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Hydraulic Power System
5.5 Manual Mode
The manual mode handle is under the right side of the
control panel, below the RAISE/UNLOAD touch pad
(Figure 12). In manual mode, the undercarriage is
unlocked, allowing the bed to be raised or lowered
without hydraulic assistance.
You may wish to use the manual mode when the battery
charge is low and you need to conserve power.
Exercise extreme caution. Operators must support the
load before using the manual mode handle, especially
when a patient is on the cot.
WARNING
!
Uncontrolled cot movement can cause injury
or cot damage. Support and control cot when
using manual mode.
TO ACTIVATE THE MANUAL MODE
AND UNLOCK THE UNDERCARRIAGE:
1. Support the weight of the cot.
2. Lift the yellow retaining lever to access the
manual mode handle (Figure 13). Verify that
operators (and any helpers) are holding the
weight of the cot before proceeding.
3. Pull the red manual mode handle (Figure 13) and
raise or lower the cot. The amount of pressure you
use to pull the handle controls how quickly the cot
can be raised or lowered. When folding the cot,
you will need to release the handle slightly as the
cot nears the folded position (see Important note).
TO LOCK THE UNDERCARRIAGE
AND RETURN TO THE POWERED MODE:
Release the manual mode handle.
Important
In manual mode, the rate of descent will accelerate
as the cot nears the folded position. Relax your
grasp on the handle as you near the folded
position. Always maintain a firm grasp on the cot
and support the weight when using manual mode.
Important
After using manual mode, the pistons may allow
the cot to settle. Support the weight for 2 seconds,
or briefly touch the UP button, to eliminate settling.
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Figure 12 - Manual Mode Handle
Safely Using Manual Mode
The pressure you use to squeeze the manual-mode
handle determines the speed at which you can manually
raise and lower the undercarriage.
Manipulating the handle appropriately for the task at
hand will help you operate the cot more efficiently
and safely in manual mode.
•
Cot movement in manual mode can be rapid.
Support and control the cot throughout the
manual mode cycle.
•
When folding the cot, relax your grasp on the
handle as the cot nears the folded position.
•
Use light pressure and pull the handle only a short
distance to guide the cot through a slow descent.
•
For rapid movement, pull the handle fully. Operators
(and helpers) must be ready and holding the weight
of the patient and cot before you pull the handle.
•
After using manual mode, the pistons may allow
the cot to settle. Support the weight for 2
seconds, or briefly touch the UP button, to
eliminate settling.
1. Lift Yellow Retaining Lever
2. Gently Squeeze Red Handle
Figure 13 - Using the Manual Mode Handle
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