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3.7 3-POSITION VERTICAL SIDE RAIL
OPERATION (YOUTH STRETCHER)
(Model 462EMPST)
WARNING–PROPER OPERATION HAZARD:
Patient entry, egress and transfer should always
be done with caster braking system locked.
Caster braking system should always be locked
and patient side rails in upright locked position
when patient is left unattended.
3.7.1 Raising the 3-Position Vertical Side Rail
to Full Height
Refer to Figure 3-18A & 3-18B. Grasp the rail top tube
in the center of the rail. With free hand, squeeze the
rail trigger and lift the rail all the way up. Once the rail
is all the way up, release the rail trigger and lower the
rail slowly until the trigger engages. Check rail lock
by trying to squeeze the rail trigger—if you cannot
squeeze the trigger, the rail is locked securely. Release
the rail top tube.
WARNING: Always ensure side rails are in upright
locked position before leaving patient unattended.
3.7.2 Raising the 3-Position Vertical Side Rail
to Half Height
Refer to Figure 3-18B. Grasp rail top tube in center of
rail and raise rail until it engages. Check rail lock by
trying to squeeze rail trigger. If trigger will not squeeze,
the rail is locked securely. Release rail top tube.
WARNING: Always ensure side rails are in upright
locked position before leaving patient unattended.
3.7.3 Lowering the 3-Position Vertical Side
Rail
Refer to Figure 3-18C. Grasp top tube in center of rail
and squeeze rail trigger with free hand while lifting
slightly on rail. This should allow rail trigger to release
trigger lock. Lower rail slowly. If ‘half height’ is desired,
release rail trigger as soon as the rail starts lowering.
If ‘full down’ is desired, continue to squeeze the trigger
until rail is completely lowered.
WARNING: Always ensure side rails are in upright
locked position before leaving patient unattended.
Figure 3-18A
Figure 3-18B
Figure 3-18C
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