Thank you for placing your confidence in our stretchers. They have been engineered from quality materials and hand-made with care to fulfil the requirements of the healthcare industry. Your stretcher will give years of trouble-free service if used and cared for in accordance with our directions.
Before using your stretcher please take the time to read our user guide carefully and familiarise yourself with the controls and operation of the unit.
It is important to assess that this equipment is suitable for your patients clinical needs.
Modsel offers a range of stretchers designed for a wide variety of facility types, departmental use and procedures.
Patient/Staff Safety
General Use
Dropsides
Electric Operation
Sliding Top System
Maintenance
The standard removable IV Pole may be stored on the stretcher base or a folding IV Pole will be permanently mounted to either end of the stretcher top. The removable pole can be fitted into one of the square corner sockets on the stretcher top (normally in all four corners). A folding IV pole is either stood up to its upright position and dropped slightly to lock into place, or lifted slightly and lowered into its lying down position.
To raise the IV hanger.
Lift the hanger and let go. The hanger will automatically lock into the desired height setting.
To lower the IV hanger.
Pull down on the lock body to release. Support the hanger and lower it to the desired height, letting go of the lock body to re-lock.
There are variety of ways stretcher steering is controlled while moving. These include a corner castor locked into a straight position or a 5th (center) steer wheel pressured onto the floor. NOTE - It is recommended that a stretcher with corner steering is always pushed from the opposite end to which the steer castor is positioned, however the end from which a stretcher is pushed from is subject to an organisations internal policy and risk assessment.
To steer the stretcher.
Press one of the corner GREEN pedals on the base down fully to activate steering. Press the opposite RED pedal back to the horizontal (neutral) position to disengage steering.
To brake when parked.
Press one of the corner RED pedals down fully to activate all four castor brakes. Press the opposite GREEN pedal back to the horizontal (neutral) position to disengage the brakes.
NOTE - To move the stretcher sideways, always ensure the pedals are in the horizontal (neutral) position.
To operate the backrest.
Squeeze the red lever under the outer end of the backrest and raise or lower. release the lever to re-lock the backrest position.
To raise and lower the stretcher top.
Pump down on the GREEN raise pedal on the stretcher base to raise the top. To lower, press both RED pedals together.
To tilt the stretcher top.
To tilt either the head or foot end of the stretcher top down, press one RED lower pedal as per the direction on the stretcher base.
To operate the backrest.
Press the UPWARD facing arrow labeled 'BACK' on the handset to raise. Press the DOWNWARD facing arrow to lower.
To raise and lower the stretcher top.
Press the UPWARD facing arrow labeled 'HIGH/LOW' on the handset to raise. Press the DOWNWARD facing arrow to lower.
To tilt the stretcher top.
Press the DOWNWARD facing arrows labeled 'TILT (FOOT/HEAD)' on the handset to lower either end of the stretcher top.
To raise and lower knee break (option).
Press the UPWARD facing arrow labeled 'KNEE' on the handset to raise. Press the DOWNWARD facing arrow to lower.
To contour the stretcher top (option).
Press the UPWARD facing arrow labeled 'BACK & KNEE' on the handset to raise both the backrest and knee break to a sitting position together. Press the DOWNWARD facing arrow to lower back to a the lying position together.
Removable battery.
Note - Position of the battery and controller cradle will vary according to the stretcher configuration. The number of operations per charge will vary according to the loading of the stretcher. Do not continually run the battery to low charge as this will gradually reduce the battery life. Regular charging of the battery is recommended. Low Battery Warning: On hearing an audible tone from the unit during use, plug stretcher into mains power (if available) or remove the battery for charging immediately. Failure to comply with this will result in shortening of battery life.
To remove the battery, squeeze the lever under the end of the battery to release the lock and then pull away from the control box interface connection, allowing the battery to continue resting on its slide support. Carefully lift the battery out. To install the battery, lift the battery into position and rest on its slide support. Push the battery firmly into the control box interface until you hear the lock click.
Mains power cable.
The stretcher should always be operated while powered with a standard 240V outlet. ALWAYS ENSURE LEAD IS UNPLUGGED BEFORE MOVING THE STRETCHER. There is a battery backup to allow stretcher operation whilst unplugged. The number of operations per charge will vary according to the loading of the stretcher. Do not continually run the battery to low charge as this will gradually reduce the battery life. Regular charging of the battery is recommended.
Low Battery Warning: On hearing an audible tone from the unit during use, immediately plug unit into a mains power outlet to recharge battery for a minimum of 6 hours. Failure to comply with this will result in shortening of battery life.
There are several styles of dropside, the most common being the Classic style with vertical risers and Deluxe style which lowers and folds underneath the stretcher top.
Classic style dropside.
To release, lift the dropside lock tab and then lower the dropside. When the dropside is lifted into its upright position, it will automatically lock.
Deluxe style dropside.
To release, lift the dropside lock tab and then lower the dropside. When the dropside is lifted into its upright position, it will automatically lock.
Horizontal rail dropside.
To release, pull the dropside lock knob out and then lower the dropside. When the dropside is lifted into its upright position, it will automatically lock.
A pair of sockets are provided on the foot end of the stretcher top for a range of accessories such as end rails, monitor boards and folding foot boards.There is an optional head end accessory socket option also available.
Installing an accessory.
Loosely insert the accessory into both sockets and then either one at a time or with both hands upside down and using your forefingers, depress the lock buttons and allow the accessory to drop in. Ensure both locks have activated after installation.
Removing an accessory.
Either one at a time or with both hands upside down and using your forefingers, depress the lock buttons and lift the accessory out slightly. Once both lock buttons are released, lift and remove the accessory completely.
We continue to develop our products and use materials or coatings that will withstand the tough and aggressive chemicals used in present cleaning programs. Our ranges of Modsel patient transport stretchers have been carefully designed with the ease of cleaning, safety and longevity in mind.
Cleaning Instructions
DAMAGE CAUSED BY THESE PROCESSES ARE IDENTIFIABLE AND MAY VOID WARRANTY
Wipe off cleaning product residue with a clean, soft cloth and rinse with fresh warm water immediately after use. If particular cleaner/disinfectant is not listed we advise to test the particular surface disinfectant in advance or to contact us in case of any doubts.
After each (12) twelve months of use, the stretcher must be checked in accordance with our recommended Service Checklist.
TO ENSURE WARRANTY, PERIODIC MAINTENANCE RECORDS MUST BE RETAINED.
To service your stretcher, contact your Servicing Engineer, Distributor or Modsel on 1300 785 790.
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We warrant in the event that:
The defect or defects are not due to:
Modsel will:
At our option, repair or replace the part or parts found within our reasonable judgement to have been defective in workmanship or materials. Should your stretcher ever require attention due to a failure as defined under the warranty above, please contact Modsel or your local distributor from whom your stretcher was originally purchased.
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