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Cot Operation
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF AN EMPTY COT WITH ONE OPERATOR
To raise or lower the cot from the foot end:
1. Standing at the foot end of the cot, grasp the lower foot end lift tube.
2. Tip the cot up onto the load wheels (see Figure 14).
3. Squeeze and hold the release handle and raise or lower the foot end to the desired position. The handle is
released when the desired position is reached.
4. Lower the cot back onto the four base wheels (see Figure 15).
To raise or lower the cot from the side:
1. Place one foot on the outer base tube.
2. Grasp the side release handle with one hand. Place your other hand on the outer support rail to help stabilize the
cot (see Figure 16).
3. Squeeze the side release handle and raise or lower the cot to the desired position. The handle is released when
the desired position is reached (see Figure 17).
WARNING
If lowering the cot to the lowest position (position 1), remove your foot from the base tube or injury could result.
Figure 14: Cot Tipped on Load Wheels
Figure 15: Cot Lowered to Ground
Figure 16: Holding Outer Support Rail
Figure 17: Lowering Cot from Side