Stryker Altrix 8001, Operation Manual

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Operation
Transporting the product
Make sure to follow these procedures for transporting the product to avoid the risk of possible injury or equipment
damage.
CAUTION
• Always use extra care when you transport the product long distances and on inclines greater than five degrees. Ask
for help, if necessary, to avoid the risk of tipping.
• Always use the handle to move the product. Do not attempt to move the product by pulling on cables, hoses, or by
any other means.
• Avoid ramps that are steeper than ten degrees to avoid tipping the product.
• Do not hang items on the controller handle to avoid the risk of tipping the product.
• Always store the power cord, cables, and hoses before you transport the product to reduce the risk of trip hazard.
1. Make sure that the pathway is clear.
2. Unplug the product from the hospital-grade or medical-grade wall outlet. See Storing the power cord and hoses on
page 1-36 .
3. Make sure to place the product with the ports facing the front ( Figure 1-23 on page 1-37 ).
Figure 1-23: Transport position
4. Use the handle to push the product.
5. Limit movement to a slow careful walk.
6. Use two or more operators to move the system on inclines or long distances.
Notes
• Wheel chair ramps are usually less than five degrees.
• The system weighs 150 lb (68.0 kg) when dry. Weight also depends on other items in the storage compartment.