Graham Field Hausted HORIZON Series User manual

HP_4E2-INS-LAB-REVA21
HAUSTED
®
HORIZON™ SERIES MULTI-PURPOSE STRETCHERS —
ELECTRIC-POWERED MODELS 4E2DPA / 4D2DPA
OPERATING MANUAL
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR STRETCHER.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE.
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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 4E2DPA / 4D2DPA STRETCHER SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................. 9
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS (APPLIES TO 4E2DPA MODELS ONLY) ....................................................................... 10
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS (APPLIES TO 4D2DPA MODELS ONLY) ....................................................................... 10
3.2 FEATURES, WARNINGS AND PROPER OPERATION........................................................................................................ 11
WARNINGS — CAUTIONS AND PROPER OPERATION (SEE DIAGRAM ON FOLLOWING PAGE) ............................... 11
WARNINGS — RELATED TO SERVICE AND REPAIR (SEE DIAGRAM ON FOLLOWING PAGE)................................... 11
FEATURES (SHOWN IN ILLUSTRATION OF 4E2DPAST BELOW).................................................................................... 12
WARNINGS — CAUTIONS AND PROPER OPERATION (SEE LIST ON PREVIOUS PAGE)............................................ 12
3.3 BRAKING AND STEERING OPERATION (ALL MODELS).................................................................................................. 13
3.3.1 APPLYING THE BRAKES.......................................................................................................................................... 13
3.3.2 RELEASING THE BRAKES....................................................................................................................................... 13
3.3.3 APPLYING THE STEERING LOCK / FIFTH WHEEL................................................................................................ 13
3.3.4 RELEASING THE STEERING LOCK / FIFTH WHEEL ............................................................................................. 13
3.4 ELECTRIC CONTROL LOCATIONS..................................................................................................................................... 14
3.4.1 NURSE CONTROL PANEL........................................................................................................................................ 14
3.4.2 PATIENT PENDANT CONTROL ................................................................................................................................ 14
3.4.3 PLUG LOCATIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.4.4 EMERGENCY ELECTRIC BACKREST OVERRIDE ................................................................................................. 15
3.4.5 LOW BATTERY INDICATOR LED ............................................................................................................................. 15
3.4.6 CHARGE INDICATOR LIGHT (MODELS AFTER 1/20/2014) ................................................................................... 15
3.5 STRETCHER TOP ADJUSTMENT........................................................................................................................................ 16
3.5.1 HAND PENDANT FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 16
FOOT SECTION ADJUSTMENT................................................................................................................................ 16
BACK SECTION ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................................... 16
SIMULTANEOUS BACK AND FOOT SECTION ADJUSTMENT .............................................................................. 16
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................................................. 16
TRENDELENBURG ADJUSTMENT (HAND PENDANT).......................................................................................... 17
3.5.2 NURSE CONTROL FUNCTIONS............................................................................................................................... 18
BACK SECTION ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................................... 18
FOOT SECTION ADJUSTMENT................................................................................................................................ 18
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................................................. 18
TRENDELENBURG ADJUSTMENT (NURSE CONTROL) ....................................................................................... 18
SIMULTANEOUS BACK AND FOOT SECTION ADJUSTMENT .............................................................................. 18
NEUTRAL RETURN................................................................................................................................................... 18

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3.5.3 LOCKOUT .................................................................................................................................................................. 19
BACK SECTION LOCKOUT...................................................................................................................................... 19
FOOT SECTION LOCKOUT ...................................................................................................................................... 19
HEIGHT LOCKOUT.................................................................................................................................................... 19
TRENDELENBURG LOCKOUT................................................................................................................................. 19
3.6 AIRGLIDE™ RAIL OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................... 20
3.6.1 RAISING THE RAIL....................................................................................................................................................20
3.6.2 LOWERING THE RAIL............................................................................................................................................... 20
3.7 PUSH HANDLE OPERATION (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY).................................................................................................. 21
3.7.1 RAISING THE PUSH HANDLES ............................................................................................................................... 21
3.7.2 LOWERING THE PUSH HANDLES........................................................................................................................... 21
3.8 PERMANENTLY MOUNTED IV ROD OPERATION.............................................................................................................. 22
3.8.1 PUTTING IV ROD IN UP POSITION .......................................................................................................................... 22
3.8.2 EXTENDING IV ROD.................................................................................................................................................. 22
3.8.3 RETRACTING IV ROD ............................................................................................................................................... 22
4 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ....................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.1 4E2DPA / 4D2DPA ELECTRIC POWERED STRETCHERS ................................................................................................. 23
4.2 BATTERY REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................................................... 23
5 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR THE USER.......................................................................................................................... 24
6 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................................................................................... 25
7 GF HEALTH PRODUCTS, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY FOR HAUSTED BRAND STRETCHERS AND CHAIRS ..................... 26
8 DISPOSAL AND KEY TO SYMBOLS............................................................................................................................................ 27
DISPOSAL...................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
KEY TO SYMBOLS........................................................................................................................................................................ 27
9 APPENDIX...................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
9.1 GUIDANCEANDMANUFACTURER’SDECLARATION—ELECTROMAGNETICEMISSIONS....................................... 28
9.2 ENCLOSURE PORT 1 ........................................................................................................................................................... 28
9.3 ENCLOSURE PORT IMMUNITY TO RF WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT 1 ................................................ 29
9.4 INPUT AC POWER PORT 1 ................................................................................................................................................... 30
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
Horizon Series Multi-Purpose 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 4E2 /4D2 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 Horizon Multi-Purpose Electric-Powered Stretchers are intended for use in patient
treatment, transport or recovery.
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.
Info: Column 1 below applies only if product was purchased outside the U.S.
Info: The base language of this document is ENGLISH. Any translations must be made from
the base language document.
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
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 Multi-Purpose 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 Multi-Purpose 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.

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WARNING — CAUTIONS AND PROPER OPERATION
WARNING: This product has a maximum weight capacity of 720 lb (326 kg) EVENLY
DISTRIBUTED.
WARNING: Patient entry, egress and transfer should always be done with the brakes locked.
WARNING: The brakes should always be locked and patient side rails up when patient is
not in transport.
WARNING: Clip patient pendant to rail when not in use – keep cord clear of moving parts.
WARNING: All electric powered stretchers are equipped with a built-in battery backup
system, but the unit should remain plugged into wall receptacle during normal use. The
battery backup is intended for transport and EMERGENCY only.
WARNING: The Fowler backrest quick drop handle is intended to be used to lower patient
during EMERGENCY situations only.
WARNING: Ensure rail is locked before leaving patient.
WARNING: The lockout panel deactivates both the patient pendant and the control panel.
WARNING: Do not sit on foot end or head end — tipping may occur.
WARNING: Power is supplied to the unit and its system by plugging it into the wall
receptacle. This will also supply a charge to the backup battery. When the unit is not
plugged into a wall receptacle, the system is powered by the built-in backup battery.
Hausted units do not have a separate ON / OFF switch.
WARNING: Always disconnect the power source whenever troubleshooting or servicing any
electric-powered stretcher.
WARNING: Do not modify the equipment without the authorization of the manufacturer.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
(DEHP) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other
reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/furniture.
WARNING: When lowering the rails, ensure patient and caregiver body and extremities are
clear of pinch points before operating the rail.
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) INFORMATION
WARNING: Medical Electrical Equipment needs special precautions regarding EMC and
needs to be installed and put into service according to the EMC information provided in this
manual.
WARNING:ElectronicequipmentmaybeinuencedbyRadioFrequency(RFI).Caution
should be exercised with regard to the use of portable communications in the area around
such equipment. Portable RF communications equipment (including peripherals such as
antenna cables and external antennas) should be used no closer than 30 cm (12 inches)
toanypartoftheHaustedequipmentincludingspeciedHaustedequipmentcables.
Degradation of the performance of the Hausted equipment could result.
WARNING: If RFI causes erratic behavior, unplug the electric Hausted equipment
immediately. Leave unplugged while transmission is in progress.

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WARNING:Theuseofaccessories,transducers,andcablesotherthanthosespeciedby
the manufacturer may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the Hausted
equipment. GF cables and accessories include motor cables, mains cable, pendant cables,
and back up battery and cable.
WARNING: This equipment should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other
equipment. If adjacent or stacked use with other equipment is necessary, this Hausted
equipment and the other equipment should be observed to verify that they are operating
normally.
WARNING: The EMISSIONS characteristics of this equipment make it suitable for use in
industrial areas and hospitals (CISPR 11 class A). If it is used in a residential environment
(for which CISPR 11 class B is usually required) this equipment might not offer adequate
protection to radio frequency communication services. The user might need to take
mitigation measures, such as relocating or reorienting the equipment.

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2 UNCRATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT — REPORT ANY SHIPPING DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY:
WARNING:Inform shipper of any damage — leave carton intact. Leave equipment in the
receiving area until inspection is complete.
NOTICE — POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE:
sNOTICE: The crate contains fragile, expensive medical equipment. Uncrate and handle
carefully.Ifafteruncratingtheequipmentyoundanydamage(nomatterhowslight),
report the damage to GF Health Products, Inc.
WARNING — PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD:
WARNING:Whencuttingbands,alwaysusetoolspecicallydesignedforthatpurpose.
This will help avoid personal injuries possibly incurred when bands are cut and tension is
released.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Operating
Temperature 5°C to 40°C
Relative Humidity 20% to 90% @ 30°C
Atmospheric Pressure 700 to 1060 hPa
Storage and Transport
Temperature -10°C to 50°C
Relative Humidity 20% to 90% @ 30°C
Atmospheric Pressure 700 to 1060 hPa
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Follow each step in the order shown in these instructions.
Your Hausted equipment has been carefully packed at our manufacturing plant to ensure safe
shipment to your medical facility. There are several procedures you must follow to put your new
equipment in service. These procedures only take a few minutes to complete and all are required
to ensure proper operation of the equipment.
1. Cut the two bands around the shipping carton.
2. Remove the top half of the carton and cut one side of the bottom half.
3. Remove the equipment from the carton.
4. Check to see if all features of the equipment work properly. If all the features work, advance to
step 5. If any features do not work properly, call GF Health Products, Inc. at 1.770.368.4700.
Info: Although the equipment has been fully charged prior to shipment, plug the unit into a wall
socket prior to checking any electric features.
5. Clean the equipment using mild detergent to remove any dirt accumulated during shipment,
and place the equipment into service.

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3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 4E2DPA / 4D2DPA STRETCHER SPECIFICATIONS
WARNING: This product has a maximum weight capacity of 720 lb (326 kg) EVENLY
DISTRIBUTED.
Info: All dimensions in the following drawings, unless otherwise specied, are in inches. All
dimensions are ±.375.
GF Health Products, Inc. reserves the right to change specications without notice.
Info: Electrical specications follow drawings.

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ElectricalSpecications
(Applies to 4E2DPA Models Only)
ProductClassication: 1
Input Voltage: 120V~, 60Hz
Amperage: Max. 4.0A
Duty Cycle: 10% 2 Min in 18 Min
IP Rating: IPX6
Grounding Protection: Type B
ElectricalSpecications
(Applies to 4D2DPA Models Only)
ProductClassication: 1
Input Voltage: 230V~, 50/60Hz
Amperage: Max. 2.0A
Duty Cycle: 10% 2 Min in 18 Min
IP Rating: IPX6
Grounding Protection: Type B

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3.2 FEATURES, WARNINGS AND PROPER OPERATION
WARNINGS — CAUTIONS AND PROPER OPERATION (See Diagram on following page)
A. WARNING: The stretchers have a warning label located at the center foot end stating:
This product has a maximum weight capacity of 720 lb (326 kg) EVENLY DISTRIBUTED.
B. WARNING: Patient entry, egress and transfer should always be done with the brakes
locked.
C. WARNING: The brakes should always be on and patient side rails up when the patient is
not in transport or patient is unattended.
D. WARNING: The patient pendant has a warning label stating: Clip pendant to rail when not
in use — Keep cord clear of moving parts.
E. WARNING: All electric powered stretchers are equipped with a built-in battery backup
system, but the unit should remain plugged into wall receptacle during normal use. The
battery backup is intended for transport and EMERGENCY only.
F. WARNING: The Fowler backrest quick drop handle is intended to be used to lower
patient during EMERGENCY situations only.
G. WARNING: Ensure rail is locked before leaving patient.
H. WARNING: The lockout panel deactivates both the patient pendant and the control panel.
I.WARNING:Floorsmustbesmoothandleveltomaintainoptimumfthwheelsteering.
Fifthwheelsteeringfunctionscanbeinuencedbyoorirregularities(bumpsordips)
greater than 1/2" (13 mm) across the span of the stretcher.
WARNINGS — RELATED TO SERVICE AND REPAIR (See Diagram on following page)
J. WARNING: Power is supplied to the unit and its system by plugging it into the wall
receptacle. This will also supply a charge to the backup battery. When the unit is not
plugged into a wall receptacle, the system is powered by the built-in backup battery.
Hausted units do not have a separate ON / OFF switch.
K. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not remove the cover. Service by
qualiedpersonnelonly.
L. WARNING: Always disconnect the power source whenever servicing any electric
powered stretcher.
M. WARNING: The batteries are wired in series, failure to install or rewire the same way may
cause the batteries to explode.

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Features (Shown in Illustration of 4E2DPAST below)
WARNINGS — CAUTIONS AND PROPER OPERATION (See List on Previous Page)

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Figure 3-1
Figure 3-2
Figure 3-3
3.3 BRAKING AND STEERING
OPERATION (ALL MODELS)
3.3.1 Applying the Brakes
Activate the four wheel central braking
system by depressing the red pedal at any
of the four corners of the unit (Figure 3-1)
to approximately 45°. All four caster wheels
should then be locked from swiveling and
rotating.
3.3.2 Releasing the Brakes
Release the brakes by depressing the green
pedal at any corner of the unit until the pedal
is in a horizontal position (Figure 3-2). All four
wheels should then rotate and swivel freely.
WARNING: Ensure the brakes are locked
when the patient is not being transported.
3.3.3 Applying the Steering Lock / Fifth
Wheel
From any corner of the stretcher, depress the
green pedal downward into locked position
(Figure 3-3). Push the stretcher forward. Either
one caster at the foot end will lock into non-
swivel mode, or the optional fth wheel will
lower and apply pressure to the oor, thus
guiding the stretcher along a straight path
with minimal steering effort by the attendant.
WARNING: Floors must be smooth and
leveltomaintainoptimumfthwheel
steering. Fifth wheel steering functions
canbeinuencedbyoorirregularities
(bumps or dips) greater than 1/2” (13 mm)
across the span of the stretcher.
3.3.4 Releasing the Steering Lock / Fifth
Wheel
Release the steering lock by depressing the
red pedal at any corner of the unit until the
pedal is in a horizontal position (Figure 3-2).
All four casters should then rotate and swivel
freely, and / or the optional fth wheel will
retract.

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3.4 ELECTRIC CONTROL LOCATIONS
3.4.1 Nurse Control Panel
To access the nurse control panel pull out on
the handle located at the foot end of the unit,
under the top. (Figure 3-4).
3.4.2 Patient Pendant Control
The patient pendant has an adjustable
location and may be located along either side
rail (Figure 3-5).
sNOTICE: Clip pendant to rail when not in
use. Keep cord clear of moving parts.
3.4.3 Plug Locations
The plug is located under top section head
end (Figure 3-6). Unwrap cord from bracket
and plug into the nearest wall receptacle. Do
not position the unit so that it is difcult to
disconnect the plug.
WARNING: All electric powered stretchers
are equipped with a built-in battery
backup system, but the unit should
remain plugged into wall receptacle
during normal use. The battery backup is
intended for transport and EMERGENCY
only.
Figure 3-4
Figure 3-5
Figure 3-6

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3.4.4 Emergency Electric Backrest Override
The unit is equipped with a Fowler backrest
quick drop handle located under the stretcher
top on the patient right as shown on stretcher
specication page. This option is only to be
used in an emergency situation. The label
states: Emergency drop backrest. Pull handle
to activate.
3.4.5 Low Battery Indicator LED
The unit is equipped with a low battery
indicator LED, located on the controller cover
under the foot end of the stretcher (Figure
3-7). When a button on the pendant is pressed,
and the LED illuminates, it indicates that the
backup batteries require charging. Plug the
unit into a wall receptacle.
3.4.6 Charge Indicator Light (Models after
1/20/2014)
The charge indicator light is in the left bottom
corner of the nurse control panel (row 3,
column 1). The charge indicator light will
illuminate whenever the unit is plugged into
the wall, then darken when fully charged.
Figure 3-7

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3.5 STRETCHER TOP ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: The lockout panel
deactivates both the patient pendant and
the control panel.
3.5.1 Hand Pendant Functions
Foot Section Adjustment
Raising: Press the rst button on the second
row of buttons on the pendant (Figure 3-8).
Hold until the desired angle is achieved.
Lowering: Press the second button on the
second row of buttons on the pendant. Hold
until the desired angle is achieved.
WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD —
Do not transport patient in chair
conguration(tippingmayoccur).
Do not sit or stand on foot section
(tipping may occur).
Back Section Adjustment
Raising: Press the rst button on the rst row
of buttons on the pendant (Figure 3-9). Hold
until the desired incline is achieved.
Lowering: Press the second button on the rst
row of buttons on the pendant. Hold until the
desired recline is achieved.
Simultaneous Back and Foot Section
Adjustment
Raise Back Section / Foot Section: Press the
rst button on the third row of buttons on
the pendant. Hold until the desired angle is
achieved.
Lower Back Section / Foot Section: Press the
second button on the third row of buttons
on the pendant (Figure 3-10). Hold until the
desired height is achieved.
Height Adjustment
Raising: Press the rst button on the fourth
row of buttons on the pendant. Hold until the
desired height is achieved.
Lowering: Press the second button on the
fourth row of buttons on the pendant (Figure
3-11). Hold until the desired height is achieved.
Figure 3-10
Figure 3-9
Figure 3-11
Figure 3-8

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Trendelenburg Adjustment (Hand Pendant)
Lockout: See Section 3.5.3 Lockout
instructions.
Pendant — Trendelenburg: Press and hold
the second button on the bottom row of
buttons (Figure 3-12) until desired angle is
achieved.
Pendant — Reverse Trendelenburg: Press
and hold the rst button on the bottom row
of buttons (Figure 3-13) until desired angle is
achieved.
Figure 3-13
Figure 3-12

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3.5.2 Nurse Control Functions
Back Section Adjustment
Press and hold the rst button on the top row (top
left). At the same time, press and hold the UP or
DOWN arrow button which corresponds to the
desired direction of travel (Figure 3-14) until the
desired angle is achieved.
Foot Section Adjustment
Press and hold the second button on the top row.
At the same time, press and hold the UP or DOWN
arrow button which corresponds to the desired
direction of travel (Figure 3-15) until the desired
angle is achieved.
Height Adjustment
Press and hold the third button on the top row. At
the same time, press and hold the UP or DOWN
arrow button which corresponds to the desired
direction of travel (Figure 3-16) until the preferred
height is achieved.
Trendelenburg Adjustment (Nurse Control)
Press and hold the last button on the top row (top
right). At the same time, press and hold the UP
or DOWN arrow button which corresponds to the
desired direction of travel (Figure 3-17) until the
desired Trendelenburg angle is achieved.
Simultaneous Back and Foot Section Adjustment
Press and hold the third button from the right on
the second row (row 2, column 3). At the same
time press and hold the UP or DOWN arrow button
which corresponds to the desired direction of travel
(Figure 3-18) until the desired angle is achieved.
Neutral Return
The neutral return button is a function that allows
the unit to return to its naturally retracted position
where the patient surface will completely atten,
and the top surface will travel vertically to its
maximum or minimum height, depending on the
direction of travel specied. To initiate neutral
return, press and hold the second button from the
right on the second row (row 2, column 2). At the
same time, press and hold the UP or DOWN arrow
button which corresponds to the desired direction
of travel (Figure 3-19).
Figure 3-19
Figure 3-18
Figure 3-17
Figure 3-14
Figure 3-15
Figure 3-16

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3.5.3 Lockout
When a function of the stretcher is locked out,
a lockout indicator light located above that
function will illuminate (Figure 3-20). In order
to initiate the lockout of a function, press and
hold the Lock button (row 2, column 1). At the
same time, press the button corresponding
to the function that needs to be locked out.
In order to unlock a function, repeat until
the lockout indicator light located above
that function is no longer illuminated. No
light above a function means that function is
unlocked and ready to use.
Back Section Lockout
Press the Lockout Button simultaneously with
the rst button on the top row (Figure 3-21) of
the control panel.
Foot Section Lockout
Press the Lockout Button simultaneously with
the second button on the top row (Figure 3-22)
of the control panel.
Height Lockout
Press the Lockout Button simultaneously with
the third button on the top row (Figure 3-23) of
the control panel.
Trendelenburg Lockout
Press the Lockout Button simultaneously with
the fourth button on the top row (Figure 3-24)
of the control panel.
Figure 3-22
Figure 3-21
Figure 3-23
Figure 3-24
Figure 3-20

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3.6 AIRGLIDE™ RAIL OPERATION
WARNING: Always ensure the rail is
locked in position before leaving the
patient unattended.
3.6.1 Raising the Rail
Grasp top rail tube from under litter top rmly,
then pull up (Figure 3-25) until rail locks into
full up position.
3.6.2 Lowering the Rail
Firmly grasp top of rail, pull out on red tab
under litter top at foot or head end, (Figure
3-26) and lower side rail completely under
litter top.
WARNING: Ensure both rails are in
upright locked position before leaving
patient.
Figure 3-25
Figure 3-26