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lOADING THE COT INTO A VEHIClE WITH TWO OPERATORS - MANUAl METHOD
Loading an occupied cot into a vehicle requires a minimum of two (2) trained operators.
WARNING
• Two operators must be present when the cot is occupied.
• Operators must be able to lift the total weight of the patient, cot and any items on the cot.
• The higher an operator must lift the cot, the more difficult it becomes to hold the weight. An operator may need
help loading the cot if he/she is too short or if the patient is too heavy to lift safely. The operator must be able to
lift the cot high enough for the cot legs to unfold completely and lock when the cot is unloaded. A shorter operator
needs to raise their arms higher to enable the undercarriage to unfold.
• Ensure proper hand placement on hand grips. Hands should be clear of red safety bar pivots while loading and
unloading the cot.
• There must be a safety hook properly installed in the vehicle so that the bumper does not interfere with the front
legs of the base frame.
• Failure to install the safety hook can cause injury to the patient or operator. Install and use the safety hook as
described on
To load the cot into a vehicle with two operators using the manual back-up release handle:
1. Place the cot in a loading position (any position where the load wheels meet the vehicle floor height).
2. Lift the vehicle bumper to the raised position (if equipped).
3. Roll the cot to the open door of the patient compartment.
4. Push the cot forward until the load wheels are on the patient compartment floor and the safety bar passes the
safety hook.
5. For maximum clearance to lift the base, pull the cot back until the safety bar engages the safety hook.
6. Operator 2 − Verify that the bar engages the safety hook.
Operator 1 − Grasp the cot frame at the foot end. Lift the foot end of the cot until the weight is off of the cot base.
7.
Squeeze and hold the release handle.
8. Operator 2 − Stabilize the cot by placing your hand on the outer rail. Grasp the base frame. After the foot end
operator has lifted the cot and squeezed the release handle, raise the undercarriage until it stops in the highest
position and hold it there.
9. Both Operators − Push the cot into the patient compartment, engaging the cot fastener (not included).
Note: When operating the manual back-up release handle, avoid rapid lifting or lowering of the base or movement may
appear sluggish; lift with a slow constant motion.
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