Stryker Power-PRO TL Cot Operation Manual page 12

I I n n t t r r o o d d u u c c t t i i o o n n
This manual assists you with the operation or maintenance of your Stryker product. Read this manual before operating or
maintaining this product. Set methods and procedures to educate and train your staff on the safe operation or maintenance
of this product.
C C A A U U T T I I O O N N
• Improper usage of the product can cause injury to the patient or operator. Operate the product only as described in this
manual.
• Do not modify the product or any components of the product. Modifying the product can cause unpredictable operation
resulting in injury to patient or operator. Modifying the product also voids its warranty.
N N o o t t e e
• This manual is a permanent part of the product and should remain with the product even if the product is sold.
• Stryker continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. This manual contains the most current product
information available at the time of printing. There may be minor discrepancies between your product and this manual. If
you have any questions, contact Stryker Customer Service or Technical Support at 1-800-327-0770.
P P r r o o d d u u c c t t d d e e s s c c r r i i p p t t i i o o n n
The Stryker Model 6550 P P o o w w e e r r - - P P R R O O ™ TL cot is a powered ambulance cot that consists of a platform mounted on a
wheeled X-frame designed to support and transport a maximum weight of 700 lb (318 kg) in pre-hospital and hospital
environments.
The device is collapsible for use in emergency vehicles and the NiCd battery-powered hydraulic lift system allows operators
to raise and lower the cot using the powered controls. The cot is equipped with a manual back-up release handle to allow
the operation of cot functions in the event of power loss. The device is equipped with the following: retractable head and
foot sections to reduce foot print and allow the cot to maximize maneuverability in tight spaces, siderails, patient
securement straps, an adjustable pneumatic backrest and various optional accessories that assist with transport of the
patient. Maximum patient comfort is attainable with the three different litter positions of shock, flat leg, and optional knee
Gatch positioning.
The S S M M R R T T ™ power system consists of a S S M M R R T T charger and a S S M M R R T T Pak. The S S M M R R T T Pak powers the hydraulic lift
system of the Stryker powered ambulance cots.
I I n n d d i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s f f o o r r u u s s e e
The Stryker P P o o w w e e r r - - P P R R O O TL is a powered wheeled stretcher that is intended to support and transport the entire body of a
traumatized, ambulatory or non-ambulatory human patient (includes infants and adults).
The battery-powered hydraulic lift system helps to reduce the effort required by the operator to raise and lower the cot. The
device is made to support patients in a supine (horizontal) or sitting position and to facilitate the transportation of associated
medical equipment (such as oxygen bottles, monitors, or pumps) in emergency or transport vehicles. This ambulance cot is
to be used in pre-hospital and hospital environments, in emergency and non-emergency applications. It is rated to a
maximum capacity of 700 lb (sum of the patient, mattress and accessory weight) and the intended operators of the device
are trained professionals, including emergency medical service and medical care center personnel, as well as medical first
responders.
P P o o w w e e r r - - P P R R O O TL is not intended for extended stay or use as a hospital bed or in devices that modify air pressure, such as
hyperbaric chambers.
C C l l i i n n i i c c a a l l b b e e n n e e f f i i t t s s
Cot: patient transport
Fastener: support cot for transport
EN 8 6550-309-005 Rev H.0