Base Operation Guide; Brake Pedal Operation; Steer Pedal Operation - Stryker EPIC II 2031 Manual Del Usuario

Brake Pedal Operation

WARNING
Always apply the caster brakes when a patient is getting on or off the bed. Push on the bed to ensure the brakes are
securely locked. Always engage the brakes unless the bed is being moved. Injury could result if the bed moves while
a patient is getting on or off the bed.
Ensure the brakes are completely released prior to attempting to move the bed. Attempting to move the bed with the
brakes actuated could result in injury to the user and/or patient.
To activate the brakes, push down once on one of the pedals located at the midpoint of the bed on both sides (identified
by the label at right). The pedal will remain in the lowered position, indicating the brakes are engaged. To disengage
the brakes, push down once and the pedal will return to the upper position.
NOTE
There are LED lights on the outside of the head end siderails
that will blink when the brakes are not engaged only if the bed is
plugged into a wall socket. The brakes will still operate properly
when the bed is not plugged in.

Steer Pedal Operation

The purpose of the steer caster is to help guide the bed along a straight line and to help with pivoting at corners when
the bed is moved.
To activate the steer caster, move the pedal located at the head end of the bed to your left as shown on the label.
NOTE
For proper "tracking" of the steer caster, push the bed
approximately 10 feet to allow the wheels to face the direction
of travel before engaging the steer pedal. If this is not done,
proper "tracking" will not occur and the bed will be difficult
to steer.
WARNING
To avoid entanglement, possibly resulting in frayed power cords and risk of electrical shock, wrap the bed power cord
around the head board of the bed during transport.
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Base Operation Guide

2031-009-011 REV B
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