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

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Cot Operation
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CHANGING COT HEIGHT (CONTINUED)
Changing Between the Loading and the Folded
Position with One Operator and an Empty Cot
When a cot is empty , one trained operator can fold the cot
or put it into the loading position.
Changing From the Loading to the Folded Position:
1. Stand at the foot end of the cot and lift the foot end so
the loading wheels on the breakaway head section
touch the floor (Figure 26).
2. Unlock the auxiliary lock.
3. Squeeze the foot end height adjustment release handle.
4. Lower the cot to the folded position.
Changing From the Folded to the Loading Position:
1. Grasp the foot end firmly.
2. Lift until the base frame securely locks into place (Fig-
ure 27).
WARNING
Always verify the base frame is securely locked into posi-
tion before releasing your grip on the litter frame. Visually
inspect the locking pin on the patient left side of the cot to
verify the lock pin is properly engaged (see page 29). An
unlocked base frame will not support the cot and injury to
the patient or operator could result.
Changing Between a Loading and an Intermediate
Position with One Operator and an Empty Cot
1. Stand at the foot end of the cot and lift the foot end so
the loading wheels on the breakaway head section
touch the floor (Figure 28).
2. Unlock the auxiliary lock.
3. Brace the base of the cot against your body and put
one hand on the crossbrace.
4. Squeeze the foot end height adjustment release handle.
5. Pull the crossbrace toward your body until the cot locks
into the desired position (Figure 29).
6. Tip the cot back onto its four wheels in the rolling position.
Figure 26 − Folding the Cot with 1 Operator
Figure 27 − Raising the Cot to Load
Figure 28 − Tip the Cot onto Load Wheels
Figure 29 − Lower to Intermediate Position
Height with 1 Operator