Stryker 1231 User manual

1231 Emergency Care Stretcher
Operations Manual
For Parts or Technical Assistance
800–327–0770
1731 PACU Stretcher

Table of Contents
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning / Caution / Note Definition 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Base Controls 3, 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Raising And Lowering Litter Height 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trendelenburg/Reverse Trendelenburg Positioning 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Applying The Brake System 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Directional Steering Caster/5th Wheel Options 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Big Wheel Option 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Push Handles 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using GlideawaytSiderails 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Fowler And Knee Gatch 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using The SAFRtPatient Transfer Board 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Optional 2–Stage Permanently Attached I.V. Pole 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Optional 3–Stage Permanently Attached I.V. Pole 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Optional Tethered I.V. Pole 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Optional Heel Stirrups 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Optional Foot Extension/Defibrillator Tray 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preventative Maintenance
Checklist 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning 17,18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited Warranty
Obtaining Parts and Service 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplemental Warranty Coverage 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Return Authorization 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Freight Damage Claims 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction
2
INTRODUCTION
This manual is designed to assist you with the operation of the 1231 Emergency Care Stretcher, and the 1731
PACU Bed. Read it thoroughly before using the equipment or beginning any maintenance on it.
SPECIFICATIONS
1231 1731
Overall Bed Length \ Width 83”/30”83”/30.5”
Minimum \ Maximum Bed Height 22”/35.5”
Maximum Weight Capacity 500 pounds
Fowler Angle 0 to 90_
Knee Gatch Angle 0 to 30_
Trendelenburg \ Reverse Trendelenburg +18_to –18_
Stryker reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
WARNING / CAUTION / NOTE DEFINITION
The words WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE carry special meanings and should be carefully reviewed.
WARNING
The personal safety of the patient or user may be involved. Disregarding this information could result in injury
to the patient or user.
CAUTION
These instructions point out special procedures or precautions that must be followed to avoid damaging the
equipment.
NOTE
This provides special information to make maintenance easier or important instructions clearer.

Stretcher Operation
3
OPERATING BASE CONTROLS – UNI–LOWER PEDAL
APump to raise litter.
BDepress in the center of pedal (B) to lower
CDepress the side of pedal (B) closest to the
EBrake and Steer functions (foot end).
FBrake and Steer functions (head end).
EF
C
D
A
A
A
D C
CD
B
B
both ends of the stretcher together.
foot end of the stretcher to lower the foot end.
DDepress the side of pedal (B) closest to the
head end of the stretcher to lower the head end.

Stretcher Operation
4
OPERATING BASE CONTROLS –DUAL LOWERING PEDALS
APump to raise litter.
BDepress to lower head end.
CDepress to lower foot end.
DBrake and Steer functions (foot end).
EBrake and Steer functions (head end).
D
E
B
C
A
A
A
CB
B C
Note: Depress B & C together to lower both ends of
the litter simultaneously.