Stryker 6082 RUGGED MX-PRO, Manual

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Cot Operation
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Unloading the Cot from a Vehicle with Two
Operators
1. Disengage the cot from the cot fastener. (For
more detailed instructions, reference the cot
fastener installation/operation manual − Stryk-
er part number 6370−90−10).
2. Operator 1 − Grasp the cot frame. Pull the cot
out of the patient compartment until the safety
bar engages the safety hook.
WARNING
Failure to use the safety hook can cause injury to
the patient or operator. Install and use the safety
hook as described in this manual.
To avoid injury, verify the safety bar has engaged
the safety hook before removing the cot from the
patient compartment.
3. Operator 2 − Grasp the base frame where indi-
cated, lift slightly, and lower the base frame to
its fully extended position while operator 1
squeezes and holds the release handle.
4. Operator 1 − Let go of the release handle and
be sure the undercarriage locks into place.
5. Operator 2 − Disengage the safety bar from the
safety hook by pushing the safety bar release
lever forward.
6. Remove the cot loading wheels from the ve-
hicle. Place the cot in a rolling position (posi-
tions 2−7 − see page 14).
CAUTION
Do not allow the cot undercarriage to drop unassist-
ed (commonly known as a “hot drop”) when remov-
ing the cot from the vehicle. Repeated hot dropping
will cause premature wear or damage to the cot.
WARNING
Be sure the undercarriage has engaged before re-
moving the loading wheels from the patient
compartment floor of the vehicle. An unlocked un-
dercarriage will not support the cot and injury to the
patient or operator could result.
Unloading an Empty Cot
from a Vehicle with One Operator
WARNING
This procedure is for use only with an empty cot. Do
not use this procedure when unloading a patient. In-
jury to the patient and/or operator could result.
1. Lift the vehicle bumper to the raised position (if
possible).
2. Grasp the cot frame at the foot end; pull the cot
from the vehicle until the safety bar engages the
safety hook.
3. Lower the foot end of the cot to the ground (see
Figure 20).
4. Squeeze and hold the release handle (A or B −
see Figure 21) and raise the foot end of the cot
back to a level position with the compartment
floor.
5. Disengage the safety bar from the safety hook
by pushing the safety bar release lever forward
and roll the cot out of the vehicle.