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USER MANUAL

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General points ............................................................................................................3
1. General introduction................................................................................................................... 3
2. Introduction for the environment and integration of staff with disabilities............................... 4
3. Quality approach......................................................................................................................... 4
Before use...................................................................................................................5
1. Product unpacking....................................................................................................................... 5
2. General product standard ........................................................................................................... 5
3. Product description..................................................................................................................... 7
4. Options (non-exhaustive list) ...................................................................................................... 8
5. Product’s signage ...................................................................................................................... 10
6. Technical specifications............................................................................................................. 11
7. Safety rules before use.............................................................................................................. 12
Use ............................................................................................................................ 13
1. Precautions for use.................................................................................................................... 13
2. Moving and braking................................................................................................................... 15
3. Hydraulic variable height adjustment ....................................................................................... 16
4. Use of the trendelenburg, hydraulic version............................................................................. 17
5. Use of the barriers..................................................................................................................... 18
6. Use of the backrest.................................................................................................................... 19
7. Removal of the cover ................................................................................................................ 20
After use .................................................................................................................... 21
1. Procedure for cleaning and disinfecting the product................................................................ 21
2. Storage instructions................................................................................................................... 24
3. Recycling of equipment............................................................................................................. 24
Maintenance .............................................................................................................25
1. Spare parts................................................................................................................................. 25
2. After-sales service: Acime Tech................................................................................................. 25
3. Product control.......................................................................................................................... 26
4. Warranty conditions.................................................................................................................. 27
Maintenance log................................................................................................................................ 28
Notes .........................................................................................................................29
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 Skot stretcher. We
hope that the Skot stretcher will contribute to the quality and success of patient care.
General points

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2.
The environmental component is taken into account 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 24)
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 280 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
Fixed push handles on the foot side
Folding barriers underneath the lying surface
Wheels Ø200mm with central braking
Retractable 5th central directional wheel with wheel-coupled control
Backrest on gas spring with 85° lifting angle
Full Washable System “plastic cover fully removable without tools”
4 Shockproof bumpers
IV pole
Non-slip removable 80 mm thickness mattress
Removable black ABS covers

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A –Folding barriers underneath the lying surface
B –Backrest assisted by pneumatic cylinders
C –Shockproof bumpers
D –Protection for the actuators
E –Antibacterial protective cover with integrated O² bottle support and belongings
F –Bilateral variable height pedal
G –Trendelenburg pedal (comfort/forwards position)
H –Trendelenburg pedal (emergency/backwards position)
I –4 ø 200 mm wheels
J –Wheel control pedal
K –Barrier unlocking handle
L –Push handles
A
E
D
C
B
H
G
F
K
J
I
L

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Ultra comfort mattress Telescopic IV pole
Retractable handles at the head and foot sides

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Electronic equipment tray Transparent side protection
Stomato headrest O² holder on lower frame

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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 25)
280 Kg

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Length in extended position (overall)
2080 mm
Width in extended position (overall)
76 cm
Variable height
60 to 92 cm
Type of barriers
Barriers with horizontal bars made of anodised
aluminium, retractable underneath the lying
surface
Size of barriers
Height: 28 cm and length: 1240 cm
Backrest
0 to 85°
Comfort position
30°
Emergency position
30°
Mattress fire classification
M1
Type of wheels
4 Ø20 cm wheels with centralised braking
Directional wheels
Retractable 5th central directional wheel with
wheel-coupled control
Weight of the stretcher
85 Kg
Maximum permissible load
280 Kg
Type of frame
Steel and white epoxy paint
Mattress thickness
8 cm
Mattress dimensions
190 cm x 62 cm

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▪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 280 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
With your foot, push down the pedal on the red side.
Make sure the stretcher is in the brake position before
leaving it unattended.
Caution: it is advisable to be at a standstill to engage the
brakes.
Put in the braking position when a patient is
unattended.
Free mobility
With your foot, press or lift the pedal to put it in a
horizontal position.
4 wheels are free and there is no directional wheel.
There is therefore no driving assistance, the stretcher
follows the given direction. Lateral transfer is possible.
5th directional wheel
With your foot, push down the pedal on the green
side.
The 5th wheel is a driving assistance, it is located in the
centre of the stretcher under the cover of the lower
frame
The 5th wheel helps you to drive in a straight line and
to turn in without drifting. It significantly reduces the
turning radius

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This use concerns the hydraulic version of the stretcher. It has one pedal for ascent and 2
pedals for descent.
Ascent
1- Put the stretcher in the brake position.
2- Press the pedal several times to raise the stretcher.
As the pedal of variable height has bilateral access, it is
advisable to leave a free area on both sides of the
stretcher.
Descent
1- Put the stretcher in the brake position.
2 - Press both pedals with your foot at the same time
to lower the stretcher.

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Trendelenburg (forwards)
1- Put the stretcher in the brake position.
2- Press the pedal with your foot and the stretcher will descend
only on the foot side.
Trendelenburg (backwards)
1- Put the stretcher in the brake position.
2- Press the pedal with your foot and the stretcher will
descend only on the head side.
Do not leave the patient unattended when using the Trendelenburg System.

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Unlocking
1- Stand near the barrier at the feet of the patient/stretcher.
2- Lift the handle with an orange cover to unlock the gate (voluntary action).
3- Accompany the barrier in its downward movement along the mattress.
Locking
Raise one or both barriers freely by simply pulling on one of the uprights.
Locking is automatic.
Check that the barrier is locked. This barriers has been designed to be "anti-pinch",
however, it is advisable to take the necessary precautions (check for foreign objects
between the bars).

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Lifting up the backrest
With your hand press the release handle on the backrest.
Be careful, once the handle is released, the backrest goes
up by itself, control it with the other hand.
Lowering the backrest
With your hand press the release handle against the
backrest and accompany it to lower it.
The backrest will remain in its position only after
releasing the release handle.
IMPORTANT
If you are caring for a heavy person, in order to avoid a too abrupt lying, hold the bust
support firmly when you act on this control.

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The cover is divided into 3 parts for quick and easy disassembly. This system allows easy
cleaning and time saving maintenance operations on the lower frame.
1- Raise the middle part
2- Pull out the side covers
3- The cover is completely dismantled
For reassembly, repeat the same steps in reverse order.