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Operation
Loading or unloading a cot with the Power-LOAD option (Continued)
Cot
Compatibility kit
Model 6506
Power-PRO
XT
6506-700-001
Model 6516
Power-PRO
IT
6516-700-001
Model 6086
Performance-PRO
XT
6086-700-001
For more information about using your
Power-LOAD
compatible cot, see the
Power-LOAD
Operations Manual.
Loading a cot into a vehicle with an antler style cot fastener
Always load an occupied cot with a minimum of two trained operators. Two operators must be present when a cot is
occupied. Operators must be able to lift the total weight of the patient, cot, and any items on the cot.
WARNING
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Always support the load of the patient, cot, and accessories after the weight is off of the ground.
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Two operators must be present when a cot is occupied.
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Always follow proper hand placement on hand grips. Keep all hands clear of the red safety bar pivots when you load
or unload the cot or change cot height position.
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Do not load the cot into a vehicle with the head section retracted when using a cot fastener. The cot may tip or not
connect with the cot fastener.
Stryker recommends that both operators are at the foot end to reduce the load on each operator. One or two operators
can lift from the foot end of the cot. The higher an operator must lift the cot, the more difficult it may be to hold the weight.
The operator must be able to lift the cot high enough for the cot legs to extend when the cot is unloaded. An operator
may need help if they are too short or if the patient is too heavy to lift when unloading the cot. If you are a shorter
operator, you may need to raise your arms higher to allow the cot legs to extend.
Note:
You can load an unoccupied cot into a vehicle with one operator.
To load the cot into a vehicle:
1.
Extend and lock the retractable head section.
2.
Place the cot in a loading position. A loading position is any position where the load wheels meet the vehicle floor
height.
3.
Lift the vehicle bumper, if equipped, to the raised position.
4.
Roll the cot to the open door of the vehicle patient compartment.
5.
Push the cot forward until the load wheels are on the vehicle patient compartment floor and the cot safety bar
passes the vehicle safety hook.
6.
Pull the cot back until the cot safety bar connects to the vehicle safety hook for maximum clearance to lift the base.
7.
Make sure that the cot safety bar connects with the vehicle safety hook.
8.
Load the cot.
Note:
Always use the powered method to load an unoccupied cot with one operator. Do not use the manual method
to load an unoccupied cot with one operator.
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Powered method - using the cot control switches (
Raising, lowering, or releasing the cot with power on page 31
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