratories 1 2 ounce gallon Omega Quaternary Airwick Professional Products Division 1 2 ounce gallon Quanto Quaternary Huntington Laboratories 1 ounce gallon Sanikleen Quaternary West Chemical Products 2 ounces gallon Sanimaster II Quaternary Service Master 1 ounce gallon Vesphene Phenolic Vestal Laboratories 1 1 4 ounce gallon Quaternary Germici...

Page 17: ... stretcher is being moved Transfer surface intact and working properly No rips or cracks in mattress cover No leaks at hydraulic connections Hydraulic jacks holding properly Hydraulic drop rate set properly Hydraulic oil level sufficient Lubricate where required including the brake adjuster assembly and brake cam and the independent foot section mechanisms Serial No ______________ ______________ _...

Page 18: ... the maintenance manual for each device This statement constitutes Stryker s entire warranty with respect to the aforesaid equipment STRYKER MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN THERE IS NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL STRYKER BE LIABLE HEREUNDER FOR INCIDE...

Page 19: ... without approval from the Stryker Customer Service Department An autho rization number will be provided which must be printed on the returned merchandise Stryker reserves the right to charge shipping and restocking fees on returned items SPECIAL MODIFIED OR DISCONTINUED ITEMS NOT SUBJECT TO RETURN Damaged Merchandise ICC Regulations require that claims for damaged merchandise must be made with th...

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