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Cot Sides
Depending on the design of the trolley, it will be fitted with one or other of the plungers indicated
below; Standard Plunger (Fig 2) or Flag Plunger (Fig 4)
Standard Plunger
Fig 2
Flag Plunger
Fig 4
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not attempt to push
the cot sides down while the plunger is still
engaged.
Operating Instructions
Standard Plunger
disengaged Fig 3
Fig 5
Fig 1
The trolley is fitted with raise and lower cot
sides (Fig 1) these protect the patient
during transportation to and from the ward.
Be aware of the pinch points when
lowering the cot sides. These are indicated
on the trolley.
The cot sides should not be used to steer/
push the trolley.
To operate the Standard Plunger:
To lower the cot sides, pull the black
plunger to disengage (Fig 3) and lower
that cot side end until it stops*.
To raise the cot sides, hold the top rail in
the centre and lift until the plunger
engages
To operate Flag Plunger:
To lower the cot sides, disengage the
black 'flag' plunger by pulling and
turning upwards until it snaps into the
notch vertically and pointing upward.
(Fig 5)
Lower the cot side until it stops*.
*If, after plunger has been released the
cot side is not in its lowest position,
ensuring plunger is disengaged, gently
push down on the centre of the top rail.
To raise the cot sides, hold the top rail in
the centre and lift upwards. Pull and
rotate the flag plunger until it snaps into
the vertical downward position (Fig 4).
Once partially turned the flag will snap
into the notch at the bottom.
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