Steris Hausted 4160 User manual

OPERATOR / SERVICE MANUAL
Hausted®Pediatric Care Stretcher
Models 4160
(07/18/06) 069216

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A WORD FROM STERIS CORPORATION
©2006, STERIS Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
This manual contains important information on proper use and
maintenance of the Horizon 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 a Horizon Stretcher and should be
retained in a conveniently accessible area for quick reference.
Complete instructions for unpacking this unit are provided in
SECTION 2 of this manual.
STERIS carries a complete line of accessories for use with this
stretcher. A STERIS representative will gladly review these with you.
Indications for Use The Hausted®Pediatric Care Stretcher is designed for pediatric-age
patients transport, treatment and 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.
You are encouraged to contact STERIS concerning our
comprehensive Annual Maintenance Agreements. Under the terms
of these agreements, preventive maintenance, adjustments, and
replacement of worn parts are done on a scheduled basis to assure
equipment performance at peak capability and to help avoid
untimely or costly interruptions. STERIS maintains a global staff of
well equipped, factory-trained technicians to provide this service, as
well as expert repair services. Please contact your STERIS
representative for details.
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
STERIS Engineering Service which could affect its operation will void
the warranty; could violate national, state, and local regulations; and
could jeopardize your insurance coverage.

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Manufactured by:
STERIS Corporation
2720 Gunter Park East
Montgomery, AL 36109 • USA
Equipment not suitable for use in the
presence of a flammable anesthetic
mixture with air or oxygen or nitrous oxide.
EC Authorized Representative
STERIS Ltd.
STERIS House
Jays Close
Viables
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG22 4AX
STERIS Corporation,
Montgomery, Alabama is an
ISO 13485 certified facility.
The base language of this document is
ENGLISH.Anytranslationsmustbemade
from the base language document.

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Table of Contents Operator / Service Manual 069216
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
Number Description Page
1 Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................1-1
2 Unpacking Instructions.................................................................................................................2-1
3 Operating Instructions..................................................................................................................3-1
3.1 Braking and Steering Operation ............................................................................................................3-1
3.1.1 Applying The Brakes....................................................................................................................3-1
3.1.2 Releasing The Brakes..................................................................................................................3-1
3.1.3 Applying The Steering Lock.........................................................................................................3-1
3.1.4 Releasing The Steering Lock.......................................................................................................3-2
3.2 Stretcher Top Height Adjustment...........................................................................................................3-2
3.2.1 Height Adjustment........................................................................................................................3-2
3.2.2 Lowering Litter Top ......................................................................................................................3-2
3.2.3 Trendelenburg Adjustment...........................................................................................................3-2
3.2.4 Reverse Trendelenburg Adjustment ............................................................................................3-3
3.3 Fowler Operation ...................................................................................................................................3-3
3.3.1 Raising the Fowler .......................................................................................................................3-3
3.3.2 Lowering the Fowler.....................................................................................................................3-3
3.4 Rail Operation........................................................................................................................................3-4
3.4.1 Raising the Rail to Full Height......................................................................................................3-4
3.4.2 Raising the Rail to Half Height.....................................................................................................3-4
3.4.3 Lowering the Rail .........................................................................................................................3-4
4 Recommended Preventive Maintenance.....................................................................................4-1
5 Recommended Optional Accessories.........................................................................................5-1
6 Replacement Parts ........................................................................................................................6-1
6.1 How to Use the Illustrated Parts Breakdown .........................................................................................6-1
6.2 List of Illustrations..................................................................................................................................6-3

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Safety Precautions Operator / Service Manual 069216
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The following Safety Precautions must be observed when operating or servicing this Hausted®Pediatric Care
Stretcher. WARNING indicates the potential for personal injury and CAUTION indicates the potential for damage
to equipment. For emphasis, certain Safety Precautions are repeated throughout the manual. It is important to
review ALL Safety Precautions before operating or servicing the unit.
Strictly following these Safety Precautions enhances your ability to safely and effectively utilize the unit and helps
the customer avoid improper maintenance methods which may damage the unit or render it unsafe. It is important
to understand that these Safety Precautions are not exhaustive; customers are encouraged to develop their own
safety policies and procedures to enhance and compliment these Safety Precautions.
WARNING – LACERATION HAZARD:
WARNINGS – PERSONAL INJURY:
When cutting bands always use a tool specifically designed for that purpose. This will help to avoid per-
sonal injuries frequently incurred when bands are cut and tension released.
Do not sit on end – tipping may occur.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1