Stryker 6082 RUGGED MX-PRO, Manual

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Cot Operation
21
Loading an Empty Cot into a
Vehicle with One Operator
WARNING
This procedure is for use only with an empty cot. Do
not use this procedure when loading a patient. Inju-
ry to the patient and/or operator could result.
1. Place the cot in a loading position (any position
in which the load wheels meet the vehicle floor
height – see page 14).
2. Roll the cot to the open door of the patient
compartment.
3. Lift the vehicle bumper to the raised position (if
possible).
4. Push the cot forward until the loading wheels
are on the compartment floor and the safety bar
passes the safety hook.
5. Pull the cot back until the safety bar engages
the safety hook.
6. Grasp the cot frame at the foot end and
squeeze and hold the release handle (A or B)
(Figure 19).
7. Lower the foot end of the cot to the ground,
making sure the cot locks in position 1 (Figure
20).
8. Lift the foot end of the cot until it is level with the
compartment floor.
9. Grasp the base of the cot with one hand and pull
up the base of the cot towards the litter, reduc-
ing the space between the base and the litter
(Figure 21).
10. Push the cot into the patient compartment,
guiding it into the cot fastener.
Figure 19 − Squeeze the Release Handle
Figure 20 − Lower the Foot End of the Cot
Figure 21 − Pull Up the Base of the Cot