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Using the Transporter
5.7 Loading the Transporter
Loading the transporter with a patient on it requires a minimum of
two trained operators who are communicating, working together, and
maintaining control of the transporter at all times.
Notee:
Use additional help as needed when working with heavy loads
(patient and equipment). See “Using Additional Help” on page 23.
1. If the ambulance has a folding tray, lower the ramp.
2.
Both Operatorse:
Raise the transporter to its highest bed position.
Verify that the loading-end swivel casters are locked so they will
not swivel during loading.
3.
Loading-end Operatore:
Stand at the side of the transporter,
grasp the main frame, and assist the Control-end Operator in
loading the transporter into the ambulance.
4.
Control-end Operatore:
Grasp the transporter main frame using
an underhand (palms up) grip and begin pushing the transporter
into the ambulance. Roll the transporter forward until both
loading wheels are on the patient compartment floor (or tray)
and the loading-end legs contact the bumper. The loading-leg
lock will automatically begin to fold (Figure 19).
Notee:
If the transporter is equipped with the EZ Load™ automatic control-
end leg release, the Control Operator may grasp the stretcher frame or
telescoping handles to push the transporter into the ambulance.
5.
Both Operatorse:
Before the rear legs contact the ambulance
bumper, lift and assume the remaining weight of the transporter,
patient and equipment.
6.
Control-end Operatore:
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If the transporter is NOT equipped with the EZ Load™
automatic control-end leg releasee:
Squeeze the leg control
handle to allow the control-end legs to unlock and fold.
Continue pushing the transporter into the ambulance as the
legs fold (Figure 20).
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If the transporter is equipped with the EZ Load™ automatic
control-end leg releasee:
The control-end legs will automatically
unlock and fold after the loading-end legs have folded. Continue
pushing the transporter into the ambulance.
7.
Either Operatore:
Secure the transporter in a fastening system.
Fold the folding tray ramp if needed.
Figure 19 - Loading the Transporter
Figure 20 - Loading the Transporter