Horizon Stretcher Hausted 4160 User manual

OPERATOR / SERVICE MANUAL

Hausted® Pediatric Care Stretcher

Models 4160

(07/18/06) 069216

A WORD FROM STERIS CORPORATION

This manual contains important information on proper use and maintenance of the Horizon Stretcher. All personnel involved in the use and maintenance of this equipment must carefully review and comply with the warnings, cautions and instructions contained in this manual. These instructions are important to protect the health and safety of personnel operating a Horizon Stretcher and should be retained in a conveniently accessible area for quick reference.

Complete instructions for unpacking this unit are provided in

ECTION 2 of this manual.

STERIS carries a complete line of accessories for use with this stretcher. A STERIS representative will gladly review these with you.

Indications for Use

Service Information

Advisory

The Hausted® Pediatric Care Stretcher is designed for pediatric-age patients transport, treatment and recovery.

A thorough preventive maintenance program is essential to safe and proper unit operation. This manual contains maintenance schedules and procedures which should be followed for satisfactory equipment performance.

You are encouraged to contact STERIS concerning our comprehensive Annual Maintenance Agreements. Under the terms of these agreements, preventive maintenance, adjustments, and replacement of worn parts are done on a scheduled basis to assure equipment performance at peak capability and to help avoid untimely or costly interruptions. STERIS maintains a global staff of well equipped, factory-trained technicians to provide this service, as well as expert repair services. Please contact your STERIS representative for details.

A listing of the safety precautions to be observed when operating and servicing this equipment can be found in S manual. Do not operate or service the equipment until you have become familiar with this information.

Any alteration of this equipment not authorized or performed by STERIS Engineering Service which could affect its operation will void the warranty; could violate national, state, and local regulations; and could jeopardize your insurance coverage.

ECTION 1 of this

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STERIS Ltd. STERIS House Jays Close Viables Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 4AX

Manufactured by:

STERIS Corporation 2720 Gunter Park East Montgomery, AL 36109 • USA

Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air or oxygen or nitrous oxide.

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STERIS Corporation, Montgomery, Alabama is an ISO 13485 certified facility.

The base language of this document is

ENGLISH. Any translations must be made

from the base language document.

Section Number Description Page

1 Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................1-1

2 Unpacking Instructions.................................................................................................................2-1

3 Operating Instructions..................................................................................................................3-1

3.1 Braking and Steering Operation ............................................................................................................3-1

3.1.1 Applying The Brakes....................................................................................................................3-1

3.1.2 Releasing The Brakes...................................................... .... ... ... ... ... ............................................3-1

3.1.3 Applying The Steering Lock .........................................................................................................3-1

3.1.4 Releasing The Steering Lock........................ ... ... ....................................... ... .... ... ... .....................3-2

3.2 Stretcher Top Height Adjustment...........................................................................................................3-2

3.2.1 Height Adjustment.................. ....................................... ... .... ... ... ... ...............................................3-2

3.2.2 Lowering Litter Top ......................................................................................................................3-2

3.2.3 Trendelenburg Adjustment........................................................................................................... 3-2

3.2.4 Reverse Trendelenburg Adjustment ............................................................................................ 3-3

3.3 Fowler Operation ................................................................................................................................... 3-3

3.3.1 Raising the Fowler .............. ... .... ... ... ....................................... ... ... ... .... ... ..................................... 3-3

3.3.2 Lowering the Fowler..................................................................................................................... 3-3

3.4 Rail Operation........................................................................................................................................3-4

3.4.1 Raising the Rail to Full Height....................................................... ... .... ... ... ... ............................... 3-4

3.4.2 Raising the Rail to Half Height ...................................... ...............................................................3-4

3.4.3 Lowering the Rail ......................................................................................................................... 3-4

4 Recommended Preventive Maintenance.....................................................................................4-1

5 Recommended Optional Accessories.........................................................................................5-1

6 Replacement Parts ........................................................................................................................6-1

6.1 How to Use the Illustrated Parts Breakdown .........................................................................................6-1

6.2 List of Illustrations.................................................................................................................................. 6-3

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The following Safety Precautions must be observed when operating or servicing this Hausted® Pediatric Care Stretcher. WARNING indicates the potential for personal injury and CAUTION indicates the potential for damage to equipment. For emphasis, certain Safety Precautions are repeated throughout the manual. It is important to review ALL Safety Precautions before operating or servicing the unit.

Strictly following these Safety Precautions enhances your ability to safely and effectively utilize the unit and helps the customer avoid improper maintenance methods which may damage the unit or render it unsafe. It is important to understand that these Safety Precautions are not exhaustive; customers are encouraged to develop their own safety policies and procedures to enhance and compliment these Safety Precautions.

WARNING – LACERATION HAZARD:

When cutting bands always use a tool specifically designed for that purpose. This will help to avoid personal injuries frequently incurred when bands are cut and tension released.

WARNINGS – PERSONAL INJURY:

Do not sit on end – tipping may occur.

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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Important: Report any shipping damage immediately! Inform shipper

of any damages – leave carton intact. Leave the Horizon Stretcher in the receiving area until inspection is complete.

Your Hausted at our manufacturing plant to ensure safe shipment to you medical facility. There are several procedures you must follow to put your new Horizon Stretcher into service. These procedures only take a few minutes to complete and are required to ensure proper operation of the Horizon Stretcher.

Pediatric Care Stretcher has been carefully packaged

WARNING – LACERATION HAZARD: When cutting bands always use a tool specifically designed for that purpose. This will help to avoid personal injuries frequently incurred when bands are cut and tension released.

Step 1 – Cut the two bands around the shipping carton. Step 2 – Remove the top half of the carton and cut one side of the

bottom half.

Step 3 – Remove the Hausted

carton. Cut the bands from around the stretcher.

Step 4 – Check to see if all features of the stretcher work properly. If

all features work properly, go to step 5. If any of the features of the Hausted properly, call STERIS for service.

Step 5 – Clean the Horizon Stretcher using a mild detergent to

remove any dirt accumulated during shipment.

Step 6 – Place the stretcher into service.

Pediatric Care Stretcher from the

Pediatric Care Stretcher do not work

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Braking and

Steering Operation

3.1.1 Applying The Brakes

The four wheel central braking system is activated by depressing the red pedal at any of the four corners of the unit (Figure 3-1). To fully engage the brakes, the pedal should be pressed to approximately 45º. All four caster wheels should be locked from swiveling and rotating.

Figure 3-1

3.1.2 Releasing The Brakes

Depress the green pedal at any of the four corners of the unit, until the pedal is in a horizontal position (Figure 3-2). All four wheels should rotate and swivel freely.

Figure 3-2

3.1.3 Applying The Steering Lock

NOTE: Brakes should always be activated when unit is not in transport.

From the head end of the stretcher, depress the green pedal downward into locked position (Figure 3-3). Push the stretcher forward. One caster at the foot end will lock into a non-swivel mode. This allows straight steering by the attendant, when pushing from the head end.

Figure 3-3

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3.1.4 Releasing The Steering Lock

3.2 Stretcher Top

Height Adjustment

3.2.1 Height Adjustment

Figure 3-4

3.2.2 Lowering Litter Top

Depress the red pedal at any of the four corners of the unit, until the pedal is in a horizontal position (Figure 3-2). All four wheels should rotate and swivel freely.

Press the pump pedal to the floor (Figure 3-4), then release. Repeat this process until desired height is obtained. Use smooth strokes on pump pedal to ensure patient comfort.

Figure 3-5

3.2.3 Trendelenburg Adjustment

Press down on the two release pedals at the same time (Figure 3-5) until desired height is obtained.

NOTE: Do Not Stand On Release Pedals.

Place the unit at maximum height, see SECTION 3.2‚ STRETCHER TOP HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT‚ PAGE 3-2. Press down on the release pedal

nearest the head end (Figure 3-6) until desired position is obtained then remove pressure.

Figure 3-6

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3.2.4 Reverse Trendelenburg Adjustment

Place the unit at maximum height, see SECTION 3.2‚ STRETCHER TOP HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT‚ PAGE 3-2. Press down on release pedal nearest

the foot end (Figure 3-7) until desired position is obtained, then remove pressure.

Figure 3-7

3.3 Fowler Operation

3.3.1 Raising the Fowler Grasp the fowler frame tube (Figure 3-8A), and lift up on the fowler.

When desired height is reached, lower the fowler slightly until the ratchet plates are engaged (Figure 3-8B). Be sure the fowler is locked into place by pushing down slightly on the fowler before releasing the tube.

A B

Figure 3-8

3.3.2 Lowering the Fowler

Grasp the fowler frame tube with hand and grasp the ratchet release handle with finger tips (Figure 3-9). Squeeze the ratchet release handle and the fowler frame tube together while lifting slightly on the fowler. Once the ratchet supports are disengaged, while lowering fowler to desired position, continue squeezing ratchet release handle (Figure 3-8B). Be sure the fowler is locked into place by pushing down slightly on the fowler before releasing the tube.

Figure 3-9

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