VIDEO CART VC-230 Instructions for Use Issue 1

6.

SPECIFICATIONS

1.

Height: 1440 mm Width: 620 mm Depth: 700 mm with Gas Bottle Holder 785 mm Shelf Sizes: W 440mm x D 450mm Keyboard Drawer W 410mm x D 250mm

Weight: Wheels: Braking:

INTRODUCTION The Cart has been designed to allow safe and easy handling of video endoscopic equipment, such as Endoscopes, camera, CCU, monitor, light source, pump and video printer, during both storage and use in a procedure room. The Cart can be configured in a variety of ways, to accommodate flat screen monitors up to a maximum of 11Kg in weight .

72.5 Kg with transformer installed 125mm load capacity 80Kg each Two front wheels fitted with brakes.

Maximum Loadings: Monitor Platform Shelves Drawer (internal)

36kg 30kg 10kg

Articulating Arms:

11Kg

Maximum Total Loading: 120kG

Recycling of this Product This product is manufactured from a combination of materials, the main ones being: Steel, Acrylonitrite Butadiene Styrene (ABS) and Copper (Transformer windings and cable loom) Each of these materials have considerably increased in cost recently and are therefore, sought after for their recycling value. At the end of this products useful working life, the user will probably find that there is a ready means of disposal available to them locally and this is the preferable disposal route, as shorter disposal routes minimises the impact on the environment. In the event that local recycling is not available, the manufacturer (Medicart International Ltd), will accept the product back for recycling, providing the product is delivered back to our premises (Address is on the back page of this manual) at the end users cost. If this product is sold outside the UK, please consult your supplier regarding the route for recycling.

Equipment on the cart can be switched on and off via a double pole isolating switch normally found on the right hand side, also a Medicart medical grade isolating transformer is usually fitted to the underside of the cart to provide protection against earth leakage currents. Item Assembly (without transformer) Assembly (with isolating transformer) Optional Items * Multi size gas bottle holder “C” size gas bottle holder 2000VA medical grade isolating transformer I.V. Pole AIDA monitor neck Standard neck Articulating arm Twin “C” size gas bottle holder CRT monitor platform

Quantity 1 1

Part Number 103202 103201

1 or 2 1 or 2 1

103956 103957 101995

1 1 1 1 1 1

100159 103920 103921 103922 103923 103806

2.

ASSEMBLY

(1)

Position the cart on a flat surface and apply both front castor brakes. CAUTION: When assembling the cart ensure that the isolating transformer or stabilising weight, plus the main equipment is installed on the cart, before fitting the articulating arm and monitor. Failure to do this may result in instability of the cart due to the weight and leverage of the arm & monitor.

5.

REGULAR MAINTENANCE

This cart has been designed and constructed to give many years of safe and trouble free service. The following check should be carried out prior to each use.

When disassembling the cart ensure that the articulating arm & monitor are removed first.

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NOTE: It is recommended that two people, working together, fit the flat screen monitors on the articulating arms.

Please take a few minutes at 6 monthly intervals to confirm the security and operation of the following:

CAUTION: WHILST EVERY CARE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO MAXIMISE THE STABILITY OF THIS PRODUCT. CARE MUST BE EXERCISED WHEN MOVING IT, PARTICULARLY OVER UNEVEN SURFACES OR THE LIPS OF LIFTS TO AVOID TIPPING. ESPECIALLY WHEN LOADED WITH EQUIPMENT. TO IMPROVE STABILITY WHEN MOVING ANYTHING OTHER THAN SHORT DISTANCES, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE MONITOR AND THE SIDE MONITOR ARE REMOVED AND TRANSPORTED SEPARATELY. IF A FLAT SCREEN MONITOR ON ARTICULATING ARM IS TO BE FITTED, FIRST ENSURE THAT EITHER THE STABILISING WEIGHT, OR AN ISOLATING TRANSFORMER IS FITTED IN THE BASE TO COUNTER BALANCE THE ADDITONAL LOAD. PRIOR TO UNPLUGGING THE CART FROM THE MAINS. ENSURE THE CART AND ALL EQUIPMENT ARE TURNED OFF.

Articulating Arm and Monitor: Check the security of the arm, movement of the joints and the security of the monitor fixing screws.

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Platforms: Check for alignment and security of the screw fixings.

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Castors: Check that the castors rotate freely, the 2 brakes operate on and off, that the 4 locking bolts that secure the castors through the chassis are in place and that the castors are secure in their mountings.

In the event of the checks revealing a problem with your cart please advise the supplier immediately.

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The purpose of the cart is to provide a practical, mobile workstation for electro-medical equipment. For the complete medical electrical system to conform with BS EN 60601-1, the total earth leakage current should not exceed the maximum value allowed in the standard, which is 0.5mA. If the total earth leakage current does exceed this limit, the equipment should be powered by a safety isolating transformer, as long as the total load on the transformer is within its rating. If no isolating transformer is fitted, the multi-socket outlet on this cart should not be used for the connection of equipment that does not comply with the leakage current requirements of BS EN 60601-1, although if an isolating transformer is fitted, such equipment may be powered via the transformer as long as the total load on the transformer is within its rating.

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3.

FEATURES

(1)

Articulating Arm(s): Can be attached centrally or to the left or right hand side of the cart. It is possible to attach up to 3 LCD monitors in this way.

(2)

Adjustable Platforms: The cart is fitted with adjustable platforms as standard. Further optional platforms may be added.

(3)

Cable Management System: Provided at the back or sides of the platforms to help route the cables and wiring of the installed equipment.

(5)

Multi-Socket Outlet: Provided to connect the electrical equipment used on the cart eg: monitor, light source, CCU etc.

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Double Pole Isolating Switch: Fitted to switch all the equipment on the cart on and off.

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Drawer: Ideal for the storage of camera heads and cables.

(8)

Gas Bottle Holders: Fixings are provided to secure gas bottle holders.

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Anti-tamper Back Door: Requires a tool to access, protects connections from interference by unqualified persons.

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Isolating Transformer: 2000 VA Medical Grade transformer installed on the underside of the base.

When an isolating transformer is fitted. A. The transformer circuitry includes an inrush current limiter that will prevent excessive initial inrush current. However, switching the unit on and off with only short intervals between, will reduce the effectiveness of the limiter and may lead to supply fuses blowing. B. If the inrush current results in normal supply circuit breakers operating, please contact the hospitals engineering department, as it may be necessary to install circuit breakers, that are specifically designed to protect circuits with high in rush currents such as transformers.

MAXIMUM POWER IN WATTS OF THE EQUIPMENT CONNECTED TO THE CART MUST NOT EXCEED 2000W

4.

NOTES

(1)

The cart may be cleaned with a gauze swab dampened with 30% alcohol, neutral detergent, or bleach (10% Hypochlorite solution).

(2)

Do not splash fluid onto any electrical equipment stored on the cart.

(3)

Ensure all electrical items used on the cart are securely positioned. It is recommended that heavy items are placed on the cart by two people, working together. This is particularly important when connecting the monitor to the articulating arm.

(4)

If electrical equipment is in use on the cart, do not operate within the zone of risk of anaesthetic equipment.

(5)

If a functional earth is required, one can be found on the front of the isolating transformer.

(6)

The cart has two locking wheels located at the front. Before use ensure that both brakes are applied. Also ensure both brakes are released before attempting to move the cart.

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At six monthly intervals, check the security of the wheels. If any are loose consult your equipment supplier immediately. CAUTION: Do not lean or place your body weight on the equipment platforms. Do not exceed the cart loading as detailed in section 6 of these instructions. Ensure either the optional isolating transformer or mandatory stabilising weight is fitted in the base before fitting a flat screen monitor on articulating arm.