SECHRIST 21465 Manual de usuario

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SECHRIST INDUSTRIES, INC.

User’s Manual

Hydraulic and Standard Gurneys and Stretchers

Hydraulic Models:

P/N 21465

P/N 21266

Standard Models:

P/N 21502

P/N 21464

4225 E. La Palma Avenue

Anaheim, California 92807 USA

Phone: 714-579-8400 Fax: 714-579-0814

USA & Canada 800-SECHRIST (732-4747)

Website: www.sechristusa.com

E-mail: info@sechristusa.com

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Table of Contents

Introduction...............................................................................4

Specifications .........................................................................4

Warning / Caution / Note Definition ..........................................................4

Summary of Safety Precautions................................................................5

Gurney/Stretcher Operation...................................................................6

Operating Base Controls: Hydraulic Gurneys - P/N 21465, 21266 ....................................6

Gurney/Stretcher Operation...................................................................7

Operating Base Controls: Non−Hydraulic Gurneys - P/N 21502, 21266,21487, 21464 ......................7

Raising/Lowering Stretcher Height: Hydraulic Gurneys - P/N 21465,21266 ..............................8

Applying the Brake System ................................................................8

Operating the 5th Wheel..................................................................8

Using Siderails: Gurney - P/N 21464, 21465, 21502, 21266 .........................................9

Using Push Handles .....................................................................9

Using the HBO Sliding Stretcher ...........................................................10

Using the Built-In Headrest (with Deluxe Wide Stretcher P/N 21464 & 21465) ..........................10

Using the I.V. Pole......................................................................10

Preventative Maintenance ...................................................................11

Checklist ............................................................................11

Cleaning................................................................................12

Removal of Iodine Compounds ............................................................12

Warranty................................................................................13

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Introduction

INTRODUCTION

This manual is designed to assist you with the operation of Sechrist Industries Gurney/Stretchers. Read it thoroughly

before using the equipment or beginning any maintenance on it.

SPECIFICATIONS

Gurney/Stretcher Name Standard Gurney

& Stretcher

Hydraulic Gurney &

Standard Stretcher

Standard Gurney

& Deluxe Wide

Stretcher

Hydraulic Gurney

& Deluxe Wide

Stretcher

Part Number P/N 21502 P/N 21266 P/N 21464 P/N 21465

Assoc. Chamber Models 2800, 2500 2800, 2500 3300E, 3600E 3300E, 3600E

Gurney Characteristics Siderails Siderails/Hydraulic Siderails Siderails/Hydraulic

Built-in Headrest Angles N/A N/A 0−30 0−30

Gurney Overall

Length/Width

95”/29”

(241 cm/74 cm)

95”/29”

(241 cm/74 cm)

95”/29”

(241 cm/74 cm)

95”/29”

(241 cm/74 cm)

Stretcher Overall

Length/Width

81.5”/22.25”

(207 cm/56.5 cm)

81.5”/22.25”

(207 cm/56.5 cm)

81.5”/24”

(207 cm/61 cm)

81.5”/24”

(207 cm/61 cm)

Minimum/Maximum

Height

30” (76.2 cm) 25” - 38.5”

(63.5 cm - 97.8 cm)

30” (76.2 cm) 25” - 38.5”

(63.5 cm - 97.8 cm)

Refer to the Sechrist Chamber User Manual to determine the supported patient weight of each specific chamber.

WARNING / CAUTION / NOTE DEFINITION

The words WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE carry special meanings and should be carefully reviewed.

WARNING

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.

CAUTION

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 equipment 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.

Note

This provides special information to make maintenance easier or important instructions clearer.

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The Sechrist Gurney/Stretchers are accessories of Sechrist Hyperbaric Chambers. They are intended to beused only

to move patients into and out of a chamber, and are not for general transport.

Before operating these stretchers, it is important to read and understand all information in this manual. Care-fully read

and strictly follow the warnings listed on this page

WARNINGS

The stretcher release latch must be locked in place to prevent movement of the stretcher when patients areloaded•

or unloaded from the stretcher.

Be sure to move any equipment that may be in the way before raising or lowering the stretcher height.•

Always apply the caster brakes when a patient is getting on or off the stretcher. Push on the gurney to ensurethe•

brakes are securely locked. Always engage the brakes unless the gurney is being moved. Injury couldresult if the

gurney moves while a patient is getting on or off the stretcher. If brakes do not hold properly, referto your gurney

maintenance manual for a brake adjustment procedure.

Be sure the siderail latching mechanism (on gurney P/N’s 21502, 21464, 21266, 21465) is working properlyat all•

times.

Do not allow the siderail to lower on its own.•

The push handles should always be used when transporting patients. They were installed for this purposefor user•

convenience. Avoid using other parts of the stretcher as push devices. Damage may occur.

The weight of the I.V. bags should not exceed 40 pounds (18 kg.).•

Do not expose the stretcher mattress to flame or other ignition sources. Exposure to ignition sources maycause the•

mattress to ignite, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

Summary of Safety Precautions

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HEAD END FOOT END

Pump pedal (A) to raise the litter.

Depress pedal (B) to lower the stretcher.

Pedal (C) − Brake and Steer functions (foot end).

Pedal (D) − Brake and Steer functions (head end).

OPERATING BASE CONTROLS: HYDRAULIC GURNEYS - P/N 21465, 21266

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(A) Brake and Steer Functions (Head End)

(B) Brake and Steer Functions (Foot End)

OPERATING BASE CONTROLS: NON−HYDRAULIC GURNEYS - P/N 21502, 21266, 21487, 21464

Gurney/Stretcher Operation

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RAISING/LOWERING STRETCHER HEIGHT: HYDRAULIC GURNEYS - P/N 21465, 21266

CAUTION

Be sure to move any equipment that may be in the way before raising or lowering the stretcher height.

To raise the stretcher height, pump pedal (A) repeatedly until the desired height is achieved (see illustrationon page 4).

To lower the litter height, depress pedal (B).

The Sechrist Hydraulic Gurney assembly employs a stop mechanism that automatically aligns the stretcherrails with the

chamber rails. The stop mechanism can be defeated, allowing the stretcher to lower approxi-mately 3.5 inches lower to

allow for easier patient transfer onto the stretcher.

Depress pedal (A) 3 times to raise the stretcher. Push and hold the knob and depress pedal (B) to lowerthe1.

stretcher/gurney.

To return to correct chamber/gurney height alignment, depress pedal (A) 8 times, verify the knob has re-turned to2.

the original position and depress pedal (B) to lower the stretcher to chamber height.

APPLYING THE BRAKE SYSTEM

Note

For user convenience, the brake/steer pedal is located on both ends of the gurney.

WARNING

Always apply the caster brakes when a patient is getting on or off the gurney. Push on the gurney to ensurethe brakes

are securely locked. Always engage the brakes unless the gurney is being moved. Injury couldresult if the gurney

moves while a patient is getting on or off the gurney. If brakes do not hold properly, referto the maintenance manual for

a brake adjustment procedure.

To engage the brakes on the head end, push fully down on the left side of pedal (E or A) (see page 4 or 5).

To engage the brakes on the foot end, push fully down on the right side of pedal (D or B) (see page 4 or 5).

OPERATING THE 5TH WHEEL

The purpose of the 5th wheel is to help guide the gurney when transporting a patient along a straight line andalso for

pivoting at corners.T

he 5th wheel is located underneath the center of the base assembly.

To engage the 5th wheel, push the proper side of the brake/steer pedal to the full down position.

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Gurney/Stretcher Operation

USING SIDERAILS: GURNEY - P/N 21464, 21465, 21502, 21266

CAUTION

Be sure the siderail latching mechanism (A) is working properly at all times. If it is not, refer to the maintenance manual

for ”Siderail Latch Adjustment”.

To engage siderails: Pull up siderail (B) and raise to full up position so that latch (B) engages. (See illustration).

To disengage siderails: Pull up on latch (A) and guide siderail to the full down position.

CAUTION

To avoid injury or damage to the equipment, do not allow the siderail to lower on its own.

USING PUSH HANDLES

CAUTION

The push handles were designed for use while transporting the gurney. Avoid using other parts of the gurney/stretcher

as push/pull devices because damage could occur.

To use the push handles: Pivot the handles up and push down until they are locked into position.

To store the push handles: Lift the handles up and pivot them down to store in the handle rests.

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USING THE HBO SLIDING STRETCHER

To slide the stretcher into the Monoplace Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber (HBO) Chamber:

Align the stretcher rails with the Sechrist HBO Chamber rail sockets and apply the gurney base brakes. (Refer to1.

the Sechrist HBO Chamber User’s Manual).

Lift up the Stretcher Release Latch located at the head end of the stretcher.2.

Push the stretcher into the Chamber opening. The stretcher will slide off the stretcher rails onto the HBO Chamber3.

rails inside the Chamber. When the stretcher is completely pushed into the Chamber, you will hear the latch lock

into place.

Verify the litter is completely inside the Chamber and locked into place. Release the gurney base brakes, move4.

aside the gurney base and close the Chamber door.

To remove the stretcher from the HBO Chamber:

Open the Chamber door. Align the gurney base with the opening of the Chamber and apply the base brakes.1.

Lift up on the Stretcher Release Latch at the opening of the Chamber.2.

Pull the stretcher out of the Chamber and onto the gurney base. When the stretcher is completely onto the base,3.

you will hear the latch lock into place.

Verify the stretcher is securely locked into place before releasing the base brakes and moving the gurney.4.

USING THE BUILT-IN HEADREST (WITH DELUXE WIDE STRETCHER P/N 21464 & 21465)

The black knobs at the end of the stretcher lock and unlock the headrest mechanism.

To raise the headrest to one of 14 different angles (maximum 17 inch (43.2 cm.) height / 30 angle): Grasp both knobs

and lift up to engage the locking mechanism at the desired position.

To lower the headrest: Simultaneously turn the right knob clockwise and the left knob counterclockwise to unlock the

mechanism and lower the headrest.

USING THE I.V. POLE

A removable I.V. pole is stored in clips on the base of the gurney.

Insert the I.V. pole into one of the receptacles at the head or foot end of the gurney.

Turn the black knob counterclockwise, grasp the top section of the pole and raise or lower it to the desired height.

Turn the black knob clockwise and tighten it until the top section of the pole is held securely in place.

CAUTION

The weight of the I.V. bags should not exceed 40 pounds (18 kg).

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