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Do not transport the cot sideways to avoid the risk of a cot tip or injury. Always transport the cot in a lowered position,
head end or foot end first to minimize the risk of a cot tip or injury.
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Always keep hands, fingers, and feet away from moving parts. Use caution when you place your hands and feet near the
base tubes to raise or lower the cot.
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Always conduct patient monitoring when the cot is idle. If you hydraulically raise or lower the cot you may temporarily
affect electronic patient monitoring equipment.
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Do not use the product if it has been involved in an accident to avoid the risk of injury due to product damage. Contact
Stryker to determine if you need to replace the product.
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Do not unlock or remove the cot from the cot fastener during vehicle transport.
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Always center the patient and equipment or accessories. Lock adjustable features and intended lift points before you
transport a patient on the product.
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Always inspect the product for damage if involved in an ambulance accident. Contact Stryker Customer Service or
Technical Support for more information.
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Always use all restraint straps to secure the patient on the product. An unrestrained patient may fall from the product and
be injured.
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Do not leave a patient unattended. Hold the product while a patient is on the product.
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Do not apply a wheel lock when a patient is on the product or when you move the product to avoid the risk of a cot tip or
injury.
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Always secure the mattress to the product to avoid movement during patient transfer.
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Do not raise or lower the cot while you are on rough or uneven terrain.
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Do not replace or apply a wheel lock on a product with worn transport wheels that are less than 6 in. diameter.
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Always transport the cot at transport height or the lowest possible height to reduce the risk of a cot tip. If possible, obtain
additional assistance or take an alternate route.
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Always avoid high obstacles, such as curbs, steps, or rough terrain to avoid the risk of a cot tip or injury.
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Always use the specified push/pull locations to reduce the risk of a cot tip or injury.
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Always stow and latch the transport handle before you load, unload, or use the transport handle to lift the cot.
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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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Always use two operators when a cot is occupied.
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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.
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Always make sure that the cot is locked in the cot fastener before you load and unload. Injury may occur if the cot is not
secure.
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Always try to load and unload the cot on level ground to reduce the risk of a cot tip or injury.
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Do not use the jog function to jog past the set cot load height after the cot safety bar connects with the vehicle safety
hook.
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Do not pull or lift on the cot safety bar when you unload the cot.
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Do not press the extend (+) button until the safety bar connects with the vehicle safety hook.
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Always lock the head and foot sections into place before you operate the cot.
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Do not attach restraint straps to the base tubes, cross tubes, or litter skin.
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Do not allow the head end storage flat to interfere with the operation of the retractable head section, safety bar, or
vehicle safety hook.
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Do not store items under the mattress. Items under the mattress may interfere with product operation.
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Do not remove the battery when the product is active.
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Do not attempt to open the battery pack for any reason, to avoid the risk of electric shock. If the battery pack case is
cracked or damaged, do not insert it into the charger. Return damaged battery packs to a service center for recycling.
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Always avoid direct contact with a wet battery or battery enclosures. Contact may cause injury to the patient or operator.
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Do not insert a cracked or damaged battery into the charger. Return damaged batteries to a service center for recycling.
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Do not connect AC and DC power supplies to the battery at the same time to avoid the risk of fire or electric shock.
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Always have a certified mechanic, familiar with ambulance vehicle construction, secure the mounting plate option and
charger.
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Always make sure that the mounting plate option is secured to the surface before use.
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Always follow these cleaning and disinfecting guidelines, in addition to your protocols, to maintain hygienic safety.
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