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Operation Guide
UNLOADING A COT FROM A VEHICLE MANUALLY
WARNING
• Loading and/or unloading an occupied cot into a vehicle requires a minimum of two (2) trained operators.
• Power-LOAD is only an assisting device. Operators are responsible for evaluating each situation to determine how
to distribute and lift the weight being transported. Always use both hands when handling the cot.
• When handling weights over 400 lb (181 kg), ensure there are enough operators to handle the forces required for
loading/unloading. To increase safety, users should attempt to perform loading/unloading on flat surfaces.
1. Lift the vehicle bumper to the raised position (if
equipped).
2. Press and hold the release lever at the foot end of
the Power-LOAD system and pull to remove the cot
from the vehicle patient compartment as shown in
Figure 54.
3. Grasp the cot frame at the foot end to pull the cot out
of the vehicle patient compartment.
For models 6500/6506 and 6510/6516 with the
Power-LOAD option:
• Operator 1 - Grasp the cot frame at the foot
end. While supporting the weight of the cot,
guide and pull the cot out of the vehicle patient
compartment until the safety bar engages the
safety hook. Press and hold the extend (+)
button on the cot control switch to extend the
cot undercarriage to the set load height with the
cot wheels on the ground.
• Operator 2 - Verify that the safety bar engages the safety hook and stabilize the cot during the unloading
operation by securely grasping the outer rail. Push the safety bar release lever forward to disengage the
safety bar from the safety hook in the vehicle patient compartment.
For models 6085/6086 with the Power-LOAD option:
• Operator 1 (Foot End) − Grasp the cot frame at the foot end. While supporting the weight of the cot, guide and
pull the cot out of the vehicle patient compartment until the safety bar engages the safety hook.
• Operator 2 (Side) − Grasp the base frame where indicated, lift slightly, and lower the base frame to its fully
extended position while Operator 1 squeezes and holds the cot manual release.
• Operator 1 (Foot End) − Let go of the cot manual release and ensure that the undercarriage locks into place.
Set the cot onto the ground.
• Operator 2 (Side) − Disengage the safety bar from the safety hook by pushing the safety bar release lever
forward.
WARNING
When unloading the cot, ensure that the cot wheels are on the ground before lowering the arms.
Note: In the unlikely case that the cot foot end fails and the cot cannot be removed from the vehicle, remove the patient
by alternate means (for example, by using a backboard or field cot).
Figure 54