Stryker Power-PRO XT 6500 Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien page 14

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WARNING (CONTINUED)
• 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.
• Two operators must be present when the cot is occupied.
• Operators must be able to lift the total weight of the patient, cot and any items on the cot.
• The higher an operator must lift the cot, the more difficult it becomes to hold the weight. An operator may need
help loading the cot if he/she is too short or if the patient is too heavy to lift safely. The operator must be able to
lift the cot high enough for the cot legs to unfold completely and lock when the cot is unloaded. A shorter operator
needs to raise their arms higher to enable the undercarriage to unfold.
• There must be a safety hook properly installed in the vehicle so that the bumper does not interfere with the front
legs of the base frame.
• When using a standard cot fastener, do not load the cot into the vehicle with the head section retracted. Loading
the cot with the head section retracted may cause the product to tip or not engage properly in the cot fastener,
possibly causing injury to the patient or operator and/or damage to the cot.
• 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.
• The one person loading and unloading procedures are for use only with an empty cot. Do not use the procedures
when loading/unloading a patient. Injury to the patient or operator could result.
• Do not pull or lift on the safety bar when unloading the cot. Damage to the safety bar could result and injury to
the patient or operator could occur.
• Do not press the extend (+) button until the safety bar has engaged the safety hook.
• 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.
• Do not attach restraints to the base or cross tubes, improper restraint attachment could result in damage to the
cot further resulting in injury to the patient or operator.
• Siderails are not intended to serve as a patient restraint device. See
Failure to utilize the siderails properly could result in patient injury.
• To avoid injury, always verify that the head section is locked into place prior to operating the cot.
• Never install or use a wheel lock on a cot with excessively worn wheels. Installing or using a wheel lock on a wheel
with less than a 6" diameter could compromise the holding ability of the wheel lock, possibly resulting in injury to
the patient or operator and/or damage to the cot or other equipment.
• If the cot is equipped with the optional retractable head section oxygen bottle holder, use caution while the oxygen
bottle holder is installed to avoid pinching your fingers between the fowler bracket and the oxygen bottle.
• To avoid accidental release of the Pedi-Mate®, and possible injury to the infant, ensure that the restraint buckle is
located away from obstructions on the cot or accessories.
• When the optional head end storage flat is being used, ensure that it does not interfere with the operation of the
retractable head section, safety bar and safety hook. Injury to the patient or operator could result.
• Use any appropriate personal safety equipment (goggles, respirator, etc.) to avoid the risk of inhaling contagion.
Use of power washing equipment can aerate contamination collected during the use of the cot.
• SOME CLEANING PRODUCTS ARE CORROSIVE IN NATURE AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT IF
USED IMPROPERLY. If the products described above are used to clean Stryker EMS equipment, measures must
be taken to insure the cots are wiped with clean water and thoroughly dried following cleaning. Failure to properly
rinse and dry the cots will leave a corrosive residue on the surface of the cots, possibly causing premature corrosion
of critical components.
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