Stretcher Operation
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USING THE SAFRt PATIENT TRANSFER BOARD/ARM BOARD (CONTINUED)
Using the SAFRt Board as an armboard:
1. Raise the support post (D) to the up position.
2. Raise the transfer board (C) from the bottom while lifting
from the top.
3. When the transfer board is fully raised, it can be pivoted
downward onto the support post (D).
CAUTION
When the SAFRt Board is being used to transfer a pa-
tient, the support post (D) must be in the stored (down)
position. Damage to the support post will occur if it is
pushed up against a stretcher, table, etc.
OPERATING CRANK FOWLER/CRANK KNEE GATCH
A
B
The Fowler and Gatch crank handles are stored under the litter and held out of the way with magnets. Pivot
the crank out and push in to engage it.
Turn crank handle (A) clockwise to raise the Fowler, counterclockwise to lower the Fowler.
Turn crank handle (B) clockwise to raise the Knee Gatch, counterclockwise to lower the Knee Gatch.
NOTE
The stretcher may have a stationary foot end instead of a Knee Gatch.