Loading The Cot Into A Vehicle With Two Operators - Powered Method - Stryker Power-PRO IT Manual De Uso Y Mantenimiento

LOADING THE COT INTO A VEHICLE WITH TWO OPERATORS - POWERED METHOD

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Loading an occupied cot into a vehicle requires a minimum of two (2) trained operators. One or two operators can lift
from the foot end of the cot. Stryker recommends that both operators are at the foot end to reduce the load on each
operator.
WARNING
• Two operators must be present when the cot is occupied.
• Operators must be able to lift the total weight of the patient, cot and any items on the cot.
• The higher an operator must lift the cot, the more difficult it becomes to hold the weight. An operator may need
help loading the cot if he/she is too short or if the patient is too heavy to lift safely. The operator must be able to
lift the cot high enough for the cot legs to unfold completely and lock when the cot is unloaded. A shorter operator
needs to raise their arms higher to enable the undercarriage to unfold.
• Ensure proper hand placement on hand grips. Hands should be clear of red safety bar pivots while loading and
unloading the cot or whenever changing height position of the cot with two or more operators.
• There must be a safety hook properly installed in the vehicle so that the bumper does not interfere with the front
legs of the base frame.
• Failure to install the safety hook can cause injury to the patient or operator. Install and use the safety hook as
described on
To load the cot into a vehicle with two operators:
1. Ensure that the retractable head section is fully extended and locked.
2. Place the cot in a loading position (any position where the load wheels meet the vehicle floor height).
3. Lift the vehicle bumper to the raised position (if equipped).
4. Roll the cot to the open door of the patient compartment.
5. Push the cot forward until the load wheels are on
the compartment floor and the safety bar passes the
safety hook as shown in Figure 20.
6. For maximum clearance to lift the base, pull the cot
back until the safety bar engages the safety hook.
7. Operator 2 − Verify that the safety bar engages the
safety hook.
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Figure 20: Safety Bar Engaging Safety Hook
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