General Operation
Chapter 1: Introduction
TranStar® PC-100/PC-200/PC-300/PC-350/PC-400/PC-450/
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PC-500/PC-550/TR-500/SG-500/OB-450/OB-550/EL-550
Series Stretcher Service Manual (man115re)
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Manual Foot
This option is used for mild Trendelenburg positioning or head elevation if a
patient’s head is placed at the foot end of the stretcher.
NOTE:
The PC-100/PC-200 procedural stretcher and the trauma stretcher do not have
foot articulation capability.
• Grasp the foot end of the sleep surface and pull up; the support bar will
automatically lock into place. Two elevated positions are available.
• To lower the foot section, lift it and pull one end of the support bar up out
of the detent. Lower the foot section while holding the support bar up.
Hilow Operation
The hilow pedals are located on either side of the stretcher. In addition, the
TR-500 trauma stretcher and the PC-500 and PC-550 procedural stretchers
have foot-end controls.
NOTE:
The fixed height stretcher does not have hilow capability.
• To raise the stretcher, press the foot pedal designated by an “UP” arrow,
and pump it until the desired height is reached.
• To lower the stretcher, press the foot pedal designated by a “DOWN”
arrow until the desired height is reached.
• To lower the stretcher from the foot end, press both Trendelenburg pedals
at the same time until the desired height is reached.
Trendelenburg/Reverse Trendelenburg Operation
The Trendelenburg/Reverse Trendelenburg pedals are located on either side of
the stretcher. In addition, the TR-500 trauma stretcher and the PC-500 and
PC-550 procedural stretchers have foot-end controls. The stretcher must be in a
raised position to achieve Trendelenburg/Reverse Trendelenburg positions.
NOTE:
The fixed height stretcher does not have Trendelenburg/Reverse
Trendelenburg capability.
Trendelenburg
Press the foot pedal designated by a graphic showing the Trendelenburg
position until the desired angle is reached.
