Loading The Cot Into A Vehicle - Stryker M-1 Manual Del Usuario

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Changing the cot height (Continued)
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Notes
• Always make sure that both operators communicate to achieve the intended operation.
• One operator can lower the cot alone by releasing alternate ends of the cot.
Always use additional assistance if needed. A minimum of one trained operator is required for this task. You must be
able to lift the total weight of the patient, cot, and any other items on the cot. The higher you must lift the cot, the more
difficult it becomes to hold the weight. You may need help to load the cot into a vehicle if you are too short or if the
patient is too heavy to safely lift.
See Positioning operators and helpers on page
To change the cot height:
1. Position one operator at the foot end and one at the head end of the cot.
2. Grasp the hand grips on the base unit.
3. Lift the cot up approximately 1/4 in. until the weight is off of the latching mechanism.
4. Squeeze and hold the red release handle to raise or lower the cot to the desired height.
5. Release grip on the release handle to stop the cot in the next available cot position.

Loading the cot into a vehicle

WARNING
• Always lock the caster Steer-Lock knob and casters when you load or unload the cot from a vehicle or loading tray
system to avoid the risk of the product tipping.
• Always lock the caster Steer-Lock knob and casters when you change the cot height to avoid the risk of the product
tipping.
• 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 support the load of the patient, cot, and accessories after the weight is off of the ground.
Note: Always remove loose items or debris from the patient compartment floor. Loose items or debris may interfere with
the cot rolling smoothly or the operation of the cot faster.
Always use additional assistance if needed. A minimum of one trained operator is required for this task. You must be
able to lift the total weight of the patient, cot, and any other items on the cot. The higher you must lift the cot, the more
difficult it becomes to hold the weight. You may need help to load the cot into a vehicle if you are too short or if the
patient is too heavy to safely lift.
See Positioning operators and helpers on page
To load the cot into a vehicle:
1. Place the cot in a loading position. Make sure that load wheels meet the vehicle floor height.
2. Lift the vehicle bumper to the raised position, if equipped.
3. Roll the cot to the open door of the patient compartment or loading tray system.
4. Push the cot forward until the load wheels are on the patient compartment floor or the loading tray system.
5. Guide the cot forward until the front legs touch the rear of the vehicle or loading tray system.
6. At the foot end of the cot, push and hold the green release button while you squeeze and hold the green release
handle.
7. Guide the cot forward until the rear legs touch the rear of the vehicle or loading tray system. The front legs will fold
back.
8. Relax your grip on the green release handle and let go of the green release button.
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