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The words WWAARRNNIINNGG,CCAAUUTTIIOONN, and NNOOTTEE carry special meanings and should be carefully reviewed.
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Alerts the reader about a situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. It may also describe
potential serious adverse reactions and safety hazards.
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Alerts the reader of a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury to the
user or patient or damage to the product or other property. This includes special care necessary for the safe and effective
use of the device and the care necessary to avoid damage to a device that may occur as a result of use or misuse.
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Always read and strictly follow the warnings and cautions listed on this page. Service only by qualified personnel.
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•PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee--LLOOAADD is designed to be compatible with the PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee--PPRROO XT, PPoowweerr--PPRROO XT, and PPoowweerr--PPRROO
IT cots with a PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee--LLOOAADD option. With the mass casualty option, you can use PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee--LLOOAADD with a
standard antler for most X-frame cots, but a rail clamp assembly and antler is required for all cots without a
PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee--LLOOAADD option.
• It is the responsibility of the cot operator to make sure that the cot being used in the Stryker Model 6392 PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee--
LLOOAADD system is a PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee--LLOOAADD compatible cot. Injury may result if a non-compatible cot is used in the Stryker
Model 6392 PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee--LLOOAADD system.
• Always install the cot fastener system as described in this manual. Improper installation can result in injury. Make sure
that, at a minimum, your configuration is tested to meet the National Truck Equipment Association/Ambulance
Manufacturer’s Division Standard 004, Litter Retention System Static Test (AMD-004).
• Take special precautions regarding electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) when you use medical electrical equipment.
Install and place the cot fastener system into service according to the EMC information in this manual. Portable and
mobile RF communications equipment can affect the function of the cot fastener system.
• Always seal all gaps to the exterior of the vehicle to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle patient
compartment.
• Always make sure that you tighten all four floor plate bolts to the recommended torque.
• Always make sure of PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee--LLOOAADD functionality before use. Failure may result in patient or operator injury.
• Always use caution when you move around in the vehicle patient compartment to avoid tripping on PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee--
LLOOAADD.
• Always use caution when you operate PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee--LLOOAADD in adverse weather conditions (for example, rain, ice,
snow).
• Always operate the cot or PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee--LLOOAADD only when all persons are clear of the mechanisms. Entanglement in
powered cot or PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee--LLOOAADD mechanisms can cause serious injury.
• Always practice loading and unloading the cot with PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee--LLOOAADD until operation of the product is fully
understood. Improper use can cause injury.
• Do not allow untrained personnel to assist in the operation of PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee--LLOOAADD. Untrained technicians/personnel
can cause injury to the patient or themselves.
• Always use both hands when you handle the cot. PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee--LLOOAADD is only an assisting device. Evaluate each
situation to determine how to distribute and lift the weight that you are transporting.
• Always use enough operators to handle the forces that are required to load or unload when you handle weights over 400
lb (181 kg). To increase safety, operators should load or unload on flat surfaces. For 36 in. (91 cm) vehicle deck heights,
you may need to manually unload.
• Always avoid extreme parking angles.
• Do not remove the battery when the cot is active.
EN 2 6392-009-005 Rev F.1