High Speed Retract/Extend; Caster Steer Lock - Stryker POWER PRO TL Operation & Maintenance Manual

hiGh SPEED RETRACT/EXTEnD

• The ambulance cot is equipped with a high-speed retract mode to expedite lifting the cot over obstacles.
• The undercarriage rapidly retracts towards its uppermost position once the weight of the ambulance cot and
patient is off the wheels. Press the retract (–) button to actuate the control switch.
• The undercarriage rapidly extends towards its
patient is off the wheels. Press the extend (+) button to actuate the control switch and extend the base.
WARninG
• Whenever the weight of the ambulance cot and patient is off the wheels, the ambulance cot will automatically
enter the high speed retract mode if the retract (–) button is pressed.
• Once the weight is off the ground, the operator(s) must support the load of the patient, ambulance cot and any
accessories. Failure to support the load properly may cause injury to the patient or operator.

CASTER STEER LOCk

The caster steer lock feature locks the head end caster to improve control in steering the cot and unlocks the caster
to allow free swiveling for greater mobility.
CAUTiOn
Engaging the steer lock and attempting to push the cot sideways may affect the cot stability.
To engage the caster steer lock:
1. Press the front portion of the steer lock pedal (refer to Figure 50).
2. Push the cot towards the head end.
3. The caster will swivel and align in the forward position and the steer lock will engage.
To disengage the caster steer lock:
1. Press the rear portion of the steer lock pedal (refer to Figure 51).
2. After the pedal is in the unlocked position, push the cot in any direction.
3. The casters will swivel freely.
figure 50 - Engage Caster Steer Lock
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When engaging the cot into the fastener, it is advised to disengage the caster steer lock feature to allow the head end
casters to swivel freely and allow the head end of the cot to more easily align with the fastener.
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Cot Operation
lowermost position once the weight of the ambulance cot and
figure 51 - Disengage Caster Steer Lock
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