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Summary of Safety Precautions
Carefully read and strictly follow the warnings and cautions listed on this page. Service only by qualified personnel.
WARNING
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Ensure proper hand placement on hand grips. Hands should be clear of red safety bar pivots while loading and
unloading the cot or whenever changing height position of the cot with two or more operators.
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Improper usage of the cot can cause injury to the patient or operator. Operate the cot only as described in this
manual.
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Do not modify the cot or any components of the cot. Modifying the product can cause unpredictable operation
resulting in injury to the patient or operator. Modifying the product also voids its warranty (see
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It is the responsibility of the cot operator to ensure that the cot being used in the Stryker Cot Fastener system
meets the installation specifications listed on
. Injury may result if a non-compatible cot is used in the
Stryker Cot Fastener system.
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Have the vehicle safety hook installed by a certified mechanic. Improper safety hook installation can cause injury
to the patient or operator and/or damage to the cot.
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Failure to install the safety hook can cause injury to the patient or operator. Install and use the safety hook as
described on
.
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The face of the safety hook that engages the safety bar should be located at least 3-3/4” from the leading edge
of the door sill. After installation, verify that the cot legs lock into the load position without contacting the vehicle
bumper.
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To avoid injury, verify that the safety bar has engaged the safety hook before removing the cot from the patient
compartment.
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Verify that the safety hook always engages the cot safety bar regardless of how the cot is unloaded from the
vehicle or injury to the patient or operator and/or damage to the cot may occur.
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The cot must have at least 5/8” of clearance between the vehicle bumper and the cot to disengage the safety bar
when unloading the cot from the vehicle. Verify that the cot legs lock into the load position before disengaging the
safety bar from the safety hook. Failure to properly lock the cot height into position can cause injury to the patient
or operator and/or damage to the cot.
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Before placing the cot into service, confirm that the cot load height is set correctly for your vehicle.
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Practice changing height positions and loading the cot until operation of the product is fully understood. Improper
use can cause injury.
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Do not allow untrained assistants to assist in the operation of the cot. Untrained technicians/assistants can cause
injury to the patient or themselves.
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Do not ride on the base of the cot. Damage to the product could occur, resulting in injury to the patient or operator.
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Transporting the cot sideways can cause the cot to tip, resulting in possible damage to the product and/or injury to the
patient or operator. Transporting the cot in a lowered position, head or foot end first, minimizes the potential of a cot tip.
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Grasping the cot improperly can cause injury. Keep hands, fingers and feet away from moving parts. To avoid
injury, use extreme caution when placing your hands and feet near the base tubes while raising and lowering the
cot.
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Always use all restraint straps to secure the patient on the cot. An unrestrained patient may fall from the cot and
be injured.
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Never leave a patient unattended on the cot or injury could result. Hold the cot securely while a patient is on the
product.
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Never apply the optional wheel locks while a patient is on the cot. Tipping could occur if the cot is moved while
the wheel lock is applied, resulting in injury to the patient or operator and/or damage to the cot.
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Siderails are not intended to serve as a patient restraint device. See
for proper restraint strap usage.
Failure to use the restraint straps properly could result in patient injury.
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High obstacles such as curbing, steps or rough terrain can cause the cot to tip, possibly causing injury to the
patient or operator.
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If the cot is equipped with the optional kickstand, make sure that the kickstand remains in the retracted position and
does not engage during transport.
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