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OPERATION PROCEDURES
2. Center wheel system
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Moving the center wheel located at the base center of the stretcher to be in contact with
floor improves cornering, tracking, and allowing stable steering of the stretcher.
When the center wheel is ON
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Raising the center wheel locking pedal sets the
center wheel to ON for better cornering, tracking, and
steering. This mode is convenient for moving over
relatively long distances, such as between patients’
rooms.
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When cornering
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The turning radius of the stretcher is small, thus
offering easy directional control and minimizing the
force needed to push the stretcher. This allows for
quick movement.
WARNING
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Do not move too fast when
cornering. The stretcher may tip
over, resulting in an injury.
When the center wheel is OFF
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Depressing the center wheel locking pedal sets the
center wheel to OFF to allow the stretcher to move in
any direction (including sideways).
This mode is convenient for moving short distances,
such as moving within a room.
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When cornering
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The stretcher rotates when cornering, requiring the
person pushing to move around when cornering, and
also requiring force to restrain the stretcher.
CAUTION
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Do not attempt to forcibly
move the stretcher
sideways when the center
wheel is ON because it
may result in malfunction.
To move the stretcher
sideways, set the center
wheel to OFF.
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Do not stand on the center wheel locking pedal. Doing so
could cause damage, deformation, or a malfunction.
Center
wheel is
ON.
The center wheel locking pedal
When the center wheel is in contact with floor
ON
OFF
The center wheel locking pedal
