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Never sit on head section or leg supports when in the stretcher position.
DO NOT confuse head section and leg support areas of the Shuttle when transferring
patient in stretcher position.
Proper Use of the Shuttle
Reaching or leaning affects the patient’s center of balance. Follow the instructions for
patients reaching or leaning from the Shuttle to avoid a fall or injury to the patient and/or
care provider.
Follow the instructions for transferring patients to avoid a fall or injury to the patient
and/or care provider.
Features
Never try to move the Shuttle by its armrest. The armrest(s) may come loose or break.
Move the Shuttle by the Stand Assist Poles (if equipped), Push Bar or by non-detachable
parts on the main frame.
Ensure the armrests are securely locked in place. An unsecured armrest may fall abruptly
and an injury or accident may occur.
DO NOT attempt to use the caster locks to stop the Shuttle while in motion. The locks
are not designed to be braking devices.
Adding objects to the Drainage bag hooks will increase the overall width of the Shuttle.
Use caution when transporting through doorways or narrow spaces.
When in stretcher mode only use the IV pole in the front of the Shuttle.
When moving Shuttle from stretcher to chair or chair to stretcher extra caution and care
should be used when an IV bag or pump is mounted to the pole.
If the weight capacity of the IV pole is exceeded, it could result in patient and/or user
injury as well as damage to equipment or other property.
Improper mounting of an IV Pump may obstruct the Shuttle from proper manipulation
and could result in patient and/or user injury as well as damage to equipment or other
property.
Never try to move the Shuttle by the leg supports. They may come loose or break.
Never sit on leg supports when in the stretcher position.
DO NOT confuse head section and leg support areas of the Shuttle when transferring
patient in stretcher position.
DO NOT use the footrest as a step when the user sits on or gets off the Shuttle.
Failure to follow the provided battery specifications could result in patient and/or user
injury as well as damage to equipment or other property.
When the integrity of external protective conductor in the installation or its arrangement
is in doubt, equipment must be operated from its internal electrical power source.
The performance of the batteries may be affected when the batteries are used or stored in
a temperature range of -5°C to 45°C (23°F to 113°F).
DO NOT use the Shuttle if the power cord is cut, frayed or loosely connected to the
Shuttle.
Be sure to secure the patient with the seatbelt/harness before operating the Shuttle.
The stand assist poles are not intended to support 1000 lbs.
Options
Be sure O2 bottle and its fittings will not interfere with the Shuttle operation.
Check O2 lines to be sure they are not pinched or kinked.
