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5.13 Non-Powered Operation: Unloading
The cot's independent-leg design allows operators to reduce the
amount of lifting required even when loading the cot into an ambulance
without power. Use additional help as needed (page 10).
If medically appropriate, lower the backrest and lay the patient flat after
retrieving the loading-end manual mode handle. This puts more of the
load inside the ambulance and reduces the amount the operators must
support during loading.
Locking Clip: As needed, use the locking clip (KK, Figure 41) to hold the
handle in the compressed state. This allows the handle operator to use
both hands to maintain control of the cot during non-powered loading
and unloading.
1.
Either Operator: Raise the ambulance folding bumper, if present.
2.
Either Operator: Remove the control-end manual mode handle
from its mount under the shock frame.
3.
Both Operators: Support and balance the load as the cot is rolled
out of the ambulance in Step 3.
4.
Both Operators: Disengage the cot from the fastening system. Roll
it out of the ambulance until the intermediate safety bar engages
the safety hook. Confirm the safety bar is engaged with the hook
before proceeding.
5.
Both Operators: Use additional help as needed to support the
load.
6.
Handle Operator: Squeeze the manual mode handle and extend
the control-end legs to the ground. Release the handle to lock the
legs in the extended position.
7.
Both Operators: As one operator disengages the intermediate
safety bar from the safety hook, roll the cot out of the ambulance
until the loading-end safety bar engages the safety hook. Confirm
the cot is engaged with the safety hook before proceeding.
8.
Handle Operator: Remove the loading-end manual mode handle
from its mount under the backrest.
9.
Both Operators: Support and balance the load throughout the
process.
10. Handle Operator: Squeeze the manual mode handle and extend
the loading-end legs to the ground. Release the handle to lock
the legs in the extended position.
11. Either Operator: Disengage the cot from the safety hook. Together,
roll the cot out of the ambulance.
12. Both Operators: Lower the cot to a transport height, or fold it. See
"Non-Powered Operation: Extending and Retracting" on page
32 to lower each end of the cot in stages until the cot is the
desired height. Do not put the patient at an extreme angle.
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As you unload the cot from the ambulance, arrange the
manual mode handles and cables so they will not interfere
with cot or fastening system operation.
Urgent Non-Powered Loading
Optional: If enough operators and helpers are available,
roll the cot to the ambulance and fully retract both sets of
legs. Working together, the operators and helpers lift and
set the cot inside the ambulance.
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