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Operator Manual
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A WORD FROM STERIS CORPORATION
This manual contains important information on proper use and maintenance of
the Hausted
®
All Purpose Chair (APC) Hydraulic Chair.
All personnel involved
in the use and maintenance of this equipment must carefully review and
comply with the warnings, cautions and instructions contained in this
manual.
These instructions are important to protect the health and safety of
personnel operating a APC Series Hydraulic Chair and should be retained in a
conveniently accessible area for quick reference.
Complete instructions for uncrating and connecting utilities, as well as
equipment drawings, have been furnished. If missing, contact STERIS for
replacement copies, giving the serial number and model numbers of the unit.
STERIS carries a complete line of accessories for use with this chair. A STERIS
representative will gladly review these with you.
The Hausted
All Purpose Series Hydraulic Chairs (APC) are intended to use in
patient treatment, transport or recovery.
Indications for Use
A thorough preventive maintenance program is essential to safe and proper
unit operation. This manual contains maintenance schedules and procedures
which should be followed for satisfactory equipment performance.
You are encouraged to contact STERIS concerning our comprehensive Annual
Maintenance Agreements. Under the terms of these agreements, preventive
maintenance, adjustments, and replacement of worn parts are done on a
scheduled basis to assure equipment performance at peak capability and to
help avoid untimely or costly interruptions. STERIS maintains a global staff of
well equipped, factory-trained technicians to provide this service, as well as
expert repair services. Please contact your STERIS representative for details.
Service Information
A listing of the safety precautions to be observed when operating and servicing
this equipment can be found in Section 1 of this manual. Do not operate or
service the equipment until you have become familiar with this information.
Any alteration of this equipment not authorized or performed by STERIS
Engineering Service which could affect its operation will void the warranty,
could violate national, state, and local regulations, and could jeopardize your
insurance coverage.
Advisory
©2006, STERIS Corporation. All rights reserved.
Printed in U.S.A.
