Ferno PacRac+ FWEPR+ IT User manual

Model FWEPR+ IT / Model FWEPR+ PX1
Users’ Manual
AUGUST 2021
Pub. No. 00148-AU-V4
Read this Manual and Retain
for Future Reference
PacRac+®
Instrument Table

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Serial Number _________________________
Location: Rear cross tube under tray
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Disclaimer
This manual contains general instructions for the use, operation
and care of this product. The instructions are not all-inclusive. Safe
and proper use of this product is solely at the discretion of the user.
Safety information is included as a service to the user. All other
safety measures taken by the user should be within and under
consideration of applicable regulations and local protocol. Training
on the proper use of this product must be provided before using
this product in an actual situation.
Retain this manual for future reference. Include it with the product
in the event of transfer to new users. Additional free copies are
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and disclaimers, are also available upon request by calling Ferno at
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Brendale, Queensland 4500, Australia
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[phone]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Ferno Customer Service ______________________________________ 2
1 - Safety Information ___________________________________ 4
1.1 Warning______________________________________________ 4
1.2 Important ____________________________________________ 4
1.3 Tip __________________________________________________ 4
1.4 Symbol Glossary _______________________________________ 4
1.5 Safety and Instruction Labels _____________________________ 5
1.6 Bloodborne Disease Notice ______________________________ 5
1.7 Terminology Notice ____________________________________ 5
2 - Operator Focus ______________________________________ 5
2.1 Skills_________________________________________________ 5
2.2 Training ______________________________________________ 5
3 - About the PacRac+ ___________________________________ 6
3.1 Description ___________________________________________ 6
3.2 General Specications __________________________________ 6
3.3 Components __________________________________________ 7
4 - Setup_______________________________________________ 8
4.1 Attaching the PacRac+ Mounts to a Mondial® Monobloc ______ 8
4.2 Attaching the PacRac+ Mounts to an iN∫X _________________ 10
4.3 Attaching the PacRac+ Fixing Poles to a POWERX (UK) _______ 11
4.4 Attaching the PacRac+ Mounts to a POWER X1 (US)__________ 12
4.5 Attaching the Straps___________________________________ 13
5 - Using the PacRac+ __________________________________ 14
5.1 Before Placing the PacRac+ in Service _____________________ 14
5.2 General Guidelines for Use______________________________ 14
5.3 Unfolding the PacRac+ for Use___________________________ 15
5.4 Attaching the PacRac+ to a cot or iN∫X ____________________ 16
5.5 Removing the PacRac+ ________________________________ 17
5.6 Using the IV Poles _____________________________________ 18
5.7 Securing Instruments on the PacRac+ ____________________ 19
5.8 Patient Transfer _______________________________________ 21
5.9 Folding and Storing the PacRac+ ________________________ 22
6 - Maintenance _______________________________________ 23
6.1 Maintenance Schedule_________________________________ 23
6.2 Disinfecting the Straps _________________________________ 23
6.3 Cleaning the Straps____________________________________ 23
6.4 Disinfecting the PacRac+ _______________________________ 23
6.5 Cleaning the PacRac+ _________________________________ 23
6.6 Lubricating the PacRac+ _______________________________ 24
6.7 Inspecting the PacRac+ ________________________________ 24
7 - Parts and Service____________________________________ 25
7.1 U.S.A. and Canada_____________________________________ 25
7.2 Worldwide___________________________________________ 25
7.3 Parts List ____________________________________________ 25
Training Record________________________________________ 26
Maintenance Record ___________________________________ 27
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1  SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1 Warning
Warning notices indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in injury or death.
WARNING
Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured.
Permit only trained personnel to use the PacRac+.
Improper use of the PacRac+ can cause injury. Use the
PacRac+ only for the purpose described in this manual.
Improperly securing the PacRac+ to the cot or iN∫X can
cause injury. Secure the PacRac+ only as instructed in this
manual.
Improperly securing items on the PacRac+ can cause
injury or damage. Use the straps provided, plus additional
straps when needed, to secure items on the PacRac+.
Exceeding the load limit can cause injury or damage.
Include the weight of the IV uid bags when calculating
the load. Observe the 55 lb/25 kg load limit when attaching
items to the PacRac+.
Unlocking both sides of the PacRac+ can cause injury.
Unlock ONLY one PacRac+ side frame at a time. Use the
PacRac+ only for the purpose described in this manual.
Improper maintenance can cause injury. Maintain the
PacRac+ only as described in this manual.
Improper parts and service can cause injury. Use only
Ferno parts and Ferno-approved service on the PacRac+.
Modifying the PacRac+ can cause injury and damage. Use
the PacRac+ only as designed by Ferno.
1.3 Tip
Tips provide recommendations for easier use of the product.
1.4 Symbol Glossary
The symbols dened at right are used on the PacRac+ and/or in this
users’ manual. Ferno uses symbols recognized by the International
Standards Organization (ISO), American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) and the emergency medical services industry.
Acronyms used in this manual are dened below.
One Trained
Operator Required
Read the
Users’Manual
PacRac+ Load Limit
(Safe Working Load)
IV Pole Load Limit
(Safe Working Load)
Do Not
Lubricate
LockedUnlocked
2 kg
4.4 lb
General Warning of
Potential Injury
Product meets
European Union
Standards
Product meets
United Kingdom
Standards
Safety Information
1.2 Notice
Notices emphasize important, but not hazard-related information.
Failure to follow Notices could result in product or property damage.
NOTICE
Acronym Denition
CSK SCS Countersunk Socket Cap Screw
BHCS Button Head Cap Screw
SHCS Socket Head Cap Screw

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1.6 Bloodborne Disease Notice
To reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne diseases such as HIV-
1 and hepatitis when using the PacRac+, follow the disinfecting and
cleaning instructions in this manual.
1.5 Safety and Instruction Labels
Safety and instruction labels place important information from the
users’ manual on the PacRac+. Read and follow label instructions.
Replace worn or damaged labels immediately. New labels are
available from EMSAR or from your distributor (page 25).
2  OPERATOR FOCUS
2.1 Skills
Operators using the PacRac+ need:
● a working knowledge of emergency patient-handling
procedures.
● the ability to assist the patient.
2.2 Training
Operator trainees need to:
● read and understand this manual.
● be trained on the use of the PacRac+.
● practice with the PacRac+ before using it with a patient.
● record their training information. A sample training record
sheet is provided on page 26.
1.7 Terminology Notice
Terminology varies from region to region. In this manual, the following
term is used:
● Cot – The folding bed on which a patient travels inside an
ambulance. In this manual,“cot” represents any of the following:
ambulance cot, transporter, mobile transporter, stretcher-
transporter, trolley, gurney, etc.
IV Pole Load Limit Label
(axed to the IV pole).The
label species the load
limit for the IV pole.
Side Frame Release Label
(axed near the handle). The
label provides instructions for
using the handle.
1
2
1
2
2 kg
4.4 lb
WARNING
Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured.
Permit only trained personnel to use the PacRac+.
Operator Focus

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3  ABOUT THE PACRAC+
3.1 Description
The PacRac+® Instrument Table (called the PacRac+ in this manual) is
an accessory that mounts to an ambulance cot or iN∫X®. The PacRac+
is designed to secure medical instruments such as a debrillator and/
or heart monitor.
The PacRac+ is for professional use only, by a minimum of one trained
operator. The PacRac+ is designed and tested for use during patient
transport in a ground-based ambulance.
The PacRac+ has been dynamically crash tested and certied to
meet the requirements of SAE J3043. All PacRac+ models meet the
requirements of RoHS-2.
COMPATIBLE COTS
The PacRac+ is compatible with Ferno®Mondial®Monobloc series
cots, POWERX (UK), POWER X1 (US) and with the iN∫X® Integrated
Patient Transport & Loading System™.
Model FWEPR+ PX1 for POWER X1 (US) is 1 in / 25 mm wider than
other models to accommodate the cot’s wider width.
PacRac+
Model Compatible with Additional Mount Kits
required
FWEPR+ IT • iN∫X
• Mondial Monobloc Included with PacRac+
FWEPR+ IT • POWERX (UK) Fixing Kit PacRac+for
POWERX (009010150)
FWEPR+ PX1 • POWER X1 (US) Included with PacRac+
FEATURES
● All-aluminum frame
● Side frames swing open to allow patient to be moved onto or o
from the cot or iN∫X without removing the PacRac+
● Side frames fold for compact storage
● Fast and simple mounting to cot or iN∫X
● 4 straps to secure instruments on the PacRac+
● 2 integrated, telescoping IV poles for hanging intravenous uid
bags
● Hook-and-loop straps secure IV uid bags to the IV poles
● Integrated Ferno iN∫TRAXX system within the tray top
3.2 General Specications
Most general specications are rounded to the nearest whole number.
Metric conversions are calculated before rounding the Imperial
measurements. For more information, contact Ferno Customer
Relations (page 2) or your Ferno distributor.
Ferno reserves the right to change specications without notice.
Load Limit (Safe Working Load)
Include the weight of the IV uid bags when
calculating the load. Inspect the PacRac+
if the load limit has been exceeded (See
Inspecting the PacRac+, page 24).
Specication Imperial Metric
General Specications
Construction Aluminum
Load Limit (Safe Working Load) 55 lb 25 kg
Weight 16 lb 7.2 kg
Unfolded for Use
Height at Tray 17 in. 435 mm
Height at IV Pole button
(pole fully retracted)
22 in. 560 mm
Height at IV Pole button
(pole fully extended)
34 in. 858 mm
Width - FWEPR+ IT 20.9 in. 530 mm
Width - FWEPR+ PX1 21.9 in. 555 mm
Depth 16.5 in. 420 mm
Folded for Storage
Height < 5 in. < 120 mm
Width - FWEPR+ IT 21 in. 530 mm
Width - FWEPR+ PX1 21.8 in. 555 mm
Depth 23 in. 560 mm
WARNING
Improper use of the PacRac+ can cause injury. Use the
PacRac+ only for the purpose described in this manual.
About the PacRac+

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3.3 Components
Front Foot (2)
Equipment Strap (4)
Telescoping IV Pole (2) iN∫TRAXX Track (1)
IV Fluid Bag Strap (2)
IV Fluid Bag Hanger (4)
About the PacRac+
Side Frame Release
Handle (2, Red)
Secondary Catch
(2, Yellow)
IV Pole Release Button (2)
Rear Foot Release
Trigger (2)
Rear Foot (2)
Side Frame
Top Lock (2)
Side Frame Bottom Lock (2)
Tray

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4  SETUP
4.1 Attaching the PacRac+ Mounts to a
Mondial® Monobloc
Attach the PacRac+ mounts (Figure 1, provided) to the cot main
frame to prepare the cot for use with the PacRac+. The PacRac+
attaches to the control end (or foot end) of the cot, above the shock
frame (Figure 2).
ATTACHING THE FRONTFOOT MOUNTS
1. Using a 4 mm hex wrench, remove the screw from the accessory
mounting point on the cot main frame, near the sidearm (Figure
3). Discard this screw.
2. Orient the funnel of the front-foot mount upward and insert an
M6x25 screw (provided) with the head of the screw inside the
funnel.
3. Using a 4 mm hex wrench, attach the front-foot mount to the
cot main frame (Figure 4). Fully tighten the screw.
4. Repeat Steps 1-3 on the opposite side of the cot.
3
4
2
PacRac+Mounts Here
1
Lip
Rear-Foot Mount (2)
and M5x40 CSK SCS (4)
Front-Foot Mount (2)
and M6x25 CSK SCS (2)
M6x45 BHCS for
Shock Frame (4)
Parts Included Qty.
Front-foot mount 2 ea.
Rear-foot mount 2 ea.
M6x25 CSK SCS with nylon patch 2 ea.
M5x40 CSK SCS with nylon patch 4 ea.
M6x45 BHCS with nylon patch 4 ea.
Tools Required Qty.
3 mm Hex wrench 1 ea.
4 mm Hex wrench 1 ea.
#1 Phillips screwdriver 1 ea.
Setup
KIT COMPONENTS  FWEPR+ IT

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Remove Phillips Screws
ATTACHING THE REARFOOT MOUNTS
1. Using a 4 mm hex wrench, remove the two screws from one
shock-frame mounting block (Figure 5).
Set aside the mounting block. Discard the screws.
2. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the two black screws
from the accessory-mounting point on the cot main frame, near
the footrest (Figures 6-7). Discard the screws.
3. Slide the lip of the rear-foot mount block (Figure 1, page 8)
under the edge of the cot main frame extrusion and align the
two holes in the rear-foot mount block with the accessory-
mounting point holes in the cot main frame (Figure 8).
4. Using a 3 mm hex wrench and two M5x40 screws, secure the
rear-foot mount to the cot main frame (Figure 8). Fully tighten
the screws.
5. Repeat Steps 1-4 on the opposite side of the cot.
6. Verify the cot footrest is in position. If it was removed to install
the PacRac+ mounts, position the footrest with the frame facing
upward as shown in Figure 2, page 8.
7. Using a 4 mm hex wrench, reattach the two shock-frame
mounting blocks with four new M6x45 pan-head screws
(provided).
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5
Shock Frame Screw (2) Shock Frame
Mounting Block
Setup

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Setup
4.2 Attaching the PacRac+ Mounts
To an iN∫X
Attach the PacRac+ mounts (Figure 1 page 8, provided) to the iN∫X
main frame to prepare it for use with the PacRac+. The PacRac+
attaches to the control end (or foot end) of the iN∫X, above the shock
frame (Figure 9).
ATTACHING THE REARFOOT MOUNTS
1. Discard from the kit two front-foot mounts and two M6x25
screws. You will not need them to install the mounting blocks
on an iN∫X.
2. Using a 3 mm hex wrench, remove the two outer screws from
the accessory mounting point on the iN∫X main frame, near the
footrest, leaving the center of three screws in place (Figure 10).
Discard the two screws that you removed.
3. Slide the lip of the rear-foot mount block (Figure 1, page 8)
under the edge of the iN∫X main frame extrusion and align
the two holes in the rear-foot mount block with the accessory-
mounting point holes in the iN∫X main frame (Figure 11).
4. Using a 3 mm hex wrench and two M5x40 screws, secure
the rear-foot mount to the iN∫X main frame (Figure 11). Fully
tighten the screws.
5. Repeat Steps 2-4 on the opposite side of the iN∫X.
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PacRac+Mounts Here
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11
Remove Phillips Screw (2x)
Do Not Remove
Center Screw