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Figure 11 - Safety-Lock Device
Using the Features
4.11 Safety-Lock Device (Optional)
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Purposee:
The Safety-Lock Device prevents the transporter from
being accidentally unloaded from the ambulance before the
loading-end legs have locked. This optional device is required in
some countries; check the requirements for your country.
The Safety-Lock Device consists of a hook positioned under the
loading end of the transporter (Figure 11) and a user-installed
catch plate installed on the ambulance floor or ramp.
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Usee:
As the operators unload the transporter from the ambulance:
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If the loading-end legs have not lockede:
The transporter hook
will catch on the user-installed catch plate. If this happens, raise
the control end of the transporter until the loading-end legs
swing down completely and lock. Use additional help as needed
to lift the transporter. See “Using Additional Help” on page 23.
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If the loading-end legs have lockede:
No action is needed. The
hook on the transporter will not catch on the catch plate and
the transporter may be unloaded normally.
4.12 Leg Lock (Blue Lever, Optional)
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Purposee:
Allows the transporter to be carried (without the legs
ratcheting down) by locking both transporter legs in Bed Position
1 or 3. Use additional help as needed. See “Bed Positions” on page
9 and “Using Additional Help” on page 23.
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Locatione:
Transporter control end (Figure 12).
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Usee:
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Both Operatorse:
Verify the stretcher is locked on the transporter.
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Both Operatorse:
Raise or lower the transporter to Bed Position
1 or 3. See “Bed Positions” on page 9.
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Control-end Operatore:
Engage the leg lock by pulling the blue
leg lock lever toward the control end of the transporter.
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Both Operators (and Helpers, if needed)e:
Lift and carry the
transporter, stretcher and patient. See “Carrying the Transporter”
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Both Operatorse:
Set the transporter down when you reach
your destination.
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Control-end Operatore:
Disengage by pushing the blue leg lock
lever toward the loading end of the transporter.
Figure 12- Leg Lock Lever
Important
If the legs do not unfold as the transporter is removed from
the ambulance, check the leg lock. Push the transporter
back inside the ambulance, release the lock, and start the
unloading process again. Do not force the legs down.