RECORD THE NUMBER BELOW: SERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE ConvaQuip Ind., Inc. P.O. Box 3417 Abilene, TX 79604 800-637-8436 / Fax 325-677-7217 Form 900EC Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS 1.0 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS 2.0 GENERAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 3.0 MODEL 900EC 4.0 OPERATING THE CHAIR 4.1 OPERATION OF STEER/BRAKE 4.2 USING THE 4 - CASTER FREE FUNCTION 4.3 APPLYING THE BRAKES 4.4 ADJUSTING THE ARMREST 4.5 RAISING THE SURFACE 4.6 I.V. SOCKETS AND STORAGE 4.7 HANDSET OPERATION 5.0 DIAGNOSTICS & REPAIR 6.0 CLEANING & MAINTENANCE 7.0 SPECIFICATIONS 8.0 LIMITED WARRANTY 1.0 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS Safety First: The primary concern of ConvaQuip is that this equipment be operated and maintained with the safety of the user in mind. To assure safe and reliable operation. 1. Read this manual before operating your equipment. 2. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to assure that appropriate personnel are in formed on the contents of this manual. 3. Be sure that you understand the instructions contained in this manual before at tempting to operate this equipment. 4. This manual should remain permanently af?xed to this equipment. 2.0 GENERAL WARNINGS Throughout this manual there are warnings that call attention to particular procedures. The items are used as follows: WARNING A WARNING is used for an operating procedure, practice, or condition which, if not fol lowed correctly, could result in personal injury. For your personal safety and that of your personnel, WARNINGS are repeated here. Become throughly familiar with them and observe them at all times. 1. Failure to properly install accessories could result in personal injury or equip ment damage. 2. Failure to engage the steering swivel lock while transporting patients could result in personal injury or equipment damage. 3. Failure to seek assistance when transporting patients up or down inclines could result in loss of control and subsequent personal injury or equipment damage. 4. Failure to make sure the chair does not roll with the brakes engaged could result in personal injury or equipment damage. 5. Failure to engage the brakes when chair is unattended could result in personal injury or equipment damage. 6. Do not use the footrest as a step when getting into or out of the chair. The foot rest should be in its folded position to avoid tripping the patient. This may result sult in personal injury or or result in personal injury or equipment damage. 7. NEVER exceed the weight limit of 850 pounds exceeding weight limit may cause personal damage or equipment damage. 8. Failure to use side rails and not testing the latch could result in personal injury. 9. Caster locks are not designed to stop the chair in motion. 10. Take special care to lock the casters securely when transferring patient to or from the chair. 11. Do not allow the patient to sit on the chair when it is in the prone position. Never sit or lean on the headrest or the legrest when the chair is in the prone position. Caution: Failure to observe these safety precautions may result in personal injury or mechanical failure. Read all instructions carefully before using the chair. . Weight Limit: Never exceed the weight limit of the chair (combined weight of user and items on chair). Exceeding weight limit may cause the chair to fail. The weight capacity of each chair is shown on the back rest and on the serial number label. . Power Requirements: Electrical hazard may occur if the chair is plugged into an inadequate power supply. A power source of 120 VAC, 50 to 60Hz, with a capacity of at least 15 amps must be available to operate the chair. A three-wire grounded receptacle must be supplied. A (ground fault circuit interrupter) GFCI is recommended. (maximum current drawn by the chair is 9 amps) . Battery Back-up: The system’s battery automatically charges when the power cord is plugged into an electric outlet. If electrical power is lost, the battery maintains a charge to allow the chair to be operated. However, if the power is off and the chair is operated for an extended time, the battery will lose its charge, the actuators will not function and the chair cannot be raised or lowered. . Do not service this device without ?rst unplugging the power cord and battery. Caution: Chair parts can move even with power cord unplugged, because of backup battery. . Make sure the control module and the handset cords are properly positioned before operating the chair. Do not allow either of these cords to get caught in the moving members of the chair. . Do not operate this device if the power cord or any of the cords between the control module and the associated parts are cut, frayed or loosely connected. . Do not use a chair with any missing or damaged parts. 3.0 MODEL 900EC The backrest is adjustable from 0 - 60°. This chair is equipped with central steering and braking system operable from any corner of the chair. This facilitates patient transport. High density foam seat, leg and back cushio...