Pedigo 500 User manual

500500
Installation & Operation Manual
Pediatric Crib Stretchers
Part Number: 504-0062-00
Revised: 11/2020

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Contents
Owner’s Product Identification .............................................2
Explanation of Safety Signals .............................................4
Safety Instructions ......................................................4
Installation ............................................................5
Unpacking ......................................................................5
Inspection ......................................................................6
Checklist: Install Options &Authorized Accessories .......................................7
Description ...........................................................8
Components Overview ..................................................9
Controls & Indicators ...................................................10
Stretcher Operation ....................................................11
Steering Caster Operation .........................................................11
Brake Caster Operation ...........................................................12
Crib Side Rail Operation...........................................................12
Fowler Operation ................................................................13
Trendelenburg Operation ..........................................................14
Options .............................................................15
I.V. Pole Caster Operation .........................................................15
Oxygen Bottle Holder .............................................................16
Utility Shelf .....................................................................17
Crib Top .......................................................................18
Infusion Pump Adaptor............................................................19
Maintenance .........................................................20
Cleaning.......................................................................20
Preventative Maintenance .........................................................22
Scheduled Maintenance ..........................................................22
Calling for Service .....................................................23
Brochure ............................................................24
Limited Warranty ......................................................25

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Owner’s Product Identification
Information that you will need to provide for servicing - key information is highlighted.
Date of Purchase Serial Number 
Name of Owner / Facility / Department Weight Capacity 
Name of Authorized Pedigo Dealer Telephone # of Authorized Pedigo Dealer
Address of Authorized Pedigo Dealer
Product ID Close-up
Weight Capacity Close-up

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Scope of Manual
This manual covers complete instructions for the installation, operation, and normal care of the
Model 500 Pediatric Crib Stretcher. It is intended that this manual be used by any medical personnel
responsible for operating the stretcher while transporting a patient, while performing a medical
examination or procedure, or while performing operator-level maintenance.
Intended Use of Product
The intended use of this product is to support and transport patients throughout the hospital, clinic,
same day or ambulatory surgery center, or any examination, treatment, or in-procedures environment.
This could be before, during, and/or after diagnostic, therapeutic, interventional medical and / or
surgical procedures, examinations, and/or treatment.
Safety Instructions
The primary concern of Pedigo is that this equipment is operated and maintained with the safety of the
patient and staff in mind. To assure safer and more reliable operation:
• Read and understand this manual before attempting to install or operate the stretcher.
• Assure that appropriate personnel are informed on the contents of this manual; this is the responsibility
of the purchaser.
• Assure that this manual is located near the stretcher, or if possible, permanently affixed to the
stretcher.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Explanation of Safety Symbols and Notes
Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury. This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.
Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Safety instructions (or equivalent) signs indicate specific safety-related
instructions or procedures.
Notice is used to address practices not related to physical injury. This
includes instructions relative to preventing equipment damage and proper
function.
General Safety Notes
This crib should not be used for a child more than 35 inches (89 cm) tall.
To do otherwise risks the possibility of a child climbing out of the crib and
then falling, which could result in serious injury or death.
The maximum patient weight allowed on the stretcher litter top is 200 lbs
(91 kg). Failure to adhere to this limit could result in personal injury to the
patient.
Transportation and Storage Conditions
Ambient Temperature Range -30ºC to +60ºC (-22ºF to 140ºF)
Relative Humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Atmospheric Pressure 500hPa to 106hPa (0.49atm to 1.05atm)

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INSTALLATION
Unpacking
The 500 stretcher weighs approximately 220 lbs (100 kgs). Get an
assistant if necessary and use proper lifting techniques . Failure to do so
could result in serious back injury or other injury.
To avoid damaging the stretcher’s upholstered mattress or other
components, do not use a knife or other sharp object to open the stretcher’s
packaging.
Indicates that the product is fragile; do not handle roughly.
Indicates that the product must be kept dry.
Indicates the proper shipping orientation for the product.
1. Carefully remove the packaging from the stretcher.
2. Cut the two banding strips, that secure the stretcher base to the shipping skid.
3. Lift the stretcher off the shipping skid and allow caster wheels to rest firmly on the floor.

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Inspection
Inspect the stretcher for any shipping damage . Report any damage to the shipping company and fill
out a concealed damage report.
General items to inspect for shipping damage are:
1) Stretcher does not roll when the brakes are engaged, see page 12.
2) Steering works properly - see page 11.
3) Fowler, page 13, and Trendelenburg, page 14, both work properly.
4) Side rails work properly, see page 13.
5) Inspect the mattress and any other pads for tears or damage, etc.

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Checklist: Installed Options & Authorized Accessories
The options and accessories that are authorized for use with the stretcher are listed below . Check all
the options and accessories installed or shipped with your stretcher.
Option Name Item Number
Utility Shelf 5103001
Infusion Pump Adaptor 5106001
Crib Sides Pads 5109002
O2Holder Option 5114001
90 Degree IV Pole 5116001
Croupette Top with Door 5107001
Security Top 5117001
Labels, Head/Foot - RED 5118001
Labels, Head/Foot - GREEN 5118003

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Description
Introduction
The 500 Crib is a fixed height stretcher which is primarily used to support and transport patients in any
treatment or procedures environment, and may be used for general examinations and procedures.
The patient surface is adjustable from a full horizontal surface to an upright sitting position using
the fowler back rest. Also the patient surface can be adjusted into the Trendelenburg and Reverse
Trendelenburg positions.
Features
• Fowler backrest, which can be easily adjusted from full flat (horizontal) position.
• Litter top, which can be easily adjusted into the Trendelenburg (+10°) and Reverse Trendelenburg
positions (-5°).
• Full length, drop down side rails that prevent finger pinching, allows closer access to the patient.
• Four I.V. rod positions for optional fixed.
• Black skid guards.

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Components Overview
The stretcher’s major components locations and names are shown below.
Description of Components
1. Side rails 7. Casters
2. Mattress 8. Fowler Control
3. Litter Top 9. Side rail Release Handle
4. Uprights 10. Fowler Section
5. Skid Guard 11. Base
6. Trendelenburg Control

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Controls and Indicators
The illustrations below shows the location of the stretcher’s controls and indicators. The table below
describes their function
Reference / Control Function
1. Fowler Handles (red) Releases the Fowler allowing the Fowler (back) section to be raised or lowered.
2. Trendelenburg Release Handles (red) Releases the Trendelenburg, allowing the litter top to be moved into the
Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg position.
3. Side rail Release Handles Releases the side rail so it may be lowered.
4. Brake Caster Pedal Engage Total Lock feature of individual caster.
5. Steer Caster Pedal Engage Steer feature of caster.
6. Side rail Release Label Displays operation of side rail handles.
7. Supervision Warning Label Warning against leaving the crib unattended with the side rail down.
8. Head/Foot Labels Indicates Head End or Foot End of stretcher.
9. Care of Crib Label Cleaning instructions for crib.

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Stretcher Operation
STEERING CASTER OPERATION
Steering controls the steering functions using the pedal on the caster.
Engage steering by pressing down on the dark grey pedal and then swiveling the caster at the
patient’s right foot-end. Caster will lock in the trailing position with an audible click. The other three
casters will swivel freely. The proper position to steer the stretcher is from the head-end.
Disengage steering by lifting the dark grey caster pedal located on the steer caster.
Always engage steering when transporting patients to ensure control
over the stretcher’s path. Also, seek assistance when transporting down a
steep incline to prevent loss of control of stretcher. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury to the patient or caregiver.

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Stretcher Operation
BRAKE CASTER OPERATION
Engage the brakes by pressing down on the red pedal on at least one caster on each side of the
stretcher. This locks the casters so they cannot roll or swivel and the stretcher cannot be moved.
Disengage the brakes by lifting up on the red pedal located on each brake caster.
Make sure the stretcher does not roll with the brakes engaged. Also, make
sure to engage the brakes when the stretcher is left unattended. Failure to do
so could result in injury to a patient or caregivers.
CRIB SIDE RAIL OPERATION
Lock both side rails in the full height position to avoid the possibility of a child
falling out of the crib. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.
1. To lower the side rail, pull the handle out
(Figure 3), squeeze the handle and lift the
side rail upward slightly (there will be an
audible click) to release the side rail from its
locked position.
2 To lower side rail to the intermediate
position, don’t squeeze the handle when
lowering the side rail. The side rail will stop
ten inches above the mattress.
3. To lower the side rail to its lowest position,
continue squeezing the handle, while
lowering side rail.
4. To raise side rail, pull up on a side rail until
the side rail is locked in position (listen for
an audible click).
Figure 3

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Stretcher Operation
FOWLER POSITION OPERATION
Fully engage the fowler bail in
one of three positions. Failure
to do so could result in injury
to the patient or the caregiver.
Raise the Fowler Section
1. Lift the red Litter Strap (A, Figure 4), the Fowler
bail (B) will slide along the Catch Plate (D) and
drop into detents for set Fowler angles.
2. Raise the Fowler slightly above the desired
angle to ensure the Fowler Bail (B) is securely
engaged and then lower the Fowler back down.
The Catch Plate (D) only has 3
positions: 0°, 20° and 30°.
Lower the Fowler Section
3. Lift the red Litter Strap (A, Figure 4) slightly. Raise it far enough for the Fowler Bail (B) to clear
the Catch Plate (D). With the Fowler raised, lift the red knob on the Fowler bail Release (C) up
as far as possible.
4. Lower the Fowler to the desired position. Release the Fowler Bail Release (C) and the red Litter
Strap (A) when the Fowler is in the desired position. Ensure the Fowler Bail (B) is securely
engaged in the Catch Plate (D).
Figure 4

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Stretcher Operation
TRENDELENBURG OPERATION
Fully engage litter catch
in desired position. Failure
to do so could result in
injury to the patient or the
caregiver.
Use red Litter Straps
when raising or lowering
litter top. Failure to do so
could result in injury to the
patient or the caregiver.
Place Litter into Trendelenburg Position
1. Lift the red Litter Strap (A, Figure 5), the
Litter Catch (C) will slide along the Catch
pin (D) between different Trendelenburg
angles.
2. Raise the Litter slightly above the desired angle and then lower it down until the Litter Catch (C)
securely engages with the Catch Pin (D).
The Litter Catch only has 4 positions: 0°, 5°and 10°of Trendelenburg, and 5°
in Reverse Trendelenburg.
Return the Litter to the Horizontal Position (from Trendelenburg)
3. Lift up on the red Litter Strap (A, Figure 5) until the Litter Catch (C) is free from the Catch Pin
(D). Pull the red Litter Catch Knob (B) toward the foot end of the Litter.
4. Lower the Litter Top until it is slightly above the Horizontal Position. Release the red Litter Catch
Knob (B) and then continue lowering the Litter Top until the Litter Catch (C) engages securely
on the Catch Pin (D).
Place the Litter into Reverse Trendelenburg Position
5. Lift up on the red Litter Strap (A, Figure 5) and pull the red Litter Catch Knob (B) toward the foot
end of the Litter.
6. Lower the Litter Top down until it rests on the center support beam.
Return the Litter to the Horizontal Position (from Reverse Trendelenburg)
7. Lift up on the red Litter Strap (A, Figure 5) until the Litter Top is slightly above the Horizontal
position and then lower the Litter Top until the Litter Catch (C) engages securely on the Catch
Pin (D).
Figure 5

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Install I.V. Pole into socket and secure with included knob.
90° I.V. Pole • Option
Locating Sockets for I.V. Poles
There are four sockets for mounting I.V. poles on each stretcher; two sockets are located on each end
of the stretcher.

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Oxygen Bottle Holder •Option
With the side rail fully raised, stand at the head end, patient right side, of the stretcher to guide an O2
bottle in or out of the O2 holder.
Always push the O2holder into the latch position before lowering the side
rail. Failure to do so could result in damage to O2bottle, regulator, and
connecting O2lines.This damage could result in possible injury to the user
and or patient.

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Utility Shelf • Option
With the side rail fully or partially raised, the utility shelf can be accessed from either side of the
stretcher.
Ensure any objects on the shelf are fully within the shelf. Anything outside
of the shelf may cause injury to the patient, caregiver or equipment, when
the side rails are lowered.
Utility shelf must not be loaded with more than 100 lbs., evenly distributed,
across the entire shelf. Overloading the shelf may result in damage to the
shelf.

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Crib Top •Options
Install either crib top onto the crib by aligning the mounting tubes with the sockets on top of the crib
uprights and sliding them into place. Secure in position using the tethered pins on each side.
It is recommended that the installation of the security top be conducted
by two individuals.
Failure to install the tethered pins to hold the security top in place may
allow the security top to be push free of the crib, resulting in potential
injury of the patient or a caregiver.
Security Top
Croupette Top

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Infusion Pump Adaptor •Option
The Infusion Pump Adaptor can be installed at the head or foot end of the Crib Stretcher. Once
mounted to the Crib Stretcher, an infusion pump can be attached to the Crib Stretcher.
Ensure the adaptor is securely fastened before attaching an infusion
pump. Failure to do so could result in injury of the patient or a caregiver.