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5.10 Direct Power Modes
Direct Power is a secondary method of operating the cot and is not part
of normal operation. It is identified by the white background and blue
cot legs on the display. Red wheels indicate the cot must not be rolled.
During normal operation, the display background is black.
Direct Power allows independent control of one or both sets of legs.
Select from three options using the mode button on the left side of the
display (B, Figure 36). Use additional help if needed (page 10).
ABOUT DIRECT POWER
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Use caution when using Direct Power with a patient on the cot.
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Auto-equalize is off. The cot will not automatically maintain an
even extension between the loading-end and control-end legs.
Operators must maintain control of the cot. Do not put the patient
at a severe angle as patient and/or operator injury can occur if the
load shifts.
When using Direct Power, the cot extends and retracts the legs at a
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slower speed than when using the normal powered mode.
In each direct power mode, a countdown timer counts down
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from 15 seconds. If no further action is taken, the cot reverts to its
standard operating mode.
SELECTING DIRECT POWER
Press button (B) to select Direct Power. Each button press cycles to the
next mode (Figure 37). The button-press sequence is:
1.
Direct Power Both Legs (II). Both sets of legs move when
pressed. Depending on the weight on the cot, one set of legs may
extend or retract more quickly than the other.
2.
Direct Power Loading-end Legs Only (JJ). Only the loading-end
legs move when
or
3.
Direct Power Control-end Legs Only (KK). Only the control-end
legs move when
or
4.
Set Load Height. See page 44.
5.
The fifth button-press returns the cot to its standard operating
mode.
II
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is pressed.
is pressed.
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A severe angle can injure the patient and/or operators.
Control the cot when using a direct power mode.
If an obstruction prevents the cot from moving, stop
pressing
continuing. Direct power is not needed.
When using direct power, the auto-equalize feature is
disabled. Do not place the cot at a severe angle where the
patient or equipment could shift and become unbalanced.
B
or
is
JJ
WARNING
NOTICE
or
and carefully remove the obstruction before
KK
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