Howard Wright M9 TRANSFER User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
M9TRANSFER

Instructions For Use Purpose
These instructions contain helpful information and important safety instructions for safe and proper operation and
servicing of the M9Transfer stretcher. Read it carefully and fully understand before operating or servicing the stretcher.
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NOTE: In these instructions, the term patient refers to one who receives medical attention, care, or
treatment.
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER
1. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
2. PRECAUTIONS...........................................................................................................................................................................4
3. ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS & TERMINOLOGY............................................................................................................6
4. PART IDENTIFICATION ............................................................................................................................................................8
5. UNPACKING & COMMISSIONING .....................................................................................................................................9
6. OPERATION...............................................................................................................................................................................10
7. ACCESSORIES.........................................................................................................................................................................21
8. CLEANING .................................................................................................................................................................................27
9. PACKING FOR TRANSPORT OR STORAGE..................................................................................................................29
10. ELECTRIC CONTROL PROBLEM SOLVER................................................................................................................. 30
11. MAINTENANCE & SERVICING .........................................................................................................................................31
12. SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................................. 34
13. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY .........................................................................................................................37
14. CONFORMITY....................................................................................................................................................................... 38
15. INDEX ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
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1.1 HOWARD WRIGHT LIMITED
Congratulations on choosing a Howard Wright Limited product. Established in the 1950’s, Howard Wright Limited
has built a reputation based on quality product and design innovation. Today Howard Wright Limited equipment is
found in healthcare institutions worldwide.
1.2 INTENDED USE
The M9 Stretchers are mainly used in assisting the diagnosis, monitoring, prevention, treatment and alleviation of
disease, or compensation for an injury or disability.
The M9 Stretchers are designed to be used by trained health professionals and, to a limited extent, members of
the public.
The M9 Stretchers are used generally within a hospital emergency department, day surgery clinic, X-Ray (M9 Trauma)
or throughout the hospital as a means of treatment for patients, resting and observation of patients and transporting
patients from one department or area to another.
The M9 Stretchers are intended to support adult patients aged 12 years and over with a minimum weight of 15kg.
The M9 Stretchers may accommodate one patient up to a weight not exceeding 250kg (including mass of mattress
and accessories).
1.3 TECHNICAL SUMMARY
1.3.1 VERSIONS
One version of the M9 Transfer stretcher is available:
• M9 Transfer (Horizontal siderails)
This stretcher is supplied with electric operation only.
Various options and accessories are available for the M9 Transfer stretcher. Please contact Howard Wright Limited
for more information.
1.3.2 CONSTRUCTION
Howard Wright Limited products are manufactured from high quality durable engineering materials including steel,
aluminium and stainless steel with a durable epoxy/polyester hybrid powder coated finish. High quality durable
engineering plastics including Nylon, ABS, TPR & Polypropylene are also used.
M9 Transfer stretchers have a LINAK control box. This uses mains power at 220-240 V AC (50-60 Hz) to operate
LINAK actuators at 24 V DC. An onboard sealed lead-acid battery provides power when mains power is not available
(e.g. when moving the stretcher). Control buttons are located on a remote handset for adjustment of the backrest,
deck height, deck tilt, legraise and an auto-contouring preset function.
1. INTRODUCTION

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.4 APPLICATION ENVIRONMENT
The stretcher is only intended for use in these environments:
APPLICATION ENVIRONMENT 1:
Intensive/critical care provided in a hospital where 24 hour medical supervision and constant
monitoring is required and provision of life support system/equipment used in medical procedures is
essential to maintain/improve the vital functions of the patient.
APPLICATION ENVIRONMENT 2:
Acute care provided in a hospital or other medical facility where medical supervision and monitoring
is required and medical equipment used in medical procedures may be provided to help maintain or
improve the condition of the patient.
APPLICATION ENVIRONMENT 5
Outpatient (ambulatory) care, which is provided in a hospital or other medical facility, under medical
supervision where ME EQUIPMENT, is provided for the need of persons with illness, injury or
disability for treatment, diagnosis or monitoring
NOTE: This includes use in nursing homes, rehabilitation and geriatric facilities.
1.5 SAFE WORKING LOAD (SWL)
Maximum patient weight = SWL minus weight of accessories
1 x O2 cylinder = 12 kg
1 x IV pole = 1.2 kg
1 x PH pole = 6.1 kg
1 x Mattress = 12 kg
≈ 30 kg
MAXIMUM PATIENT WEIGHT = SWL - 30 kg
MAXIMUM SWL = 220 kg
NOTE: This is an indicative list. Other accessories can be used and the weight of these must be deducted.
220kg 250kgMAX
Figure 1. Safe Working Load