Pedigo 500 User manual

500500
Installation & Operation Manual
Pediatric Crib Stretchers
Part Number: 504-0062-00
Revised: 11/2020

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Contents
Owner’s Product Identification .............................................2
Explanation of Safety Signals .............................................4
Safety Instructions ......................................................4
Installation ............................................................5
Unpacking ......................................................................5
Inspection ......................................................................6
Checklist: Install Options &Authorized Accessories .......................................7
Description ...........................................................8
Components Overview ..................................................9
Controls & Indicators ...................................................10
Stretcher Operation ....................................................11
Steering Caster Operation .........................................................11
Brake Caster Operation ...........................................................12
Crib Side Rail Operation...........................................................12
Fowler Operation ................................................................13
Trendelenburg Operation ..........................................................14
Options .............................................................15
I.V. Pole Caster Operation .........................................................15
Oxygen Bottle Holder .............................................................16
Utility Shelf .....................................................................17
Crib Top .......................................................................18
Infusion Pump Adaptor............................................................19
Maintenance .........................................................20
Cleaning.......................................................................20
Preventative Maintenance .........................................................22
Scheduled Maintenance ..........................................................22
Calling for Service .....................................................23
Brochure ............................................................24
Limited Warranty ......................................................25

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Owner’s Product Identification
Information that you will need to provide for servicing - key information is highlighted.
Date of Purchase Serial Number 
Name of Owner / Facility / Department Weight Capacity 
Name of Authorized Pedigo Dealer Telephone # of Authorized Pedigo Dealer
Address of Authorized Pedigo Dealer
Product ID Close-up
Weight Capacity Close-up

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Scope of Manual
This manual covers complete instructions for the installation, operation, and normal care of the
Model 500 Pediatric Crib Stretcher. It is intended that this manual be used by any medical personnel
responsible for operating the stretcher while transporting a patient, while performing a medical
examination or procedure, or while performing operator-level maintenance.
Intended Use of Product
The intended use of this product is to support and transport patients throughout the hospital, clinic,
same day or ambulatory surgery center, or any examination, treatment, or in-procedures environment.
This could be before, during, and/or after diagnostic, therapeutic, interventional medical and / or
surgical procedures, examinations, and/or treatment.
Safety Instructions
The primary concern of Pedigo is that this equipment is operated and maintained with the safety of the
patient and staff in mind. To assure safer and more reliable operation:
• Read and understand this manual before attempting to install or operate the stretcher.
• Assure that appropriate personnel are informed on the contents of this manual; this is the responsibility
of the purchaser.
• Assure that this manual is located near the stretcher, or if possible, permanently affixed to the
stretcher.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Explanation of Safety Symbols and Notes
Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury. This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.
Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Safety instructions (or equivalent) signs indicate specific safety-related
instructions or procedures.
Notice is used to address practices not related to physical injury. This
includes instructions relative to preventing equipment damage and proper
function.
General Safety Notes
This crib should not be used for a child more than 35 inches (89 cm) tall.
To do otherwise risks the possibility of a child climbing out of the crib and
then falling, which could result in serious injury or death.
The maximum patient weight allowed on the stretcher litter top is 200 lbs
(91 kg). Failure to adhere to this limit could result in personal injury to the
patient.
Transportation and Storage Conditions
Ambient Temperature Range -30ºC to +60ºC (-22ºF to 140ºF)
Relative Humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Atmospheric Pressure 500hPa to 106hPa (0.49atm to 1.05atm)

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INSTALLATION
Unpacking
The 500 stretcher weighs approximately 220 lbs (100 kgs). Get an
assistant if necessary and use proper lifting techniques . Failure to do so
could result in serious back injury or other injury.
To avoid damaging the stretcher’s upholstered mattress or other
components, do not use a knife or other sharp object to open the stretcher’s
packaging.
Indicates that the product is fragile; do not handle roughly.
Indicates that the product must be kept dry.
Indicates the proper shipping orientation for the product.
1. Carefully remove the packaging from the stretcher.
2. Cut the two banding strips, that secure the stretcher base to the shipping skid.
3. Lift the stretcher off the shipping skid and allow caster wheels to rest firmly on the floor.

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Inspection
Inspect the stretcher for any shipping damage . Report any damage to the shipping company and fill
out a concealed damage report.
General items to inspect for shipping damage are:
1) Stretcher does not roll when the brakes are engaged, see page 12.
2) Steering works properly - see page 11.
3) Fowler, page 13, and Trendelenburg, page 14, both work properly.
4) Side rails work properly, see page 13.
5) Inspect the mattress and any other pads for tears or damage, etc.

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Checklist: Installed Options & Authorized Accessories
The options and accessories that are authorized for use with the stretcher are listed below . Check all
the options and accessories installed or shipped with your stretcher.
Option Name Item Number
Utility Shelf 5103001
Infusion Pump Adaptor 5106001
Crib Sides Pads 5109002
O2Holder Option 5114001
90 Degree IV Pole 5116001
Croupette Top with Door 5107001
Security Top 5117001
Labels, Head/Foot - RED 5118001
Labels, Head/Foot - GREEN 5118003

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Description
Introduction
The 500 Crib is a fixed height stretcher which is primarily used to support and transport patients in any
treatment or procedures environment, and may be used for general examinations and procedures.
The patient surface is adjustable from a full horizontal surface to an upright sitting position using
the fowler back rest. Also the patient surface can be adjusted into the Trendelenburg and Reverse
Trendelenburg positions.
Features
• Fowler backrest, which can be easily adjusted from full flat (horizontal) position.
• Litter top, which can be easily adjusted into the Trendelenburg (+10°) and Reverse Trendelenburg
positions (-5°).
• Full length, drop down side rails that prevent finger pinching, allows closer access to the patient.
• Four I.V. rod positions for optional fixed.
• Black skid guards.

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Components Overview
The stretcher’s major components locations and names are shown below.
Description of Components
1. Side rails 7. Casters
2. Mattress 8. Fowler Control
3. Litter Top 9. Side rail Release Handle
4. Uprights 10. Fowler Section
5. Skid Guard 11. Base
6. Trendelenburg Control