Symbols .............................................................................................................................................................1

Warning/Caution/Note Definition ....................................................................................................................2

Summary of safety precautions ...............................................................................................................2

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................4

Product description ................................................................................................................................4

Indications for use ..................................................................................................................................4

Clinical benefits......................................................................................................................................5

Expected service life...............................................................................................................................5

Disposal/recycle.....................................................................................................................................5

Contraindications ...................................................................................................................................5

Specifications ........................................................................................................................................5

Product illustration..................................................................................................................................7

Contact information ................................................................................................................................8

Serial number location ............................................................................................................................8

Date of manufacture ...............................................................................................................................8

Setup ...........................................................................................................................................................9

Installation..................................................................................................................................................10

Installing the cot fastener ......................................................................................................................10

Operation ...................................................................................................................................................12

Operating guidelines ............................................................................................................................12

Proper lifting techniques .......................................................................................................................12

Transferring the patient to the cot ..........................................................................................................13

Rolling the cot with a patient..................................................................................................................13

Changing the cot height ........................................................................................................................13

Loading the cot into a vehicle ................................................................................................................14

Unloading the cot from a vehicle............................................................................................................14

Positioning operators and helpers..........................................................................................................15

Raising or lowering the backrest ............................................................................................................16

Raising or lowering the siderails ............................................................................................................16

Raising or lowering the footrest .............................................................................................................16

Raising or lowering the optional knee Gatch ...........................................................................................16

Applying or releasing a wheel lock .........................................................................................................17

Applying or releasing the caster Steer-Lock............................................................................................17

Connecting the litter to the base ............................................................................................................18

Removing the litter from the base ..........................................................................................................19

Changing cot height with the optional base head end retractable lifting handles ........................................19

Extending or retracting the retractable lifting handles ..............................................................................20

Securing the patient with the restraint straps ..........................................................................................21

Adjusting restraint straps ......................................................................................................................22

Adding a restraint strap extension..........................................................................................................23

Securing the patient with the Pedi-Mate® infant restraint system .............................................................23

Installing the defibrillator platform ..........................................................................................................24

Installing the head extension with pillow .................................................................................................26

Positioning the optional three-stage IV pole............................................................................................26

Attaching an oxygen bottle to the oxygen bottle holder ............................................................................27

Accessories and parts .................................................................................................................................28

Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................................29

Disinfecting ................................................................................................................................................30

Preventive maintenance ..............................................................................................................................31

Regular inspection and adjustments ......................................................................................................31

Every month or two hours...............................................................................................................31

Every three months or six hours......................................................................................................32

Every six months or 12 hours..........................................................................................................32

Every 12 months or 24 hours ..........................................................................................................32

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