Ferno Scoop EXL User Manual - 4 - Using The Stretcher

8

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

Scoop EXL Stretcher Series

Using the Stretcher

4.1 Before Placing the Stretcher

in Service

1. Personnel who will use the stretcher need to read

this manual.

2. Set  up the stretcher, following the instructions in

Stretcher Setup, pages 17 and 18.

3. Confirm that the stretcher operates properly. See

Inspecting the Stretcher, page 15.

4 - USING THE STRETCHER

4.3 Folding/Unfolding the Stretcher

To fold the stretcher:

1. Lay the stretcher flat on the floor or ground.

2. Move the lock-pin levers to the unlocked position

(the upper notch, as in Figure 3, page 9).

3. Fully extend the foot section by pulling it out until

the hinges are completely visible.

4. Lift the foot section and fold it over onto the torso

panel (Figure 1).

The stretcher can be stored folded or in the shortest

unfolded position.

To unfold the stretcher: lay the stretcher flat on the

floor or ground. Lift the foot section off the torso panel

and unfold until it lies flat, then follow instructions in

Adjusting the Stretcher Length, page 9.

Figure 1 - Stretcher in Folded Position

An unattended patient can be injured. Stay

with the patient at all times.

WARNING

!

Improper operation can cause injury. Operate

the stretcher only as described in this

manual.

WARNING

!

An unrestrained patient can fall off the

stretcher and be injured. Use restraints to

secure the patient on the stretcher.

WARNING

!

4.2 General Guidelines for Use

A minimum of two trained operators is required.

Operators may need help when working with

heavy patients. For placement and direction of

helpers, see Using Additional Help, page 13.

Follow standard patient-handling procedures

when using the stretcher.

Stay with the patient at all times.

Always use patient restraints.