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Vehicle Safety Hook Installation
The vehicle safety hook is a device shipped with
the cot. The safety hook activates the safety bar
and prevents the cot from being removed from the
vehicle accidently. The vehicle safety hook was
designed to ensure compatibility and proper op-
eration of the cot during unloading when used in an
ambulance vehicle compliant with Federal Regu-
lation KKK−A−1822, Revision E.
According to federal regulations (reference KKK−
A−1822E), the bumper height of the ambulance
shall be installed equidistant
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5 cm (2 inches)
from the ambulance floor to the ground level, de-
fined as the ambulance deck height (Figure 3a).
The bumper step shall have a minimum depth of
13 cm (5 inches) and a maximum depth of 25 cm
(10 inches). If the bumper length is greater than
18 cm (7 inches), then the bumper must be able to
fold. Installation of the safety hook into any ambu-
lance vehicle compliant with this federal specifica-
tion will provide adequate clearance for the cot
base to lower to its fully extended position (Figure
3b). The cot is compatible with all ambulance deck
heights up to 32 inches as long as the ambulance
meets the federal specifications outlined in
KKK−A−1822, revision E.
CAUTION
Height limit kit is recommended for ambulance
deck heights less than 30 inches (76 cm) − Stryker
part number 6091−202−000.
Installation of the safety hook should be done by
a certified mechanic familiar with ambulance
construction. Consult the vehicle manufacturer
before installing the safety hook and be sure the
installation of the safety hook does not damage or
interfere with the brake lines, oxygen lines, fuel
lines, fuel tank or electrical wiring of the vehicle.
WARNING
Have the vehicle safety hook installed by a certi-
fied mechanic. Improper safety hook installation
can cause injury to the patient and/or operator or
damage to the cot.
Failure to install the safety hook can cause injury
to the patient or operator. Install and use the safe-
ty 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.
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Figure 3a − Ambulance Configuration
Figure 3b − Ambulance Configuration