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WARNING
• When cleaning, use any appropriate personal safety equipment (goggles, respirator, etc.) to avoid the risk of
inhaling contagion. Use of power washing equipment can aerate contamination collected during the use of the cot.
• SOME CLEANING PRODUCTS ARE CORROSIVE IN NATURE AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT IF
USED IMPROPERLY. If the products described above are used to clean Stryker patient care equipment, measures
must be taken to ensure that the cots are wiped with clean water and thoroughly dried following cleaning. Failure
to properly rinse and dry the cots leaves a corrosive residue on the surface of the cots, possibly causing premature
corrosion of critical components.
• Failure to properly clean or dispose of contaminated mattress or cot components increases the risk of exposure to
bloodborne pathogens and may cause injury to the patient or the operator.
CAUTION
• Set the cot load height to the proper stop height prior to operation.
• Installation of the safety hook should be done by a certified mechanic familiar with ambulance vehicle construction.
Consult the vehicle manufacturer before installing the safety hook and be sure that the installation of the safety
hook does not damage or interfere with the brake lines, oxygen lines, fuel lines, fuel tank or electrical wiring of
the vehicle.
• Before operating the cot, clear any obstacles that may interfere and cause injury to the operator or patient.
• Do not allow the cot undercarriage to drop unassisted (commonly known as a “hot drop”) when removing the cot
from the vehicle. Repeated hot dropping causes premature wear or damage to the cot.
• Wheel locks are only intended to help prevent the cot from rolling while unattended. Wheel locks may not provide
sufficient resistance on all surfaces or under loads.
• Ensure that the restraints are not entangled in the base frame when raising and lowering the cot.
• The weight of the equipment in the base storage net (if equipped) must not exceed 20 lb (9 kg).
• Be careful when retracting the base to avoid damaging items stored in the base storage net.
• To avoid damage to the equipment hook, the weight of the accessories or equipment must not exceed 35 lb
(15.9 kg).
• To avoid damage to the I.V. pole, the weight of the I.V. bags or equipment must not exceed 40 lb (18 kg).
• To avoid damage to the oxygen bottle holder (if equipped), the weight of the equipment must not exceed 40 lb (18
kg).
• Do not use two head end oxygen bottle holders at the same time.
• Do not store items under the cot mattress. Storing items under the mattress can interfere with the operation of
the cot.
• The weight of the equipment in the pocketed backrest storage pouch (if equipped) must not exceed 20 lb (9 kg).
• The weight of the equipment in the head end storage flat (if equipped) must not exceed 40 lb (18 kg).
• DO NOT STEAM CLEAN OR ULTRASONICALLY CLEAN THE UNIT.
• Maximum water temperature should not exceed 180°F/82°C.
• Maximum water pressure should not exceed 1500 psi/130.5 bar. If a hand held wand is being used to wash the
unit, the pressure nozzle must be kept a minimum of 24 inches (61 cm) from the unit.
• Allow cot to air dry.
• Towel dry all casters and interface points.
• Failure to comply with these instructions may invalidate any/all warranties.
Summary of Safety Precautions