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Operation
Loading a cot into a vehicle with an antler style cot fastener (Continued)
With both operators at the foot end
(recommended method)
With one operator at the foot end
and one operator on the side
With one operator (when loading
an unoccupied cot)
1. Both operators: Grasp the cot
frame at the foot end.
2. Operator 1: Press and hold the
retract (-) button to retract the
cot undercarriage.
1. Operator 1: Grasp the cot
frame at the foot end and
press and hold the retract (-)
button to retract the cot
undercarriage.
2. Operator 2: Grasp the cot
outer rail to stabilize the cot as
the cot undercarriage retracts.
Grasp the cot frame at the foot
end and press and hold the retract
(-) button to retract the cot
undercarriage.
• Manual method - using the manual back-up release handle:
1. Operator 1 (at the foot end):
a. Grasp the cot frame at the foot end.
b. Lift the foot end of the cot until you lift the weight off of the cot base.
c. Squeeze and hold the manual back-up release handle.
2. Operator 2 (on the side):
a. Grasp the cot outer rail to stabilize the cot as you retract the cot undercarriage.
b. Raise the cot undercarriage until it stops in the highest position.
9. Push the cot into the vehicle patient compartment.
10. Make sure that the cot is secured in the cot fastener (not included).
Note: When you use the manual back-up release handle, do not lift the base rapidly or the movement may appear
sluggish. Lift with a slow, constant motion.
Unloading a cot from a vehicle with an antler style cot fastener
Always unload an occupied cot with a minimum of two trained operators. Two operators must be present when a cot is
occupied. Operators must be able to lift the total weight of the patient, cot, and any items on the cot.
WARNING
• Always support the load of the patient, cot, and accessories after the weight is off of the ground.
• Two operators must be present when a cot is occupied.
• Always follow proper hand placement on hand grips. Keep all hands clear of the red safety bar pivots when you load
or unload the cot or change cot height position.
• Always make sure that the safety bar connects with the vehicle safety hook before you remove the cot from the
vehicle patient compartment to avoid the risk of injury.
• Do not pull or lift on the cot safety bar when you unload the cot.
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