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5.3 Unloading a Cot
To release a cot from the Stat Trac, first raise the ambulance folding step
bumper, if present.
1. Control-end Operatore: Pull the Stat Trac cot release handle
toward the rear of the ambulance (Figure 8). While holding the
release handle, complete Step 2.
2. Control-end Operatore: Slide the control end of the cot to the
right to free it from the cot lock (Figure 8).
3. Both Operatorse: Pull the cot out of the ambulance until the
safety stop engages the cot loading-end loading post.
4. Both Operatorse: Follow the instructions in the cot Users’ Manual
to properly unfold and lock the undercarriage/legs of your cot.
5. Verify that the undercarriage/legs are locked before continuing.
6. Both Operatorse: Push the cot into the ambulance slightly (1-2
inches or 25-50 mm) to allow the safety stop to swing down when
released.
7. Loading-end Operatore: Use the cot-mounted fastener release
handle on the cot to disengage the cot from the safety stop.
8. Release the cot from the safety stop using one of the following
methods:
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Operate the cot-mounted release handle (Figure 9) or release
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Operate the Stat Trac-mounted secondary release handle. See
“Secondary Release” on page 11.
9. Both Operatorse: While the Loading-end Operator uses one of
the release mechanisms listed above, roll the cot out of the Stat
Trac. Let go of the release mechanism after the cot loading-end
loading post moves beyond the Stat Trac safety stop.
Using the Stat Trac
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Engaging the Safety Stop
The safety stop holds the cot secure while
the operators unlock and raise or lower
the undercarriage/legs during loading and
unloading.
The operators should roll the cot firmly against
the safety stop. This confirms to the operators
that the cot is held securely by the safety stop
before the undercarriage/legs are raised or
lowered.
Important
Operating the cot-mounted release early can damage the
cot-mounted release mechanism. To avoid damage, do
not activate the cot-mounted release until after the cot
contacts the safety stop and the cot has been lowered onto
its transport wheels.
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Fastener Release Handle
Fastener Release Handle
Fastener Release Lever
