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Always use any appropriate personal protective equipment while power washing to avoid inhaling contagion. Power
washing equipment may aerate contamination.
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Always wear rubber gloves, in addition to personal protective equipment, when cleaning the battery to reduce the risk of
injury.
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Always disconnect the charger from the wall outlet before cleaning to avoid the risk of electrical hazards.
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Do not spray fluid directly onto the charger.
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Do not power wash the charger.
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Do not use solvents, lubricants, or other chemicals to clean the charger unless otherwise directed.
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Do not immerse the charger in liquid or allow liquid to collect on top of the charger to avoid the risk of electric shock.
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Always use only non-conductive materials to wipe the battery.
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Always avoid excessive water exposure to the battery terminals.
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Do not directly handle or make contact with the battery terminals while cleaning to avoid the risk of injury.
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Do not immerse the battery in liquid or allow liquid to collect on top of the battery to avoid the risk of electric shock.
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Do not use solvents, lubricants, or other chemicals to clean the battery unless otherwise directed.
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Do not power wash the battery.
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Do not use bare hands to check for hydraulic leaks.
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Portable RF communications equipment, including peripherals such as antenna cables and external antennas, should
be used no closer than 12 inches (30 cm) to any part of P
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Avoid stacking or placing other equipment adjacent to P
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such use is necessary, carefully observe the cot and the other equipment to verify proper operation.
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The use of accessories, transducers, and cables, other than those specified or provided by the manufacturer, could
result in increased electromagnetic emissions or decreased electromagnetic immunity and result in improper operation.
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Improper usage of the product can cause injury to the patient or operator. Operate the product only as described in this
manual.
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Do not modify the product or any components of the product. Modifying the product can cause unpredictable operation
resulting in injury to patient or operator. Modifying the product also voids its warranty.
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Always set the cot load height before you place the cot into service.
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Always clear any obstacles that may interfere and cause injury to the operator or patient before operating the product.
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Do not use siderails as a patient restraint device.
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Always set the transport wheels safely on the ground when you unload the cot from the vehicle patient compartment to
avoid the risk of product damage.
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Do not use siderails as a push/pull device or to steer the product.
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Do not sit or stand on the siderails (XPS option).
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Do not use the siderails (XPS option) as a patient transfer device or surface (for example, to slide a patient from the cot
to another surface).
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Do not position patients with full weight on the siderails (XPS option).
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Do not use the siderails as a push/pull device or to steer the product.
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Do not entangle the restraint straps in the base frame when you raise or lower the cot.
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Do not load the equipment hook above the safe working load of 35 lb (15.8 kg).
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Always remove all accessories or equipment from the equipment hook when in the vehicle.
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Do not load the IV pole above the safe working load of 25 lb (11.3 kg).
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Do not load the oxygen bottle holder above the safe working load of 15 lb (6.8 kg).
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Do not use two oxygen bottle holders at the same time.
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Do not load the base storage net above the safe working load of 20 lb (9 kg).
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Always be careful when you retract the base to avoid damaging items that are stored in the base storage net.
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Do not load the single-sided backrest storage pouch above the safe working load of 10 lb (4.5 kg).
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Do not load the dual-sided backrest storage pouch above the safe working load of 20 lb (9 kg).
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Do not allow the storage pouch to interfere with the operation of the retractable head section.
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Do not load the head end storage flat above the safe working load of 40 lb (18 kg).
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Always remove the battery if you do not intend to use the product for more than 24 hours or longer.
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