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5.4 Changing Transporter Positions
Changing transporter positions when a patient is on the transporter
requires a minimum of two trained operators working together.
BEFORE CHANGING TRANSPORTER POSITIONS
1. Engage the loading-end caster swivel locks so the wheels will not
swivel. See Swivel-Lock Release Lever, page 11.
2.
Both Operatorse:
Stand at opposite ends of the transporter
(Figure 16).
3.
Both Operatorse:
Use an underhand (palms up) grip to grasp the
transporter main frame and position your right hand to use the
leg-control handle (if needed).
RAISING THE TRANSPORTER
The operators do not need to use a control handle when raising the
transporter.
1.
Both Operatorse:
Lift the transporter until it is near the desired
height. If the legs remain locked in Bed Position 1 or Bed Position
3 when you attempt to raise the transporter, disengage the leg
lock (See Leg Lock, page 14).
2. Both Operatorse: Verify that the transporter has locked at the new
height before relaxing your grasp.
3. If the legs have not locked, raise the transporter a little higher
until you hear an audible “click” from the locking mechanism, then
retest.
LOWERING THE TRANSPORTER
1.
Both Operatorse:
Squeeze and hold the leg control handle with
your right hand.
2.
Both Operatorse:
Lift the transporter slightly to take the weight
off the locking mechanism and allow the locking mechanism to
disengage. The leg-status indicator will change to red. See ”Leg-
Status Indicator” on page 10.
3.
Both Operatorse:
Together, lower the transporter (Figure 16). If the
legs remain locked in Bed Position 3 when you attempt to lower
the cot, disengage the leg lock. See “Leg Lock” on page 14.
4.
Both Operatorse:
Release the leg control handles when the
transporter is near the desired height. Continue lowering until the
locking mechanism engages.
5. Both Operatorse: Do not relax your grasp until your are sure the
undercarriage is locked at the new position. To test:
○
After releasing the control handles, press down on the
transporter main frame to verify the transporter does not
continue to lower.
○
If needed, raise the transporter until you hear an audible “click”
from the locking mechanism.
Using the Transporter
Figure 16 - Raising or Lowering the Transporter
Changing Positions
Operators should expect and be prepared to
control the normal downward movement of
the transporter which occurs when a control
handle is squeezed.