Summary Of Safety Precautions - Stryker Performance-Pro Xt Manual De Uso Y Mantenimiento

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Carefully read and strictly follow the warnings and cautions listed on this page . Service only by qualified personnel .
WARNING
• Ensure proper hand placement on hand grips . Hands should be clear of red safety bar pivots while loading and
unloading the cot or whenever changing height position of the cot with two or more operators .
• Improper usage of the cot can cause injury to the patient or operator . Operate the cot only as described in this
manual .
• Do not modify the cot or any components of the cot . Modifying the product can cause unpredictable operation
resulting in injury to the patient or operator . Modifying the product also voids its warranty (see
• It is the responsibility of the cot operator to ensure that the cot being used in the Stryker Cot Fastener system
meets the installation specifications listed on
Stryker Cot Fastener system .
• Have the vehicle safety hook installed by a certified mechanic . Improper safety hook installation can cause injury
to the patient or operator and/or damage to the cot .
• Failure to install the safety hook can cause injury to the patient or operator . Install and use the safety hook as
described on
• The face of the safety hook that engages the safety bar should be located at least 3-3/4" from the leading edge
of the door sill . After installation, verify that the cot legs lock into the load position without contacting the vehicle
bumper .
• To avoid injury, verify that the safety bar has engaged the safety hook before removing the cot from the patient
compartment .
• Verify that the safety hook always engages the cot safety bar regardless of how the cot is unloaded from the
vehicle or injury to the patient or operator and/or damage to the cot may occur .
• The cot must have at least 5/8" of clearance between the vehicle bumper and the cot to disengage the safety bar
when unloading the cot from the vehicle . Verify that the cot legs lock into the load position before disengaging the
safety bar from the safety hook . Failure to properly lock the cot height into position can cause injury to the patient
or operator and/or damage to the cot .
• Before placing the cot into service, confirm that the cot load height is set correctly for your vehicle .
• Practice changing height positions and loading the cot until operation of the product is fully understood . Improper
use can cause injury .
• Do not allow untrained assistants to assist in the operation of the cot . Untrained technicians/assistants can cause
injury to the patient or themselves .
• Do not ride on the base of the cot . Damage to the product could occur, resulting in injury to the patient or operator .
• Transporting the cot sideways can cause the cot to tip, resulting in possible damage to the product and/or injury to the
patient or operator . Transporting the cot in a lowered position, head or foot end first, minimizes the potential of a cot tip .
• Grasping the cot improperly can cause injury . Keep hands, fingers and feet away from moving parts . To avoid
injury, use extreme caution when placing your hands and feet near the base tubes while raising and lowering the
cot .
• Always use all restraint straps to secure the patient on the cot . An unrestrained patient may fall from the cot and
be injured .
• Never leave a patient unattended on the cot or injury could result . Hold the cot securely while a patient is on the
product .
• Never apply the optional wheel lock(s) while a patient is on the cot . Tipping could occur if the cot is moved while
the wheel lock is applied, resulting in injury to the patient or operator and/or damage to the cot .
• Siderails are not intended to serve as a patient restraint device . See
Failure to use the restraint straps properly could result in patient injury .
• High obstacles such as curbing, steps or rough terrain can cause the cot to tip, possibly causing injury to the
patient or operator .
• If the cot is equipped with the optional kickstand, make sure that the kickstand remains in the retracted position and
does not engage during transport .
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