5.4 Wheel Locks
Purposee: Aid in keeping the cot from rolling during patient transfer
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and certain medical procedures
Usee: To engage the wheel lock, press the lock lever on top of the
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caster (Figure 11). To disengage the lock, lift the lever up with your
toe.
5.5 Sidearms
Purposee: Sidearms provide patient security and comfort. Keep the
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sidearms raised except during patient transfer.
Usee:
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To lower, press the release button and swing the sidearm
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slightly toward the patient to release the lock (Figure 12), then
swing the sidearm down and away from the patient.
To raise, rotate the sidearm upward until it locks.
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Sidearms also lock at 90 degrees.
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Important
Do not use the sidearms to lift the cot. Sidearms are not
designed for lifting. Lift the cot only by grasping the main
frame.
5.6 Footrest
Usee: The permanent, built-in footrest (Figure 13) provides stability
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and support for a patient's feet. The footrest can also be used by
the Control-end Operator to pull and steer the cot while rolling it.
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Using the Features
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Footrest
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