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4.
Operating Procedure
Loading the trolley into a vehicle fitted with a tail lift
1. Make sure that the patient is secure at all times whilst on the trolley.
2. The trolley is loaded with the patient's head towards the front of the ambulance.
3. Guide the trolley on to the tail lift, head end first.
4. Operate the tail lift as per manufacturer's instructions.
Manual Foot End Lock
5. Ensure that the pedal on the foot end lock is depressed and guide the trolley into
the head end floor lock. The foot end will automatically lock when the trolley is in
the correct position.
Unloading the trolley from a vehicle fitted with a tail lift
1. Make sure that the patient is disconnected from any vehicle mounted apparatus
or instrumentation.
2. Operation by a minimum of two operators at all times.
3. Disengage the trolley from the two-part locking device by depressing the foot
pedal (manual lock) and roll the trolley to the rear of the ambulance compartment.
4. Guide the trolley onto the tail lift and out of the vehicle.
Ensure the stretcher is secure at all times when on board the tail lift
FERNO/MAN/1121/162-R10/UK
IMPORTANT NOTE
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