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Operating Instructions
Operator / Service Manual
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3.1 Braking and
Steering Operation
3.1.1 Applying The Brakes
The four wheel central braking system is activated by depressing the
red pedal at any of the four corners of the unit (Figure 3-1). To fully
engage the brakes, the pedal should be pressed to approximately
45º. All four caster wheels should be locked from swiveling and
rotating.
3.1.2 Releasing The Brakes
Depress the green pedal at any of the four corners of the unit, until
the pedal is in a horizontal position (Figure 3-2). All four wheels
should rotate and swivel freely.
NOTE: Brakes should always be activated when unit is not in
transport.
3.1.3 Applying The Steering
Lock
From the head end of the stretcher, depress the green pedal
downward into locked position (Figure 3-3). Push the stretcher
forward. One caster at the foot end will lock into a non-swivel mode.
This allows straight steering by the attendant, when pushing from the
head end.
Figure 3-1
Figure 3-2
Figure 3-3
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