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24•MAXX®, 24•miniMAXX®, 24H•miniMAXX®
Using the Cot
6.3 Changing Cot levels
With Two Operators
When raising or lowering the cot with two operators,
communicate with one another and use coordinated
movements to change the cot from one level to another.
Maintain control of the cot at all times.
1.
Both Operators:
Stand at opposite ends of the cot,
facing each other.
Grasp the cot main frame using an
underhand grip (palms up).
2.
Both Operators:
Slightly lift the cot to ensure you are
holding the weight of the body and cot (Figure 13), then
squeeze the leg-control handle for your end of the cot
and begin raising or lowering the cot (Figure 14).
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Loading-End Operator:
If the cot is empty or
has a light body, you may need to push downward
slightly to begin lowering the loading-end legs.
3.
Both Operators:
Raise or lower the cot until it nears
the desired height, then release the control handles and
continue raising or lowering the cot until both sets of
legs lock into place.
4.
Both Operators:
Lift the cot until all four transport
wheels come off the ground to ensure that both sets of
legs have locked at the new position, then set the cot
on the ground.
important
Slightly lift your end of the cot before raising or
lowering it. This ensures that you have assumed the
weight of the cot
before
you squeeze a control handle.
Figure 13 - Lift the Cot Slightly
Before Squeezing the Control Handles
Loading-End
Operator
Operator-End Operator
Figure 14 - Work Together and
Use Coordinated Movements
