Pedigo P-172 User manual

P-172P-172
Part Number: 504-0060-00
Revision: 08/2020
Installation & Operation Manual
* Shown with some accessories

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Contents
Owner’s Product Identification .............................................2
Important Information ...................................................3
Scope and Purpose of This Manual ...................................................3
Intended Use of Product............................................................3
Safety Instructions ................................................................3
Explanation of Safety Symbols and Notes ..............................................4
Transportation and Storage Conditions ................................................4
Installation ............................................................5
Unpacking ......................................................................5
Description ...........................................................6
Introduction .....................................................................6
Features........................................................................6
Components Overview ..................................................6
Controls and Indicators ..................................................7
Checklist of Installed Options & Authorized Accessories .........................8
Stretcher Operation .....................................................9
Braking and Steering Controls .......................................................9
Side Rails (Option) ...............................................................10
Fowler Section Positioning (Option) ..................................................11
Locating Sockets for I.V. Poles (Option) ...............................................12
Maintenance .........................................................13
Cleaning.......................................................................13
Preventive Maintenance...........................................................14
Scheduled Maintenance ..........................................................15
Calling for Service .....................................................15
Specifications ........................................................16
Limited Warranty ......................................................17

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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

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Important Information
Scope and Purpose of This Manual
This manual covers complete instructions for the installation, operation, and normal care of the Model
P-172 General Transport 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.
The maximum patient weight allowed on the stretcher litter top is 350 lbs
(159 kg) . Failure to adhere to this limit could result in personal injury to
the patient or caregiver.

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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.
Transportation and Storage Conditions
Ambient Temperature Range -30ºC to +60ºC (-22ºF to 140ºF)
Relative Humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Atmospheric Pressure 0.49 atm 1.05 atm (50kPa to 1.06kPa)

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Installation
Unpacking
The P-172 stretcher weighs approximately 95 lbs (43 kgs) without options.
Get an assistant if necessary and use proper lifting techniques . Failure
to do so could result in serious injury.
To avoid damaging the stretcher’s upholstered top 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. Flip the stretcher over and allow caster wheels to rest firmly on the floor.
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.
2) Steering works properly - see page 9.
3) Adjustable Patient Fowler work properly. (Option).
4) Side rails work properly (option).
5) Mattress is not torn or damaged, etc.
6) Legs or other structural members are not bent or broken.

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Description
Introduction
The P-172 General Transport Stretcher is a fixed height stretcher which is primarily used to support
and transport patients in any treatment or procedures environment.
Features
• Half length, tuck-away side rails that prevent finger pinching, allows closer access to the patient,
and allows for a zero transfer gap for easier patient transfer.
• Up to four I.V. rod locations for optional fixed or adjustable I.V. poles.
• Blue wrap-around bumpers.
• Four corner brake/steer casters.
Components Overview
The stretcher’s major components locations and names are shown below.
Description of Components
1. Side rails (option) 6. Casters 11. IV Pole (option)
2. Mattress (option) 7. Brake Pedal (red) 12. Shelf (option)
3. Litter Top 8. Steer Pedal (green) 13. O2Holder (option)
4. Perimeter Bumper 9. Side Rail Release Handle (option) 14. Rolling Bumpers (option)
5. Four Legs 10. Fowler Control (option)

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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 Fowler handles allows the fowler (back) section to be raised or lowered. See
“Fowler Positioning” on page 11.
2. Side Rail Latch Release Handles Side rail handles allow the side rails to lock in the upright position. See “Side
Rail Option” on page 10.

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Options & Authorized Accessories
The options and accessories that are authorized for use with the P-172 stretcher are listed below .
Option Name - Factory Install Required Option Number Installed
Storage Shelf- Stainless Steel P-170-1
Side Rails - Stainless Steel P-170-2
Caster Roller Bumpers P-170-6
Option Name - Factory Install NOT Required Option Number
Fowler- Stainless Steel P-170-3
IV Pole- Fixed Height P-170-4
Restraint Straps- Velcro P-170-5
Mattress Pad (2.5” thick, Black) P-170-8
02 Holder (Requires Storage Shelf) P-170-9
Bed Exit Monitor 750216

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Stretcher Operation
Brake and Steering Controls
Individual pedals control the steering and braking functions on each casters. The function is indicated
by the color of pedal. Pedal functions and positions are illustrated below:
Engage steering by pressing down on the green pedal on at least one caster before rolling the
stretcher down the hall. Caster will lock in the trailing position with an audible click. The proper position
to steer the stretcher is from the head-end.
Engage the brakes by pressing down on the red pedal on each caster. The casters will not roll or
swivel, preventing the stretcher from moving.
Disengage the steering or brakes by pressing the grey pedal on each caster.
Always engage steering on at least one caster 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 the
stretcher. Failure to do so could result in personal injury to patient or staff.
Failure to do so could result in equipment damage.
Make sure the stretcher does not roll with the brakes engaged. Ensure
the brakes are engaged when the stretcher is left unattended. Failure to
do so could result in personal injury to patient or staff. Failure to do so
could result in equipment damage.
Disengage Pedal
(grey)
Steer Pedal
(green)
Brake Pedal
(red)