Stryker Rugged EZ-PRO R4 6092, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Cot User Tips
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Disengaging the auxiliary lock
The auxiliary lock must always be disengaged to lower the cot from the load position or to load the cot into
the ambulance. It is located at the foot end of the cot on patient’s left side. Push the lock lever towards the
head end to disengage the auxiliary lock.
Auxiliary lock resets automatically
The auxiliary lock automatically resets after the red release handle is squeezed and released. If this occurs
while the cot is still in the load (or highest) position, you must disengage the auxiliary lock again before loading
or lowering the cot.
Auxiliary lock only locks in the load position
When the cot is in any position other than the load position (highest position), there is no need to disengage
the auxiliary lock.
Built in safety feature (lift then squeeze)
The cot has a built in safety feature which requires both operators to lift the cot slightly before the foot
end operator squeezes the red foot − end release handle . This feature ensures both operators are pre-
pared to lower the cot and decreases the chance of injury to the operators and/or patient. With an empty cot,
the operators may have to generate a downward force after squeezing the foot end release handle to start
the cot on its downward descent.
Squeeze foot − end release completely
After raising the cot slightly from both ends, squeeze the foot end release handle all the way to the grip
to begin lowering the cot. Relaxing your grip on the handle once the cot starts downward allows the cot to
lock in any of the height positions. When raising the cot to a higher position, completely squeeze the foot
end release handle.
Transport at load − height position
You may transport the cot in the load height position. This eliminates the need for changing the height of the
cot prior to loading the cot into the vehicle. Note: Transport in the lowest height position appropriate to ensure
patient safety.
Cot is not flat in highest transport position
The cot litter is at a slight head − up/foot − down angle (reverse Trendelenburg) when it is in its highest transport
position to facilitate easy loading.
Unloading from Ambulance
It is not necessary to squeeze the foot end release handle when lowering the cot out of the ambulance
.
One − step cot positioning
You can raise the cot from any position to the load position in one step.