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5.6 Loading the Stretcher
Loading the stretcher into an ambulance with a patient on
it requires a minimum of two trained operators who are
communicating, working together, and maintaining control of the
stretcher at all times. Use additional trained helpers as needed.
See "Using Additional Help" on page 7.
To set the loading height, see "Set the Loading Height" on page 34.
1.
Trained Operators:
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Raise the ambulance folding bumper, if one is present.
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Fully extend the loading arm of VIPER Loading System and
verify that it is locked in position.
Ensure that the telescoping frame at head-end of the
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stretcher is fully extended
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Align the stretcher with, and keep it parallel to, the arms of
VIPER Loading System during loading.
2.
Control-End Operator: Press and hold
stretcher to the pre-set loading height. The stretcher height
must be in range of yellow indicator markers at the head-
end of the stretcher (Figure 19). If not, press
adjust accordingly.
3.
Operators/Trained Helpers: Roll the stretcher towards
the ambulance and the extended loading arm, aligning the
stretcher approximately in line with the loading arm head.
Keep pushing the stretcher over the loading arm until the
loading arm starts moving into the vehicle and continue until
it will move no more and the stretcher has locked into the
VIPER Loading System (Figure 20). Confirm the stretcher is
secure by pulling it slightly outwards from the ambulance.
4.
Loading-End Operator: Confirm the stretcher has been
locked and captured by the VIPER Loading System.
5.
Control-End Operator: Press
retract/raise the stretcher legs (Figure 21)
6.
Both Operators/Trained Helpers: When stretcher legs have
fully retracted/raised, the loading arm of VIPER Loading
System is automatically unlocked such that it can then be
moved fully into the vehicle. Push the stretcher into the
ambulance until stretcher locks in fastening system.
7.
Either Operator: Confirm the stretcher is secure in the
fastening system. The loading arm red release handle must be
in horizontal position (Figure 22). If the VIPER Loading System
is equipped with connected ICS, confirm the ICS is charging
the battery by checking the indicator lights on the control
panel.
Button Lockout: Do not try to press
stretcher is inside the ambulance. Also refer to "Lockout" on page
18.
Failure to load the stretcher within fit the loading height
range during loading can cause injury or serious damage
to the product. Operators must ensure the stretcher is
locked and captured by the VIPER Loading System before
retracting the legs.
If the ambulance is parked on an uneven surface, the
operators may need to extend the legs higher than normal
loading height to allow the stretcher to lock into the VIPER
Loading System.
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