Summary Of Safety Precautions - Stryker Power-PRO TL Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien

Carefully read and strictly follow the warnings and cautions listed on these pages. Service only by qualified personnel.
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WARNING
• Improper usage of the cot can cause injury to the patient or operator. Operate the cot only as described in this
manual.
• Do not modify the cot or any components of the cot. Modifying the product can cause unpredictable operation
resulting in injury to the patient or operator. Modifying the product also voids its warranty (see
• It is the responsibility of the cot operator to ensure that the cot being used in the Stryker Cot Fastener Systems
meets the installation specifications listed on
Stryker Fastener System.
• Do not attempt to operate the cot when it is loaded into a cot fastener.
• Entanglement in powered cot mechanisms can cause serious injury. Operate the cot only when all persons are
clear of the mechanisms.
• Practice changing height positions and loading the cot until operation of the product is fully understood. Improper
use can cause injury.
• Do not allow untrained assistants to assist in the operation of the cot. Untrained technicians/assistants can cause
injury to the patient or themselves.
• Ensure proper hand placement on hand grips.
• Do not ride on the base of the cot. Damage to the product could occur, resulting in injury to the patient or operator.
• Transporting the cot sideways can cause the cot to tip, resulting in possible damage to the product and/or injury to the
patient or operator. Transporting the cot in a lowered position, head or foot end first, minimizes the potential of a cot tip.
• Grasping the cot improperly can cause injury. Keep hands, fingers and feet away from moving parts. To avoid
injury, use extreme caution when placing your hands and feet near the base tubes while raising and lowering the
cot.
• Always use all restraint straps to secure the patient on the cot. An unrestrained patient may fall from the cot and
be injured.
• Never leave a patient unattended on the cot or injury could result. Hold the cot securely while a patient is on the
product.
• Never apply the wheel lock(s) while a patient is on the cot. Tipping could occur if the cot is moved while the wheel
lock is applied, resulting in injury to the patient or operator and/or damage to the cot.
• Siderails are not intended to serve as a patient restraint device. See
Failure to utilize the siderails properly could result in patient injury.
• A minimum of two operators are required to transport a patient on the cot.
• In addition to the head and foot end, larger patients may require additional operators.
• Hydraulically raising or lowering the cot may temporarily affect electronic patient monitoring equipment. For best
results, patient monitoring should be conducted when the cot is idle.
• High obstacles, such as curbing, steps or rough terrain, can cause the cot to tip, possibly causing injury to the
patient or operator.
• Transporting the cot in lower positions reduces the potential of a cot tip. If possible, obtain additional assistance
or take an alternate route.
• A lift gate stop which is not properly functioning can result in injury to the patient or operator; ensure that the cot
is unable to roll back off of the lift before using the lift with a cot and patient. Verify the lift gate stop is maintained
and functioning properly and ensure that the cot is secure at all times when on the tail lift.
• Whenever the weight of the cot and patient is off of the wheels, the cot will automatically enter the high speed
retract mode if the retract (–) button is pressed.
• Once the weight is off of the ground, the operator(s) must support the load of the patient, cot and any accessories.
Failure to support the load properly may cause injury to the patient or operator.
• To avoid risk of electric shock, never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. 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.
• Do not remove the battery when the cot is activated.
• Avoid direct contact with a wet battery or battery enclosure. Contact may cause injury to the patient or operator.
• Always use all restraint straps to secure the patient on the cot. An unrestrained patient may fall from the cot and
be injured.
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