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Ferno Model 50-E
7.5 Raising and Lowering the
Stretcher With Two Operators
GENERAL RAISING/LOWERING GUIDELINES
•
Engage the front swivel locks so the wheels will
not swivel. See
Head-End Caster Swivel Locks,
page 14.
•
Stand at opposite ends of the stretcher. Always
use an underhand (palms up) grip and grasp the
stretcher main frame.
•
Use a second operator whenever possible. Use
additional operators and helpers when necessary.
See
Using Additional Help,
page 33.
•
Communicate with one another and raise or lower
the stretcher together.
Important
Expect, and be prepared to control, the normal
downward movement of the stretcher that
occurs when the control handles are used.
Using the Stretcher
RAISING THE STRETCHER
Do not use control handles when raising the stretcher.
1.
Both Operators:
Grasp the stretcher main frame
with an underhand grasp, or extend and use the
stretcher top handles (Figure 35).
2.
Both Operators:
Raise the stretcher until the legs
lock at the desired position. Maintain your grasp
until you verify that both sets of legs have locked.
LOWERING THE STRETCHER
1.
Both Operators:
Grasp the stretcher main frame
with your hands positioned to use the control
handles (Figure 36).
2. Lift the weight of the stretcher off the wheels
while allowing the wheels to remain on the
ground. This ensures you are supporting the
weight of the stretcher, patient and equipment
before you use the control handles.
3.
Head-End Operator:
Squeeze the red control
handle and begin lowering the stretcher.
4.
Foot-End Operator:
Pull the yellow override
handle and then squeeze the red control handle
and begin lowering the stretcher.
5.
Both Operators:
Release the control handles when
the stretcher is near its desired position. Continue
lowering the stretcher until it locks into position.
Figure 35 - Raising the Stretcher
Figure 36 - Lowering the Stretcher
