Operating The Retractable Head Section - Stryker Power-PRO XT 6500 Operation & Maintenance Manual

OPeRaTING The ReTRaCTabLe heaD SeCTION

The head section telescopes from a first position suitable
for loading the ambulance cot into an emergency vehicle
to a second position retracted within the litter frame. When
retracted, the ambulance cot can roll in any direction on the
caster wheels even in the lowest position, allowing improved
mobility and maneuverability.
To extend the head section:
• Grasp the outer rail with one hand for support and release
the lever (A), rotate the lever towards the head end of the
cot to release the head section from the locked position.
• While holding the handle (A) in the released position, pull
the head section away from the litter frame, lengthening
the head section until it engages in the fully extended
position.
To retract the head section:
• Grasp the outer rail with one hand for support and release
the lever (A), rotate the lever towards the head end of the
cot to release the head section from the locked position.
• While holding the handle (A) in the released position, push
the head section toward the litter frame, retracting the
head section until it engages in the retracted position.
WaRNING
To avoid injury, always verify that the head section is locked
into place prior to operating the ambulance cot.
When using a standard ambulance cot fastener, do not attempt
to load the ambulance cot into the patient compartment with
the head section retracted. Loading the ambulance cot with
the head section retracted may cause the product to tip or not
engage properly in the cot fastener, possibly causing injury to
the patient or operator and/or damage to the product.
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Cot Operation
figure 63 - head Section Release handles
6500-309-001 REV A
figure 61 - head Section extended
figure 62 - head Section Retracted
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