Ferno Scoop EXL User Manual - Warning

© Ferno-Washington, Inc.   234-2125-05   May 2006

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Scoop EXL Stretcher Series

Using the Stretcher

4.8 Using Additional Help

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At minimum, two trained operators are required

to operate the stretcher. They will need help when

carrying the stretcher with an adult patient and

when working with a heavy patient.

•

Operators should maintain control of the stretcher,

operate moving parts, and direct any helpers.

•

The chart at right shows the suggested placement

for operators and helpers.

Key:

O = Operator    H = Helper     P = Patient

Lifting and Carrying

Helpers

Two

Operators

+

Two

Helpers

Two

Operators

+

Four

Helpers

Using Additional Help

Helpers can cause injury or be injured.

Operate and maintain control of the stretcher

and direct all helpers.

WARNING

!

LOAD

LIMIT

Inspect the stretcher if the load limit has been

exceeded (see Inspecting the Stretcher, page 15).

227 kg