• Do not apply the kickstand on a sloped surface.
• Always use all restraint straps to secure the patient on the cot. An unrestrained patient may fall from the cot.
• Do not attach restraint straps to the base tubes or cross tubes.
• Always locate the buckle away from obstructions or accessories on the cot to avoid the risk of accidental release of
PPeeddii--MMaattee® infant restraint system and injury to the infant.
• Do not pinch your fingers between the fowler bracket and the oxygen bottle if your cot is equipped with the optional
retractable head section oxygen bottle holder.
• Do not allow the head end storage flat (if equipped) to interfere with the operation of the retractable head section, safety
bar, or vehicle safety hook.
• Always use any appropriate personal protective equipment while power washing to avoid inhaling contagion. Power
washing equipment may aerate contamination.
• Always wipe the product with clean water and dry after cleaning. Some cleaning products are corrosive in nature and
may cause damage to the product. Failure to properly rinse and dry the product leaves a corrosive residue on the
surface of the product and may cause premature corrosion of critical components.
CCAAUUTTIIOONN
• Improper usage of the product can cause injury to the patient or operator. Operate the product only as described in this
manual.
• Do not modify the product or any components of the product. Modifying the product can cause unpredictable operation
resulting in injury to patient or operator. Modifying the product also voids its warranty.
• Always set the cot load height to the proper stop height before operation.
• Always have a certified mechanic, familiar with ambulance vehicle construction, install the vehicle safety hook. Consult
the vehicle manufacturer before you install the vehicle safety hook. Make sure that the installation of the vehicle safety
hook does not damage or interfere with the brake lines, oxygen lines, fuel lines, fuel tank, or electrical wiring of the
vehicle.
• Always set the cot load height before you place the cot into service.
• Always clear any obstacles that may interfere and cause injury to the operator or patient before operating the product.
• Do not allow the cot undercarriage to drop unassisted (commonly known as a hot drop) when you remove the cot from
the vehicle. Repeated hot dropping causes premature wear or damage to the cot.
• Do not sit or stand on the siderails (XPS option).
• Do not use the siderails (XPS option) as a patient transfer device or surface (for example, to slide a patient from the cot
to another surface).
• Do not position patients with full weight on the siderails (XPS option).
• Do not use the siderails (XPS option) as a push/pull device or to steer the product.
• Do not entangle the restraint straps in the base frame when you raise or lower the cot.
• Always secure the defibrillator platform to the product when you use the defibrillator platform.
• Always use and adjust the straps that are provided with the defibrillator platform to secure the defibrillator.
• Always change the installation location or adjust the straps for your specific defibrillator size or shape.
• Do not load the defibrillator platform above the safe working load of 30 lb (13.6 kg).
• Do not load the equipment hook above the safe working load of 35 lb (15.8 kg).
• Always remove all accessories or equipment from the equipment hook when in the vehicle.
• Do not load the IV pole above the safe working load of 25 lb (11.3 kg).
• Do not load the oxygen bottle holder above the safe working load of 15 lb (6.8 kg).
• Do not use two oxygen bottle holders at the same time.
• Do not use two head end oxygen bottle holders at the same time.
• Do not load the base storage net above the safe working load of 20 lb (9 kg).
• Always be careful when you retract the base to avoid damaging items that are stored in the base storage net.
• Do not load the backrest storage pouch above the safe working load of 20 lb (9 kg).
• Do not allow the storage pouch to interfere with the operation of the retractable head section.
• Do not load the head end storage flat above the safe working load of 40 lb (18 kg).
• Do not store items under the mattress. Items under the mattress may interfere with product operation.
• Do not steam clean or ultrasonically clean the product.
• Do not exceed 180 °F (82 °C) as the maximum water temperature.
6086-209-001 Rev F.2 5 EN
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