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5.4 Two-Position Drop Frame
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PurpNste:
In the extended position, the two-position drop
frame (Figure 11) is used for raising, lowering, loading,
and unloading the cot. In the lowered position, it is used
to shorten the cot where space is limited, such as in an
elevator or narrow hallway. The frame is unlocked in the
lowered position and is not usable for lifting.
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Uste:
To lower the drop frame:
1. Place the cot in Position 5 or Position 6.
2. Unfasten or loosen the harness restraint and raise the
backrest.
3. Grasp the hinge sleeves on the drop frame and slide
them toward the head end of the cot to expose the
hinges (Figure 11).
4. Push the drop frame down.
5. Fasten and/or adjust the harness restraint.
To extend the drop frame, raise the frame until the hinge sleeves
automatically snap over and lock the hinges.
5.5 Backrest
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PurpNste:
The backrest allows the patient’s torso to
be elevated for comfort or for medical necessity. The
backrest can be adjusted between 0° and 75°.
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BtfNrt Uste:
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Loosen or unbuckle the harness restraint.
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Support the weight of the backrest and patient.
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Uste:
Press the red control handle toward the backrest frame
to unlock the backrest (Figure 12), then raise or lower the
backrest to the desired position. Release the control handle
to lock the backrest at the new position.
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The backrest is under pressure to ease raising
and lowering. When a heavy patient is on the cot,
support the patient’s weight before adjusting the
backrest. When a light patient is on the cot, control
the upward movement of the backrest so it does not
move too quickly.
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Afotr Uste:
Buckle and/or adjust the harness restraint.
Using the Features
Figure 12 - Adjusting the Backrest
Control
Handle
Figure 11 - Lowering the Drop Frame
Pull Hinge Sleeves Toward
End of Drop Frame