Stryker Bertec CUB FL19, Operation Manual, Page: 6 / 19

Chapter 1 Cub Operations Manual
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To avoid injury, ensure that the access door open/close indicators (located on both lock
release knobs) show green when the door is closed and locked into position. If one or both
open/close indicators is yellow, the door is not completely closed and locked.
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Avoid using the access door and the rail handles as push/pull devices or damage to the unit
or injury to the patient and/or user may occur.
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To avoid injury to the patient and/or user, do not attempt to move the stretcher directly
sideways with the fifth wheel engaged.
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To avoid injury, verify the patient is safely positioned on the litter before lowering the siderail
and operating the Fowler or foot section.
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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.
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When patient is able to climb out the stretcher or reaches the height of 35 in. (90 cm), the
stretcher shall no longer be used.
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Do not place cords, straps or similar items that could become wound around the child's neck
in or near the stretcher.
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Do not leave objects or toys in the stretcher.
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Do not use a water mattress with this stretcher.
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To avoid injury to the patient, any mattress used on this stretcher must be at least 57 1/2”
(146.05 cm.) long by 29 3/8” (74.6 cm.) wide and not less than 3” (7.6 cm.) or more than 6”
(15.3 cm.) thick.
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Failure to properly clean the mattress, or dispose of it if defective, may increase the risk of
exposure to pathogenic substances and may cause injury to the patient and/or user.
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Do not use the stretcher if any components are missing or broken. Contact your dealer or
Stryker Bertec Medical for replacement parts. Use only replacement parts provided by
Stryker Bertec Medical.
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Maximum Static Weight Capacity = 400 lb (181.4 kg).
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Throughout the manual, the words “right” and “left” refer to the right and left sides of a patient
lying face up on the stretcher.