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Series
Safety Labels ..................................................................... 6
Height and Strength Considerations .................................. 7
Components ....................................................................... 9
Cot Positions ................................................................... 10
Figure 1 - Safety Hook ..................................................... 11
Figure 2 - Engaging the Safety Hook ............................... 11
Figure 3 - Safety Hook Placement .................................. 12
Figure 4 - Installing the Safety Hook .............................. 12
Figure 5 - Old-Style and New-Style Mounting Blocks ... 13
Figure 6 - Updated Antler Shown After Rear
Mounting Block and Turn-Knob Replaced ..... 13
Figure 7 - Patient Restraints ............................................ 14
Figure 8 - Attaching the Mattress .................................... 14
Figure 9 - Using the Backrest .......................................... 14
Figure 10 - Using the Fastener Release Lever ................ 15
Figure 11 - Using the Side Lift Handles ......................... 15
Figure 12 - Wheel Lock .................................................. 15
Figure 13 - Lowering the Shock Frame .......................... 16
Figure 14 - Lowering the Sidearm .................................. 16
Figure 15 - Lowering or Folding
the Universal Sidearm ..................................... 16
Figure 16 - Drop Frame Positions ................................... 17
Figure 17 - Control Handles ............................................ 17
Figure 18 - Using the Lead Handle ................................. 17
Figure 19 - Upper Lifting Positions ................................ 19
Figure 20 - Lower Lifting Positions ................................ 19
Figure 21 - Changing Positions From the Side ............... 19
Figure 22 - Two-Stage Position Changes ........................ 20
Illustrations
Figure 23 - Changing Cot Positions With One Operator .....21
Figure 24 - Securing the Patient ...................................... 21
Figure 25 - Rolling the Cot ............................................. 23
Figure 26 - Rolling the Cot as a Sled .............................. 23
Using Additional Help ..................................................... 24
Figure 27 - Examples of Antler-and-Rail and
Stat Trac Fasteners ........................................... 25
Figure 28 - Safety Bail Past Safety Hook ....................... 26
Figure 29 - Loading Post Past Safety Stop ..................... 26
Figure 30 - Lifting the Cot Level .................................... 26
Figure 31 - Folding the Undercarriage ............................ 26
Figure 32 - Unloading the Cot ........................................ 27
Figure 33 - Disengaging the Release Lever .................... 27
Figure 34 - Disengaging the Release Handle .................. 27
Figure 35 - One Operator Loading .................................. 28
Figure 36 - Checking the Undercarriage Lock ................ 28
Figure 37 - Lifting the Cot Level .................................... 28
Figure 38 - Transferring a Bariatric Patient .................... 30
Figure 39 - Securing a Bariatric Patient .......................... 30
Figure 40 - Rolling the Cot With a Bariatric Patient ...... 30
Figure 41 - Loading With a Bariatric Patient .................. 31
Figure 42 - Unloading With a Bariatric Patient .............. 31
Figure 43 - Adjusting the Amount of Travel of the
Foot-End Control Handles ............................ 34
Maintenance Table .......................................................... 32
Lubrication Diagram ....................................................... 34
Parts Diagrams ................................................................ 37
Serial Number Location .................................................. 38
