Graham Field 5E8 User manual

5E8-IN-INS-LAB-REVB19
OPERATING MANUAL
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ELECTRIC SURGI-STRETCHER
MODEL 5E8 / 5D8
HYDRAULIC SURGI-STRETCHER
MODEL 578

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION — A WORD FROM GF HEALTH PRODUCTS, INC. ..................................................................................................... 4
INDICATIONS FOR USE ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
SERVICE INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
ADVISORY................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
1 LIST OF WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS............................................................................................................................................. 5
SIGNIFICANCE OF SAFETY STATEMENTS .................................................................................................................................... 5
DANGER / WARNING / CAUTION / NOTICE SUMMARY........................................................................................................ 5
DANGER: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRE, OR ELECTRIC SHOCK ........................................................ 5
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY .................................................................................... 5
WARNING — CAUTIONS AND PROPER OPERATION ................................................................................................................... 6
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) INFORMATION...................................................................................................... 6
2 UNCRATING INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................................................................................... 8
IMPORTANT — REPORT ANY SHIPPING DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY: ............................................................................................ 8
NOTICE — POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE:.............................................................................................................................. 8
WARNING — PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD:.................................................................................................................................. 8
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 8
OPERATING .............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT ................................................................................................................................................. 8
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 SURGI-STRETCHER SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................................. 9
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS (APPLIES TO 5E8 MODELS ONLY) .................................................................................. 9
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS (APPLIES TO 5D8 MODELS ONLY) .................................................................................. 9
3.2 FEATURES, WARNINGS AND PROPER OPERATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................... 10
WARNINGS — CAUTIONS AND PROPER OPERATION (SEE DIAGRAM ON FOLLOWING PAGE)................................. 10
FEATURES (SHOWN IN ILLUSTRATION OF 5E8EYXST BELOW).......................................................................................11
WARNINGS — CAUTIONS AND PROPER OPERATION (SEE LIST ON PREVIOUS PAGE)...............................................11
3.3 BRAKING AND STEERING OPERATION (ALL MODELS).................................................................................................... 12
3.3.1 APPLYING THE BRAKES ........................................................................................................................................... 12
3.3.2 RELEASING THE BRAKES ........................................................................................................................................ 12
3.3.3 APPLYING THE STEERING LOCK / FIFTH WHEEL.................................................................................................. 12
3.3.4 RELEASING THE STEERING LOCK / FIFTH WHEEL............................................................................................... 12
3.4 STRETCHER TOP HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (578 HYDRAULIC MODELS)........................................................................... 13
3.4.1 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT............................................................................................................................................... 13
3.4.2 LOWERING THE LITTER TOP.................................................................................................................................... 13
3.4.3 TRENDELENBURG ADJUSTMENT............................................................................................................................ 13
3.4.4 REVERSE TRENDELENBURG ADJUSTMENT ......................................................................................................... 13
3.5 BACKREST / KNEE FLEX OPERATION (578 HYDRAULIC MODELS) ................................................................................ 14
3.5.1 RAISING THE BACKREST / KNEE FLEX .................................................................................................................. 14
3.5.2 LOWERING THE BACKREST / KNEE FLEX.............................................................................................................. 14
3.6 ELECTRIC CONTROL LOCATIONS (5D8 AND 5E8 MODELS) ............................................................................................ 15
3.6.1 NURSE CONTROL PANEL.......................................................................................................................................... 15
3.6.2 PATIENT PENDANT CONTROL.................................................................................................................................. 15
3.6.3 PLUG LOCATIONS...................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.6.4 EMERGENCY ELECTRIC BACKREST OVERRIDE................................................................................................... 16
3.6.5 LOW BATTERY INDICATOR LIGHT ........................................................................................................................... 16
3.6.6 CHARGE INDICATOR LIGHT...................................................................................................................................... 16
3.7 STRETCHER TOP ADJUSTMENT (5E8 AND 5D8 ELECTRIC MODELS) ............................................................................ 17
3.7.1 HAND PENDANT FUNCTIONS................................................................................................................................... 17
FOOT SECTION ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................................................................. 17
BACK SECTION ADJUSTMENT................................................................................................................................. 17
SIMULTANEOUS BACK AND FOOT SECTION ADJUSTMENT................................................................................ 17

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HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT............................................................................................................................................... 17
TRENDELENBURG ADJUSTMENT (HAND PENDANT) ....................................................................................................... 18
3.7.2 NURSE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................................ 18
BACK SECTION ADJUSTMENT................................................................................................................................. 18
FOOT SECTION ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................................................................. 18
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT............................................................................................................................................... 18
TRENDELENBURG ADJUSTMENT............................................................................................................................ 19
SIMULTANEOUS BACK AND FOOT SECTION ADJUSTMENT................................................................................ 19
NEUTRAL RETURN..................................................................................................................................................... 19
3.7.3 LOCKOUT.................................................................................................................................................................... 20
BACK SECTION LOCKOUT........................................................................................................................................ 20
FOOT SECTION LOCKOUT........................................................................................................................................ 20
HEIGHT LOCKOUT ..................................................................................................................................................... 20
TRENDELENBURG LOCKOUT .................................................................................................................................. 20
3.8 PATIENT RAIL OPERATION (ALL MODELS) ........................................................................................................................ 21
3.8.1 RAISING THE RAIL ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.8.2 HALF HEIGHT.............................................................................................................................................................. 21
3.8.3 LOWERING THE RAIL ................................................................................................................................................ 21
3.9 EYE HEADREST (ALL MODELS)........................................................................................................................................... 22
3.9.1 PRE-OP / POST-OP HEAD EXTENSION — PUSHBAR............................................................................................. 22
3.9.2 ADJUSTING THE EYE HEADREST............................................................................................................................ 22
3.9.3 MOUNTING THE WRIST REST................................................................................................................................... 23
3.10 PERMANENTLY MOUNTED IV ROD OPERATION (ALL MODELS) ................................................................................... 23
3.10.1 PUTTING IV ROD IN UP POSITION............................................................................................................................ 23
3.10.2 EXTENDING IV ROD ................................................................................................................................................... 23
3.10.3 RETRACTING IV ROD................................................................................................................................................. 23
4 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE......................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.1 ELECTRIC POWERED STRETCHERS .................................................................................................................................. 24
4.2 BATTERY REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................ 24
5 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR THE USER............................................................................................................................ 25
6 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................................................ 26
7 GF HEALTH PRODUCTS, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY FOR HAUSTED BRAND PRODUCT LINE OUTSIDE THE U.S............. 27
8 DISPOSAL AND KEY TO SYMBOLS.............................................................................................................................................. 28
DISPOSAL........................................................................................................................................................................................ 28
KEY TO SYMBOLS.......................................................................................................................................................................... 28
9 APPENDIX........................................................................................................................................................................................ 29
9.1 GUIDANCEANDMANUFACTURER’SDECLARATION—ELECTROMAGNETICEMISSIONS......................................... 29
9.2 ENCLOSURE PORT 1 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................29
9.3 ENCLOSURE PORT IMMUNITY TO RF WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT 1 ........................................................................................... 30
9.4 INPUT AC POWER PORT 1 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................31
9.5 PATIENT COUPLING PORT 1 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................32
9.6 SIGNAL INPUT/OUTPUT PARTS PORT 1 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
9.7 RECOMMENDED SEPARATION DISTANCES BETWEEN PORTABLE AND MOBILE RF COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT AND HAUSTED STRETCHERS ....................................................................................................................... 34
9.8 NOTES TO SECTION 9........................................................................................................................................................... 34
10 INDEX............................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
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INTRODUCTION — A WORD FROM GF HEALTH PRODUCTS, INC.
This manual contains important information on proper use and maintenance of the Hausted Surgi-
Stretcher. All personnel involved in the use and maintenance of this equipment must carefully
review and comply with the warnings, cautions and instructions contained in this manual. These
instructions are important to protect the health and safety of personnel operating model 578 / 5E8
/ 5D8 and should be retained in a conveniently accessible area for quick reference.
Complete instructions for uncrating and putting your new equipment in service, as well as
equipment drawings, have been furnished. If missing, contact GF Health Products, Inc. for
replacement copies, giving the serial number and model number of the unit.
GF Health Products, Inc. carries a complete line of accessories for use with these stretchers; your
representative will gladly review these with you.
Indications for Use
The Hausted Surgi-Stretchers are intended for use in patient treatment, transport or recovery.
The articulating head piece with dual operating control knobs allows adjustability and precise
movement of the head section. Patient positioning is convenient and easy for both care provider
and patient with the electric/battery powered controls for adjustment of height, backrest and knee
ex.
Service Information
A thorough preventive maintenance program is essential to safe and proper unit operation. This
manual contains maintenance schedules and procedures which should be followed for satisfactory
equipment performance.
We encourage you to contact GF Health Products, Inc. with maintenance concerns.
Advisory
A listing of the safety precautions to be observed when operating and servicing this equipment
can be found in Section 1 of this manual. Do not operate or service the equipment until you
have become familiar with this information. Any alteration of this equipment not authorized or
performed by GF Health Products, Inc., could affect its operation, will void the warranty, could
violate national, state, and local regulations, and could jeopardize your insurance coverage.
EC REP
EC Authorized
Representative:
CEpartner4U BV
ESDOORNLAAN 13
3951DB MAARN
The Netherlands
[phone]
Manufactured by:
GF Health Products, Inc.
One Graham-Field Way
Atlanta GA 30340-3140
1.770.368.4700 Main
1.770.368.2386 Fax
www.grahameld.com
www.Hausted.com
Info: The base language of this document is ENGLISH. Any translations must be made from the
base language document.
Class 1 Equipment
Type B Equipment
Equipment not suitable
for use in the presence
ofammableanesthetic
mixture with air or oxygen
or nitrous oxide.
IPX6
Not suitable for continuous
operation (Duty Cycle:
10% 2 Min in 18 Min)

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1 LIST OF WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
IMPORTANT: Before using the Surgi-Stretcher, please read and adhere to the following
safety precautions and warnings. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury or
damage to the Stretcher.
Always consult your healthcare professional to determine safe methods most suitable for your
individual abilities. Protect yourself, your attendant, and the Surgi-Stretcher by having it serviced
regularly. If you experience any malfunction, contact your Graham-Field authorized distributor
immediately, as a hazardous condition could result, causing personal injury or damage to the
Stretcher.
Periodic inspection, adjustment and replacement of worn parts are necessary to provide years of
excellent service. Maintenance MUST be performed by qualied personnel ONLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
SIGNIFICANCE OF SAFETY STATEMENTS
Please note the following special statements, used throughout this manual, and their signicance:
DANGER: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious personal injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious personal injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate personal injury.
sNOTICE: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, could
result in product or property damage.
Info: Provides application recommendations or other useful information to ensure that you get
the most from your product.
DANGER / WARNING / CAUTION / NOTICE Summary
The following is a listing of the safety precautions which must be observed when operating and
servicing this equipment. These precautions are repeated (in whole or in part), where applicable,
throughout the manual.
DANGER: To Reduce the Risk of Burns, Fire, or Electric Shock
DANGER: SHOCK HAZARD — To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the
cover.Unitistobeservicedbyqualiedpersonnelonly.
DANGER: PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD — The batteries are wired in series; failure to
connect the same way can cause batteries to explode.
DANGER: SHOCK HAZARD — To avoid the risk of electric shock, this equipment must only
be connected to supply mains with protective earth.
WARNING: To Reduce the Risk of Personal Injury
WARNING:LACERATIONHAZARD—Whencuttingbandsalwaysuseatoolspecically
designed for that purpose. This will help to avoid personal injuries frequently incurred
when bands are cut and tension released.
WARNING: Do not sit on end — tipping may occur.
WARNING: Ensure IV rod is inserted completely into socket up to the arrow before applying
load.