Transport User Guide
Contents
1. Front View on Ambulance Cot Bloodborne Disease Notice Precautions must be taken to reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne diseases such as HIV 1 and hepatitis during the use of the Transport Restraint See page 11 for instructions for disinfecting and cleaning the product Technician Skills and Training A WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Only allow trained operators to install and or use this restraint Only qualitied emergency medical technicians can determine the proper equipment for use based on the patient s condition e Technicians must have the ability to assess the medical condition of the patient before transporting e Technician must be trained in and adhere to all instructions including cot backrest postitioning see page 7 Installation to Ambulance Cot NINININI Do o Do o DS Dro Dr OOOO OO SS N ASAN Two black cot labels have been provided for use as an installation aid if desired The labels are used to indicate the proper attachment location for the cot cross member lower attachment straps of the Transport Restraint 1 Apply the black cot label to the ambulance cot side rail directly REAR of a cot cross member as shown EMH amp 2 Repeat the above step on the opposite side of the cot for the second label Attachment to Ambulance Cot 3 Elevate t2. MAKING A CLAIM UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY All warranty claims and product returns must be made within the warranty period and must be submitted to IMMI within ten 10 days of discovery of the alleged detect or other problem or the claim shall be deemed waived To make a claim under this warranty please contact the SateGuard Help Desk at 1 800 985 3974 13 A SateGuard representative will qualify your claim and upon contirmation will issue you a warranty identification number Upon receiving this number please ship the SafeGuard Transport Restraint clearly marked with the warranty identification number to IMMI at the following address for inspection and evaluation IMMI Warranty e 18881 US 31 North Westfield IN 4607 You have two options to consider Option A A replacement SafeGuard Transport Restraint can be immediately sent to you Your credit card will be charged for the replacement at a discounted price plus freight IMMI representatives will inspect and evaluate the returned SafeGuard Transport Restraint within 14 days of receipt Upon confirmation of warranty claim your credit card will be credited for the amount previously charged for the replacement If the warranty claim is denied and the product is safe to use the restraint will be returned You will not be able to return the replacement restraint previously sent If the warranty claim is denied and the restraint is unsate to use it will not be returned You will n
3. e Push button on lower attachment hook and pull strap to lengthen the BLACK lower attachment strap if needed e Attach hook to metal bracket on first BLACK strap a e Pull free end of second BLACK strap to tightly secure the restraint to the cot IE Be sure the straps are not twisted and the lower attachment hook is properly positioned and securely fastened e Repeat above steps on the opposite side of the cot for the second lower attachment Cot Backrest Positioning ONI NINININI NINININI NAI N 7 Adjust cot backrest to desired position D amp PA A WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH For children under 40 pounds cot backrest must not be lower than 45 degrees Children 22 40 Ibs 70 45 y oe e lA lt j cot cross mem ie s rom ee r f a e Children 40 100 lbs 70 FLAT p P P M A kap sd n e Y ren ber J Fl oe WA cot cross member F 8 Check for a secure installation e Grasp the Transport Restraint on each side as illustrated EM Pull forward and side to side on the restraint oe a gt e The installation is secure if the restraint does not move more than one inch in any direction e f the restraint does not remain securely attached repeat steps 3 8 e Check for a secure installation before every use of
4. LIMITATIONS This warranty shall not apply to damages resulting trom normal wear and tear product misuse misapplication neglect including but not limited to improper storage modification accident improper installation or use not in accordance with product instructions LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES AND DAMAGES THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES AS SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED IN NO EVENT WILL IMMI BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SAFEGUARD TRANSPORT RESTRAINT IT IS EXPRESSLY AGREED THAT THE LIABILITY OF IMMI FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS TRANSACTION OR THE USE OF IMMIS PRODUCTS WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT IS LIMITED TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SAFEGUARD TRANSPORT RESTRAINT BY IMMI TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW IMMI MAKES NO WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN OR IMPLIED AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some states do not allow exclusion of implied warranties limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you IMMI does not authorize any person to create for it any other warranty obligation or liability in connection with the SateGuard Transport Restraint
5. 11 Store this manual in the sealed pouch under the ISPectiON oooonoininicnninninnccnccnocnnccnos 11 Transport Restraint pad for future reference Additional Information 1 See page 11 Replacement Parts 12 Crash Exchange Program 12 WOMTONTY oonocccnonicnonicncnnonicinnncninoso 13 Mini DVD discs are compatible in standard tray loading DVD players Do not use this DVD in a slot drive DVD player Consult your DVD player manual for specific compatibility If you do not have access to a tray loading DVD player standard size DVD and video cassette instructions are also available free of charge by contacting SafeGuard Customer Service at www safeguardEMS com or 1 800 985 3974 General Information Congratulations on Your purchase of A Safeguard Fansport Restraint Me most avanted peke ambulance reshratnt available on the market The SateGuard team truly cares about child passenger safety and is committed to providing innovative restraints that offer the utmost in safety and ease of use While no restraint can prevent injury in every situation proper installation and use of a restraint can substantially reduce a child s risk of serious injury or death It is critical to read and understand these instructions and the cot manufacturer s instructions BEFORE using this restraint Failure to properly use this restraint may resu
6. aint should be inspected regularly for conditions which may require service or replacement of the product or component parts 1 The web buckle adjusters attachment hardware pad and labels must all be present 2 The webbing and pad must be free of excessive wear and tears 3 The buckle adjusters and attachment harware must be free of visual damage and operate properly The buckle should fasten with an audible click 4 The stitching must be intact and not frayed Promptly replace damaged or worn components See page 12 for replacement parts Additional Information Instructions i After carefully reading and following these instructions store the instruction manual in its M under the pad in the zippered plastic sleeve 1 Buckle harness 2 Place tan attachment straps on cushion 3 Fold restraint 4 Thread black attachment straps through handle and back around Attach hooks at back panel openings EX Securely store the Transport Restraint when not in use preferably within an ambulance storage compartment Do not place heavy objects on top Transport Restraint Replacement Parts Replacement parts may be ordered online at www safeguardEMS com or by contacting SateGuard Customer Service at 1 800 985 3974 The product model number and date of manufacture are required to order replacement parts This information can be found on the label under the pad of the child restraint Use SateGuard replacement p
7. arts only The following replacement parts are available yard saison MOS Service Manual Also at www safeguard EMS com Instruction Manual with DVD free replacement Also at www safeguard EMS com Harness Adjuster Upper Cot 2 Lower Cot Assembly Attachment Strap Attachment Straps tan black Crash Exchange Program If your SateGuard Transport Restraint was involved in a vehicle crash please contact SateGuard customer service at 1 800 985 3974 or go to www safequardEMS com exchangeprogram to see if you qualify for a new restraint under our Crash Exchange Program 12 Warranty TRANSPORT RESTRAINT LIMITED WARRANTY Indiana Mills 8 Manufacturing Inc IMMI provides the following limited warranty on its SafeGuard Transport Restraint Completing and mailing the owner registration card within thirty 30 days of purchase will expedite the processing of any future warranty claim LIMITED WARRANTY IMMI warrants that the SafeGuard Transport Restraint s hardware components buckles adjusters etc and the pad will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one 1 year from the date of purchase The exclusive remedy of this warranty shall be replacement of the SateGuard Transport Restraint IMMI reserves the right to discontinue or change parts fabrics models or products or to substitute with a comparable model or product IMMI will ship replacement product to you without charge WARRANTY
8. degrees A 3 Transport Restraint is securely attached to ambulance cot with lower attachment straps REAR of cot cross member A 4 Top of child s ears are below top of pad A 5 Harness shoulder straps are at or just below child s shoulders A 6 Chest clip is securely fastened and adjusted to armpit level A 7 Harness buckle is adjusted to top of child s legs A 8 Harness buckle connection is secure A 9 Harness is snug and tight on child s thighs and chest A 10 Ambulance cot restraint is securely fastened and positioned over child s thighs Questions Please contact SateGuard Customer Service www safeguardEMS com or 1 800 985 3974 10 Cleaning Instructions e Warm soapy water may be used to clean base pad and webbing AWARNING e Only water may be used to clean buckles adjusters and attachment straps FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Disinfecting L Ar A e Do not immerse entire restraint in water 1 Clean Transport Restraint including webbing e Do not use cleaners containing bleach adjusters buckles and pad with disinfectant per Do not immerse or lubricate buckles disinfectant manufacturer s instructions adjusters or attachment hardware 2 Remove excess disinfectant using clean dry cloth 3 Atter disinfecting buckles and webbing may be sprayed with warm water to rinse 4 Allow Transport Restraint to air dry Inspection The restr
9. he cot backrest to the fully upright position 4 Position Transport Restraint on ambulance cot e Detach the two lower attachment hooks from the back of the Transport Restraint and unthread the black lower attachment straps from the carry handle EJ e Untold the Transport Restraint on the ambulance cot with the carry handle positioned at the top of the cot Position the Transport Restraint flat against the cot mattress with the hinge point of the restraint aligned with the hinge point of the cot Kal Note All unused ambulance cot restraints should be secured to avoid becoming a projectile in a crash 5 Secure TAN upper cot attachments e Position the TAN straps around the back of the cot backrest e Push button on upper attachment hook and pull strap to lengthen the TAN upper attachment strap if needed e Attach hook to metal bracket on TAN strap e Pull free end of TAN strap to tightly secure the restraint to the cot El Be sure the strap is not twisted and the upper attachment hook is securely fastened 6 Secure BLACK lower cot attachments e Position first BLACK strap around the cot side rail directly REAR of cot cross member as shown Two typical cot cross member locations are shown AN amp Note Black cot labels may be used as an installation aid to indicate the proper attachment location for the lower attachment straps of the Transport Restraint see Preparing Transport Restraint for Use page 5
10. lt in serious injury or death of the child If you have any questions after reviewing the instructions please contact us at SafeGuard Customer Service www safeguardEMS com or 1 800 985 3974 This instruction manual contains general information warnings and instructions about installation and the use and care of the product but is not all inclusive Safe practices for the patient being transported and proper use of the Transport Restraint is the responsibility of the user It is the responsibility of trained medical personnel to assess the child s medical condition and determine if the Transport Restraint can be used to transport the patient Technicians must be properly trained before using this product The instruction manual must be stored in the designated storage pocket on the product to be available for future reference and use Free copies of the manual are available on line at www safeguard EMS com or upon request Registration Information Please fill out the prepaid registration card attached to the restraint and mail it today or register online at the website listed below Restraints could be recalled for safety reasons You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall Send your name address and the restraint s model number manufacturing date and serial number to IMMI 18881 U S 31 North Westfield IN 46074 or call 1 800 985 3974 or register online at www safeguardEMS com register For future refe
11. ot be able to return the replacement restraint previously sent Option B You may request that we do not ship a replacement restraint until you receive confirmation that warranty claim will be approved IMMI representatives will inspect and evaluate the returned SafeGuard Transport Restraint within 14 days of receipt If the warranty claim is denied and the restraint is sate to use the restraint will be returned If the warranty claim is denied and the product is unsafe to use it will not be returned You may purchase a new SateGuard Transport Restraint at a discounted price plus freight If thirty 30 days have elapsed after the receipt of warranty claim and we have not received the SateGuard Transport Restraint the claim will be denied on the basis of non receipt of the product in question and no retund will be given for the charge of the replacement PARTS INSPECTION Products supplied by IMMI are certified to applicable federal standards and must have every part returned to IMMI for inspection Each SafeGuard Transport Restraint must be clearly marked with the warranty identification number so that it can be matched up with the specific warranty claim involved REPLACEMENT POLICY There are absolutely no provisions for field repairs or replacement s of SateGuard Transport Restraint s components Replacement parts and instruction booklets may be purchased at www satequardEMS com The complete SafeGuard Transport Restraint must be
12. r attachment strap Replace the entire restraint if it was in use during a crash Replace entire restraint after 5 years of service Date of manufacture is located under pad Do not transport patient in a prone position lying on stomach Do not modity this restraint or use any accessories or parts supplied by other manufacturers Do not use bleach to clean this restraint Do not immerse entire restraint in water See page 11 for detailed information NEVER lubricate buckle or adjusters Do NOT use with stair chair or other chair cots Use only SafeGuard replacement parts Product Specifications e For use with children 22 100 pounds 10 45 kg and over 1 year of age e Product Weight 20 lbs e Folded Dimensions 29 5 h x17 w x 6 5 d Color coded labels and straps for ease of installation and use e Instructional DVD included e Replacement parts available See page 12 Transport Restraint Features Upper Cot Attachment Strap e Carry Handle Pr Pad N oot Point Hamess Buckle Adjustment Strap ae Harness Release Lever ee Chest Clip o O 2 Instruction Manual Storage a e Hamess Buckle Location under pad gt j e Harness Adjustment Strap PS A e e Buckle Strap ws Release Lever e Lower Cot h y 2 Attachment Straps Upper Cot o eM black es Attachment y kA A she Strap tan Lower Attachment E Metal Bracket
13. rence fill in the information below The information can be found on the label under the pad of the restraint Model Number Serial Number Manutactured In General Warnings AWARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL PEDIATRIC RESTRAINT AND COT MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY e tis the responsibility of the user to ensure safe practices for the patient being transported e Use only for the rear facing transportation of children 22 100 lbs 10 45 kg and over 1 year of age in conjunction with a properly secured ambulance cot e Do NOT use with potential spinal cord injuries e Only allow trained operators to install and or use this restraint Only qualified emergency medical technicians can determine the proper equipment for use based on the patient s condition e Follow all instructions on the Transport Restraint and in this manual e For children under 40 pounds cot backrest must not be lower than 45 degrees See page 7 for detailed information e ALWAYS secure and tighten all three cot attachment straps e Snugly adjust the harness provided with this restraint around the child An improperly adjusted harness may not sufficiently restrain the child in a crash resulting in serious injury or death e NEVER leave a child unattended in this restraint NEVER use this restraint if it has damaged or missing parts Do not use a cut frayed or damaged harness o
14. returned to IMMI for evaluation and a complete SafeGuard Transport Restraint will be sent as a replacement
15. safeGuard E TRANSPORT Cot Mounted Pediatric Restraint Instruction Manual For transporting children 22 100 Ibs 10 45 kg And over year of age safeguardEMS com SafeGuard E TRANSPORT Westfield IN 46074 0408 Made in U S A SateGuard Customer Service 1 800 985 3974 El Servicio de cliente se hablan Espa ol tes Para instrucci nes en Espa ol llama PATENT PENDING 2007 IMMI All rights reserved 2697P 10 07 PN911638 Revl Do NOT use with potential spinal cord injuries Table Of Contents Page General Information Registration ooooooninicninnicocnccncnoonooos l General Warnings o 2 Product Specifications 2 Product FeGtures e ccccccesseseccesesseeeeees 3 Bloodborne Disease Notice 4 Technician Skills and Training 4 Installation to Ambulance a A WARNING Preparing for Use SN AA a Attachment to Cot 5 result in serious injury or death Cot Backrest Postitioning Please read and follow all Transport Restraint and the Securing Child in Restraint 8 cot manufacturer s instructions carefully Removal of Child 10 Proper Use Checklist 10 Cleaning E A A
16. the restraint Securing Child in Transport Restraint A WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Do NOT use with potential spinal cord injuries e Use only for the rear facing transportation of children 22 100 pounds 10 45 kg and over one year of age in conjunction with a properly secured ambulance cot e For children under 40 pounds cot backrest must not be lower than 45 degrees e Do NOT transport the child in a prone position lying on stomach e Child s ears must be below the top of the Transport Restraint pad 1 Prepare the harness e Lift harness release lever and pull on shoulder straps to loosen harness EN e Open chest clip by squeezing middle tabs and pulling apart e Unbuckle harness buckle by pressing down on red release button 2 Place child in Transport Restraint e Place child on restraint with child s back flat against the back of the restraint e Position harness shoulder straps over child s shoulders E e Be sure any twists are removed from the harness straps 3 Buckle harness e Insert buckle tongues into harness buckle Listen for an audible click when each buckle tongue is fastened Kal e Check buckle connection is secure by pulling on shoulder straps e Adjust buckle height to top of child s legs D e To lengthen buckle strap lift buckle strap release lever and pull up on buckle e To shorten buckle strap pull free end of buckle adjustment s
17. trap until buckle is positioned at the top of the child s legs 4 Tighten harness e Pull harness adjustment strap to tighten harness securely around child s shoulders and hips Il e Be sure harness shoulder straps are positioned at or just below child s shoulder e A snug strap should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging It does not press on the child s flesh or push the child s body into an unnatural position e Be sure the harness is snug and tight on a the thighs and chest before each use 5 Fasten harness chest clip E e Fasten chest clip by pushing both sides together e Position chest clip at the middle of the child s chest at armpit level 6 Fasten cot restraint e Fasten cot restraint and position over child s thighs MM Removal of Child from Transport Restraint 1 Open chest clip by squeezing middle tabs and pulling apart 2 Unbuckle harness buckle by pressing down on red release button 3 Lift harness release lever and pull on shoulder straps to loosen harness 4 Remove harness straps from child s shoulders and remove child from restraint 5 Rebuckle harness to prevent twisting of the straps Checklist for Proper Use Read complete instructions prior to using the Transport Restraint A 1 Child weighs 22 100 pounds 10 45 kg and is over 1 year of age A 2 For children under 40 pounds cot backrest is NOT lower than 45
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