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3.1 BreaKing anD Steering OperatiOn
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warning–perSOnal inJury
HaZarD anD/Or eQuipMent
DaMage HaZarD:
• Caster braking system should always be
locked when patient is not in transport.
• Caster braking system should always be
locked and patient side rails up when patient
is left unattended.
3.1.1 applying the Brakes
Four-wheel central braking system is
activated by depressing a red pedal at any of
the unit’s four corners (Figure 3-1). to fully
engage brakes, press pedal to approximately
45º. all four caster wheels should be locked
from swiveling and rotating.
3.1.2 releasing the Brakes
Depress green pedal at any of the unit’s four
corners, until pedal is in a horizontal position
(Figure 3-2). all four wheels should rotate and
swivel freely.
nOte: Brakes should always be activated when unit is not in transport.
Figure 3-1
Figure 3-2
