Document No.: TMM-2220-13
Revision: A
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNINGS:
CHAIR OPERATION BY QUALIFIED, TRAINED MEDICAL PERSONNEL ONLY
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The chair is intended to be operated only by qualified, trained medical staff. Operation of chair by
unauthorized / untrained / lay people must be avoided.
USE CAUTION ON RAMPS
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Control chair when traversing ramps. If a collision occurs, serious injury to patient, bystanders, or medical
personnel could result, as well as, damage to chair or medical facility could occur.
LOCK CASTERS BEFORE PATIENT EGRESS / INGRESS
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Prior to patient egress / ingress, casters must be locked by depressing red tab completely down on either
left- or right-side brake pedal.
AVOID PINCH POINTS AND OTHER INJURIES
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To prevent serious injury, ensure extremities of patient and bystanders are clear of all mechanical systems
when operating motors for lift, tilt, and positioning functions.
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To prevent pinch / crush injury, ensure extremities of patient and bystanders are clear of locking
mechanism when raising and lowering side rails.
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To prevent patient strangulation, use approved hand pendant storage location when not in use (see
PENDANT section).
BATTERY CAN EXPLODE DUE TO OFF-GASSING WHEN CHARGING
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At end of charging process (or with overcharge conditions), battery can produce mixture of explosive gases
(including hydrogen and oxygen). Avoid exposing battery to open flames, cigarettes, sparks, and
incandescent materials.
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Never charge battery in enclosed, unventilated spaces.
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Do NOT store battery in sealed container. Store in fresh, well-ventilated area protected from direct sunlight
and heat sources.
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Do NOT use water to extinguish battery fire. Use dry powder, foam CO
2
extinguisher.
USE CAUTION WHEN STORING OXYGEN CYLINDER UNDER CHAIR
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To prevent severe gas leakage / rupture of compressed gas cylinder, when placing cylinder under chair,
ensure adequate clearance between cylinder and its attached gas equipment (i.e. regulator, gauges,
fittings, knobs) and all adjustable chair sections / features (i.e. seat, back, leg, rails, actuators).
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To prevent fire / explosive hazard, do not leave chair (and stowed oxygen equipment) near heat source.
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To prevent gas equipment damage during transport, ensure cylinder sets in cradle properly and strap
mechanisms are secured tightly. Chair is intended to accommodate up to an E-size cylinder (4-3/8” outer
diameter x 25” length).
DO NOT PLACE EXCESSIVE WEIGHT ON ENDS
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Position patient’s body weight uniformly over the patient surface. Use caution when shifting patient’s body
weight towards either end of the stretcher-chair. Excessive weight on either end of the device could cause
the stretcher-chair to become unstable.
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Do not sit or stand on the ends of the stretcher-chair. Instruct patients to not stand on footrest during
egress / ingress.
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Due to the unique nature of each patient’s body shape, caregiver should exercise sound judgment when
positioning patient on the device.