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26-S Self-loading Stretcher
Control levers
The two control levers are positioned at the foot end of
the stretcher. These operate the mechanism that closes and
opens the legs.
From the rescuer's perspective at the feet of the patient, the
right-hand lever controls the head-end legs of the stretcher,
while the one to the left controls those at the patient's feet.
These levers can be operated only after the safety rod on the
right side, and below the patient level, of the stretcher has
been unlocked.
To change the height of the stretcher, both operators must
hold the frame of the stretcher with palms facing up. The
operator at the foot end disengages the safety rod and
operates both levers at the same time, while pro-actively
warning the second operator (see fig. 5).
When loading or unloading the stretcher from the ambulance,
the operators use one lever at a time, making sure to use the
stretcher as described in this instruction manual
Safety rod
The safety rod is placed under the patient, on the operator's
right side.
When locked, the safety rod prevents accidental closure of
the legs due to accidental movement of the levers.
The safety rod is locked automatically when the stretcher
changes from the "closed" to the "open" position. Keep
the safety rod locked in place during all phases that do not
specifically require its release (e.g. any movement of the
stretcher).
To disengage the safety rod, pull the end towards you when
at the foot end of the stretcher.
Carrying handle
The stretcher is equipped with a carrying handle at the foot
end (Figure 4.) The operator at the foot end of the stretcher
uses the carrying handle to guide and move the stretcher.
The patient should be able to see where they are going
and the castor wheels should be rotated to face the same
direction.
Figure 4 - Carrying handle (foot end)
STRETCHER COMPONENTS
