Safety Warnings & Cautions
Echo/Vascular User Manual (15381-C) Page 6 of 46 DCR-00172
• Verify the area around the product is free of impediments before operating to
prevent injury or equipment damage.
• Keep hands and feet clear from beneath the patient surface when lowering
surface height or making positioning adjustments in order to avoid possible
injury.
• Keep hands and feet clear of the scissor lift mechanism when operating or
making positioning adjustments in order to avoid possible injury.
• Keep hands clear of the fowler section hinges during operation to avoid possible
injury.
• Sitting at the end of the patient surfaces can result in device instability. Do not
allow a patient to sit at the head end of the patient surface.
• The footboard should be used for steep reverse Trendelenburg positions to
ensure patient stability.
• Protect vinyl upholstery from sharp objects and abrasion to avoid damage.
• Always read manufacturer’s instructions and warnings before using any cleaning
product or disinfectant. Refer to instructions located in this manual for vinyl
cleaning recommendations.
• Substances such as imaging gels and alcohol will not damage the vinyl surface
when immediately removed. Extended exposure for longer than a few minutes
can damage the top coat and will eventually discolor vinyl.
• Do not use abrasives to clean painted surfaces.
• It is recommended that the product be cleaned between patients; please follow
your facility’s documented policy.
• Keep this manual available for future reference.
• If the product is used adjacent to other electrical equipment, observe the
product and the other electrical equipment to ensure they operate as intended.
• Failure to latch Drop Sections may result in patient injury. Verify Drop Sections
are locked in position before and after use.
• Verify the head rest is secure prior to using the product.
• Verify the side rails are secure prior to using the product and after each side rail
adjustment.
• Do not exceed the weight capacity of the product.
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