Operation
MOBILE WORKSTATION WM-DP1
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6.2 Manoeuvring and Transportation
WARNING
• The WM-DP1 should be manoeuvred or transported in accordance with
the following. Otherwise, the workstation may lose stability and topple,
causing equipment damage and/or personal injury.
- Two people are required to safely manoeuvre or transport a
loaded mobile workstation.
- Do not manoeuvre or transport the workstation quickly or
aggressively, especially when negotiating bumps.
- Check that all cables are secure and clear of the castors.
- All optional accessories fitted to the workstation should be
placed in the stowage position in accordance with their
instructions for use.
1.
The mobile workstation has two diagonally located braked castors. Ensure both brakes are
applied prior to use.
2.
Ensure both brakes are released before attempting to move the mobile workstation.
3.
Always manoeuvre the mobile workstation using the handles provided on the front of the top
tray. Care must be exercised when moving it, particularly over uneven surfaces or trailing
cables, to avoid tipping.
4.
Before attempting to move the mobile workstation outside the operating room, ensure that its
mains cable is disconnected from the supply socket and is safely coiled away from the
castors, and that the equipment housed on the mobile workstation is secure. Ensure that the
endoscope is removed and transported separately and fluid containers are removed and
emptied. Optional accessories such as LCD monitors or control panels, if fitted, should be
rotated within the footprint of the mobile workstation and locked in position. Take particular
care of any accessories (if fitted) which protrude from the frame.
5.
Two people are required to safely transport a loaded mobile workstation outside the
procedure room. Particular care must be taken when moving up or down slopes to prevent
loss of control of the mobile workstation.
6.
When the mobile workstation is fully loaded with equipment, do not attempt to `park' it on
slopes or inclines as the castor brakes may not be fully effective.
7.
It is recommended that the mobile workstation is manoeuvred over lips or door thresholds
diagonally (see Figure 6.2) , that is one castor at a time, to minimise the potential for tipping.
