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Model 28-Z PROFlexx
®
Chair Cot
Using the Features
5.6 Optional Folding Sidearms
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Location:
Both sides of the cot.
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Purpose:
Sidearms add patient comfort.
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Use:
To raise, move the sidearm upward and
toward the head end of the cot until it locks in
place (Figure 19). To lower, squeeze the sidearm
release (Figure 20) and move the sidearm toward
the foot-end of the cot until it is flat against the
main frame.
° Do not use the sidearms to lift the cot. Grasp
the cot frame when lifting the cot.
5.7 Optional Lead Handle
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Location:
Foot end of cot.
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Purpose:
Aids in rolling the cot on smooth, level
surfaces.
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Use:
The control operator grasps the lead handle
to pull and steer the cot (Figure 21) while the
head-end operator grasps the loading-wheel
crosstube and pushes.
Important
Sidearms are not designed for lifting the cot.
Lift the cot by grasping the loading-wheel
crosstube at the head end, the main frame at
the foot end, and when needed, the telescoping
side lift handles and/or the optional auxiliary
foot-end or side lifting handles.
Figure 19 - Raising a Sidearm
Figure 20 - Folding a Sidearm
Figure 21 - Using the Lead Handle
To Pull the Cot
