ZEPHYR - Diacor
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1. AN WARNING Before sliding the sled from the MR FTT to the stretcher the four align ment guides must be in the up position Failure to do so may cause damage to the FTT and may make movement ofthe sled difficult 10 800141 REV A SECTION SERVICING 4 1 GENERAL The Diacor Zephyr MR Patient Transfer Stretcher reguires careful handling and cleaning follow ing each use but generally reguires minimal service 4 2 CLEANING The Zephyr MR Patient Transfer Stretcher and accessories experience noncritical patient con tact Itis important to thoroughly clean these parts following each use 4 2 1 CLEANING METHOD After each use wipe the surfaces of the stretcher and the support accessories with wipes con taining a mild cleaning and disinfecting solution of 14 alcohol and active quaternary ammo nium chlorides or a similar disinfecting solution One such solution is offered by Professional Disposables International with a trade name of SANI CLOTH PLUS After the cleaning process is complete let the cleaned surfaces air dry Do not use water as either a cleaning or rinsing agent Never use aerosol cleaning sprays cleaning agents solvents or abrasive detergents 4 3 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Periodic checks of the Zephyr Patient Transfer Stretcher should be done to ensure the wheels have not loosened in the legs Check to ensure the wheels lock Repair and replace as necessary 4 4 HANDLING AND STORAGE Handle the stretcher careful2. Locking Casters Handles Figure 2 1 Zephyr MR Stretcher Features 5 800141 REV A 800141 REV A SECTION UNPACKING INSTALLATION USE 3 1 GENERAL The Diacor Zephyr MR Transfer Stretcher is designed to be ready for use following removal from its packing container and removal of packing protection restraints 3 2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION When the Zephyr MR Transfer Stretcher arrives inspect all shipping containers for evidence of physical damage If there are any dents scratches or other evidence of physical damage to the boxes note the damage on the shipper s copy of the bill of lading and file a claim against the shipper In the case of shortages or malfunctions notify Diacor immediately to arrange for replacement or repair Refer to sections 5 3 for the discussion of replacement or repair of products under warranty Save all packing containers and materials for the Zephyr MR Transfer Stretcher in the event it needs to be returned to Diacor for replacement or repair 3 3 INSTALLATION The Zephyr MR Transfer Stretcher reguires minimal inspection before it is ready to use The two top extensions should rotate freely on their hinges between the down and horizontal positions The two stretcher side rails should lift and lock in place The stretcher brakes should release and lock the wheels 3 4 USE The stretcher is ready to be used upon removal from the shipping container However there are two functions that must be acco
3. U S A Ce 800141 REVA Figure 1 1 Diacor Zephyr MR Patient Transfer Stretcher 800141 REV A 800141 REV A TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION 2 1 GENERAL 2 2 FEATURES 2 2 1 Stretcher Top and Extensions 2 2 2 Stretcher Top Bridge Extension 2 2 3 Stretcher Top End Stops 2 2 4 Air Blower Transfer Cage 2 2 5 Stretcher Hand Rails 2 2 6 Wheel Locks UNPACKING INSTALLATION USE 3 1 GENERAL 3 2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION 3 3 INSTALLATION 3 4 USE 3 4 1 Set the Stretcher Height 3 4 2 Use with Sled and Patient SERVICING 4 1 GENERAL 4 2 CLEANING 4 2 1 Cleaning Method 4 3 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 4 4 HANDLING AND STORAGE WARRANTY 5 1 GENERAL 5 2 WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS 5 3 WARRANTY PERFORMANCE 800141 REV A TECHNICAL INFORMATION 15 6 1 SPECIFICATIONS 15 ii 800141 REV A SECTION INTRODUCTION The Diacor Zephyr MR Patient Transfer Stretcher with accessories provides the capability to easily move a patient on the Zephyr Patient Transfer Sled to or from a flat surface or flat table top FTT The stretcher also provides the means to move a patient from one location to another The Patient Transfer Stretcher consists of a flat aluminum top that is mounted to a conventional patient stretcher This flat aluminum surface has a hinged extension along each side that folds up to create a bridge between the stretcher and a flat surface such as a MR FTT The MR Patient Transfer Stretcher is part of a
4. DIACOR Zephyr Patient Transfer System MR Conditional Patient Transfer Stretcher Manual DIACOR 2550 DECKER LAKE BLVD SUITE 26 SALT LAKE CITY UTAH 84119 800 342 2679 801 467 0050 FAX 801 487 3258 www diacorinc com sales diacorinc com 800141 REVA This manual contains the latest information at the time of publication Diacor Inc reserves the right to revise this manual without notice INTENDED USE The Zephyr MR Patient Transfer Stretcher is intended to be used in tandem with the Zephyr Patient Transfer Sled to eas ily and safely move patients between the stretcher and imag ing tabletop or treatment couch and to transfer patients from room to room The Zephyr MR Patient Transfer Stretcher is intended for use only by physicians qualified in diagnostic imaging or radia tion oncology and experienced in or prostate cancer planning or treatment or by therapists at the specific direction of such qualified physicians Diacor Inc has appointed M Devices Group as our EU Au thorized Representative Contact Information M Devices Group Marlborough House Riding Street Southport PR8 1EW United Kingdom Tel 44 1704 544 944 Fax 44 1704 544 050 Zephyr is a trademark of Diacor Inc Diacor is a registered trademark of Diacor Inc Velcro is a registered trademark of Velcro Industries B V SANI CLOTH is a registered trademark of Professional Disposables International 2012 Diacor Inc Printed in
5. he height of the stretcher When both ends of the stretcher extension are flush with the surface of the FTT then tighten the set screws At another time if the stretcher is used against the opposite side of the MR FTT or the opposite extension is used it may be necessary to readjust the height 3 4 2 Use with Sled and Patient The following steps are suggested to utilize the Zephyr MR Transfer Stretcher with the Zephyr Patient Transfer Sled These steps assume that the stretcher wheel heights have been set to match the MR FTT Refer to the User Manual for the Zephyr Patient Transfer Sled for details on its use and operation Adjust the Stretcher to Allow a Patient to Sit On or Exit the Sled 1 Position the sled to the edge of the stretcher 2 Lock the wheels 3 With a foot stool assist the patient onto the sled 4 Assist the patient as they sit on the sled Adjust patient s position on the sled and in the stirrups to physician s standards Adjust the Stretcher to Move the Stretcher and Patient to the MR Room 1 Unlock the stretcher wheels 2 Raise and lock the stretcher side rails in the up position 3 Move the stretcher with sled and patient to the MR room entrance 4 Remove the cage and blower from the stretcher before entering the MR Suite The cage and blower are not MR safe and must never be brought into the MR suite Adjust the Stretcher to Allow Sled and Patient Transfer to MR FTT 1 Drop the side rail and raise the stretcher extensi
6. ly to prevent damage Store in a safe place when not used 11 800141 REV A 800141 REV A SECTION WARRANTY 5 1 GENERAL The Zephyr MR Patient Transfer Stretcher and all the associated parts for this system are war ranted by Diacor for a period of one 1 year from the date of shipment The Diacor warranty coverage is limited to defective materials or workmanship The warranty is void if the Zephyr MR Patient Transfer Stretcher has been damaged by accident unreasonable or improper use neglect or other causes not arising out of defects in material or workmanship 5 2 WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS The express warranty provided herein is in lieu of any and all implied warranties arising out of the sale of the Zephyr MR Patient Transfer Stretcher including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Diacor shall not be liable for loss of use of the Zephyr MR Patient Transfer Stretcher or other incidental or consequential costs expenses or damages incurred by the customer or other user 5 3 WARRANTY PERFORMANCE During the stated warranty period the Zephyr MR Patient Transfer Stretcher will be repaired or replaced at the option of Diacor Inc with a new or reconditioned Zephyr MR Patient Transfer Stretcher when the unit is returned shipping prepaid to Diacor Inc 2550 Decker Lake Blvd Suite 26 Salt Lake City Utah 84119 Please contact Diacor 800 342 2679 or 801 467 0050 for a Re
7. mplished First adjustments to establish the fixed or resting height of the stretcher must be made to match a determined height of the MR FTT These adjustments must be made before the stretcher is used to transfer a patient on a sled to another flat surface such as the MR FTT Second the stretcher should be cleaned by the standard reguirements of the user of any prod uct that may come in contact with a patient 7 800141 REV A 3 4 1 Set the Stretcher Height The stretcher is designed for a fixed height However a small adjustment in the wheel height may be needed to ensure that when the extension is in the horizontal position it will be flush with the FTT from end to end Both the head and foot end of the stretcher may be separately ad justed to match the MR FTT height but usually only one end of the stretcher needs adjustment To set the stretcher height move the stretcher next to the MR FTT with the stretcher extension in the horizontal position Adjust the height of the MR FTT to the height of the extension At this time one end of the extension may be higher than the other If this is the case the lowest end requires a wheel height adjustment Figure 3 1 shows the height adjustments on the wheels To do this first remove the two phillips screws holding the end cover and remove the cover Next loosen the set screws on each of the two wheels on the lowest end of the stretcher With a 15 16 wrench turn the bolt clockwise to raise t
8. on next to the MR table 2 Adjust the elevation of the MR FTT to be flush with the stretcher bridge extensions 3 Move the stretcher close to the MR FTT so that there is no gap between the FTT and the stretcher extension 4 Lock the wheels of the stretcher 8 800141 REVA Figure 3 1 View of MR Zephyr Height Adjustments 9 800141 REV A AN WARNING To prevent inadvertent movement of the sled and to ensure patient s safety two people must always assist in moving the patient whenever the sled is supported by the air pads Alignment guides are designed to help the sled remain on the MR FTT Transfer the Sled and Patient to the MR FTT 1 Connect the Air Blower to the sled and to electrical power 2 Turn the blower on and with two therapists slide the sled on the stretcher to the MR FTT until the sled is fully supported by the FTT Then turn the air blower off AN WARNING The patient and users must keep their fingers above the sled to prevent pinch ing when the Air Blower is turned off and the sled settles to its supporting sur face Transfer the Sled and Patient on the MR FTT 1 Place the sled guides in the down position 2 Turn on the Air Blower to move the sled and patient to other positions on the FIT Use two people to move the sled Turn off the Air Blower when the desired position is reached Reverse these steps as the sled and patient are moved from the MR FTT to the stretcher and the patient is assisted from the sled
9. patient transfer system that includes a Patient Transfer Sled The Diacor Zephyr MR Patient Transfer Stretcher was tested for compatibility with a 3 Tesla Sie mens Magnetom TRIO ltems were checked to see if they could be used near the bore of the MR Magnet If there was no magnetic pull they would then be determined to be acceptable for use with a 3T System The Diacor Zephyr MR Patient Transfer Stretcher is MR Conditional for 3T Please note that throughout the manual references are made about how the Diacor Zephyr MR Patient Transfer Stretcher is used with a MR FTT Flat Table Top The Zephyr MR Patient Transfer Stretcher can be used with any imaging or treatment FTT 1 800141 REVA 800141 REV A SECTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION 2 1 GENERAL This section contains a brief description of the features and physical characteristics of the Diacor Zephyr MR Patient Transfer Stretcher 2 2 FEATURES Figure 2 1 shows the Zephyr Transfer Stretcher with pointers to the various features of the de vice 2 2 1 Stretcher Top and Extensions Along the two long sides of the flat aluminum top are hinged extensions that serve as bridges between the stretcher top and the FTT flat table top to or from which a patient on the sled is transferred When not in use the hinged extensions should be locked in a vertical position 2 2 2 Stretcher Top Bridge Extension To raise the bridge extensions lift the extension to a horizontal position and pull
10. the support bar out from underneath the extension 2 2 3 Stretcher Top End Stops The pull up handles at each end of the stretcher serve as stops to prevent the Zephyr Transfer Sled from being pushed off either end of the stretcher top 2 2 4 Air Blower Transfer Cage A cage not shown can be carried on the bottom of the stretcher and is designed to hold the air blower used on the Zephyr Transfer Sled This allows the air blower to be carried with the stretcher when it is moved from room to room AN WARNING The cage and blower are not MR safe and must never be brought into the MR suite 2 2 5 Stretcher Hand Rails Hand rails are provided on both sides of the stretcher These rails can be released and moved under the stretcher table top during transfer of a patient to or from the stretcher Whenever 3 800141 REV A the patient is left on the stretcher or moved the hand rails should be lifted and locked in place 2 2 6 Wheel Locks The stretcher provides locks on each of the stretcher wheels that can be set and released from both ends of the stretcher It is critical that the stretcher wheel locks are set whenever the stretcher is stopped and a patient is being moved to or from the stretcher WARNING To prevent possible injury to the patient the stretcher wheel locks must be set before turning the air blower on and whenever a patient is being moved to or from the stretcher 4 800141 REV A Side rails Bridge Extensions
11. turn Material Authorization RMA prior to sending the defective unit to us The replacement of a Zephyr MR Patient Transfer Stretcher will not extend the expressed warranty stated herein beyond the original warranty period 13 800141 REVA 800141 REV A SECTION TECHNICAL INFORMATION 6 1 SPECIFICATIONS 250 Ib 113 4 kg Length 83 25 in with handles up 211 5 cm Length 80 in with handles down 203 2 cm Width with side rails down and extensions down Width 35 in with side rails up 88 9 cm Side Rail Length 48 in 121 9 cm Wheel Base 24 in x 66 in 61 cm x 167 6 cm Caster Size 5 in diameter 12 7 cm diameter Maximum Working Load 600 Ib 272 kg 15 800141 REV A
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