Stryker 747, Operation Manual

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Summary of safety precautions
Always follow the warnings and cautions listed on this page. Service only by qualified personnel.
WARNING
• Always allow the product to reach room temperature before you setup the product or test functional operations.
Permanent product damage may occur.
• Always operate the product when all operators are clear of the mechanisms.
• Always apply the brakes when a patient is getting on the product or off the product or when the product is not
moving. Injury could result if the product moves while a patient is getting on the product or off the product.
• Always put the product in the lowest position with the siderails up and latched when you leave a patient unattended
on the product. Do not leave the product at a higher height.
• Always remove any devices that may be in the way before you raise or lower the litter.
• Do not sit on the end of the product. The product may tip.
• Always keep patient and operator extremities away from collapsed siderails to avoid injury.
• Always unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you transport or clean the product if your product is
equipped with the electric lift or electric litter option.
• Always lock the siderails in the full up position with the sleep surface flat in the lowest position when you transport a
patient.
• Always put the product in the lowest position with the siderails up and latched when you leave a patient unattended
on the product. Do not leave the product at a higher height.
• Always lock the siderails in the full up position with the sleep surface horizontal in the lowest position when you
transport a patient.
• Always keep the patient’s limbs away from the siderail spindles when you lower the siderail.
• Do not allow the siderails to lower on their own.
• Always keep hands and fingers clear of the Fowler backrest release handles and the Fowler backrest frame when
you lower the Fowler backrest.
• Always use caution when you raise a pneumatic Fowler backrest while a patient is on the product. Use proper lifting
techniques and get assistance, if necessary.
• Do not place items that weigh more than 30 lb (14 kg) on the defibrillator tray. Always strap down all devices that
you place on the defibrillator tray.
• Always use caution if the defibrillator tray/foot extender, footboard/chart holder, or upright oxygen bottle holder is
attached to avoid pinching your fingers when you position the foot end push handle option.
• Do not place items that weigh more than 30 lb (14 kg) on the defibrillator tray/foot extender. Always strap down all
devices that you place on the defibrillator tray.
• Always secure the IV pole to the IV caddy when you transport the product.
• Always store the IV caddy when not in use to avoid product damage.
• Do not use the IV pole as a push/pull device. Product damage may occur.
• Do not place objects that exceed 40 lb (18 kg) in the upright oxygen bottle holder.
• Do not place objects that exceed 30 lb (14 kg) on the serving tray.
• Always use caution when you attach restraint straps. Patient or operator injury may occur. Physical restraints, even
if secured, may result in serious harm to patients and operators, including entanglement, entrapment, physical injury,
or death.
• Always attach restraint straps or devices only at the identified attachment points of the product. Failure to do so
may result in patient or operator injury. Do not attach restraints straps to the siderail.
• Always refer to the applicable state and federal restrictions and regulations and the appropriate facility protocols
before you use any restraint strap or device.
• Do not clean, service, or perform maintenance while the product is in use.