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6506-209-001 REV F
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Summary of safety precautions
WARNING (CONTINUED)
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Always use two people when using the kickstand.
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Always center the patient weight on the cot before you use the kickstand.
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Always apply the kickstand with your foot only.
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Always lower the cot height before you apply the kickstand for increased stability.
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Do not apply the kickstand during transport. Keep the kickstand in the retracted position.
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Do not use the kickstand as a brake.
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Do not apply the kickstand on a sloped surface.
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Always use all restraint straps to secure the patient on the cot. An unrestrained patient may fall from the cot.
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Do not attach restraint straps to the base tubes or cross tubes.
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Always use all restraint straps to secure the patient on the cot. An unrestrained patient may fall from the cot.
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Do not attach restraint straps to the base tubes or cross tubes.
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Always locate the buckle away from obstructions or accessories on the cot to avoid the risk of accidental release of
Pedi-Mate
®
infant restraint system and injury to the infant.
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Do not pinch your fingers between the fowler bracket and the oxygen bottle if your cot is equipped with the optional
retractable head section oxygen bottle holder.
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Do not remove the battery when the cot is activated.
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Do not attempt to open the battery pack for any reason, to avoid the risk of electric shock. If the battery pack case is
cracked or damaged, do not insert it into the charger. Return damaged battery packs to a service center for
recycling.
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Always avoid direct contact with a wet battery or battery enclosures. Contact may cause injury to the patient or
operator.
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Do not insert a cracked or damaged
SMRT
Pak into the
SMRT
charger. Return damaged
SMRT
Paks to a service
center for recycling.
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Always have a certified mechanic, familiar with ambulance vehicle construction, install the optional mounting bracket
and the
SMRT
charger.
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Always mount the
SMRT
charger to the optional mounting bracket in an enclosed cabinet and out of patient reach
during transport to comply with established crash test standards.
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Always make sure that the optional mounting bracket is securely attached to the surface.
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Always use any appropriate personal protective equipment while power washing to avoid inhaling contagion. Power
washing equipment may aerate contamination.
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Always wipe the product with clean water and dry after cleaning. Some cleaning products are corrosive in nature and
may cause damage to the product. Failure to properly rinse and dry the product leaves a corrosive residue on the
surface of the product and may cause premature corrosion of critical components.
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Always wear insulated rubber gloves, in addition to personal protective equipment, when cleaning the
SMRT
Pak to
reduce the risk of injury.
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Always disconnect the
SMRT
charger from the wall outlet before cleaning to avoid the risk of electrical hazards.
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Do not spray fluid directly onto the
SMRT
charger.
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Do not power wash the
SMRT
charger.
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Do not immerse the
SMRT
charger in water or allow water to collect on top of the
SMRT
charger to avoid the risk of
electric shock.
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Always use only non-conductive materials to wipe the
SMRT
Pak.
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Always refer to the disinfectant’s Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) to verify the pH range. Disinfectants with pH
levels higher than 10.5 may cause the
SMRT
Pak housing material to crack.
