CASTER OPERATION
Brake Caster
Head Board
Back Rest
Side Rail
Foot Board
Steer Caster
Leg Lift
Side Rail
Release Pin
IV Socket
Lift Handle
Steering the Bed
The Bed can be steered in two modes, with the steering locked or with
all four casters able to move independently. The two casters on the foot
end are steer-control casters as shown above.
Foot End — Using the Steering Lock Function
The steering lock function allows you to easily steer the bed in a
straight line.
At the foot end of the bed, step down on the front of either caster
pedal until it clicks, then move the bed in a straight line about three
feet backward or forward to lock. This action will keep the caster from
swiveling and allow better forward and backward movement. The bed
can now be moved with greater stability. Push the bed from the head
end. Do not lock the other steering caster.
Using the Four-Caster Free Function
To allow the bed to be rolled alongside a stretcher, unlock all four
casters.
To unlock, step down on the back of the control pedal on each caster as
shown in the illustration.
Locking the Casters
The locking function holds the bed motionless when the bed is parked. Lock all casters when
transferring the patient to and from a bed. Casters are the individually locking type. For stability
when parking the bed, align the casters with the bed frame.
WARNING:
The caster lock is not designed to stop a bed in motion. Do not operate the
caster control pedal while moving the bed, or an injury may occur.
Unlocked
Locked
Step here to unlock
Step here to lock
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