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1900-009-001 REV B
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APPLYING OR RELEASING THE BRAKES
WARNING
•
Always apply the brakes when a patient is removed from or placed on the stretcher.
•
Always engage the brakes unless the stretcher is being moved. Push on the stretcher to ensure the brakes are
securely locked.
•
Serious injury could result if a stretcher moves while a patient is placed or removed from the stretcher.
•
If brakes do not hold properly, refer to your stretcher maintenance manual for the brake adjustment procedure.
Two types of base are available: the
Hydraulic Base
and the
Fixed Height Base
.
Note
Each of the two types of stretcher base available corresponds a different brake system: a pedal operated four-wheel
brake system for the optional hydraulic base and four separate locking casters for the fixed height base.
HYDRAULIC BASE
•
To
engage
the brakes at the left side of the stretcher, push fully down on the left side of the pedal (E,
).
•
To
engage
the brakes at the right side of the stretcher, push fully down on the right side of the pedal (F,
).
•
To
disengage
the brakes at either side of the stretcher, move the pedal to neutral position.
FIXED HEIGHT BASE
WARNING
When brakes are applied, ensure all four casters are locked to ensure
complete stabilization of the stretcher.
•
To
engage
the caster brakes, press fully down on all four caster
brake levers (A) (see Figure 3).
•
To
disengage
the caster brake, push the opposite side of the brake
lever with your foot or lift up with your toe under the brake lever (see
Figure 3).
OPERATING THE DIRECTIONAL FIFTH WHEEL (OPTIONAL)
WARNING
•
To reduce risk of injury, ensure the litter is horizontal and in the lowest position with the rails fully raised when
moving the pediatric stretcher with a patient in it.
•
To avoid injury to the patient and/or user, or damage to the stretcher, do not attempt to move the stretcher directly
sideways with the steer mode engaged. The fifth steer wheel cannot pivot.
The purpose of the steer mode (fifth steer wheel) is to help guide the stretcher when transporting a patient along a
straight line and also for pivoting at corners.
•
To engage the steer mode at the left side of the stretcher, push fully down on the right side of the pedal (E,
).
•
To engage the steer mode at the right side of the stretcher, push fully down on the left side of the pedal (F,
).
•
To disengage the steer mode at either side of the stretcher, move pedal to neutral position. Positioning the pedal
in neutral enables the stretcher to be moved in any directions, including sideways.
Operation
Figure 3 - Fixed Height Base
A
A
A
A
