S S u u m m m m a a r r y y o o f f s s a a f f e e t t y y p p r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s
Always read and strictly follow the warnings and cautions listed on this page. Service only by qualified personnel.
W W A A R R N N I I N N G G
• Always allow the product to reach room temperature before you set up the product or test functional operations.
Permanent product damage may occur.
• Always operate the product when all operators are clear of the mechanisms.
• Always apply the brakes when a patient is getting on the product or off the product or when the product is not moving.
Injury could result if the product moves while a patient is getting on the product or off the product.
• Always position the patient in the center of the product.
• Always remove any devices that may be in the way before you raise or lower the litter.
• Always lock the siderails in the full up position with the sleep surface flat in the lowest position when you transport a
patient.
• Do not move the crib sideways with the fifth wheel applied.
• Always put the product in the lowest position with the siderails up and latched and access doors closed and locked when
you leave a patient unattended on the product. Do not leave the product at a higher height.
• Always put the siderails up and latched when you put the product in a Trendelenburg position.
• Make sure that the support arm is secure in the arm supports before you release the Fowler or foot section.
• Always lock the siderails in the full up position with the sleep surface horizontal and in the lowest position when you
transport a patient.
• Always keep operator and patient limbs away from the siderails when you raise or lower the siderail.
• Always make sure that the open/close indicators show green when the door is closed.
• Do not place items that weigh more than 30 lb (14 kg) on the defibrillator tray. Always strap down all devices that you
place on the defibrillator tray.
• Always secure the IV pole to the IV caddy when you transport the product.
• Always store the IV caddy when not in use to avoid product damage.
• Make sure that the IV pole is positioned correctly so that the patient cannot reach or manipulate the IV pole.
• Do not use the IV pole as a push/pull device. Product damage may occur.
• For removable IV pole FDTSH, do not hang IV bags that exceed 11 lb (5 kg).
• Patient must be moved from product before installing a protective top.
• On a product with scale, make sure that the scale is turned off before installing a protective top.
• Make sure that the protective top is secure and functions before returning the product to service.
• Always make sure that both lower rails are in the locked position before leaving a patient unattended.
• Always make sure that you use the center of the lower rail to close the protective top.
C C A A U U T T I I O O N N
• Improper usage of the product can cause injury to the patient or operator. Operate the product only as described in this
manual.
• Do not modify the product or any components of the product. Modifying the product can cause unpredictable operation
resulting in injury to patient or operator. Modifying the product also voids its warranty.
• Do not lean on the bracket of the scale module.
• Do not use a foot end fixed IV pole on a product with the scale option.
• Always make sure external equipment is removed from product litter when zeroing the scale or weighing the patient.
• Zero the scale at least once a week to maintain scale accuracy.
• Always use 1.5 VDC alkaline batteries.
• Remove the batteries from the product during long periods of disuse.
• Do not load the IV pole above the safe working load of 40 lb (18 kg).
• Do not load an IV pole hook above the safe working load of 11 lb (5 kg).
• Do not use the protective top as a push/pull device. Product damage may occur.
• Do not clean, disinfect, service, or perform maintenance while the product is in use.
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