Handling Telescopic Handles (Dakar Model Only); Spine Board Extraction And Insertion (Boston Pro Model Only); Trendelenburg And Back Lift Adjustment (Boston Tec And Light Models Only); Proper Stretcher Use In High-Risk Rescue Situations - Spencer SHELL Manual De Uso Y Mantenimiento

11.6 HANDLING TELESCOPIC HANDLES (Dakar model only)

• Dakar has been equipped with telescopic handles with non-slip grips to lift the stretcher ensuring greater freedom of movement for the operators. There are two on each
end of the stretcher. The handles can be used to facilitate transport and can only be used extracted from the patient's head side to allow transport using the wheels on the
opposite side, or with all 4 handles removed for transport with two or more operators.
• To extract the handles, press and hold down the red button indicated by the arrow in the figure, then pull towards you until it is fully extended and release the red button
to activate locking of the extracted handle.
• Close the handles by pressing and holding down the button as shown in the figure and inserting them until they are fully extended, and the safety mechanism lock will be
activated.
To reduce the likelihood of damage to third parties and the device, always close the handles, even if the device is temporarily unused. Always observe the maximum
load for the device.
Please refer to the SPENCER ROCK PIN spine board user manual for SPENCER ROCK PIN spine board usage specifications. Please contact the Manufacturer if it
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is not available.

11.8 TRENDELENBURG AND BACK LIFT ADJUSTMENT (Boston Tec and Light models only)

• To adjust the Trendelenburg function, operate the red lever on the feet side basket stretcher, helping to lift the patient's footrest and adjusting to one of the desired positions
with the other hand. Check that the table is stable once the position has been selected.
To return the table to the horizontal position, perform the operations as described above in reverse.
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• Always alert the patient if he/she is present on the device when this function is activated.
• To adjust the back lift function, lift the support table without activating any commands. The mechanism automatically locks into one of the positions on the system. Make
sure the position is properly locked before letting go of the table.
• To bring the table back to the lower position from the chosen or horizontal position, support the table with one hand and, with the other, pull the leverage placed in the
upper head part and accompany the table to the desired position, then release the leverage.
• Always alert the patient if he/she is present on the device when this function is activated.
If the patient is already immobilized with the belts before lifting, loosen them to prevent damage to the patient, as well as lower the back rest. Be sure to check the
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tensioning of the belts after adjusting the table.

11.9 PROPER STRETCHER USE IN HIGH-RISK RESCUE SITUATIONS

It is the responsibility of properly trained personnel to be familiar with high-risk rescue techniques and to be able to choose the most appropriate equipment and
procedures for each rescue situation.
The weight limit for the use of the basket stretcher includes the weight of the patient, the stretcher, the equipment and, in some rescue situations, the rescuer.
Dakota and Dakota Light stretchers are not intended for use in high-risk rescue situations.
this manual provides general information only, as rescue conditions may vary. It is the responsibility of trained personnel to choose the stretcher, belt system, and all equipment
best suited to the situation.
ANCHORAGE POINTS FOR LIFTING HARNESSES AND ROPES
• Basket stretchers are equipped with 4 grommets or 4 slots for horizontal lifting and lowering that provide the anchorage points for the harnesses with their spring catches.
Spencer supplies accessories for operating in this lifting situation.
Always verify correct fastening between the harness and the stretcher fixing point. For instructions on how to use the harnesses, check the relevant product-specific
user manual and also comply with the provisions of this manual.
• You may need to attach "anti-rotation" cords to the basket stretcher to help rescuers manoeuvre the stretcher during handling.
Spencer does not supply anti-rotation cords among the accessories provided.
11.7 SPINE BOARD EXTRACTION AND INSERTION (Boston Pro mo-
del only)
To unlock the spine board, press and hold down the two brass
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unlocking system pawls (no.3) and rotate the upper plastic part until
freeing spine extraction.
Lift the spine board from the patient feet side and slide the board
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a few cm towards the foot end of the basket stretcher, so as to free the
constraint present in the patient head side, and release and lift the spine
with the help of additional operators.
To insert, repeat the operations described above in reverse order.
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Be careful not to jam parts of other devices in use or the
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patient between the spine board and the basket stretcher.
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