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• Always make sure of PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee--LLOOAADD functionality before use. Failure may result in patient or operator injury.
• Always use caution when you move around in the vehicle patient compartment to avoid tripping on PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee--
LLOOAADD.
• Always use caution when you operate PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee--LLOOAADD in adverse weather conditions (for example, rain, ice,
snow).
• Always operate the cot or PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee--LLOOAADD only when all persons are clear of the mechanisms. Entanglement in
powered cot or PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee--LLOOAADD mechanisms can cause serious injury.
• Always practice loading and unloading the cot with PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee--LLOOAADD until operation of the product is fully
understood. Improper use can cause injury.
• Do not allow untrained personnel to assist in the operation of PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee--LLOOAADD. Untrained technicians/personnel
can cause injury to the patient or themselves.
• Always use both hands when you handle the cot. PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee--LLOOAADD is only an assisting device. Evaluate each
situation to determine how to distribute and lift the weight that you are transporting.
• Always use enough operators to handle the forces that are required to load or unload when you handle weights over 400
lb (181 kg). To increase safety, operators should load or unload on flat surfaces. For 36 in. (91 cm) vehicle deck heights,
you may need to manually unload.
• Always avoid extreme parking angles.
• Check PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee--LLOOAADD for proper functionality before you start each shift.
• Operate PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee--LLOOAADD with the vehicle on a flat surface, if possible.
• If you are unable to unload an occupied cot from the vehicle patient compartment, use a backboard to unload the
patient.
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You can use the supplied tools to quickly remove PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee--LLOOAADD from your vehicle patient compartment, if
necessary.
To quickly remove PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee--LLOOAADD:
1. Remove the center cover assembly (6390-001-011) from the head end housing.
2. Remove the hex wrench and removal tool extension from the center cover assembly (Figure 9).
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3. Rotate the spin caps a half turn to access the attached floor plate bolts that are under the caps
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