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3.3 FOWLER BACKREST
OPERATION
3.3.1 Raising the Backrest
Grasp fowler backrest frame tube and gas
spring activating handle from either side of
stretcher. Squeeze handle and tube together
and lift. Once desired incline is achieved,
release handle.
Info: the amount of manual lifting required
will vary depending on patient size; the gas
spring is intended only to assist in lifting
patient.
3.3.2 Lowering the Backrest
Grasp fowler backrest frame tube and gas
spring activating handle from either side of
the stretcher. See Figure 3-8. Squeeze handle
and tube together while supporting fowler.
Adjust incline either by slowly lowering
patient or by pressing fowler down. Release
handle once desired incline is achieved.
Info: the amount of manual support
required will vary depending on patient
size; the gas spring is intended only to
assist in lowering patient.
Figure 3-8
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