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Operating inStruCtiOnS
3.3 BraKing anD Steering OperatiOn
3.3.1 applying the Brakes
the four wheel central braking system is acti-
vated by depressing the red pedal at any of the
four corners of the unit (Figure 3-1). to fully
engage the brakes, the pedal should be pressed
to approximately 45º. all four caster wheels
should be locked from swiveling and rotating.
3.3.2 releasing the Brakes
Depress the green pedal at any of the four
corners of the unit, until the pedal is in a
horizontal position (Figure 3-2). all four wheels
should rotate and swivel freely.
nOte: Brakes should always be activated when unit is not in transport.
3.3.3 applying the Steering
lock/Fifth wheel
From any corner of the stretcher, depress the
green pedal downward into locked position
(Figure 3-3). push the stretcher forward.
either one caster at the foot end will lock into
a non-swivel mode, or the optional fifth wheel
will lower and apply pressure to the floor.
this allows straight steering by the attendant.
warning - prOper OperatiOn
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Floors must be smooth and level to maintain
optimum fifth wheel steering. Fifth wheel
steering functions can be influenced by floor
irregularities (bumps or dips) greater than 1/2"
(13 mm) across the span of the stretcher.
3.3.4 releasing the Steering
lock/Fifth wheel
Depress the red pedal at any of the four corners
of the unit, until the pedal is in a horizontal
position (Figure 3-2). all four wheels should
rotate and swivel freely, and/or the optional
fifth wheel will retract.
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