Stryker Epic II 2030, Operation Manual, Page: 9 / 38

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Operation Guide
BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION
WARNING
Always apply the caster brakes when a patient is getting on or off the bed. Push on the bed to ensure the
brakes are securely locked. Always engage the brakes unless the bed is being moved. Injury could result
if the bed moves while a patient is getting on or off the bed.
Ensure the brakes are completely released prior to attempting to move the bed. Attempting to move the bed
with the brakes actuated could result in injury to the user and/or patient.
To activate the brakes, push down once on one of the
pedals located at the midpoint of the bed on both sides
(identified by the label at right). The pedal will remain
in the lowered position, indicating the brakes are en-
gaged. To disengage the brakes, push down once and
the pedal will return to the upper position.
NOTE
There are LED lights on the outside of the head end siderails that will blink when the brakes are not engaged
only if the bed is plugged into a wall socket (see page 11 ). The brakes will still operate properly when the
bed is not plugged in.
STEER PEDAL OPERATION
The purpose of the steer caster is to help guide the bed along a straight line and to help with pivoting at corners
when the bed is moved.
To activate the steer caster, move the pedal located
at the head end of the bed to your left as shown on
the label.
NOTE
For proper ”tracking” of the steer caster, push the bed approximately 10 feet to allow the wheels to face the
direction of travel before engaging the steer pedal. If this is not done, proper ”tracking” will not occur and the
bed will be difficult to steer.
WARNING
To avoid entanglement, possibly resulting in frayed power cords and risk of electrical shock, wrap the bed
power cord around the roller bumpers at the head end of the bed during transport.