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liSting OF warningS anD CautiOnS
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the following Safety precautions must be observed
when operating or servicing Hausted® Horizon Series
Stretchers . warning indicates the potential for
personal injury and CautiOn indicates the potential
for damage to equipment. For emphasis, certain Safety
precautions are repeated throughout the manual. it is
important to review all Safety precautions before
operating or servicing the unit.
Strictly following these Safety precautions enhances
your ability to safely and effectively utilize the unit
and helps the customer avoid improper maintenance
methods which may damage the unit or render it
unsafe. it is important to understand that these
Safety precautions are not exhaustive; customers
are encouraged to develop their own safety policies
and procedures to enhance and compliment these
Safety precautions.
warning–perSOnal inJury HaZarD
anD/Or eQuipMent DaMage HaZarD:
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repairs and adjustments to this equipment
should be made only by fully qualified
service personnel. Maintenance performed
by inexperienced, unqualified personnel or
installation of unauthorized parts could cause
personal injury, invalidate the warranty, or
result in costly equipment damage. Contact
Hausted regarding service options.
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Do not sit on end – tipping may occur.
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the stretchers have a warning label located
near the head end stating: Maximum patient
weight 226 kg (500 lbs.). For pediatric models
only, this label reads: Maximum patient weight
147 kg (325 lbs).
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patient entry, egress and transfer should always
be done with caster braking system locked.
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Caster braking system should always be locked
when patient is not in transport.
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Caster braking system should always be
locked and patient side rails up when patient
is left unattended.
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always ensure that side rail is locked before
leaving patient unattended.
warningS – laCeratiOn HaZarD:
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when cutting bands always use a tool
specifically designed for that purpose.
this will help to avoid personal injuries
frequently incurred when bands are cut and
tension released.
warningS – prOper OperatiOn
HaZarD:
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Floors must be smooth and level to maintain
optimum fifth wheel steering. Fifth wheel
steering functions can be influenced by floor
irregularities (bumps or dips) greater than
1/2" (13 mm) across the span of the stretcher.
