Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................4

Product description ................................................................................................................................4

Indications for use ..................................................................................................................................4

Clinical benefits......................................................................................................................................5

Contraindications ...................................................................................................................................5

Expected service life...............................................................................................................................5

Disposal/recycle.....................................................................................................................................5

Specifications ........................................................................................................................................5

Schnitzler Pediatric Restraint System compatibility ...................................................................................6

Product illustration..................................................................................................................................7

Contact information ................................................................................................................................8

Serial number location ............................................................................................................................9

Setup .........................................................................................................................................................10

Installation..................................................................................................................................................11

Installing the cot fastener ......................................................................................................................11

Installing the safety hook option.............................................................................................................12

Installing the catch plate .......................................................................................................................14

Operation ...................................................................................................................................................16

Operating guidelines ............................................................................................................................16

Proper lifting techniques .......................................................................................................................16

Transferring the patient to the cot ..........................................................................................................16

Rolling the cot with a patient..................................................................................................................17

Changing the cot height ........................................................................................................................17

Loading the cot into a vehicle ................................................................................................................18

Unloading the cot from a vehicle............................................................................................................18

Unloading the cot with the safety hook option .........................................................................................19

Positioning operators and helpers..........................................................................................................19

Raising or lowering the backrest ............................................................................................................20

Raising or lowering the siderails ............................................................................................................20

Raising or lowering the footrest .............................................................................................................20

Raising or lowering the knee Gatch option..............................................................................................20

Applying or releasing a wheel lock .........................................................................................................21

Applying or releasing the caster Steer-Lock............................................................................................21

Connecting the litter to the base ............................................................................................................22

Removing the litter from the base ..........................................................................................................23

Changing cot height with the optional base head end retractable lifting handles ........................................23

Extending or retracting the retractable lifting handles ..............................................................................24

Securing the patient with the restraint straps ..........................................................................................25

Adjusting restraint straps ......................................................................................................................26

Adding a restraint strap extension..........................................................................................................27

Securing the patient with the Pedi-Mate® infant restraint system .............................................................27

Attaching the defibrillator platform..........................................................................................................28

Attaching the head extension with pillow ................................................................................................30

Positioning the three-stage IV pole option ..............................................................................................30

Attaching an oxygen bottle to the oxygen bottle holder ............................................................................31

Accessories and parts .................................................................................................................................32

Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................................33

Disinfecting ................................................................................................................................................34

Preventive maintenance ..............................................................................................................................35

Regular inspection and adjustments ......................................................................................................35

Every month or two hours...............................................................................................................35

Every three months or six hours......................................................................................................36

Every six months or 12 hours..........................................................................................................36

Every 12 months or 24 hours ..........................................................................................................36

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