Chapter 2
Cub Operations Manual
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2.7 OPERATING THE FOWLER AND FOOT SECTION
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There are two types of Fowler options: manually operated and pneumatic assist operated.
The foot section is manually operated.
To avoid injury, verify the patient is safely positioned on the litter before lowering the siderail and
operating the Fowler or foot section.
To avoid injury when raising and lowering the manual Fowler or the foot section, verify the
support arm is securely engaged in the arm supports before releasing the Fowler or foot
section.
Manual Fowler Positioning
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To
raise
the Fowler
, lift it up. The support
arm (A) will fall into position and engaged
the support brackets as the Fowler is
raised. The Fowler can be locked at three
angles:25°, 40° and 55°.
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To lower the Fowler
, lift it up slightly with
one hand and, with the other hand, lift one
of the support arm handles (A) to
disengage it from the support brackets. If
the next lower position is desired, release
the arm while lowering the Fowler to allow
the arm to engage in the support bracket.
Otherwise, continue to hold the handle
while lowering the Fowler to flat.
Pneumatic Fowler (Optional) Positioning
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To
raise
the Fowler, lift up the right or left
activation lever (B) for pneumatic assistance
in raising the Fowler. Release lever once
desired height is achieved.
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To
lower
the Fowler, push down Fowler
while lifting up the right or left activation
lever (B). Release lever once desired height
is achieved.
Foot Section Positioning
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To raise the foot section
, lift it up
manually. The support arm will fall into
position and engage the support bracket as
the foot section is raised. The foot section
can be locked at two angles: 6° and 12°.
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To lower the foot section
, lift it up with one
hand and, with the other hand, lift one of the
support harm handless (C) to disengage it
from the support bracket. Lower the foot
section to the desired position.
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FOWLER
Figure 2.7A
FOWLER
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FOOT
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