Spencer EVA, User Manual

Page 1: ...control of the products certified by the notifying body TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH INDEX General information page 2 Warnings page 2 Description of product page 5 Operating instructions page 8 Maintenance and cleaning page 17 Accessories and spare parts page 19 First edition 30 09 11 Rev 3 19 06 18 Spencer Italia s r l Tel 39 0521 541111 Fax 39 0521 541222 e mail info spencer it ...

Page 2: ...d of as normal solid waste otherwise follow the current regulations about demolition 1 6 Labelling Each device has got an identifying label positioned on the device itself and or on the box This label includes information about the manufacturer the product CE mark serial number SN information and safety data In case of damage or removal request a duplicate to the manufacturer or the warranty will ...

Page 3: ...ion to rescuers and or any other rescue equipment Attention laboratory testing post production tests instruction manuals cannot always consider every possible scenario for use This means that in some cases the performance of the product could be notable different from results to date obtained Instructions are continually being updated and are under tight surveillance of fully qualified staffs with...

Page 4: ...istributed correctly Do not alter or modify the chair arbitrarily to make it fit into the ambulance the modification may cause unforeseeable functioning and damages to the patient and operators In any case the warranty will be lost The manufacturer will no more considered responsible Pay a lot of attention to possible obstacles water ice debris etc on the route of the chair because they could caus...

Page 5: ...ions more operators may be needed not only two as in normal conditions The capacities of the operators must be considered before determining their roles in the employment of the device 3 DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT 3 1 Intended use EVA Spencer chair is a device designed to move and to transport a patient in a sitting position to the ambulance The device cannot be used to transport the patient inside th...

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Page 7: ...odized and polished aluminium Anodized and polished aluminium Weight kg 19 16 15 12 19 17 5 Load capacity kg 170 250 E6 Max 170 170 170 170 170 Pivoting front wheels mm n 2 Ø 100 NO n 2 Ø 100 NO n 2 Ø 100 n 2 Ø 100 Rear wheels mm n 2 Ø 150 n 2 Ø 150 n 2 Ø 150 n 2 Ø 150 n 2 Ø 150 n 2 Ø 150 Characteristics of configurations E6 E4 E3 E1 E5 E7 Central locking Central brake for rear wheels manual pedal...

Page 8: ...ny substances or chemical agents which could cause damage and reduce safety characteristics During storage do not placed heavy materials over the device The chair should not be considered and used as a shelf for any type of material 4 2 Preparation On receipt of the product Remove the packaging and display the material so that all components are visible Check that all the components pieces on the ...

Page 9: ... the above conditions are met the device may be considered ready for use otherwise you must immediately remove the device from service and contact the manufacturer 4 3 Functioning 4 3 1 For opening the device 1 Stand behind the chair fig 3 2 Insert the upper or pedal brake fig 4 3 Separating the backrest from the seat Once the chair is completely opened up to the stop the locking mechanism will be...

Page 10: ...stop fig 11 13 Insert the brake only when transferring patients to or from the chair or with empty chair If the chair was moved with locking devices included it might tip over causing injury to the patient or the operator and or damage to the chair The brake prevents that the empty seat can move when it is not monitored and as an aid during the transfer of the patient The brake may not provide suf...

Page 11: ...to the patient To fasten the seat belt push the male part in the female until you hear a click To unfasten the belt press the tabs on the side of the buckle or the red button to release the buckle and pull the male part from the female While fixing the belt around the patient always verify that the connection is firm and the excess part of the belt is not caught in the chair or hangs loose Check t...

Page 12: ...ose 2 Press the red button next to the writing PUSH fig 17 3 Push the handle until it closes completely and release the button 4 Make sure the handle is locked in the closed position Before closing or moving the device verify the correct locking of the handle failure to respect this warning may cause damage to the device the operator and patient The handle is equipped with a safety system thanks t...

Page 13: ... the operator and patient 4 3 9 Functioning of footrest if equipped For opening the footrest 1 Carry out the operations for the opening of the chair 2 Take the footrest and recline it until complete opening towards the front of the chair fig 20 3 Make sure that the footrest is properly reclined Before transferring the patient on the chair and using the footrest make sure it is properly secured to ...

Page 14: ...tics of operators b Inclination angle of the stairs c Weight of transported patient Range of adjustments ESC system GREEN standard inclination for use in all permitted conditions in compliance with all the warnings given in the user s manual of the device YELLOW reduction of the angle of inclination compared to the green position with consequent increase in the sliding of the chair RED reduction o...

Page 15: ...hair only on the rear wheels to obtain a better smoothness of the device Check that the wheels are always self positioning in such a way that the automatic closure is fully operational 4 3 13 Functioning of head support if equipped It s better not to use the Eva chair in case of suspected cervical traumas spinal damages or fractures Before using the head support extend the handle as specified in p...

Page 16: ... the chair back far enough to permit the slides to touch the floor 6 Both operators maintaining the same angle of inclination bring the chair to the edge of the stairs so as to enable the slides to position themselves on the first step 7 Both operators slide the chair until the slides are levelled with the edges of 3 steps 8 Operator head side in order to avoid that the chair swings forward as it ...

Page 17: ...ing functioning or closing phase The functioning geometry is compromised or seized the safety devices have not been removed After performing adequate lubrication check if the problem persists If so put the device out of service and contact the service centre Difficulties in the extraction and insertion of telescopic handles or rear handles Sediments in the slides area or yielding of the aluminium ...

Page 18: ...se of components replacement parts accessories that are either original or approved by the supplier in such a way that each operation causes no alteration or modification to the appliance Possession of the checklist of operations carried out on the appliance Guarantee complete adherence to the instructions of the Directive 93 42 CEE which includes also the obligation towards the manufacturer to ma...

Page 19: ...ective 93 42 CEE 5 2 2 Periodic maintenance The device must be serviced by the manufacturer or by an authorised centre every year If the correct revision is not carried out the CE branding will no longer be considered valid as it will no longer be compliant with the 93 42 CEE Directive for Medical Devices and therefore there is the possibility that it is no longer compliant with the safety standar...

Page 20: ...pencer Tank holder fixation system 2 L 6 2 Spare parts SK30109C Seat sheet in Spentex SK30110F Backrest sheet in Spentex SK30113E Rigid seat ABS SK30114E Rigid backrest ABS SK30100C Reflective labels kit SK30116C Headrest SK30117C Retractable strap with male hook SK30118C Upper retractable strap with female hook SK30119C Armrests cover ...

Page 21: ...y having attended specific training for this device and not for similar products Keep this document at least 10 years from the end of life of the device Operator s name Training date Training method user s manual during service former class etc Trainer Basic training Advanced training ...

Page 22: ...uld be modified without any warning and is not to be intended as a commitment on behalf of Spencer Italia S r l Spencer products are exported to many countries and the same identical regulations are not always valid For this reason there could be differences between the description here described and the product actually delivered Spencer continually strives to reach the perfection of all items so...