English
Raising or lowering the cot with two operators (Continued)
EN
To raise or lower the cot:
From the head end and foot end
1. Operator 1 (at the foot end): Squeeze the release
handle with a secure grip on the lifting bars.
2. Both operators:
a. Lift the foot end of the cot until you lift the weight
off of the latching mechanism.
b. Operator 1 (at the foot end): Squeeze and hold
the release handle while both operators raise or
lower the cot together.
c. Operator 1 (at the foot end): Release the release
handle when you reach the desired height.
d. Maintain a secure grip on the litter frame until the
latching mechanism locks into place.
Raising or lowering the cot with one operator
You can raise or lower an unoccupied cot into a vehicle with one operator.
WARNING
•
Always keep hands, fingers, and feet away from moving parts. Use caution when placing your hands and feet near
the base tubes while you raise or lower the cot.
•
Always follow proper hand placement on hand grips. Keep all hands clear of the red safety bar pivots when you
load or unload the cot or change cot height position.
•
Always remove your foot from the base tube when you are lowering the cot to the lowest position.
•
Always keep hands away from the foot end release handle when you raise or lower the cot with the side release
handle.
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Operation
From the left side and right side
1. Check the cot to determine if the side release handle
is on the patient left or patient right side.
2. Operator 1 (on the side with the release handle):
Reach the release handle at the midpoint of the litter.
3. Both operators:
a. Lift the foot end of the cot until you lift the weight
off of the latching mechanism (approximately 1/
4").
b. Operator 1 (on the side with the release handle):
Squeeze and hold the release handle.
c. Raise or lower the cot.
d. Operator 1 (on the side with the release handle):
Release the release handle when you reach the
desired height.
e. Maintain a secure grip on the litter frame until the
latching mechanism locks into place.
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