Introduction INTRODUCTION This manual is designed to assist you with the operation of the 1212 Emergency Care Stretcher. Read it thor- oughly before using the equipment or beginning any maintenance on it. SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Weight Capacity 500 pounds Overall Bed Length \ Width 83 1/2”...
Stretcher Operation OPERATING THREE–SIDED CONTROLS BASE FOOT END Pump to raise litter. Depress to lower head end. Depress to lower foot end. Brake and Steer functions (control end). Brake and Steer functions (non–control end).
Stretcher Operation OPERATING FOUR–SIDED CONTROLS BASE FOOT END Pump to raise litter. Depress to lower head end. Depress to lower foot end. Brake and Steer functions.
Stretcher Operation RAISING AND LOWERING LITTER HEIGHT NOTE For user convenience, there are two stretcher bases available: a ”three–sided” base with pump pedals and control pedals on both sides of the stretcher and on the foot or head end and a ”four–sided” base with pump pedals and control pedals on both sides and on both ends.
Stretcher Operation APPLYING THE BRAKE SYSTEM NOTE For user convenience, the Brake/Steer pedal is located on both ends of the stretcher on both ”three–sided” and ”four–sided” control stretchers. CAUTION If brakes do not hold properly, refer to your stretcher maintenance manual for ”Brake Adjustment” To engage the brakes on the non–control end of a ”three–sided”...
Stretcher Operation OPERATING THE FOWLER/KNEE GATCH NOTE There are two types of Fowler options: 1) crank operated, 2) pneumatic operated. The choice was made at the time the stretcher was purchased. A crank Knee Gatch is also optional. Crank Fowler/Crank Knee Gatch: Turn crank handle (A) clockwise to raise Fowler, counterclockwise to lower.
Stretcher Operation USING SIDERAILS NOTE Raising and lowering siderails is a two–handed operation. Use one hand to hold and position the siderail and the other hand to operate the siderail latch. WARNING When lowering the siderail to the collapsed position, keep extremities of patients and staff away from the side- rail spindles.
Stretcher Operation OPERATING OPTIONAL 3–STAGE PERMANENTLY ATTACHED I.V. POLE NOTE An optional 3–stage permanently attached I.V. Pole may have been installed at either the head, foot or both ends of the stretcher. The choice was made at the time the stretcher was purchased. To use the 3–stage permanently attached I.V.
Stretcher Operation OPERATING OPTIONAL TETHERED I.V. POLE To use the tethered I.V. pole: 1. Remove the I.V. pole from the storage trough under the litter and insert into the receptacle on the corner of the litter frame. 2. To raise the height of the pole, turn knob (A) counterclockwise and pull up on the telescoping portion (B) of the pole to raise it to the desired height.
Stretcher Operation OPERATING OPTIONAL HEEL STIRRUPS 1. To use the optional heel stirrups, turn the handle (A) on the lock screw located under the litter frame and swing the stirrup assembly into position. Tighten the handle (A) to hold the assembly in place. 2.
These products are corrosive in nature and may cause dam- age to your stretcher if used improperly. If these types of products are used to clean Stryker patient handling equipment, measures must be taken to insure the stretchers are rinsed with clean water and thoroughly dried following cleaning.
Claim will be limited in amount to the actual replacement cost. In the event that this information is not received by Stryker within the fifteen (15) day period following the delivery of the merchandise, or the damage was not noted on the delivery receipt at the time of receipt, the customer will be responsible for pay- ment of the original invoice in full.