USER´S MANUAL – Sitmed Equipamentos Médicos Ltda
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All cots are produced according to the height of the ambulance to be used, but for several reasons it might be necessary an adjustment of
the air-axle wheels height. It is very important that these wheels stay aligned with the height of the ambulance floor (A). If necessary, adjust
the wheels height by removing the bolt and pin (B) transferring them to the lower or upper position as required:
REAR HANDLE:
Your cot have a movable rear handle (A) as factory setup. You can used it in this way or fasten it using the supplied bolts. To fasten it, put it
on vertical position (B) and insert the screws on the indicated place (C). Use appropriate tools to tighten.
1. After the patient has been placed on the cot, proceed to the ambulance. Approach the cot to the ambulance by leaning its frontal PVC
stoppers (L) simultaneously to the vehicle bumpers. 2. Activate the retraction lever by suspending the patient's weight, causing the “knee”
(K) of the cot to be displaced. 3. Push the cot into the ambulance, keeping it in a 100% horizontal position, until it is attached to the fastener
system. Pull the cot to make sure it is securely attached to its fastener.
4. To remove the cot from inside the ambulance, suspend the cot with one hand, and use the other hand to trigger the locking turtle. 5.
Press the locking turtle lever down, releasing the king pin. 6. Pull the stretcher back, holding the locking turtle lever until the complete
release of the king pin. 7. Remove the stretcher from the ambulance by suspending the patient's weight and keeping the stretcher in a 100%
level horizontal position until its full aperture and locking of the articulated knees.
Cots with uneven height from the ambulance floor have a great risk of being dropped when inserted or removed from
the ambulance. If your cot has a height difference between the air-axle wheels and the ambulance floor, discontinue
its use until you adjust the height of the equipment according to the above instructions.
USAGE INSTRUCTIONS / SPECIFIC FEATURES
Any previous procedure for the use of cots that refers to the handling of patients, especially with regard to the
immobilization, transfer and placement of the patient on the equipment, should be performed only by trained
professionals.
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