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5.8 Unloading the Transporter
Unloading 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. Release the transporter from the fastening system.
3.
Control-end Operatore:
Grasp the main frame with an underhand
(palms up) grip. Roll the transporter out of the ambulance until
the control-end legs unfold and lock.
4.
Control-end Operatore:
Verify that the control-end legs have
locked (Figure 21) by checking that the legs have finished
swinging to their final, locked position and checking the leg
status indicator.
5.
Loading-end Operatore:
As the transporter is pulled from the
ambulance, grasp the transporter main frame and assist the
Control-end Operator.
6.
Control-end Operatore:
Pull the transporter out of the
ambulance until the loading-end legs unfold completely and
lock (Figure 22).
7.
Loading-end Operatore:
Place one foot against the wheel of the
loading-end legs and verify that the legs have finished swinging to
their final, locked position.
8.
Both Operatorse:
Roll the transporter out of the ambulance.
SAFETY-LOCK DEVICE REMINDER
During unloading, transporters equipped with the optional Safety-Lock
Device may catch on a catch plate. If this happens, raise the transporter
control end high enough for both sets of legs to unfold and lock, using
additional help as needed. This will allow the transporter to be removed
from the catch plate. See “Safety-Lock Device” on page 14.
Figure 21 - After the Control-End Legs Unfold,
Check the Indicator to Verify the Legs Have Locked
Using the Transporter
Figure 22 - Unloading the Transporter
WARNING
An unlocked undercarriage can cause injury. Before removing
the transporter from the ambulance, confirm that both sets of
legs unfold completely and lock.
Important
If the legs do not unfold as the transporter is removed from
the ambulance, check the leg lock. See “Leg Lock” on page
14. Push the transporter back inside the ambulance,
release the lock, and start the unloading process again. Do
not force the legs down.
If the ambulance is in a low area or on an incline, the operators
(and any helpers) may need to lift the transporter to allow
each set of legs to lock.