Transporting The Stretcher; Storing The Device; Cleaning And Maintenance; Cleaning - Spencer TOTAL Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien

11.2 TRANSPORTING THE STRETCHER

TRANSPORT BY HAND
• Transport can only be performed if the patient is correctly positioned as described in 11.1 and all requirements specified in this user manual are met.
• Transporting the stretcher requires a minimum of 2 operators.
• A greater number of operators is necessary in the case of transport for long and/or difficult journeys. Moreover, in the case of particularly heavy patients, evaluate the
weight that each rescuer can support in compliance with the legal requirements in terms of safety in the workplace and according to the physical conditions of the operator.
• Recovery stretchers are equipped with various gripping points along the entire perimeter of the device itself. This lets operators position themselves at the point considered
most suitable by the coordinator of the handling operations.
STRETCHER SLIDING (Total Only)
• Some rescue situations may require sliding the stretcher on the ground. In these cases, pay attention to the presence of obstacles that may create danger to the patient, the
operators and that may damage the device itself.
TRANSPORT BY OTHER MEANS
• If it is not possible to transport the stretcher by hand, but ropes, winches, ladders, lifting straps or other suitable means are used, this is considered high risk rescue and must
be carried out only by personnel adequately trained in this area and with the necessary experience on the field.

11.3 STORING THE DEVICE

After carrying out cleaning and maintenance (par. 12), proceed as follows:
• Lay out the Total or Total Kon stretcher and place the straps with the metal grommets under the end of the stretcher.
• Starting at the head end, roll up the stretcher as tightly as possible.
• Continue rolling up the device, using your knees to prevent it from rolling out.
• Fasten the straps to the metal rings and place the stretcher in the backpack.

12. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Spencer Italia S.r.l. declines all responsibility for any direct or indirect damage which is the consequence of improper use of the product and spare parts and/or in any
case of any repair carried out by a person other than the Manufacturer, who uses internal and external technicians authorised to do so; moreover, doing so will invalidate
the warranty.
• The operator must wear suitable personal protective equipment, such as gloves, goggles, etc. during all checking, maintenance and cleaning operations.
• Establish a maintenance schedule, periodic inspections and extend the average life span, if foreseen by the Manufacturer in the User Manual, identifying a reference person
who meets the basic requirements set forth in the User Manual.
• The frequency of inspections is determined by factors such as legal requirements, type of use, frequency of use, and environmental conditions during use and storage.
• Repairs of products manufactured by Spencer Italia S.r.l. must be carried out by the Manufacturer, who shall make use of specialised internal or external technicians
who, using original spare parts, shall provide quality repair service in strict compliance with the technical specifications indicated by the Manufacturer. Spencer Italia S.r.l.
declines any responsibility for any direct or indirect damage which is a consequence of improper use of spare parts and/or any repair work carried out by unauthorised
parties.
• Reconditioning, a process performed on the device to restore the technical and functional safety of the device used, for example re-registration, must be performed by the
Manufacturer.
• Where foreseen, use only original or Spencer Italia S.r.l. approved components/spare parts and/or accessories in order to carry out all operations without causing alterations
or modifications to the product.
• All maintenance and overhaul activities must be recorded and documented with the relevant technical operation reports. This documentation must be kept for at least 10
years after the end of the product's life and must be made available to the competent authorities and/or the Manufacturer when requested.
• Cleaning, provided for reusable products, must be carried out in accordance with the Manufacturer's instructions in the User Manual in order to avoid the risk of cross-in-
fection due to the presence of body fluids and/or residues.
• If required, the product and all its components must be washed and left to dry completely before storage.

12.1 CLEANING

Failure to carry out the correct cleaning operations could increase the risk of cross-infection due to presence of body fluids and/or residues.
The operator must wear suitable personal protective equipment, such as gloves, goggles, etc. during all checking and cleaning operations.
Any metal parts exposed to external agents undergo surface treatments and/or coating in order to obtain better resistance. Clean the exposed parts with water and delicate
soap. Never use solvents or stain removers.
Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water, making sure you have removed all traces of soap, which may deteriorate or compromise conditions and durability. Avoid using high
pressure water, as it creates the risk of corrosion on components. Let dry completely before storing. Drying after washing or after use in a wet environment must be natural
and not forced. Do not use flames or other direct heat sources.
If disinfecting, use products that do not have a solvent or corrosive action on materials constituting the device, in addition to being classified as medical-surgical devices. Be
sure to take all precautions to ensure that there is no risk of cross-infection or contamination of patients and operators.

12.2 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

You must establish a maintenance program and periodic checks, identifying a designated reference person. The person entrusted with device maintenance must ensure
the basic requirements envisaged within this user manual.
All routine and special maintenance activities and all general overhauls must be recorded and documented with the relevant technical intervention reports. This
documentation must be kept for at least 10 years after the end of the device's life and must be made available to the competent authorities and/or the Manufacturer
when requested.
The operator must wear suitable personal protective equipment, such as gloves, goggles, etc. during all checking, maintenance and cleaning operations.
Checks must be made before and after use and at least every 3 months to verify:
• General functionality of the device
• Cleanliness of the device (remember that the failure of cleaning may cause the risk of cross infections)
• Holding and conditions of all straps and buckles
• Conditions of grommets
• Conditions of the spring catch and all its parts
• Fulfilment of the requirements of the user manual in section 5 Warnings and 6 Specific Warnings.
• Fulfilment of the requirements of the manual in section 11 Proper use.
Use only original or Spencer Italia S.r.l. approved components/replacement parts and/or accessories to carry out any operation without causing alterations or modifications
to the device. Otherwise, we decline all responsibility regarding incorrect operation or any damage caused by the device to the patient or the operator, invalidating the
warranty and invalidating compliance with EU Regulation 2017/745.

12.3 PERIODIC OVERHAUL

No periodic overhaul is foreseen for the device.

12.4 SPECIAL MAINTENANCE

Special maintenance can only be carried out by the Manufacturer, who uses internal and external technicians specialised and authorised by the Manufacturer itself.
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