• Do not use the scale system, electric lift, or electric litter options adjacent to or stacked with other devices. If adjacent or
stacked use is necessary, the scale system, electric lift, or electric litter options should be observed to make sure that all
devices operate in the configuration in which they will be used.
• Do not place items that weigh more than 30 lb (14 kg) on the defibrillator tray. Always strap down all devices that you
place on the defibrillator tray.
• Always use caution if the defibrillator tray/foot extender, footboard/chart holder, or upright oxygen bottle holder is
attached to avoid pinching your fingers when you position the foot end push handle option.
• Do not place items that weigh more than 30 lb (14 kg) on the defibrillator tray/foot extender. Always strap down all
devices that you place on the defibrillator tray.
• Always secure the IV pole to the IV caddy when you transport the product.
• Always store the IV caddy when not in use to avoid product damage.
• Do not sit on the foot supports. This may cause the product to tip.
• Always clear your fingers from the mechanisms when you operate the foot supports.
• Always stow the foot supports when you transport a patient with the product.
• Always tighten the foot supports before you use the foot supports.
• Do not operate the scale system with the foot supports. Inaccurate readings may occur.
• Do not operate bed exit with the foot supports. Inaccurate readings may occur.
• Do not use the IV pole as a push/pull device. Product damage may occur.
• Do not place objects that exceed 40 lb (18 kg) in the upright oxygen bottle holder.
• Do not place objects that exceed 30 lb (14 kg) on the serving tray.
• Always use caution when you attach restraint straps. Patient or operator injury may occur. Physical restraints, even if
secured, may result in serious harm to patients and operators, including entanglement, entrapment, physical injury, or
death.
• Always attach restraint straps or devices only at the identified attachment points of the product. Failure to do so may
result in patient or operator injury. Do not attach restraint straps to the siderail.
• Always refer to the applicable state and federal restrictions and regulations and the appropriate facility protocols before
you use any restraint strap or device.
• Always take protective measures when you use the upright or lateral X-ray cassette holder. The X-ray cassette holder
does not protect against radiation.
• Always refer to local, state, and federal guidelines in addition to facility protocols for safety before you use PPrriimmee XX with
radiation generating devices. Radiation generating devices may produce residual, stray, or scattered radiation.
• Always follow the
Positioning the upright X-ray cassette holder - Prime X option
instructions to insert the X-ray cassette.
• Always use caution when you take X-rays with the Fowler backrest in the upright position or when you use a lateral
cassette.
• Always follow the
Positioning the lateral X-ray cassette holder - Prime X option
instructions to insert the X-ray cassette.
• Do not clean, service, or perform maintenance while the product is in use.
• Do not immerse the mattress in cleaning or disinfectant solutions. Excess moisture could cause product malfunction that
results in product damage or patient injury.
• Do not allow fluid to pool on the mattress. Fluids can cause corrosion of components and may cause the safety and
performance of this product to become unpredictable.
• Always inspect mattress covers for tears, punctures, excessive wear, and misaligned zippers every time you clean the
covers. Remove and replace a damaged mattress to prevent cross-contamination.
• Do not steam clean, pressure wash, hose off, or ultrasonically clean mattresses. These methods of cleaning may void
the product’s warranty.
• Do not steam clean, hose off, or ultrasonically clean the product. Use of these methods of cleaning is not recommended
and may void the product’s warranty.
• Always disinfect the mattress between patients. Failure to do so could result in cross-contamination and infection.
• Portable RF communications equipment, including peripherals such as antenna cables and external antennas, should
be no closer than 12 inches (30 cm) to any part of the PPrriimmee SSeerriieess stretcher, including cables specified by the
manufacturer.
• Avoid stacking or placing equipment adjacent with other equipment to prevent improper operation of the product. If such
use is necessary, carefully observe stacked or adjacent equipment to make sure that they operate properly.
• The use of accessories, transducers, and cables, other than those specified or provided by the manufacturer, could
result in increased electromagnetic emissions or decreased electromagnetic immunity and result in improper operation.
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