T T a a b b l l e e o o f f C C o o n n t t e e n n t t s s
Symbols .............................................................................................................................................................1
Warning/Caution/Note Definition ....................................................................................................................2
Summary of safety precautions ......................................................................................................................3
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................5
Product description ................................................................................................................................5
Indications for use ..................................................................................................................................5
Expected service life...............................................................................................................................6
Contraindications ...................................................................................................................................6
Specifications ........................................................................................................................................6
Product illustration..................................................................................................................................8
Contact information ................................................................................................................................9
Serial number location ............................................................................................................................9
Date of manufacture ...............................................................................................................................9
Setup .........................................................................................................................................................10
Installation..................................................................................................................................................11
Installing the cot fastener ......................................................................................................................11
Operation ...................................................................................................................................................13
Operating guidelines ............................................................................................................................13
Proper lifting techniques .......................................................................................................................13
Transferring the patient to the cot ..........................................................................................................14
Rolling the cot with a patient..................................................................................................................14
Changing the cot height ........................................................................................................................14
Loading the cot into a vehicle ................................................................................................................15
Unloading the cot from a vehicle............................................................................................................15
Positioning operators and helpers..........................................................................................................16
Raising or lowering the backrest ............................................................................................................17
Raising or lowering the siderails ............................................................................................................17
Raising or lowering the footrest .............................................................................................................17
Raising or lowering the optional knee gatch............................................................................................17
Applying or releasing a wheel lock .........................................................................................................18
Applying or releasing the caster Steer-Lock............................................................................................18
Connecting the litter to the base ............................................................................................................19
Removing the litter from the base ..........................................................................................................20
Changing cot height with the optional base head end retractable lifting handles ........................................20
Extending or retracting the retractable lifting handles ..............................................................................21
Securing the patient with the restraint straps ..........................................................................................22
Adjusting restraint straps ......................................................................................................................23
Adding a restraint strap extension..........................................................................................................24
Securing the patient with the Pedi-Mate® infant restraint system .............................................................24
Installing the defibrillator platform ..........................................................................................................25
Installing the head extension with pillow .................................................................................................27
Positioning the optional three-stage IV pole............................................................................................27
Attaching an oxygen bottle to the oxygen bottle holder ............................................................................28
Accessories................................................................................................................................................29
Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................................30
Disinfecting ................................................................................................................................................31
Preventive maintenance ..............................................................................................................................32
Regular inspection and adjustments ......................................................................................................32
Every month or two hours...............................................................................................................32
Every three months or six hours......................................................................................................33
Every six months or 12 hours..........................................................................................................33
Every 12 months or 24 hours ..........................................................................................................33
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