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Model 35A-NM
Using the Cot
6.10 One Operator, Empty Cot
CHANGING POSITIONS
When the cot is empty (no patient), one operator can change
the cot position. Tip the empty cot onto its loading wheels,
squeeze the control handle and raise or lower the cot to
the desired position. Then, let go of the control handle and
return the cot to its transport wheels.
ONE OPERATOR LOADING AND UNLOADING
If local protocols permit, an empty cot may be loaded into
and unloaded from the ambulance by one trained operator.
To load the cot:
1. Raise the ambulance folding bumper, if present.
2. Place the cot in a loading position and roll the cot
into the ambulance until both loading wheels are
on the patient compartment floor and the safety bar
passes the safety hook.
3. Lift the cot until the wheels are off the ground, squeeze
and hold the undercarriage control handle, and lower
the foot end of the cot to the ground (Figure 27).
4. Release the control handle to allow the undercarriage
to lock.
5. Grasp the undercarriage frame with one hand and pull
the undercarriage upward against the main frame to
verify that the cot has locked in the folded position.
6. Lift the foot end of the cot until it is level with the
patient compartment floor. Push the cot into the
ambulance.
7. Secure the cot in the cot fastener.
To unload the cot:
1. Raise the ambulance folding bumper, if present, and
release the cot from the cot fastener.
2. Begin pulling the cot from the ambulance but do not
operate the control handle. Continue pulling until the
safety hook catches the safety bar.
3. Lower the cot foot end to the ground (Figure 27).
4. Squeeze the undercarriage control handle and raise the
foot end until the cot wheels are off the ground and the
undercarriage unfolds completely and locks.
5. Release the control handle and set the cot on the
ground.
6. Pull the safety-bar release lever toward the foot end
of the cot to disengage the safety bar from the safety
hook, then roll the cot away from the ambulance.
Figure 27 - One-Operator Loading or Unloading the Cot
One Operator
No Patient On Cot
