Ferno Megasus User Manual

Megasus Trolley

User Manual

To comply with BS EN 1789: 2007, the four-point harness MUST be used as a

patient restraint and the Megasus MUST be secured with the two-part locking

device.

Language:

English

Language:

English

1. Intended Use of the Megasus

The Megasus trolley is intended for use by fully qualified, trained and competent
carers, attendants, paramedics or other such medical staff as an aid to provide safe
and secure transportation of patients.

The Megasus trolley’s intended use is for the transportation of patients, either

physically impaired, ill or with other types of injuries from ground or hospital bed level
(see page 2, safe working loads) to and from an ambulance.

The Megasus Trolley can also be used to transport a bariatric patient of up to 400Kg,
when in the lowest position. This is accommodated by extended cot sides and
detachable pads for patient security and comfort

The Megasus has an additional feature that allows the trolley to be shortened by
folding down the section of frame at the head end, with the patient in the sitting
position.

The Megasus trolley is designed to provide effortless powered lifting and lowering
making use of its self contained hydraulic system (see page 2 for safe working load
limitations).

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WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PEDAL

WHEN THE TROLLEY IS FIXED INTO THE VEHICLE

LOCK.

THIS WILL CAUSE THE TROLLEY TO JAM IN THE LOCKS

AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE.

2. Checking the trolley

The following routine checks are recommended before the start of each shift's use of
the Megasus Trolley.

1. Does the trolley have a properly installed mattress and patient restraining
system? Check the mattress for damage; if any damage is found, it must be
replaced. (Please refer to page 11 for fitting instructions)

2. Do the trolley cot sides raise, lower and lock in position properly?

3. Check that the wheels and brakes operate satisfactorily.

4. Check castings and the frame of the trolley for damage.

5. Does the trolley lower and raise satisfactorily?

6. Does the ambulance have a properly installed approved locking device?

7. Check the operation of the push/pull handles and ensure the head end handle
clips in the stowed position.

8. Does the headrest extension operate correctly and lock in position.

9. Study this manual before use. Practice without a patient until totally competent in
using the trolley.

Once these checks have been completed, then the trolley is ready to be used in
regular service.

SAFE WORKING LOAD

200 kg with trolley in raised position

400 kg with trolley in lowered position

(Tested in accordance with the requirements of BS EN 1789: 2007)

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PLEASE NOTE

Always ensure the drop down head end is in the raised position before

operating the lifting mechanism on the trolley.

PLEASE NOTE

Cot Sides are not intended to be used to either manoeuvre or lift the trolley,

damage may result from this practice.

Important Notes

Always ensure that two operators are with the trolley at all times.

A non-laden trolley may be controlled by one operator provided it is considered

safe to do so.

When rolling the trolley in the elevated position along hospital corridors or

similar smooth surfaces, DO NOT use the pull handles, instead roll the trolley

by firmly grasping the main frame, for added control.

Trapping hazards cannot be eliminated due to the operation of this product.

EXTRA CARE to be taken whilst raising and lowering the trolley, operating leg

rest features and any features with hinge assemblies.

Before driving the ambulance, make sure that the trolley is secured with the

recommended locking device to prevent its movement in the patient

compartment.

To make full use of the Megasus trolley and its features, a two part 255 mm

gauge track lock system, mounted towards the centre of the vehicle should be

used.

REFER TO PAGES 8 & 9 IF USING PRODUCT WITH 2-PART TRACK-MOUNTED

FLOOR LOCK

This product must be regularly serviced and maintained in line with the

manufacturer’s recommendation to ensure satisfactory operation. A

preventative maintenance scheme should be contracted at time of purchase.

Regular cleaning helps reduce the risk of transmitting disease and enables the

equipment to function at its optimum.

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PLEASE NOTE: Cot sides are not intended to be used to either manoeuvre

or lift the trolley; damage may result from this practice.

3. Operating Procedure

WARNING

Always ensure that two operators are with a laden trolley at all times.

Additional operators may be required when the trolley is laden to its upper

limits.

Ensure that the following procedures are complied with:

1. Advise the patient before making adjustments, lifting or loading the trolley.

2. Stay with the patient and control the trolley at all times.

3. Keep the patient restrained and the cot side rails up when using the trolley.

4. Use help when needed to ensure patient and operator safety.

Transferring a Patient onto a Trolley

1. Lower the cot side rails (Note that cotslides must be in the retracted position).

2. Place the trolley beside the patient and open the restraints.

3. Ensure that at least one wheel brake at each end of the trolley is applied.

4. Transfer the patient onto the trolley’s central area (i.e. with cotslides retracted)

using recognised manual handling procedures.

5. Close the restraints and secure the patient in position (see page 11).

6. If necessary extend the cotslides to the mid or outer position and raise the cot side

rails, locking them in the upright position.

7. Make adjustments as necessary.

When transferring a patient from a bed or other apparatus (see safe working
loads p.2)

1. Raise/lower the trolley to a suitable height.

2. Proceed with the transfer as aforementioned.

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Height Adjustment – Do not raise the trolley when located in the vehicle lock.
The height adjustment must not be raised when the trolley is loaded above 200
kg.

1. The height adjustment of the Megasus is achieved by a simple hydraulic pumping

action.

2. The raising and lowering action is achieved by means of foot pedals, which are

located on each side of the trolley. NOTE ensure pedals on both sides are clear
before operating.

3. The foot pedal is a rocker action about an off centre pivot, the longer pedal is for

raising the trolley top and the shorter for lowering.

4. To raise the trolley, operate the long side of the foot pedal through full strokes to

achieve the desired height, this operation may be better achieved with two wheel
brakes engaged.

5. To lower the trolley, depress the short pedal. Slight repositioning of the foot

pedal will control the rate of lowering.

6. Using two operators, making use of both pump pedals, can ease the raising a

heavily laden trolley. Practice is advised to achieve unison of action.

Wheeling the Trolley

1. Transporting a patient should be done with the side rails raised and restraints

fastened.

2. The trolley is best rolled by two attendants, one pulling and the other assisting with

guidance and steering as necessary.

3. If low obstacles (such as door sills) are encountered, roll up to them squarely and

lift the leading wheels over the obstacle using the corner frame grips. Repeat for
the trailing wheels.

4. High obstacles such as kerbs or steps, rough terrain, etc. should be recognised as

potentially hazardous to smooth rolling and trolley balance and may require
physical assistance or an alternative route.

5. Ensure that the restraints are fastened around the patient (see page 10).

Place the trolley in the lowest position possible. However, the trolley may be
wheeled in an elevated position along hospital corridors or similar smooth
surfaces, provided that the patient is securely strapped to the trolley and that the
two attendants are in control of the patient and trolley at all times.

6. To lift the trolley top and base together the operator sited at the foot end needs to

lift slightly before the head end operator. This is necessary to ensure that the
lifting notches engage. Apart from the fully raised position there are two other
positions at which the lifting notches engage these are at mid lift and just above
fully lowered. When lifting from the fully lowered position the top and base will
separate slightly prior to the notch engaging, this is a normal action. It is
recommended that this process is practiced on an un-laden trolley.

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