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Model 35A Series
5.2 ergonomic Lifting Positions
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Purposee:
Both operators choose the best position
for lifting and lowering the cot.
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Usee:
Always grasp the cot with both hands, using an
underhand (palms up) grip. For complete instructions,
see
Raising and Lowering the Cot,
page 19.
Foot-end Operatore:
Select either the upper or
lower lifting frame (Figure 8)
Head-end Operatore:
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Models 35A and 35A+ Onlye:
Grasp the drop
frame or the safety bar (Figure 8)
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Models 35A-ST, 35A+ST Onlye:
Grasp the
drop frame (main frame)
5.3 Fastener Release Controls
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Purposee:
The fastener release control lever
(Models 35A, 35A+) or fastener release control
handle (Models 35A-ST, 35A+ST) allows the cot
to be released from the cot fastener when unloading
the cot from an ambulance.
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Locatione:
The lever or handle is located near the
cot loading wheels.
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Usee:
Before using the control lever or handle,
verify that the undercarriage is locked, then release
the cot from the fastener as follows:
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Models 35A, 35A+e:
Release the cot from
the safety hook by turning the lever counter-
clockwise (Figure 9).
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Models 35A-ST, 35A+STe:
Release the cot
from the Stat Trac
®
safety stop by squeezing
the release handle (Figure 10).
Figure 10 - Release Handle
(Stat Trac® Fastener)
Figure 9 - Release Lever
(Model 175 Fastener)
Using the Features
Figure 8 - Short Operators Grasping the
Lower Lift Frame and Safety Bar
