Stryker Power-PRO IT Manual De Uso página 7

W W a a r r n n i i n n g g / / C C a a u u t t i i o o n n / / N N o o t t e e D D e e f f i i n n i i t t i i o o n n
The words W W A A R R N N I I N N G G , C C A A U U T T I I O O N N , and N N O O T T E E carry special meanings and should be carefully reviewed.
W W A A R R N N I I N N G G
Alerts the reader about a situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. It may also describe
potential serious adverse reactions and safety hazards.
C C A A U U T T I I O O N N
Alerts the reader of a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury to the
user or patient or damage to the product or other property. This includes special care necessary for the safe and effective
use of the device and the care necessary to avoid damage to a device that may occur as a result of use or misuse.
N N o o t t e e - - Provides special information to make maintenance easier or important instructions clearer.
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 keep your hands clear of the red safety bar pivots when you load, unload, or change the height position of the
cot.
• Always install the in-fastener shut-off system in any emergency vehicle that will be used with this cot if using an antler
style cot fastener.
• Always install the cot fastener by qualified personnel only. Improper installation could result in injury to the patient or
operator.
• Always make sure that all cots meet the installation specifications for the Stryker cot fastener system.
• Always position the in-fastener shut-off before you place the cot into service.
• Do not attempt to operate the cot when it is loaded into a cot fastener.
• Always use the in-fastener shut-off to disable the electronic functionality only. Do not use the in-fastener shut-off for any
other purpose.
• Always install the in-fastener shut-off system (if not using a crash-rated cot fastener) in any emergency vehicle that will
be used with this cot.
• Always install the vehicle safety hook to avoid injury to the patient or operator.
• Always have a certified mechanic, familiar with ambulance vehicle construction, install the safety hook.
• Always make sure that the cot safety bar connects with the vehicle safety hook before you remove the cot from the
vehicle patient compartment.
• Do not remove the battery when the cot is active.
• Always operate the cot only when all persons are clear of the mechanisms. Entanglement in powered cot mechanisms
can cause serious injury.
• Always inspect S S M M R R T T Paks for damage before every use.
• Do not allow untrained assistants to assist in the operation of the product.
• Always follow proper hand placement on hand grips. Keep all hands clear of the red safety bar pivots when you load or
unload the cot or change cot height position.
• Do not ride on the base of the cot.
• Do not transport the cot sideways to avoid the risk of tipping. Always transport the cot in a lowered position, head end or
foot end first to minimize the risk of tipping.
• Always keep hands, fingers, and feet away from moving parts. Use caution when placing your hands and feet near the
base tubes while you raise or lower the cot.
• Always conduct patient monitoring when the cot is idle. If you hydraulically raise or lower the product you may
temporarily affect electronic patient monitoring equipment.
• Do not leave a patient unattended. Hold the product while a patient is on the product.
• Do not apply a wheel lock when a patient is on the product or when you move the product to avoid the risk of tipping.
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