acime Skiff 3 User manual

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USER MANUAL

General points ............................................................................................................ 1
1. General introduction................................................................................................................... 1
2. Introduction for the environment and integration of staff with disabilities............................... 2
3. Quality approach......................................................................................................................... 2
Before use...................................................................................................................3
1. Product unpacking....................................................................................................................... 3
2. General product standard ........................................................................................................... 3
3. Product description..................................................................................................................... 5
4. Options (non-exhaustive list) ...................................................................................................... 6
5. Product’s signage ........................................................................................................................ 8
6. Standard technical specifications 62 cm ..................................................................................... 9
7. Safety rules before use.............................................................................................................. 11
Use ............................................................................................................................ 12
1. Precautions for use.................................................................................................................... 12
2. Moving and braking................................................................................................................... 14
3. Variable height adjustment and Trendelenburg adjustment.................................................... 15
4. Use of the barriers..................................................................................................................... 16
5. Use of the gas backrest ............................................................................................................. 17
After use .................................................................................................................... 18
1. Procedure for cleaning and disinfecting the product................................................................ 18
2. Storage instructions................................................................................................................... 21
3. Recycling of equipment............................................................................................................. 21
Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 22
1. Spare parts................................................................................................................................. 22
2. After-sales service: Acime Tech................................................................................................. 22
3. Product control.......................................................................................................................... 23
4. Warranty conditions.................................................................................................................. 24
Maintenance log................................................................................................................................ 25
Notes .........................................................................................................................26
Table of contents

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Dear Customer,
The Acime Frame Company thanks you for your confidence.
This user manual is for the use of the product's receptionist and its daily user. It provides the
necessary knowledge for its proper use.
Keep it preciously and keep it at the disposal of the users.
Your patients will be able to benefit from all the possibilities offered by the Skiff 3 stretcher.
We hope that the Skiff 3 stretcher will contribute to the quality and success of patient care.
General points

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2.
The environmental component is considered in the design of our products, including the use
of the least polluting components on the market (epoxy paint, recyclable steel, phthalate-free
vinyl coating, antibacterial material).
We favour eco-certified cleaning products.
In order to minimise the impact of transport on the environment, we prefer to choose regional
or national suppliers:
45% of our suppliers are regional
98% are national
Our products can be dismantled and are 98% recyclable. (cf § 3 page 21)
The rest of the waste is recovered either by our suppliers for treatment or by a specialised
company.
Since 2009, Acime Frame has implemented the charter of eco-citizen gestures in companies.
Acime Frame pays particular attention to integrating staff with disabilities.
(As such it is exempt from the AGEFIPH* tax).
3.
Acime Frame is an ISO 13485: 2016 certified company.
All our references are designed and manufactured in our factory in France.
Each piece of equipment is checked beforehand on the production site (quality control points,
operation...).
If you have the slightest doubt about the quality of the product you receive, do not hesitate
to contact us on [phone] (standard) or [phone] (after-sales service).
•Management Association of the Fund for the Professional Integration of Disabled People

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Upon receipt, it is the responsibility of the receptionist to verify in the presence of the carrier
the integrity of the package received as well as the conformity of the product to the delivery
note.
In case of damage, it is important either to refuse the package, or to accept it by making
documented reservations (photos, comments of the delivery driver ...) and transmitting them
within 48 hours to the carrier and our after-sales service ([phone] or
[email protected]) who will contact you and get in touch with the carrier.
Only if this procedure is followed can the sender and the customer be released from liability.
This product is intended for patient transfers in hospital, emergency or intensive care settings.
The weight of the patient must be taken into account, as the chair can support a maximum load
of 215 kg.
The lifetime of "ACIME FRAME" products is 10 years, but this fact varies according to the use
and maintenance of the product.
Indeed, a misuse of our products, i.e. a use that does not correspond to the function for which
the product is designed and the non-observance of the maintenance instructions can
significantly reduce its longevity and releases the company Acime Frame from any
responsibility.
Before use

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As standard:
Steel frame with high-strength epoxy painting
Hydraulic variable height from 57 to 90 cm (without mattress)
Folding barriers under the lying surface with horizontal anodised aluminium tubes
Wheels Ø200mm with centralised locking
Central polyurethane directional wheel system
Backrest can be raised from 0 to 85°
Fixed push handles on the foot side
Mattress thickness 80mm with black thermo-welded vinyl cover or black polyurethane cover
sewn in M1 flame retardant.
Removable, radio-transparent black ABS hard surfaces

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A –Folding barriers underneath the lying surface with horizontal anodised aluminium tubes
B - Steel frame
C - Thermoformed cover & clothes holder
D - 5th wheel for guided movement
E - Centralised brake pedal
F - 4 wheels ø 200 mm with centralised locking
G - Variable height pedal
H - Trendelenburg pedal
I - Fireproof mattress M1
A
E
D
C
B
H
G
F
I

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4.
Foldable handles at the head side Foldable handles at the foot side
Equipment tray Transparent side protection
O² support under the backrest O² support on lower frame

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Stomato headrest Telescopic IV pole
Meal tray Ultra comfort mattress
PU armrest with
hinge mechanism
Can be used with side rails

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5.
Maximum load capacity
It is dangerous to sit on the backrest, risk of deterioration
Store and use in a dry place
Check the locking of the barriers
Check the efficiency of the braking system
Product’s identification (cf page 22)
215 Kg

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6.
(Dimensions evolving according to the width of the stretcher: 52, 72 or 82 cm)
DIMENSIONS
Overall
211 x 75 cm
Lying surface
190 x 62 cm
Mattress
190 x 62 x 8 cm
Removable leg and pelvis rest plate
120 x 62 cm
Removable backrest plate
67 x 54 cm
VARIABLE HEIGHT
Minimum height
57 cm (without mattress)
Maximum height
90 cm (without mattress)
Variable height control
Foot pedal or optional bilateral control
TECHNICAL
Lying width
62 (std), 52- 72 - 82 cm
Mattress
Thickness 80mm. Foam HR 35 Kg covered with M1
fire resistant coated fabric cover.
Hydraulic variable height lifting system
By autonomous actuator with integrated pump,
transmission of the lift by 4 connecting rods.
Tilting backrest
Pneumatic assistance, backrest control
Removable protective cover for the frame
Made of ABS covering the entire lower frame
Push handle at the foot side
2 (fixed)
Wheels
4 wheels Ø200 mm
Weight
85 Kg without options
Permissible load
215 Kg
TRENDELENBURG
Maximum inclination forwards
11°
Maximum inclination backwards
16°

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MOVEMENT
Directional wheel
5th wheel as standard
Lateral movement of the stretcher
By disengaging the 5th wheel
Centralised braking control
Bilateral pedals
BARRIERS
Barrier material
Painted vertical tubes, anodised aluminium
Barrier length
120 cm
Height of the barriers in relation to the mattress
24,5 cm
Foldable barriers mode
Foldable under the lying surface. Automatic
locking and unlocking on the patient's foot side

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7.
▪Thank you for consulting this manual and for respecting the rules and advice provided by
Acime Frame.
Make sure that any new equipment mounted on the product is properly installed and
functioning.
▪Before use, make sure that all transport straps have been removed.
▪Warn caregivers of the risks involved in non-compliance with the rules of use.
▪Please read this manual before use and keep it within the reach of everyday users.
▪Acime Frame declines all responsibility if the precautions for use are not respected.
On request, our sales department provides users with training on the use of the product. Do
not hesitate to contact us at [phone].

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▪Use this stretcher according to the instructions in the manual.
▪Never use the stretcher if you suspect an abnormality, missing part or malfunction. In
this case, contact the customer service department directly at [phone] or a
technician.
▪Inappropriate use of the stretcher and failure to follow the maintenance and safety
instructions can endanger the patient, significantly reduce its longevity and relieve the
Acime Frame company of all responsibility.
▪The maximum permitted load is 215 Kg. Any higher load can cause accidents or damage
to the stretcher.
▪Always assist the patient during sitting.
▪Always secure the patient before making any transfer.
▪Do not drive over obstacles higher than 12 mm.
▪Do not use a slope (up or down) that could cause loss of control of the stretcher.
▪Do not let children use the stretcher alone.
▪Do not leave people with reduced faculties alone on the stretcher.
▪Do not use the stretcher outside. Keep it away from humidity and take care not to pour
liquids on it (water, drinks...).
▪Do not expose the upholstery to the sun's rays. Danger of burning and deterioration of
the upholstery.
▪Always provide a free manoeuvring area around the stretcher.
▪Make sure no one is in the vicinity of the backrest before tilting it.
▪Do not sit upside down while resting your legs on the backrest.
▪Do not sit on the barriers.
▪No modifications may be made to this device without the manufacturer's permission.
Use

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Examples of misuse (non-exhaustive list)
▪Use of the stretcher with a higher load than recommended.
▪Use of the stretcher on unsuitable floors, (Damage to the wheel tyres by sharp or
pointed objects), and in particular in the presence of rails with a difference in level
greater than 12mm. (Standard EN 12531).
▪Moving the stretcher with the wheels locked.
▪Shocks or falls suffered to a greater or lesser extent.
▪Sitting on the barriers.
▪Pushing by the IV pole.
▪Misuse of barriers:
oPushing by the barriers.
oForced restraint of patients by the barriers.
oMaintenance faults.

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Braking
The chair is equipped with centralised braking.
Use your foot to press down on the red brake pad.
When it is at its lowest position, the wheels are locked.
Movement
With your foot, press down on the green pad to place it in the
neutral position (horizontal: green side and red side at the
same level).
All 4 wheels are free.
The chair can be moved transversely.
5th directional wheel
With your foot, press down on the green pad in order to
activate the 5th wheel.
The 5th wheel is a directional wheel to help you roll. It is
located in the middle of the chair.

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3.
Variable height
The stretcher is equipped with hydraulic height
adjustment.
▪To raise the stretcher, press the black pedal
repeatedly until the desired height is reached.
▪To lower the stretcher, use your foot to raise the
black pedal to the desired height.
Trendelenburg
Trendelenburg is optional.
▪To put the stretcher in a backwards position,
press the blue pedal. The foot end side will then rise.
The patient is gradually moved into the emergency
position.
▪To put the stretcher in a flat position, use your
foot to press the blue pedal and lower the stretcher
using the guide handles.
▪To put the stretcher in a forwards position, use
your foot to press the blue pedal and lower the
stretcher using the guide handles.
IMPORTANT
(When caring for a heavy person, hold the stretcher by the handles when operating the
foot pedal).

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Lowering barriers
Unlocking the barrier
1- Stand near the upright at the feet of the patient/stretcher.
2- Raise the handle with an orange sock to unlock the barrier (voluntary action).
3- Accompany the barrier in its movement down along the mattress.
Raising the barriers
Raise one or both barriers freely by simply pulling on one of the uprights.
Locking in the raised position is automatic.
IMPORTANT
Always check that the barriers are properly locked

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To raise the backrest
The operator must operate the red handle located
below the backrest.
To lower the backrest
Use the palm of your hand to exert pressure on
the backrest and use your fingers to operate the
red handle to accompany the backrest in its
downward movement.
IMPORTANT
If you are caring for a heavy person, in order to
avoid a sudden drop, hold the backrest firmly
when using this control.

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1.
Acime Frame products are designed to be quickly and easily cleaned.
When cleaning, it is important to check the cover for cuts, tears, punctures, cracks or pulled
threads. Never use a mattress with a damaged cover. Replace the cover before the inside of
the mattress becomes contaminated. If the inner foam of the mattress is stained, it is also
recommended to replace it.
a) Minimum requirement:
•Dust off
•Clean regularly (at least once a week)
•Rinse with clean water (avoid excess water that may penetrate the seams).
b) Compatible products:
We recommend the use of the following products:
•Conventional biocidal products according to directive 98/8/EC and regulation (EU)
528/2012 (detergent and detergent-disinfectants of the ANIOS, PHAGOENE, ECOLAB
type according to the dilutions indicated by the manufacturers, active chlorine at 0.5%,
hydrogen peroxide at 20%)
•Cleanisept type wipes
•Soapy water
•Steam cleaning
c) Products to be prohibited
The use of the following products is strictly prohibited:
•Trichloroethylene
•All kinds of waxes
•Perchloroethylene
•All solvents and detergents or abrasive cleaning products
•Pure alcohol and/or acetone (see § Inks, persistent stains page 20)
They denature coatings and can make them brittle.
Acime Frame cannot be held responsible for the use of these products.
After use