• Always make sure of P P e e r r f f o o r r m m a a n n c c e e - - L L O O A A D D functionality before use. Failure may result in patient or operator injury.

• Always use caution when you move around in the vehicle patient compartment to avoid tripping on P P e e r r f f o o r r m m a a n n c c e e - -

L L O O A A D D .

• Always use caution when you operate P P e e r r f f o o r r m m a a n n c c e e - - L L O O A A D D in adverse weather conditions (for example, rain, ice,

snow).

• Always operate the cot or P P e e r r f f o o r r m m a a n n c c e e - - L L O O A A D D only when all persons are clear of the mechanisms. Entanglement in

powered cot or P P e e r r f f o o r r m m a a n n c c e e - - L L O O A A D D mechanisms can cause serious injury.

• Always practice loading and unloading the cot with P P e e r r f f o o r r m m a a n n c c e e - - L L O O A A D D until operation of the product is fully

understood. Improper use can cause injury.

• Do not allow untrained personnel to assist in the operation of P P e e r r f f o o r r m m a a n n c c e e - - L L O O A A D D . Untrained technicians/personnel

can cause injury to the patient or themselves.

• Always use both hands when you handle the cot. P P e e r r f f o o r r m m a a n n c c e e - - L L O O A A D D is only an assisting device. Evaluate each

situation to determine how to distribute and lift the weight that you are transporting.

• Always use enough operators to handle the forces that are required to load or unload when you handle weights over 400

lb (181 kg). To increase safety, operators should load or unload on flat surfaces. For 36 in. (91 cm) vehicle deck heights,

you may need to manually unload.

• Always avoid extreme parking angles.

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Check P P e e r r f f o o r r m m a a n n c c e e - - L L O O A A D D for proper functionality before you start each shift.

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Operate P P e e r r f f o o r r m m a a n n c c e e - - L L O O A A D D with the vehicle on a flat surface, if possible.

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If you are unable to unload an occupied cot from the vehicle patient compartment, use a backboard to unload the

patient.

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You can use the supplied tools to quickly remove P P e e r r f f o o r r m m a a n n c c e e - - L L O O A A D D from your vehicle patient compartment, if

necessary.

To quickly remove P P e e r r f f o o r r m m a a n n c c e e - - L L O O A A D D :

1. Remove the center cover assembly (6390-001-011) from the head end housing.

2. Remove the hex wrench and removal tool extension from the center cover assembly (Figure 9).

3. Rotate the spin caps a half turn to access the attached floor plate bolts that are under the caps

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