Unloading The Cot From A Vehicle - Stryker 6100 RUGGED M1 Bedienungsanleitung

Cot Operation

Unloading the Cot from a Vehicle

WARNING
The caster steer lock knob and the casters must be in the locked position when loading/unloading the cot from
a vehicle or loading tray system and when changing cot height positions or the cot may become unstable
possibly resulting in injury to the patient or operator.
Loading, unloading and changing the position of the cot requires a minimum of one trained operator. The
operator(s) must be able to lift the total weight of the patient, cot and any other items on the cot. If additional
assistance is needed, see the reference chart on page 1−20.
The higher the operator must lift the cot, the more difficult it becomes to hold the weight. The operator may
need help loading the cot into a vehicle if he/she is too short or if the patient is too heavy for the operator to
lift safely. If additional assistance is needed, see the reference chart on page 1−20.
The operator must be able to lift the cot high enough for the cot's base frame to unfold completely and lock
when the cot is unloaded. A shorter operator will have to raise his/her arms higher to enable the base frame
to unfold. If additional assistance is needed, see the reference chart on page 1−20.
Always verify the base frame is securely locked into position before removing the loading wheels from the
patient compartment floor of the vehicle or loading tray system. An unlocked base frame will not support the
cot and injury to the patient or operator could result.
Disengage the cot from the cot fastener system.
Grasp the hand grips at the foot end of the cot base frame securely and squeeze and hold the red release
handle. Guide the cot out of the vehicle or loading tray system until the rear legs lower and fully extend.
Release the red release handle when the legs are fully extended.
After verifying the rear legs are securely locked in place, continue to guide the cot out of the vehicle or loading
tray system until the front legs of the cot lower and lock into position. It may be necessary to lift the cot slightly
to allow the legs to fully extend and lock. After verifying the front legs are securely locked in place, pull the
cot away from the ambulance until the loading wheels clear the patient compartment floor.
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