Stryker 6100 Rugged M1, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Cot Operation
1–15
CHANGING COT HEIGHT
The Cot has six height positions (see
page 1–16):
S
The highest or “Loading” position,
S
four intermediate patient transfer positions,
S
a “Folded” position for ambulance transport.
WARNING
The caster steer lock knob and the casters must be in the
locked position when loading/unloading the cot from a ve-
hicle or loading tray system and when the cot height is
changed or the cot may become unstable possibly result-
ing in injury to the patient or operator.
The higher the operator must lift the cot, the more difficult
it becomes to hold the weight. The operator may need
help loading the cot into a vehicle if he/she is too short or
if the patient is too heavy for the operator to lift safely. If
additional assistance is needed, see the reference chart
on page 1–19.
The operator must be able to lift the cot high enough for
the cot’s base frame to unfold completely and lock when
the cot is unloaded. A shorter operator will have to raise
his/her arms higher to enable the base frame to unfold.
If additional assistance is needed, see the reference
chart on page 1–19.
Always verify the base frame is securely locked into posi-
tion before releasing the hand grips.
To change the cot height:
Two operators standing at opposite ends of the cot firmly
grasp the hand grips on the base unit.
Both operators lift the cot until the weight is off the latch-
ing mechanism (approximately 1/4”).
Both operators squeeze and hold the red release handles
and raise or lower the cot to the desired height.
As motion of the cot begins, each operator relaxes his/
her grip on the release handle to stop the cot in the next
available height position.
NOTE
Always communicate with your partner to ensure you
work together to achieve the intended operation.
An operator working alone can lower the cot by releasing
alternating ends of the cot.
FOOT END
HEAD END
Red Release
Handle
Red Release
Handle
Red Release
Handle
Red Release
Handle