3. Casters and Wheel Movement
A.
Casters are central locking type with brake pedals (red) and steering pedals (green) that are located
on both stretcher sides, front and rear ends.
B. Depressing any of the brake pedals will lock the stretcher into position and prevent its movement in any
direction.
C.
Depressing any of the steering pedals will engage the 5th wheel to allow straight steering, pivoting and
cornering.
D. Place the brake/steering pedal in an horizontal (non-depressed) position to allow all wheels to swivel in
any direction for parking maneuvers.
E.
Caution:
When stretcher is stationary or unattended, lock the wheels.
Brake/Steering Pedals (side view)
in horizontal (non-depressed) position.
Brake/Steering Pedals (end view) in
horizontal (non-depressed) position.
Retractable center 5th wheel provides straight
line steering, pivoting and cornering (red arrows).
When 5th wheel is not engaged, all wheels
capable of directional and pivotal steering
(green arrows).
Instruction Manual
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