R R a a i i s s i i n n g g o o r r l l o o w w e e r r i i n n g g t t h h e e s s i i d d e e r r a a i i l l s s
Always lower the siderails when you transfer a patient to the cot or from the cot.
W W A A R R N N I I N N G G - - Do not use siderails as a patient restraint device.
To raise the siderails, lift up on the siderail until the latch clicks and the siderail locks into place. Always keep the siderails in
the raised position unless you are transferring the patient.
To lower the siderails, squeeze the siderail release handle to release the siderail latch. Guide the siderail down toward the
foot end of the cot until the siderail lays flat. Always lower the siderails when you transfer a patient to or from the cot.
R R a a i i s s i i n n g g o o r r l l o o w w e e r r i i n n g g t t h h e e s s i i d d e e r r a a i i l l s s ( ( X X P P S S o o p p t t i i o o n n ) )
You can order your cot with the expandable patient surface (XPS) option or upgrade your cot to add the XPS option.
W W A A R R N N I I N N G G - - Do not use siderails as a patient restraint device.
C C A A U U T T I I O O N N
• Do not sit or stand on the siderails (XPS option).
• Do not use the siderails (XPS option) as a patient transfer device or surface (for example, to slide a patient from the cot
to another surface).
• Do not position patients with full weight on the siderails (XPS option).
• Do not use the siderails (XPS option) as a push/pull device or to steer the product.
Siderails (XPS option) attach to the cot and are always available for your use. The siderails (XPS option) adjust according
to patient size and lock into seven positions. The siderails also adjust to fit through standard doorways or elevators.
To raise the siderails, lift up on the siderail until it locks into the desired position.
To lower the siderails, lift up to relieve the weight, then pull the red lever. Always lower the siderails when you transfer a
patient to or from the cot.
The XPS option is not a primary patient support surface. It includes a wider mattress and is intended to enhance patient
comfort.
E E x x t t e e n n d d i i n n g g t t h h e e r r e e t t r r a a c c t t a a b b l l e e h h e e a a d d s s e e c c t t i i o o n n
Extend the retractable head section before you load the cot into the vehicle patient compartment.
W W A A R R N N I I N N G G
• Always lock the head section into place before you operate the cot.
• Do not load the cot into a vehicle with the head section retracted when using a cot fastener. The cot may tip or not
connect with the cot fastener.
To extend the retractable head section:
1. Grasp the outer rail with one hand for support and pull the head section release handle. Rotate the head section release
handle toward the head end of the cot to release the head section from the locked position.
2. Release the head section release handle, then pull the head section away from the litter frame. Lengthen the head
section to the extended position.
3. Release the head section release handle to lock the head section in the extended position.
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