Product Manual
WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS,AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
SMARTRAC | OPERATOR’S MANUAL REV. 0 | 4/06/2018 20
• In the event of a loss of power to the unit, traction tension should only be released by having the patient move
towards the traction device to release the tension on the rope. Once the tension on the rope has been released, the
mechanical connection to the motor is loosened and the rope can be pulled out.
• Use care on patients who do not tolerate supine positions, they may not be good candidates for traction therapy.
Cautions
• Make certain that the unit is electrically grounded by connecting only to a grounded electrical service receptacle
conforming to the applicable national and local electrical codes.
• Before each use, inspect the Nylon Cord for wear. Prolonged wear on the cord will cause it to break, which may cause
sudden release of traction pressure on a patient.
• Test the Patient Safety Stop before each use for proper operation.
• Do not use sharp objects such as a pencil point or ballpoint pen to operate the buttons on the touch screen base as
damage may occur
• In the case of ingress of liquids, unplug the unit from the power supply and have it checked by an authorized person
(see the paragraph on maintenance - page 26).
• e unit should be routinely checked before each use to determine all controls function normally.
• Handle the unit with care. Inappropriate handling of the unit may adversely aect its characteristics.
• Do not operate the unit in the vicinity (less than 6’ (2 meters) distance) of a short-wave device, such as X-ray units
or diathermy units. ese units may emit high frequency noise that may aect the operation of the unit.
• e device may only be opened or repaired by a qualied technician. e device should not be used when placed
immediately next to or stacked on top of other devices. If operation is necessary when immediately next to or stacked
on top of other devices, the device should be monitored to ensure it is operating as intended in this arrangement.
• Do not use force greater than 45 lbs. (200 Newtons) for cervical traction.
• e device should not be used in so-called wet rooms (hydrotherapy rooms).
• is device is not suitable for use in the presence of ammable anesthetics - mixtures with air, oxygen, or nitrous
oxide.
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, heat radiated from a heat radiator, excessive amounts of dust, moisture,
vibrations, and mechanical shocks.
• To ensure safe use during cervical traction, when the limit warning appears, do NOT press the “Accept” button in
order to prevent traction forces over 45 lbs. (200 Newton) during the cervical traction treatment.