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WARNINGS (continued)
• Transporting the cot sideways can cause the cot to tip, resulting in possible damage to the product and/or injury to
the patient or operator. Transporting the cot in a lowered position, head or foot end first, will minimize the potential
of a cot tip.
• Any emergency vehicle to be used with this ambulance cot must have the in-fastener shut-off system installed.
• Always use all restraint straps to secure the patient to the ambulance cot. An unrestrained patient may fall from the
ambulance cot and be injured.
• Do not attach restraints to the base or cross tubes, improper restraint attachment could result in damage to the cot
further resulting in injury to the patient or operator.
• Never leave a patient unattended on the ambulance cot or injury could result. Hold the ambulance cot securely while
a patient is on the cot.
• Siderails are not intended to serve as a patient restraint device. Refer to pages 24 and 25 for proper restraint strap
usage. Failure to utilize the siderails properly could result in patient injury.
• High obstacles such as curbing, steps or rough terrain can cause the ambulance cot to tip, possibly causing injury
to the patient or operator. Transporting the cot in lower positions can reduce the potential of a cot tip. If possible,
obtain additional assistance (see page 53 for a reference chart) or take an alternate route.
• Whenever the weight of the ambulance cot and patient is off the wheels, the ambulance cot will automatically enter
the high speed retract mode if the retract button is pressed.
• Once the weight is off the ground, the operator(s) must support the load of the patient, ambulance cot and any
accessories. Failure to support the load properly may cause injury to the patient or operator.
• To avoid injury, verify the safety bar has engaged the safety hook before removing the ambulance cot from the
patient compartment.
• Do not pull or lift on the safety bar when unloading the ambulance cot. Damage to the safety bar could result and
injury to the patient or operator could occur.
• Do not press the extend (+) button until the safety bar engages the safety hook.
• To avoid injury, always verify that the head section is locked into place prior to operating the ambulance cot (see
page 54). The head section must be extended and locked into position before loading/unloading the ambulance
cot.
• When using a standard ambulance cot fastener, do not load the cot into the vehicle with the head section retracted.
Loading the cot with the head section retracted may cause the product to tip or not engage properly in the cot
fastener, possibly causing injury to the patient or operator and/or damage to the cot.
• The one person loading and unloading procedures are for use only with an empty ambulance cot. Do not use the
procedures when loading/unloading a patient. Injury to the patient or operator could result.
• Do not attempt to operate the ambulance cot when loaded into a cot fastener. The in-fastener shut-off is only a
means for disabling the electronic functionality. Damage to the product or injury to the patient or operator may
occur.
• In-fastener shut-off must be installed in all ambulances in which the cot will be used.
• Use any appropriate personal safety equipment (goggles, respirator, etc.) to avoid the risk of inhaling contagion.
Use of power washing equipment can aerate contamination collected during the use of the ambulance cot.
• Failure to properly clean or dispose of contaminated mattress or other ambulance cot components will increase the
risk of bloodborne pathogens and may cause injury to the patient or operator.
• Hydraulically raising or lowering the cot may temporarily affect electronic patient monitoring equipment. For best
results, patient monitoring should be conducted when the cot is idle.
• SOME CLEANING PRODUCTS ARE CORROSIVE IN NATURE AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT IF
USED IMPROPERLY. If the products described above are used to clean Stryker patient care equipment, measures
must be taken to insure the cots are wiped with clean water and thoroughly dried following cleaning. Failure to
properly rinse and dry the cots will leave a corrosive residue on the surface of the cots, possibly causing premature
corrosion of critical components.
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Summary of Safety Precautions
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