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5.11 Non-Powered Operation:
Extending and Retracting
To extend or retract the legs without power, use the manual mode
handles. Refer to the placement of operators in the table below.
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Extend the telescoping frame before raising or lowering the cot.
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Lift the cot slightly before squeezing an manual mode handle. This
ensures that you are holding the load.
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Adjust each leg individually by a small amount. Repeat until the cot
is at the desired height. Use additional help if needed (page 10).
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Both Operators communicate and work together while extending
or retracting the legs. Do not place the patient at a severe angle.
Raise the backrest and/or shock frame as needed. Release the
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manual mode handles from their mounts (Figure 38).
EXTENDING
When extending the cot without power, begin at the loading end. Raise
the loading-end legs first, then the control-end legs.
1.
Lead Operator/Trained Helpers: Lift and hold the loading end of
the cot several inches off the ground. Tell the handle operator you
are ready for the position change.
2.
Handle Operator: Squeeze the manual mode handle and push the
legs down until the transport wheels are on the ground. Release
the handle to lock the legs.
3.
Lead Operator/Trained Helpers: Maintain your grasp on the cot.
Verify it is stable at the new position.
4.
All: Move to the control end of the cot and repeat Steps 1-3 until
the cot is level, or raise the control end above the loading end.
5.
All: Repeat Steps 1-4 until the cot is level at the desired height.
RETRACTING
When retracting the cot without power, begin at the control end. Lower
the control-end legs first, then the loading-end legs.
1.
Lead Operator/Trained Helpers: Lift and hold the control end of
the cot several inches off the ground. Tell the handle operator you
are ready for the position change.
2.
Handle Operator: Grasp the main frame and handle.
3.
All: As the handle operator squeezes the handle, assist the
retracting process. Release the handle to lock the legs.
4.
Lead Operator/Trained Helpers: Maintain your grasp on the cot.
Verify it is stable at the new position.
5.
All: Move to the loading end of the cot and repeat Steps 1-4 until
the cot is level, or raise the loading end above the control end.
6.
All: Repeat Steps 1-5 until the cot is level at the desired height.
FOLDING WITHOUT A PATIENT
To fold the cot with no patient, the operators stand at opposite ends of
the cot and squeeze the handles at the same time. Control the descent
of the cot and keep it level as you fold it.
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Uncontrolled movement can cause injury or damage.
Support the load before using a manual mode handle.
A severe angle can injure the patient and/or operators.
Control the cot when operating without power.
With Patient
WARNING
No Patient
© Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022
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