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Operation Manual

2007/04

0738-009-001 REV B

www.stryker.com

Wide Transport 

Stretcher

Model 738

Summary of Contents for 738

Page 1: ...For Parts or Technical Assistance USA 1 800 327 0770 option 2 Canada 1 888 233 6888 Operation Manual 2007 04 0738 009 001 REV B www stryker com Wide Transport Stretcher Model 738 ...

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Page 3: ...Trendelenburg Reverse Trendelenburg 3 Sided Controls 9 Applying The Brake System 10 Operating The Fifth Wheel 10 Using the Siderails 11 Using the Push Handles 11 Operating the Fowler 12 Operating the Optional 2 Stage Permanently Attached I V Pole 13 Operating Optional 3 Stage Permanently Attached I V Pole 14 Operating the Optional Foot Extension Defibrillator Tray 15 Preventative Maintenance 16 Ch...

Page 4: ...raulic cylinders and 5th wheel Stryker reserves the right to change specifications without notice Specifications listed are approximate and may vary slightly from unit to unit or by power supply fluctuations Warning Caution Note Definition The words WARNING CAUTION and NOTE carry special meanings and should be carefully reviewed Warning Alerts the reader about a situation which if not avoided coul...

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Page 6: ... with the optional foot end I V pole the I V pole must be in the raised position when the foot extension defibrillator tray is installed If the I V pole is not raised the foot extension will not function properly and injury could occur Caution To avoid damage remove any equipment that may be in the way before raising or lowering the litter height To avoid injury or damage to the equipment do not a...

Page 7: ...he stretcher together Depress the side of pedal B closest to the foot end of the stretcher to lower the foot end Depress the side of pedal B closest to the head end of the stretcher to lower the head end Pedal C Brake and Steer functions foot end Pedal D Brake and Steer functions head end D C A A B B Foot End Head End Operation Guide Return To Table of Contents ...

Page 8: ...er to lower the head end of the stretcher Depress pedal D or the side of pedal C closest to the head end of the stretcher to lower the foot end of the stretcher Depress in the center of pedal C or depress pedals B and D to lower both ends of the stretcher together Pedal E Brake and Steer functions foot end Pedal F Brake and Steer functions head end E F B D A A A C C Foot End Head End Return To Tab...

Page 9: ... the foot end of the stretcher depress pedal D or the side of pedal C closest to the foot end of the stretcher Trendelenburg Reverse Trendelenburg Side Control Note Litter height must be raised first in order to achieve a Trendelenburg or reverse Trendelenburg position Caution To avoid damage remove any equipment that may be in the way before lowering the stretcher For Trendelenburg positioning he...

Page 10: ...on the left side of pedal A To engage the brakes on the foot end push fully down on the right side of pedal B Note Your stretcher may be equipped with optional side control brake and steer functions in addition to the standard head and foot end controls The side control brakes operate the same as the head and foot end versions Operating The Fifth Wheel The purpose of the Fifth Wheel is to help gui...

Page 11: ...il to the collapsed position keep extremities of patients and staff away from the siderail spindles or injury could occur To avoid injury or damage to the equipment do not allow the siderail to lower on its own Using the Push Handles Caution The push handles were designed for use while transporting the stretcher Avoid using other parts of the stretcher as push pull devices because damage could occ...

Page 12: ...as reached the desired height Remove your hand s from the handle when the desired height is achieved Warning Keep hands fingers clear of the area around the Fowler release handle and the Fowler frame when lowering the Fowler Injury could result if care is not taken when lowering the Fowler Caution If the pneumatic Fowler is difficult to operate refer to the stretcher maintenance manual for a pneum...

Page 13: ...se the height of the pole pull up on the telescoping portion A until it locks into place at its fully raised position Rotate the I V hangers B to desired position and hang the I V bags To lower the I V pole turn the latch C clockwise until section A lowers Caution To avoid damage the weight of the I V bags should not exceed 40 pounds 18 kg To avoid damage while transporting the stretcher verify th...

Page 14: ...coping portion A until it locks into place at its fully raised position For a higher I V pole pull up on section B Release section B at any desired height and it will lock into place Rotate the I V hangers C to the desired position and hang the I V bags To lower the I V pole push up on the red portion of grip D while holding onto section B until it lowers Turn latch E clockwise until section A low...

Page 15: ...e defibrillator tray back until it locks against the foot extension C While holding onto the assembly pull out the bottom knob D and lower the foot extension down until it is flat Warning If the stretcher is equipped with the optional foot end I V pole the I V pole must be in the raised position when the foot extension defibrillator tray is installed If the I V pole is not raised the foot extensio...

Page 16: ...perating properly No rips or cracks in mattress cover Ground chain intact No leaks at hydraulic connections Hydraulic jacks holding properly Hydraulic drop rate set properly Hydraulic oil level sufficient Lubricate where required Accessories and mounting hardware in good condition and working properly Checklist Stretcher Serial Number Completed by _______________________________________ Date _____...

Page 17: ...oducts are corrosive in nature and may cause damage to the product if used improperly If the products suggested above are used to clean Stryker patient care equipment measures must be taken to insure the stretcher is wiped with a damp cloth soaked in clean water and thoroughly dried following cleaning Failure to properly rinse and dry the stretcher will leave a corrosive residue on the surface of ...

Page 18: ...he Stretcher product as long as the original purchaser owns the product This statement constitutes Stryker s entire warranty with respect to the aforesaid equipment Stryker makes no other warranty or representation either expressed or implied except as set forth herein There is no warranty of merchantability and there are no warranties of fitness for any particular purpose In no event shall Stryke...

Page 19: ...authorization number will be provided which must be printed on the returned merchandise Stryker reserves the right to charge shipping and restocking fees on returned items Special modified or discontinued items not subject to return Damaged Merchandise ICC Regulations require that claims for damaged merchandise must be made with the carrier within fifteen 15 days of receipt of merchandise Do not a...

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