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Bed Operation
USING THE LABOR GRIPS
To pos ition the labor grips, grasp the handle and pull the grip o ut and up abo ve the mattress until the mecha-
nism locks into position. To lower the grips, pull the lever to release the grip and, as it begins to rotate, release
the lever and lower the grip to the stored position.
USING THE OPTIONAL LABOR BAR
To use t h e labor b a r, inse r t it in t o the so c k e ts lo c a t ed on e a ch sid e o f the l i tter a t the pi v o t poin t f or th e f oot
pans. The labor bar can be used by the patient to aid with various birthing positions such as squatting or kneel-
ing. The optional Stryker labor bar is rated to support 250 pounds.
OPTIONAL LUMBAR PILLOW AND PERINEAL WEDGE
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Use the one−touch lumbar and seat buttons on the siderail to adjust the amount of support given to the
patient’s lumbar and seat areas if the bed is equipped with this option.
NOTE
Be sure the locating pins on the underside of the mattress are inserted in the holes in the metal seat support.
ADJUSTABLE SEAT DEPTH (OPTIONAL)
To accommodate patients o f d i fferent sizes, the d e p t h of the seat can be adjusted up to 4 inc h e s ( f rom 12.5
to 8.5 inches).
" The Fowler (back section) must be raised to a minimum of 35! before the seat depth can be changed.
Once the Fowler (back section) is elevated to 35!, the “SKOOCHER ACTIVE” LED on the outside of the
siderail will light and the seat depth can be changed. When the Fowler (back section) is lowered (either
electrically or using the emergency CPR release), the bed will automatically adjust the seat depth to 12.5”.
" To reduce seat depth, depress the button on the siderail to move the Fowler (back section) toward
the foot end of the bed. Release the button when the desired seat depth is attained.
" To increas e seat depth, pr ess the button to move the Fowler (back section) toward the head end
of the bed.
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