Stryker Performance-PRO XT Manual De Uso Y Mantenimiento página 32

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UNLOADING THE COT FROM A VEHICLE WITH TWO OPERATORS
WARNING
• Failure to install the safety hook can cause injury to the patient or operator . Install and use the safety hook as
described on
• 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 .
• 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 .
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 . Operator 1 − Grasp the cot frame . Pull the cot out of
the patient compartment until the safety bar engages
the safety hook (see Figure 24) .
4 . Operator 2 − Grasp the base frame where indicated, lift
slightly, and lower the base frame to its fully extended
position while operator 1 squeezes and holds the
release handle (see Figure 25) .
5 . Operator 1 − Let go of the release handle and make
sure that the undercarriage locks into place . Set the
cot onto the ground .
6 . Operator 2 − Disengage the safety bar from the safety
hook by pushing the safety bar release lever forward .
7 . Remove the cot loading wheels from the vehicle . Place
the cot in any position, except full down for rolling .
CAUTION
Do not allow the cot undercarriage to drop unassisted
(commonly known as a "hot drop") when removing the cot
from the vehicle . Repeated hot dropping causes premature
wear or damage to the cot .
WARNING
Be sure that the undercarriage has engaged and is locked
before removing the loading wheels from the patient
compartment floor of the vehicle . An unlocked undercarriage
will not support the cot and injury to the patient or operator
could result .
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Figure 24: 2 Operators with Base Full Up
Figure 25: 2 Operators with One Lowering the Base
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