Rescue ambulance WAS 500

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Overview The WAS 500 box ambulance is engineered for medical transport and emergency care in remote and difficult off‑road environments. Designed for disaster and mass‑casualty response, it accommodates up to two recumbent patients or one recumbent plus one seated patient and features ergonomic storage and handling solutions for stretchers, oxygen cylinders and rescue tools.

Key operational capabilities All‑wheel drive with differential locks, robust suspension and high ground clearance enable reliable traction and obstacle negotiation on mud, snow and rough terrain. Wading depth is 600 mm. Off‑road capability meets category 2 (DIN 1864‑2). Mechanical‑pneumatic lifting supports provide ergonomic loading/unloading of stretchers and oxygen cylinders; parallel loading of both stretchers is possible.

Special Features

• Two stretcher mountings inside the patient compartment
• External and underfloor storage for second stretcher, two 11‑litre oxygen cylinders and rescue tools with ergonomic extraction
• Electro‑hydraulic WAS Hydro universal stretcher system with pneumatic telescopic extraction and DIN stretcher locking
• CAN‑based central electrical system with extended control options
• Full vehicle grounding per DIN, including isolating transformer and primary/secondary network
• Underride guard for off‑road protection
• Electric closing aid on external storage compartments
• Rear and patient compartment cameras; Mediboard with power and oxygen outlets and DIN rails for modular devices

Basic vehicle

• Model: Iveco Daily 4x4
• Vehicle type: 70SI8HA8 WX (4x4)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Wheelbase: 3780 mm
• Permissible gross vehicle weight: 7000 kg

Patient compartment, interior and equipment highlights

• Transport and care for up to two lying patients or one lying and one seated patient
• Electrohydraulic stretcher mounting (WAS Hydro universal) with adjustment, block function, extendable upper tray with pneumatically assisted telescopic draw and transverse shift
• Side‑mounted second stretcher storage with extendable tray and pneumatic assistance
• Partition seat with integrated three‑point belt, seat occupancy detection and rear storage
• Four partition drawers, one lockable; thermobox with adjustable temperature
• Full‑height pharmacy cabinet and additional compartment in hanging cabinet
• High cabinet for vacuum mattress, trauma bag and emergency backpack
• Mediboard with power and oxygen supply, DIN rails and touch control unit for vehicle functions
• Air heater outlet and air conditioning; fixing points for waste container and disinfectant dispenser

Side and rear equipment highlights

• Secure access via box‑type hinged side door with sliding window and integrated automatically folding step
• Large external storage front left for second stretcher with lifting support
• Oxygen high cabinet rear left for external withdrawal (2 x 11 L) with lifting support
• Warning systems: Hänsch DBS 5000 front bar, Hänsch Comet S rear, Hänsch Sputnik SL in radiator grille and Hänsch Type 624 with speaker
• Rear view camera and patient compartment camera; additional underfloor storage for rescue tools
• Speakers for radio and intercom; panic button for central locking

Ceiling and lighting

• Ceiling centre provision for roof fan, infusion compartment with lid and oxygen socket with pluggable flowmeters
• 7 LED flat ceiling lights with easy revision access to roof antennas
• LED area (surround) lighting

Technical specifications

• Series / model name: WAS 500
• Vehicle manufacturer: Iveco (Iveco Daily 4x4 base)
• Permissible gross vehicle weight: 7000 kg
• Wheelbase: 3780 mm
• Transmission: Automatic
• All‑wheel drive with differential locks; off‑road capability Category 2 (DIN 1864‑2)
• Wading depth: 600 mm
• Patient capacity: up to two recumbent patients or one recumbent + one seated
• Oxygen cylinder capacity (external cabinet): 2 x 11 litres
• Stretcher systems: Electrohydraulic WAS Hydro universal with telescopic, pneumatically assisted extraction and DIN locking; second stretcher storage with lifting assistance
• Storage: external and underfloor compartments, multiple internal lockers and full‑height pharmacy cabinet
• Loading aids: mechanical‑pneumatic lifting supports and ergonomic solutions for high box floor
• Electrical: CAN‑based central system; vehicle grounding per DIN including isolating transformer
• Protection: underride guard for off‑road use
• Interior climate: air heater and air conditioning
• Lighting: LED area lighting and 7 LED flat ceiling lights
• Additional features: rear/patient cameras, Mediboard with energy and oxygen supply and DIN rails for modular medical devices