Stryker 6392, Operation Manual

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• Always make sure of P Pe errffo orrm ma an ncce e--L LO OA AD D functionality before use. Failure may result in patient or operator injury.
• Always use caution when you move around in the vehicle patient compartment to avoid tripping on P Pe errffo orrm ma an ncce e--
L LO OA AD D.
• Always use caution when you operate P Pe errffo orrm ma an ncce e--L LO OA AD D in adverse weather conditions (for example, rain, ice,
snow).
• Always operate the cot or P Pe errffo orrm ma an ncce e--L LO OA AD D only when all persons are clear of the mechanisms. Entanglement in
powered cot or P Pe errffo orrm ma an ncce e--L LO OA AD D mechanisms can cause serious injury.
• Always practice loading and unloading the cot with P Pe errffo orrm ma an ncce e--L LO OA AD D until operation of the product is fully
understood. Improper use can cause injury.
• Do not allow untrained personnel to assist in the operation of P Pe errffo orrm ma an ncce e--L LO OA AD D. Untrained technicians/personnel
can cause injury to the patient or themselves.
• Always use both hands when you handle the cot. P Pe errffo orrm ma an ncce e--L LO OA AD D is only an assisting device. Evaluate each
situation to determine how to distribute and lift the weight that you are transporting.
• Always use enough operators to handle the forces that are required to load or unload when you handle weights over 400
lb (181 kg). To increase safety, operators should load or unload on flat surfaces. For 36 in. (91 cm) vehicle deck heights,
you may need to manually unload.
• Always avoid extreme parking angles.
• Check P Pe errffo orrm ma an ncce e--L LO OA AD D for proper functionality before you start each shift.
• Operate P Pe errffo orrm ma an ncce e--L LO OA AD D with the vehicle on a flat surface, if possible.
• If you are unable to unload an occupied cot from the vehicle patient compartment, use a backboard to unload the
patient.
R Re em mo ovviin ng g P Pe errffo orrm ma an ncce e--L LO OA AD D q qu uiicckkllyy
You can use the supplied tools to quickly remove P Pe errffo orrm ma an ncce e--L LO OA AD D from your vehicle patient compartment, if
necessary.
To quickly remove P Pe errffo orrm ma an ncce e--L LO OA AD D:
1. Remove the center cover assembly (6390-001-011) from the head end housing.
2. Remove the hex wrench and removal tool extension from the center cover assembly (Figure 9).
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3. Rotate the spin caps a half turn to access the attached floor plate bolts that are under the caps
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