Stryker Power-PRO XT 6500, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Operation Guide
OPERATING THE SIDERAILS
To raise the siderails , as shown in Figure 42, lift up on the siderail until the latch clicks and the siderail locks into place.
When a patient is on the cot, always keep the siderails in the raised position unless the patient is being transferred.
To lower the siderails , squeeze handle (B) to release the siderail latch. Guide the siderail down toward the foot end
until flat.
WARNING
Siderails are not intended to serve as a patient restraint device. See page 48 for proper restraint strap usage. Failure
to utilize the siderails properly could result in patient injury.
OPERATING THE BACKREST
To raise the backrest
, as shown in Figure 42, squeeze handle (A) for pneumatic assist in lifting the backrest to the
desired height.
To lower the backrest
, squeeze handle (A) and push down on the backrest frame until the backrest has reached the
desired height.
Figure 42: Backrest Elevated and Siderails Raised
Head End
A
B