• For PPrriimmee CCoonnnneecctt models, always disconnect the nurse call cable from the stretcher before you transport a patient to
avoid the risk of product, cable, or head wall damage.
For product feature availability for your model, see
Product features
(page 19).
To transport a patient without BBiigg WWhheeeell:
1. Raise the siderails to the highest height position. Pull to make sure that the siderail is latched.
2. Lower the product to the lowest height position.
3. Release the brakes. See
Applying and releasing the brakes
(page 19). Keep the brake/steer pedal (A) in the neutral
(horizontal) position (Figure 10).
NNoottee -- With the brake/steer pedal in the neutral position, BBiigg WWhheeeell (B) is elevated and the product rests on all four
casters (C). In the neutral position, you can move the product in any direction, including sideways.
FFiigguurree 1100 –– TTrraannssppoorrttiinngg wwiitthhoouutt BBiigg WWhheeeell
4. For Model 1125 only, turn the OOnn//DDrriivvee-OOffff//MMaannuuaall switch to the OOffff//MMaannuuaall position.
5. Move the product with the push handles.
6. Apply the brakes to lock the product in place.
TTrraannssppoorrttiinngg aa ppaattiieenntt wwiitthh BBiigg WWhheeeell
WWAARRNNIINNGG
• Always position the patient in the center of the product.
• Always lock the siderails in the highest height position with the sleep surface horizontal and lower the product to the
lowest height position when you transport a patient.
CCAAUUTTIIOONN -- Do not apply the steer pedal when BBiigg WWhheeeell is resting on a threshold or other raised area. The force required
to apply BBiigg WWhheeeell will be higher than normal and may cause product damage.
NNoottee
• Always make sure that you secure, lower, or stow accessories before you transport a patient to avoid the risk of product
damage.
• For PPrriimmee electric and PPrriimmee CCoonnnneecctt models, always unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you transport
a patient to avoid the risk of product damage.
• For PPrriimmee CCoonnnneecctt models, always disconnect the nurse call cable from the stretcher before you transport a patient to
avoid the risk of product, cable, or head wall damage.
For product feature availability for your model, see
Product features
(page 19).
To transport a patient with BBiigg WWhheeeell:
1. Raise the siderails to the highest height position. Pull to make sure that the siderail is latched.
2. Lower the product to the lowest height position.
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