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4.15 Backrest
The backrest (T, Figure 17) adjusts between 0° and 76° to elevate the
patient's torso for patient comfort or medical necessity.
The gas spring is under pressure to ease raising and lowering. With
a heavy patient, support the patient's weight before adjusting the
backrest. With a light patient, control the upward movement of the
backrest so it does not move too quickly.
To adjust the backrest:
1.
Loosen or unbuckle the restraints.
2.
Lower the sidearms. See "Fold-Down Sidearm" or "SX Surface
Xtender (Option)" on page 22.
3.
Support the weight of the backrest and patient before using a
control handle.
4.
Squeeze either red control handle toward the backrest frame to
unlock the backrest (U, Figure 17).
5.
Raise or lower the backrest to the desired position, then release
the control handle to lock the backrest.
6.
Adjust the sidearms as needed for patient comfort.
7.
Adjust and fasten the patient restraints.
4.16 Safety-Bar Release Levers
Safety-bar release levers are located on the telescoping frame and
loading-end legs (V, Figure 18). Use the levers to disengage each safety
bar from the safety hook during the unloading process.
Turn the bottom of the lever away from the center of the cot to rotate
the safety bar away from the safety hook.
4.17 Wheel Locks
Wheel locks stop wheel rotation when engaged, and help keep the cot
from rolling during patient transfer and certain medical procedures.
Wheel locks are mounted to control-end transport wheels (Figure 19).
Press the red lever (W) down to engage the lock. Press the opposite end
of the lever to unlock.
Wheel locks are not brakes. Do not use wheel locks to slow a cot while
it is being rolled. Remain with the cot and keep control of it at all times.
Do not leave the patient unattended.
Wheel locks are not a substitute for operator control. The
operators must remain with the cot and keep control of it at
all times. Do not leave the patient unattended.
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Do not lift the cot by the backrest. Lift only by grasping the
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