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Model 23 Cot
About the Cot
3.5 Restraints
A set of two restraints is supplied with the cot. Always use
both restraints to secure the body to the cot. Attach and
adjust restraints so they properly secure the body without
damaging it.
Use additional restraints if needed.
Keep restraints fastened when not in use to prevent them
from interfering with cot operation.
To fasten a restraint, insert the tang into the receiver (Figure
2). To unfasten a restraint, press the release button on the
receiver. For complete instructions, see the restraint users’
manual packaged with the restraints.
3.7 Leg Lock
The leg lock secures the legs in the folded position. This
allows the operator and helper(s) to lift and carry the cot like
a stretcher.
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To engage the leg lock, place the cot in the folded
position and pull the lock handle (Figure 4).
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To disengage the leg lock, push the handle toward the
loading end of the cot.
Note: Leg locks on cots with serial numbers lower than
L-728486 operate in the opposite direction. Pushing the
handle engages the leg lock, and pulling the handle
disengages it.
3.6 Leg-Control Handles
The cot has two leg-control handles that are used when
lowering the cot or loading it into a vehicle.
Squeeze the handle on the operator right side to unlock the
loading-end legs. Squeeze the handle on the operator left
side (Figure 3) to unlock the operator-end legs.
The leg-control handles are not used when raising the cot.
For complete instructions on lowering and raising the cot,
see
Changing Cot Positions,
pages 8 and 9. For loading and
unloading instructions, see page 10.
Figure 4 - Pull the Lock Handle
to Engage the Leg Lock
Tang
Release Button
Figure 2 - Two-Piece Restraint
Receiver
Tab
Figure 3 - Squeezing a Leg-Control Handle
Important
Do not engage the leg lock while the cot is loaded
in a vehicle. Verify that the leg lock is disengaged
before unloading the cot from the vehicle.
