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Cot Operations
OPERATING GUIDELINES
• Use the cot only as described in this manual.
• Read all labels and instructions on the cot before using the cot.
• Use a minimum of two operators to manipulate the cot while a patient is on the cot.
• Do not adjust, roll or load the cot without advising the patient. Stay with the patient and control the cot at all times.
• Never apply the optional wheel lock while a patient is on the cot.
• Always use the restraint straps and keep the siderails up when a patient is on the cot.
• Use properly trained helpers when necessary to control the cot and patient.
TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT TO THE COT
1 Roll the cot to the patient.
2 Place the cot beside the patient and raise/lower the cot to the patient’s level.
3 Lower the siderails and open the restraint straps.
4 Transfer the patient to the cot using accepted EMS procedures.
5 Use all the restraints to secure the patient to the cot (see page 20 for restraint strap usage instructions).
6 Raise the siderails and adjust the backrest and leg rest as necessary.
WARNING
• Always use all restraint straps to secure the patient on the cot. An unrestrained patient may fall from the cot and
be injured.
• Never apply the optional wheel lock while a patient is on the cot. Tipping could occur if the cot is moved while the
wheel lock is applied, resulting in injury to the patient or operator and/or damage to the cot.
ROLLING THE COT
1. Make sure all the restraint straps are securely buckled around the patient (see page 20 for restraint strap usage
instructions).
2. Place the cot in positions 2−7 for rolling (see page 19 for cot positions).
3. When rolling the cot, position an operator at the foot end and one at the head end at all times.
Note:
• Loose items or debris on the patient compartment floor can interfere with the operation of the safety hook and cot
fastener. Keep the patient compartment floor clear.
• The cot can be loaded with the siderails down only if the restraint belts are properly buckled around the patient.
WARNING
Operating the cot with the breakaway head section lowered may cause injury to the patient or operator or damage to the
cot. Use only positions 5−7 (see page 19) when using this configuration.
RAISING/LOWERING THE COT
1. Both users must lift weight up off the base.
2. The user at the foot end must pull the release handle.
3. Both users must lower the cot to the ground or raise the cot up.
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