Stryker 747 Manual De Mantenimiento página 10

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CAUTION
• Do not modify this stretcher . Modifying the unit can cause unpredictable operation resulting in injury to the patient
or operator . Modifying the unit will also void its warranty .
• To avoid damage, remove any equipment that may be in the way before raising or lowering the litter height .
• Do not raise the unit (hydraulics on base) with a patient lift under the stretcher .
• To avoid injury or damage to the equipment, do not allow the siderail to lower on its own .
• The push handles were designed for use while transporting the stretcher . Avoid using other parts of the stretcher
as push/pull devices because damage could occur .
• The weight capacity of the base hood is 60 lb . Do not sit or stand on the base hood . Injury or damage to the
equipment could occur .
• Do not step on the base hood .
• Do not use the cutout for the oxygen bottle holder on the base hood for the storage of oxygen bottles or patient
belongings .
• To avoid damage, do not put items weighing more than 30 lb . on the defibrillator tray .
• Do not use the defibrillator tray as a push/pull device because equipment damage could occur .
• If the stretcher is equipped with the optional foot end I . V . pole, the I . V . pole must be in the raised position when the
foot extension/defibrillator tray is installed . If the I . V . pole is not raised, the foot extension will not function properly
and injury could occur .
• To avoid damage, do not put items weighing more than 30 lb . on the defibrillator tray/foot extender .
• Do not use the defibrillator tray/foot extender as a push/pull device because equipment damage could occur .
• Do not use the footboard/chartholder as a push/pull device because equipment damage could occur .
• Always store the I . V . caddy when not in use to avoid damaging it when the unit is moved .
• To avoid damage, do not put items weighing more than 30 lb . on the serving tray .
• Do not use the serving tray as a push/pull device because equipment damage could occur .
• To avoid damage, the safe working load of the two-stage permanently attached I . V . pole is 40 lb .
• To avoid damage while transporting the stretcher, verify that the I . V . pole is at a low enough height to allow it to
safely pass through door openings and under light fixtures .
• Do not use the I . V . pole as a push/pull device because equipment damage could occur .
• To avoid damage, the weight of the I . V . bags should not exceed 12 lb . while the weight of any one item attached to
each stage of the three-stage permanently attached I . V . pole should not exceed 9 .3 lb .
• To avoid damage, do not put items weighing more than 40 lb . in the upright oxygen bottle holder .
• Do not use the upright oxygen bottle holder as a push/pull device because equipment damage could occur .
• Before returning the unit to service after cleaning, ensure that the unit is functioning properly by verifying that all
labels are intact, raise/lower the stretcher height, brake/steer pedal locks properly in both positions, latch/unlatch
the siderails, raise/lower the fowler and gatch, and check all components for proper lubrication .
• Some cleaning products are corrosive in nature and may cause damage to the product if used improperly . If the
products suggested above are used to clean Stryker patient handling equipment, measures must be taken to
ensure that the stretcher is wiped with a damp cloth soaked in clean water and thoroughly dried following cleaning .
Failure to properly rinse and dry the stretcher will leave a corrosive residue on the surface of the stretcher, possibly
causing premature corrosion of critical components . Failure to follow the above directions when using these types
of cleaners may void this product's warranty .
• Frequent or prolonged exposure to higher concentration disinfectant solutions may prematurely age the cover
fabric .
• The use of accelerated hydrogen peroxides or quaternaries containing glycol ethers may damage the cover .
NOTE
• Clean the base hood storage area regularly .
• The bottom of the brake pads should be cleaned regularly to prevent wax or floor remnant buildup .
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