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Using the Features
5.4 Wheel Locks
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Purposee:
Aid in keeping the cot from rolling during patient transfer
and certain medical procedures
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Usee:
To engage the wheel lock, press the lock lever on top of the
caster (Figure 11). To disengage the lock, lift the lever up with your
toe.
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5.6 Footrest
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Usee:
The permanent, built-in footrest (Figure 13) provides stability
and support for a patient’s feet. The footrest can also be used by
the Control-end Operator to pull and steer the cot while rolling it.
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Footrest
5.5 Sidearms
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Purposee:
Sidearms provide patient security and comfort. Keep the
sidearms raised except during patient transfer.
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Usee:
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To lower, press the release button and swing the sidearm
slightly toward the patient
to release the lock (Figure 12), then
swing the sidearm down and away from the patient.
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To raise, rotate the sidearm upward until it locks.
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Sidearms also lock at 90 degrees.
Important
Do not use the sidearms to lift the cot. Sidearms are not
designed for lifting. Lift the cot only by grasping the main
frame.
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