UNlOADING THE COT FROM A VEHIClE WITH TWO OPERATORS - MANUAl METHOD
Unloading the cot from the vehicle while a patient is on the cot requires a minimum of two (2) trained operators,
positioned at each end of the cot. Each operator must grasp the cot frame securely.
WARNING
•
To avoid injury, verify that the safety bar has engaged the safety hook before removing the cot from the patient
compartment.
•
Do not pull or lift on the safety bar when unloading the cot. Damage to the safety bar could result and injury to
the patient or operator could occur.
•
Ensure proper hand placement on hand grips. Hands should be clear of red safety bar pivots while loading and
unloading the cot.
To unload the cot from a vehicle with two operators:
1.
Lift the vehicle bumper to the raised position (if
equipped).
2.
Disengage the cot from the cot fastener. (For more
information about the cot fastener, see
3. Operator 1 − Grasp the cot frame at the foot end.
Pull the manual back-up release handle to lower the
undercarriage to its fully extended position. Pull the
cot out of the patient compartment until the safety bar
engages the safety hook.
4. Operator 2 - Verify that the bar engages the safety
hook.
5. Operator 2 − Stabilize the cot during the unloading
operation by securely grasping the outer rail.
6. Operator 2 − Pull the safety bar release lever forward
to disengage the safety bar from the safety hook in
the patient compartment (Figure 19).
7.
Remove the load wheels from the patient compartment
of the vehicle.
CAUTION
When unloading the cot from the patient compartment, ensure that the caster wheels are safely set on the ground or
damage to the product may occur.
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Figure 19: Disengaging the Safety Bar
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