www.stryker.com 1025-009-005 REV B 1-11
RAISING AND LOWERING THE LITTER HEIGHT
CAUTION
Move any equipment that may be in the way before raising or lowering the litter height.
To raise the litter height, pump pedal (A) repeatedly until the desired height is achieved (see Figure 1 on page 1-10).
To lower both ends of the litter together, depress the center of pedal (B) (see Figure 1 on page 1-10).
To lower only the head end of the litter, depress the side of pedal (B) closest to the head end (see Figure 1 on page
1-10).
To lower only the foot end of the litter, depress the side of pedal (B) closest to the foot end (see Figure 1 on page
1-10).
Note
The base may be equipped with optional variable descent controls. With variable descent controls, the farther you press
down on the pedal, the faster the litter will lower.
WARNING
Patients should be discouraged from sitting directly on the ends of the stretcher. Excessive weight could cause the litter
surface to tip up, possible causing patient injury.
Leave the stretcher litter in the lowest position when the patient is left unattended. Leaving the litter in a raised positon
could increase the chance of patient falls and injury.
ADJUSTING TRENDELENBURG / REVERSE TRENDELENBURG POSITIONS
Note
Litter height must be raised first in order to achieve a Trendelenburg or reverse Trendelenburg position.
CAUTION
Remove any equipment that may be in the way before lowering the stretcher.
For Trendelenburg positioning (head down), depress the side of pedal (B) closest to the head end of the stretcher (see
Figure 1 on page 1-10).
For Reverse Trendelenburg positioning (foot down), depress the side of pedal (B) closest to the foot end (see Figure
1 on page 1-10).
Note
The higher the litter is before pedal (B) is activated, the greater the Trendelenburg or reverse Trendelenburg angle will
be. (Maximum Trendelenburg angle is +15°. Maximum reverse Trendelenburg angle is -15°).
Stretcher Operation
Return To Table of Contents
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
