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

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Cot Operation
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LOADING THE COT INTO A
VEHICLE (CONTINUED)
1. Place the cot in the loading position (see page 15).
2. Roll the cot to the open door of the patient
compartment, approaching the vehicle squarely.
3. Fold the vehicle bumper to the raised position (if
available).
4. Push the cot forward until both loading wheels are
on the patient compartment floor and the safety
bar passes the safety hook.
5. Operator 1 − Release the auxiliary lock.
WARNING
Unlock the auxiliary lock only to fold, change height
position or load the cot. Improper use can cause injury
to the patient or operator.
6. Operator 1 − Grasp and support the cot litter frame
at the foot end using an underhand grip.
7. Operator 1 − Lift the foot end of the cot until the
transport wheels are off the ground and the cot is
horizontal (Figure 32). Squeeze and hold the foot
end release handle and push the cot into the ve-
hicle.
8. Operator 2 − As Operator 1 pushes the cot into the
vehicle, lift on the base frame to help the base
frame fold as the cot loads into the vehicle (Figure
33).
9. Both operators − Push the cot into the patient
compartment (Figure 34), engaging the cot fas-
tener (not included).
10. Operator 1 − Let go of the foot end release handle.
NOTE
Loose items or debris on the patient compartment floor
can interfere with the smooth rolling of the cot and the
operation of the cot fastener. Keep the patient
compartment floor clear.
IMPORTANT NOTE
To recover from a loading attempt halted by the auxilia-
ry lock, do the following:
1. Release the foot end release handle.
2. Be sure the auxiliary lock is in the locked position.
3. Return the cot to its transport wheels, and verify
the base frame is securely locked into position.
4. Retry the folding or loading procedure.
Figure 32 − Lift Cot Horizontal, Lifting the
Wheels Off the Ground
Figure 33 − Folding the Base Frame
1.
2.
Figure 34 − Loading the Rugged r Cot