Unloading The Cot From A Vehicle With Two Operators - Manual Method - Stryker Power-PRO IT Manuel D'utilisation

UNLOADING THE COT FROM A VEHICLE WITH TWO OPERATORS - MANUAL METHOD

Unloading an occupied cot from a vehicle requires a minimum of two (2) trained operators. One or two operators can
lift from the foot end of the cot. Stryker recommends that both operators are at the foot end to reduce the load on
each operator.
WARNING
• Two operators must be present when the cot is occupied.
• Operators must be able to lift the total weight of the patient, cot and any items on the cot.
• The higher an operator must lift the cot, the more difficult it becomes to hold the weight. An operator may need
help loading the cot if he/she is too short or if the patient is too heavy to lift safely. The operator must be able to
lift the cot high enough for the cot legs to unfold completely and lock when the cot is unloaded. A shorter operator
needs to raise their arms higher to enable the undercarriage to unfold.
• Ensure proper hand placement on hand grips. Hands should be clear of red safety bar pivots while loading and
unloading the cot or whenever changing height position of the cot with two or more operators.
• There must be a safety hook properly installed in the vehicle so that the bumper does not interfere with the front
legs of the base frame.
• Failure to install the safety hook can cause injury to the patient or operator. Install and use the safety hook as
described on page 1-24.
• To avoid injury, verify that the safety bar has engaged the safety hook before removing the cot from the patient
compartment.
• Do not pull or lift on the safety bar when unloading the cot. Damage to the safety bar could result and injury to the
patient or operator could occur.
• Do not press the extend (+) button until the safety bar has engaged the safety hook.
To unload the cot from a vehicle with two operators:
1. Lift the vehicle bumper to the raised position (if equipped).
2. Disengage the cot from the cot fastener. (For more information about the cot fastener, see
3. Unload the cot either from the foot end or with one operator at the foot end and one on the side:
With both operators at the foot end (preferred method):
• Both Operators − Grasp the cot frame at the foot end.
• Operator 1 − Pull the manual back-up release handle to lower the undercarriage to its fully extended position.
Pull the cot out of the patient compartment until the safety bar engages the safety hook.
• Operator 2 − Verify that the safety bar engages the safety hook.
With one operator at the foot end and one on the side:
• Operator 1 − Grasp the cot frame at the foot end. Pull the manual back-up release handle to lower the
undercarriage to its fully extended position. Pull the cot out of the patient compartment until the safety bar
engages the safety hook.
• Operator 2 − Verify that the safety bar engages the safety hook.
• Operator 2 − Stabilize the cot during the unloading operation by securely grasping the outer rail.
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