User manual ITC Heated Cot Anchorage System
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1. GFERNO User manual When It s Critical ITC Heated Cot Anchorage System April 2012 Carefully read and Pub N MU 074 C keep the user manual for future reference ITC System Warning This users manual contains general specifications on the use operation and maintenance of this product The general guidelines contained in this manual should not be considered to cover all possible applications and operations Safe proper use of this product is at the user s discretion Safety information is provided as an aid to the user and simply guarantees the minimum level of safety necessary to prevent accidents to operators and patients Appropriate training of operators using the product is recommended prior to actual application Keep this users manual for future reference and make sure new users have access to it You may request additional copies from Ferno Washington Italia s r l s Customer Service Center Before beginning regular use of the product operators must read this manual carefully following the general guidelines contained in it and familiarizing themselves with correct use and maintenance procedures Rights The information contained in this users manual is the property of Ferno Washington Italia s r l Via Benedetto Zallone 26 40066 Pieve di Cento BO Ferno Washington Italia s r l reserves the rights to all images and drawings This users manual may not be reproduced in full or in part with2. The heated cot must be installed exclusively by authorized operators certified by the manufacturer Ferno Washington Italia s r l MU 074 C April 2012 11 ITC System 5 INSTALLATIONS 5 1 Heated cot Installation The heated cot is anchored to the ITC frame in accordance with the manufacturer s guidelines using the 4 anchorage points provided on the ITC frame which have the following center to center distances 218 mm and about 525 mm the latter center to center distance may be varied slightly by shifting the two bars supporting the heated cot ensuring correct balancing of the weight of the heated cot on the ITC frame Refer to the diagram appearing in section 4 1 detail A and figure 11 The heated cot frame must have holes with a diameter of 13 mm with the same center to center distance as the anchorage points described above If it is necessary to adapt the center to center distance of the anchorage points of the ITC frame with those of the heated cot slacken the 12 screws on the clamps holding the two brackets supporting the heated cot onto the ITC frame slightly move the two brackets symmetrically to balance the weight and screw in the screws on each bracket all the way The heated cot must be installed exclusively by authorized operators certified by the manufacturer Following the heated cot manufacturer s guidelines for use of the heated cot and anchorage to the ITC frame Figure 11
3. The four circles indicate the anchorage points for the heated cot Ferno Washington Italia s r l MU 074 C April 2012 12 ITC System 5 2 Installing the ITC frame on the Ferno 26P stretcher Figure 12 Installing the ITC frame on the Ferno 26P stretcher Ferno Washington Italia s r l MU 074 C April 2012 13 ITC System 5 3 Installing the ITC frame on the Ferno 5126 e 5126EL stretcher Caution to assemble the ITC system on stretchers in series 5126 make a slot in the ABS central panel with a knife or small saw so that you can anchor the corresponding blocks onto the frame as shown by the two white arrows in figure 13 Figure 13 Installing the ITC frame on the Ferno 5126 and 5126EL Stretcher Ferno Washington Italia s r l MU 074 C April 2012 14 ITC System 5 4 Installing the ITC frame on the Ferno 35A stretcher Caution to ensure interchangeability of the ITC system with other Ferno stretchers remove the mobile backrest on the stretcher Figure 14 Installing the ITC frame on the Ferno 35A stretcher Ferno Washington Italia s r l MU 074 C April 2012 15 ITC System 5 5 Installing the ITC frame on the Ferno 35P Proflexx stretcher Figure 15 Installing the ITC frame on the Ferno 35P Proflexx stretcher Ferno Washington Italia s r l MU 074 C April 2012 16 ITC System 5 6 Installing the ITC frame on the Ferno 26S stretcher Caution to ensure interchangeability
4. original FERNO parts Ferno Washington Italia s r l MU 074 C April 2012 21 ITC System 9 GUARANTEE 9 1 Guarantee Conditions Ferno products are guaranteed to be free from defects in manufacture for 24 months starting on the date appearing in the Ferno W Italia s r l shipping document Ferno Washington Italia guarantees replacement parts for 12 months While the guarantee remains in effect it will repair and or replace all defective parts free of charge provided the defect is proven to be due to faulty manufacture excluding the cost of labor travel shipping and packaging The guarantee does not cover consumables or components subject to wear associated with normal product use all parts typically subject to sliding or rolling friction bearings brushes lubricants sliding blocks belts etc parts potentially subject to rust or corrosion contacts made of copper or metal alloys electrical electronic and mechanical equipment and batteries External finishes gel coat resin paint powder paint decals straps text etc are guaranteed for 90 days Repairs are performed by specialized technical staff on Ferno Washington Italia s r l s premises at Via Zallone 26 40066 Pieve di Cento BO or on the customer s premises in the event of a written agreement with the Ferno Washington Italia Customer Service Center Technical work to be performed on the customer s premises must be agreed on with refund of documented expens
5. to request a replacement label 1 4 Conformity with current safety legislation Ferno Washington Italia has designed and built the ITC system in compliance with the safety requirements of directive 93 42 EEC class I concerning medical devices and certified by CSI according to EN1789 standards for medical vehicles and their equipment test report 10G N 0139 ME PCA 08 of 23 01 2009 All materials used scaled to work correctly within the load limits appearing in the technical specifications are flame resistant do not give off any toxins or pollutants and are protected to ensure high resistance to wear and corrosion 1 5 Warning regarding diseases carried through the blood To reduce risk of exposure to infectious diseases carried through the blood such as HIV 1 or hepatitis scrupulously following the general guidelines appearing in this users manual during use of the ITC system and subject the device to a hygienizing treatment Ferno Washington Italia s r l MU 074 C April 2012 ITC System 1 6 Product identification The ITC system is identified by the Model Number PN and Serial Number SN permanently printed on the label applied to the product Sample product identification label Prodotto da Ferno Washington Italia S r l Via B Zallone 26 40066 Pieve di Cento Italy Tel 051 6860028 Fax 051 6861508 PN SN 2 OPERATORS CAPACITY AND TRAINING 2 1 Operators capacity Operators using the devic
6. 074 C April 2012 22 ITC System 9 2 Limitations on liability If a product is found to be defective Ferno W Italia s r l will choose whether to repair and replace it or refund the purchase price In no case may Ferno W Italia s r l be held liable for any amount beyond the sale price of the product The buyer accepts these conditions for all types of damage Ferno W Italia s r l does not provide any other express or implicit guarantees does not provide any implicit guarantee of salability or suitability for a particular use of its product or products manufactured by others Any legal measures taken in violation of limited liability must be filed within one year of the date on which the violation is or should have been discovered Ferno W Italia s r l reserves the right to cancel the guarantee for products sold if the labels or plates bearing the manufacturer s name serial number or part number have been deleted or removed if the product has been modified repaired or worked on without authorization from Ferno W Italia s r l by people not authorized by Ferno W Italia if the product has been used in a way which does not conform to the instructions provided or for purposes other than those for which it was designed as stated in section 9 1 Conditions of Guarantee Ferno W Italia s r l shall in no case be held liable for direct or indirect damage consequent upon use which does not conform to the guidelines in the us
7. ONS LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY REQUESTS UNDER THE GUARANTEE CLAIMS AUTHORIZATION TO RETURN TRAINING RECORD MAINTENANCE RECORD Ferno Washington Italia s r l MU 074 C April 2012 O oo o NANN OO OQ O QA QA QA Q A ja ITC System 1 SAFETY INFORMATION 1 1 Safety warnings Warnings such as the one shown below identify a hazard which if not prevented could cause injury to the patient and or operator This manual contains the following safety warnings Untrained operators could cause injury to themselves or others Allow only trained operators to use the system Improper use of the system may cause damage or injury Use the system only as described in this users manual Improper use may cause damage injury and or serious accidents Use only as described in this users manual Helpers can cause accidents and or be injured Always ensure that you are in control of the system and are working the commands and coordinating helpers Improper maintenance could cause accidents Perform system maintenance as described in this users manual Use of inappropriate replacement parts or services could cause damage User only Ferno parts Application of improper accessories not approved by Ferno could cause accidents Use only Ferno approved accessories Anchoring systems blocks must be assembled only by trained and qualified Ferno operators All screws must be tightened correctly with the threaded part dampened with medium t
8. al lifting handles Stretchers prepared with 6 pin anchorages in the Proflexx series may be fitted with accessories for bariatric patients and still be usable for all standard uses FEATURES e High quality aluminum alloy frame e Snap together 6 pin anchorage e 4 lifting handles e Maximum load 80 kg Anchoring systems blocks must be assembled only by trained and qualified Ferno operators All screws must be tightened correctly with the threaded part dampened with medium thread stopper 3 2 Technical data The following figures are rounded off to the nearest whole number Contact Ferno Washington Italia Customer Service for further information Ferno reserves the right to make changes without advance notice Dimensions without heated cot Length 120 cm Width 62 cm Maximum width 103 cm with handles open Height 13 5 cm Weight 10 kg Ferno Washington Italia s r l MU 074 C April 2012 ITC System 4 INSTALLATION AND PREPARATION FOR USE 4 1 Installation The ITC frame is delivered already assembled with all 6 blocks as shown in the diagram below minor adjustments to the position of the blocks may be necessary if the various different stretchers are not perfectly interchangeable For installation of the ITC system on Ferno stretchers contact the Ferno Washington Italia s r l Customer Service Center The heated cot must be installed exclusively by authorized operators cer
9. e must be familiar with procedures for moving the patient be capable of assisting the patient have understood the procedures described in this users manual have attended a special training course in correct use of the device be familiar with the device its features and all accessories used Untrained operators could cause injury to themselves or others Allow only trained operators to use the ITC system 2 2 Training To ensure correct training it is necessary to e read this users manual carefully for additional copies contact the Ferno Washington Italia s r l Customer Service Center e attend a training course in safe correct use e practice using the device and its accessories before using it in a real emergency e keep proper record of training sessions with the device using the form attached to this users manual see chapter 10 Recording training Ferno Washington Italia s r l MU 074 C April 2012 ITC System 3 ITC SYSTEM 3 1 Description The ITC system consists of a frame and a set of six rapid anchorage points made of high quality material This device in addition to the heated cot permits safe transport of newborns in accordance with current regulations If prepared with the supplementary blocks supplied code 082 1942 ITC the ITC system is interchangeable with various different Ferno stretchers and in hospital transporters The interchange movement is quick safe and made easy by 4 addition
10. ecessary to work safely and maintain the product s hygiene and dependability and maintain the guarantee MU 074 C April 2012 Ferno Washington Italia s r l Via Benedetto Zallone 26 40066 Pieve di Cento BO Italy Internet u Sui ciu aus Sauna pass www ferno it Esmail aive eursaxeei er repr M REDE des infoQferno it Telephone 39 0516860028 FAX ua a a ua SSS as 39 0516861508 Ferno Washington Italia s r l MU 074 C April 2012 25
11. ers manual and the product s intended use 9 3 Requests under the Guarantee Contact Ferno Customer Relations immediately if you receive a product which you suspect to be defective A representative will help you with the claim procedure Before shipping a product to Ferno W Italia s r l request authorization from Ferno Customer Relations 9 4 Claims All claims must be presented to the reseller or to Ferno W Italia s r 1 Customer Relations within 5 days of the date on which the product is received or the defect in question is discovered Claims and complaints regarding an individual product do not exempt the buyer from the obligation to pick up and pay the other products included in the same order unless otherwise agreed with the seller 9 5 Authorization to return Ferno W Italia s r l will not accept product returns without prior authorization Products returned for commercial reasons or for reasons not related to nonconformity will be accepted only following inspection by specialized Ferno W Italia s r l staff Ferno Washington Italia s r l MU 074 C April 2012 23 ITC System 10 TRAINING RECORD Date Instructor s name Type of training 11 MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Maintenance worker s name Type of maintenance Ferno Washington Italia s r l MU 074 C April 2012 24 ITC System Product user and maintenance manual n
12. es upon request For information on the cost of technical work contact the appropriate Ferno W Italia s r l office Repairs are guaranteed for 6 months from the date of the repair This guarantee only applies if the product is used as described in the users manual supplied with the product Improper use and neglect will invalidate the guarantee The guarantee goes into effect on the day on which the product is shipped by Ferno W Italia s r l and does not cover shipping costs Ferno W Italia s r l shall not be held liable for damage due to shipping or damage caused by improper use of the product Products not bearing the Ferno trademark which are sold by Ferno W Italia s r l shall be covered by the product manufacturer s original guarantee Ferno W Italia s r l does not offer guarantee extensions for the product manufacturer s guarantee Ferno W Italia s r l shall not accept any liability for products manufactured by others No guarantee will be provided in the event of failure to follow the guidelines for use incorrect use inappropriate use or handling attempts to repair the device by unauthorized personnel damage during shipping due to improper packaging of products returned by the user lack of maintenance use of non original replacement parts In the cases not covered by the guarantee Ferno W Italia shall not accept the cost of shipping and return of the product Ferno Washington Italia s r l MU
13. ge or wear 1 Clean all metal surfaces with warm water and a mild detergent 2 If necessary use a stiff non metallic brush or a mild solvent to remove stains 3 Rinse with warm water Dry with a towel or allow to air dry Important Disinfectants containing chlorine phenol and iodine can damage the surfaces of the device Do not use disinfectants containing these chemicals to clean and disinfect the device Steam or pressurized water can get into the joints and cause corrosion Do not use steam or pressurized jets of water to clean the device 6 3 Inspection Have the maintenance workers follow the guidelines contained in chapters 4 and 5 and perform the following checks Ferno Washington Italia s r l MU 074 C April 2012 19 ITC System e Check that all components are present e Check that all screws nuts bolts rivets and elastic plugs are solidly in position e Check that all mobile parts move properly in the appropriate manner e Check that there are no worn parts e Check that all anchorage systems are joined correctly e Check that all anchorage blocks are solidly anchored to the frame of the ITC and the stretcher e Check that the heated cot is solidly anchored to the ITC frame and all anchorage screws are present e Check that the safety plugs are present and correctly inserted in their seats e Check that the plastic bushes on the rotating blocks see figure 1 are present and not worn If ins
14. hread stopper The heated cot must be installed only by authorized operators certified by the manufacturer Follow this assembly diagram to ensure interchangeability of various FERNO stretchers The owner of the stretcher is responsible for tightening the blocks on the stretcher frame Always contact an authorized Ferno operator if you require any kind of repair work Ferno Washington Italia s r l MU 074 C April 2012 4 ITC System 1 2 Compatibility The ITC system is compatible with FERNO Proflexx 26P and 35P 35A 5126 5126EL 26S series stretchers and with intra hospital transporter 147 Permits anchorage of heated cots with a total weight including accessories of no more than 80 kg compatible with the 4 anchorage points refer to diagram in paragraph 4 1 detail A with a center to center distance of 218 mm x 525 mm the latter center to center distance may by varied slightly by shifting the two bars supporting the heated cot being careful always to ensure correct balancing of the heated cot on the ITC frame For further information refer to figure 11 in section 5 1 Ferno Washington recommends use of Ferno stretchers exclusively with Ferno locking devices and use of Ferno locking devices exclusively with Ferno stretchers 1 3 Safety labels Carefully read and follow the general guidelines replace worn or damaged labels immediately Contact Ferno Washington Italia Customer Service
15. of the ITC system with other Ferno stretchers remove the mobile backrest on the stretcher wreRNO TC WD I Figure 16 Installing the ITC frame on the Ferno 268 stretcher Ferno Washington Italia s r l MU 074 C April 2012 17 ITC System 5 7 Installing the ITC frame on the intra hospital transporter Ferno 147 Caution do not use rotating blocks 1 and 2 for assembly on transporter 147 see assembly diagram in section 4 1 Figure 17 Installing the ITC frame on the intra hospital transporter Ferno 147 Ferno Washington Italia s r l MU 074 C April 2012 18 ITC System 6 MAINTENANCE 6 1 Maintenance program The ITC system requires regular maintenance Establish and follow a maintenance program as shown in the table below The table below shows the necessary maintenance frequency Before each After each use Every two use years Disinfection and cleaning s T section 6 2 Inspection section 6 3 Technical safety check section 6 5 When using maintenance products follow the manufacturer s recommendations and read the information appearing in the product s safety data sheet Improper maintenance could cause accidents Perform the maintenance procedures described in this manual 6 2 Disinfection and cleaning Clean all surfaces with disinfectant Ferno recommends you inspect the stretcher during disinfection to look for signs of dama
16. out the express authorization of Ferno Washington Italia s r l Copyright Ferno Washington Italia s r l All rights reserved Ferno Washington Italia s r l Via Benedetto Zallone 26 40066 Pieve di Cento BO Italy Int rnet ii eet eei www ferno it E mall a nt trt info ferno it Telephone seirena 39 0516860028 Ferno Washington Italia s r l MU 074 C April 2012 ITC System TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 SAFETY INFORMATION 2 1 2 2 3 1 3 2 10 11 SAFETY WARNINGS COMPATIBILITY SAFETY LABELS CONFORMITY WITH CURRENT SAFETY LEGISLATION WARNING REGARDING DISEASES CARRIED THROUGH THE BLOOD PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION OPERATORS CAPACITY AND TRAINING OPERATORS CAPACITY TRAINING ITC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION TECHNICAL DATA INSTALLATION AND PREPARATION FOR USE INSTALLATION COMPONENTS GENERAL GUIDE TO USE INSTALLATIONS HEATED COT INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE ITC FRAME ON THE FERNO 26P STRETCHER INSTALLING THE ITC FRAME ON THE FERNO 5126 E5126EL STRETCHER INSTALLING THE ITC FRAME ON THE FERNO 35A STRETCHER INSTALLING THE ITC FRAME ON THE FERNO 35P PROFLEXX STRETCHER INSTALLING THE ITC FRAME ON THE FERNO 26S STRETCHER INSTALLING THE ITC FRAME ON THE INTRA HOSPITAL TRANSPORTER FERNO 147 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM DISINFECTION AND CLEANING INSPECTION LUBRICATION TECHNICAL SAFETY CHECK ACCESSORIES REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ASSISTANCE SERVICE GUARANTEE GUARANTEE CONDITI
17. pection reveals the presence of signs of damage and or worn parts do not use the device and contact the Ferno Washington Italia Technical Assistance Service immediately 6 4 Lubrication The ITC system does not require any lubrication 6 5 Technical safety check To guarantee the safety of the device and its operators the ITC system must be subjected to a technical safety check by technical staff or an authorized Ferno service center every two years Contact Ferno Washington Italia Customer Service to set a date for the check Check once a year or more in the event of heavy duty or very frequent use or use under unusual conditions In the event of doubt or for further clarification contact Ferno Washington Italia Customer Service 7 ACCESSORIES Code Description 082 1942 ITC Set of ITC rotating blocks Application of improper accessories can cause accidents Use only FERNO Ferno Washington Italia s r l MU 074 C April 2012 20 ITC System approved accessories 8 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ASSISTANCE SERVICE The Ferno Washington Italia Technical Assistance Service is at your disposal for more information on use maintenance and assistance for this product Contact Ferno Washington Italia s r l Via B Zallone n 26 40066 Pieve di Cento BO tel 39 0516860028 fax 39 0516861508 e mail info ferno it Use of non original replacement parts or inappropriate service could cause damage User only
18. tified by the manufacturer Arrangement of the 6 pin anchorage blocks on the ITC frame BLOCCHETTI FISSI BARRE DI SUPPORTO MANIGLIE DI SOLLEVAMENTO 120 0 cm A Anchorage points for heated cot 1 2 Blocks not used on intra hospital transporter 147 Follow this assembly diagram to ensure interchangeability of various FERNO stretchers Anchoring systems blocks must be assembled only by trained and qualified operators All screws must be tightened correctly with the threaded part dampened with medium thread stopper Ferno Washington Italia s r l MU 074 C April 2012 ITC System To assemble rotating blocks position the plastic spacers code 2042729 on the frame opening them up sufficiently figure 1 then proceed to lock them in place definitively using the lower part of the block and the two respective hexagon head screws figure 4 Check that all the rotating blocks have the pin aligned with its housing in the block permanently fixed on the ITC frame Figure 1 Assembling plastic spacers code 2042729 4 2 Components Figure 2 Detail of the rotating block Male with Pin for installation on the stretcher Figure 3 Detail of the permanently fixed block Female installed on the ITC frame Anchoring systems blocks must be assembled only by trained and qualified operators All screws must be tightened correctly with the threaded part dampened with medium thread s
19. topper Ferno Washington Italia s r l MU 074 C April 2012 ITC System To assemble the anchoring blocks tighten the screws all the way using a 5 mm hexagonal wrench as shown in the figures below Figure 4 Figure 5 Assembling the fixed block on the ITC frame Assembling the rotating block on the stretcher Figure 6 Figure 7 Detail of safety Coupling of plug for removal when fixed and rotating blocks with safety plug separating the ITC frame from the stretcher u Figure 8 Lifting handle OPEN Figure 9 Lifting handle CLOSED Ferno Washington Italia s r l MU 074 C April 2012 10 ITC System 4 3 General guide to use Use of ITC stretcher and heated cot requires at least four trained operators To remove the ITC system with the heated cot remove all the safety plugs which hold the anchorage blocks between the ITC frame and the stretcher together see fzgure 6 and figure 7 open the four lifting handles provided see figure 8 and lift the ITC frame with the heated cot keeping it parallel to the ground Always put the handles back in the starting position when connecting the system to the stretcher again as shown in figure 9 If the pins on the blocks permanently fixed onto the stretcher get in the way they can easily be turned 180 as shown in figure 10 NB Loosen one of the two anchorage screws slightly if you cannot move the block easily as shown in figure 10 Figure 10
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