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CAUTIONS (continued)
• Do not "jog" the ambulance cot past the established load height of the product when the safety bar engages the
vehicle safety hook or damage may occur to the product.
• Remove the battery if the cot is not going to be used for an extended period of time (over 24 hours).
• Remove the battery before washing the cot.
• Do not steam clean or ultrasonically clean this ambulance cot. Maximum water temperature should not exceed 180
°F/82 °C. Maximum air dry temperature (cart washers) is 240 °F/115 °C. Maximum water pressure should not exceed
1500 psi/130.5 bar. If a hand held wand is being used to wash the unit, the pressure nozzle must be kept a minimum
of 61 centimeters from the unit. Towel dry all casters and interface points. Failure to comply with these instructions
may invalidate any/all warranties.
• Improper maintenance can cause injury or damage to the product. Maintain the ambulance cot as described in this
manual. Use only Stryker-approved parts and maintenance procedures. Using unapproved parts and procedures
could cause unpredictable operation and/or injury and will void the product warranty.
• Failure to use authorized parts, lubricants, etc. could cause damage to the ambulance cot and will void the warranty
of the product.
• Hydraulic hose connections and lines can fail due to physical damage, kinks, age, and exposure. Check hoses and
lines regularly to avoid damage to the cot. Check and tighten loose connections.
• Hydraulic fluid connections can loosen due to physical damage and vibration. Check and tighten loose
connections.
• When charging batteries in an ambulance vehicle, locate the charger either in the forward cab or an enclosed
compartment (i.e. cabinet).
NOTES
• This manual should be considered a permanent part of the ambulance cot and should remain with the product even
if the cot is subsequently sold.
• Adjustment of the rail clamp assembly may be required in order to compensate for any variation in the cot retaining
post position depending on the ambulance cot manufacturer and model number.
• These are general instructions for installation of the Pedi-Mate™. Safe and proper use of the Pedi-Mate™ is solely
at the discretion of the user. Stryker recommends all users be trained on the proper use of the Pedi-Mate™ before
using it in an actual situation.
• If the arrow on the bottom bracket of the retaining post points toward the head end of the cot, the retaining post is
set for an X-frame style cot. If the arrow points toward the foot end of the cot the post is set for an H-frame style
cot.
• If the push button switch remains activated, the motor will remain halted until the operator releases the button. Once
the push button is released, depress the appropriate button to "jog" the cot height in either direction.
• Add an additional 1/2" (1,3 cm) inch to your deck height measurement to allow for variations with patient weight and
equipment added to the cot.
• The operators must lift the cot slightly off the ground to use the manual extend or retract while a patient is on the
cot.
• Keep your spare battery on the charger at all times. Batteries slowly lose power when not on the charger.
• Failure to follow the cleaning directions when using the specified types of cleaners may void this product's
warranty.
• Activation of the manual release may cause the ambulance cot to drop slowly if less than 40 pounds (18 kg) are on
the cot.
• When operating the manual release, avoid rapid lifting or lowering of the base or movement may appear sluggish; lift
with a slow constant motion.
• In order to achieve the optimal performance of the Power Pro, center the patient weight within the width of the cot.
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Summary of Safety Precautions
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