Stryker Power-PRO XT Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien page 25

CAUTION
• Changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by Stryker could void the user's authority to operate
the system.
• This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their expense.
• The cot can be set at any cot load height position. Establish the required cot load height before placing the cot
into service.
• Set the cot load height to the proper stop height prior to operation.
• Installation of the safety hook should be done by a certified mechanic familiar with ambulance vehicle construction.
Consult the vehicle manufacturer before installing the safety hook and be sure that the installation of the safety
hook does not damage or interfere with the brake lines, oxygen lines, fuel lines, fuel tank or electrical wiring of
the vehicle.
• Only use the battery and charger as specified in the SMRT™ Power System Operations/Maintenance Manual.
• The cot is not for use with an AC adapter.
• When charging a battery in an ambulance, locate the charger in an enclosed cabinet and out of patient reach
during transport.
• Ensure that the battery is fully charged prior to placing into service. An uncharged or depleted battery may cause
poor cot performance.
• Before operating the cot, clear any obstacles that may interfere and cause injury to the operator or patient.
• Do not "jog" the cot past the established cot load height of the product when the safety bar engages the vehicle
safety hook or damage may occur to the product.
• When unloading the cot from the patient compartment, ensure that the caster wheels are safely set on the ground
or damage to the product may occur.
• Do not use the XPS option with a standard mattress. Use the wider gatch bolster mattress (6500-003-130) with
the XPS option.
• Do not sit or stand on the siderails (XPS option).
• Do not use the siderails (XPS option) as a patient transfer device or surface (for example, to slide a patient from
the cot to another surface).
• Do not position patients with full weight on the siderails (XPS option).
• Do not use the siderails (XPS option) as a push/pull device or to steer the unit.
• Remove the battery if the cot is not going to be used for an extended period of time (more than 24 hours).
• Wheel locks are only intended to help prevent the cot from rolling while unattended and to aid in patient transfer.
A wheel lock may not provide sufficient resistance on all surfaces or under loads.
• Ensure that the restraints are not entangled in the base frame when raising and lowering the cot.
• The weight of the equipment in the base storage net (if equipped) must not exceed 20 lb (9 kg).
• Be careful when retracting the base to avoid damaging items stored in the base storage net.
• To avoid damage to the equipment hook, the weight of the accessories or equipment must not exceed 35 lb
(15.8 kg).
• To avoid damage to the I.V. pole, the weight of the I.V. bags or equipment must not exceed 25 lb (11.3 kg).
• To avoid damage to the oxygen bottle holder (if equipped), the weight of the equipment must not exceed 15 lb
(6.8 kg).
• Do not use two head end oxygen bottle holders at the same time.
• Do not store items under the cot mattress. Storing items under the mattress can interfere with the operation of
the cot.
• The weight of the equipment in the pocketed backrest storage pouch (if equipped) must not exceed 20 lb (9 kg).
• The weight of the equipment in the head end storage flat (if equipped) must not exceed 40 lb (18 kg).
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