Stryker POWER PRO TL Manual

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POWER PRO TL
Ambulance Cot
Model 6550 RUGGED®
Operations/Maintenance Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction ..............................................................................6
Specifications.........................................................................6
WARNING/CAUTION/NOTEDEFINITION....................................................7
SymbolsandDefinitions.....................................................................9
Warranty ...............................................................................10
DeWALT® ProductWarranty ..............................................................10
StrykerEMSReturnPolicy...............................................................11
ReturnAuthorization....................................................................11
DamagedMerchandise .................................................................11
InternationalWarrantyClause.............................................................11
PatentInformation.....................................................................11
SummaryofSafetyPrecautions..............................................................12
ComponentIdentification ...................................................................16
ProductInspection........................................................................17
GeneralInspection.....................................................................17
SetupProcedures.........................................................................19
CotFastenerInstallation....................................................................20
CotFeatures ............................................................................22
UsingPatientRestraintStraps ............................................................22
Using The Patient Restraint Belt Extension (Optional Equipment). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Pedi-Mate™ Infant Restraint System (Optional Equipment) Attachment Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
OperatingtheWheelLock(s) .............................................................27
AdjustingtheWheelLockingForce.........................................................28
AdjustingtheFootrestandKneeGatch......................................................29
OperatingtheBackrest .................................................................30
OperatingtheSiderails..................................................................30
Proper Battery Management: DeWALT®Battery Management and Charger Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Proper Battery Management: DeWALT®Battery Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
BatteryPowerIndicator.................................................................33
HourUsageMeter.....................................................................34
Installing the Backrest Storage Pouch (Optional Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
UsingtheEquipmentHook(OptionalEquipment)...............................................36
Operating the Rigid Push Bars and Storage Pouch (Optional Equipment). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Operating the 2-Stage I.V. Pole (Optional Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Operating the 3-Stage I.V. Pole (Optional Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
CotOperation............................................................................40
OperatingGuidelines...................................................................40
ProperLiftingTechniques................................................................40
RaisingandLoweringtheCot(unoccupied) ..................................................41
RaisingandLoweringtheCot(occupied)....................................................41
TransportingaPatient..................................................................41
TransferringthePatienttotheCot.........................................................42
Using the Transfer Flat (Optional Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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AmbulanceCotMotion..................................................................42
TailLiftLoadingandUnloading ...........................................................43
RampLoadingandUnloading.............................................................44
Engaging/ReleasingtheCotintotheFastener.................................................45
HighSpeedRetract/Extend ..............................................................46
CasterSteerLock.....................................................................46
ManualRaisingandLoweringOfTheCot....................................................47
AdjustingCotHeight ...................................................................48
UsingAdditionalAssistance..............................................................48
OperatingtheRetractableHead/FootSections................................................49
BatteryOperation .....................................................................50
Hydraulic Sub-Assembly (6550-001-030) Access Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Cleaning ...............................................................................52
WashingProcedure....................................................................52
WashingLimitations....................................................................52
RemovalofIodineCompounds............................................................53
PreventativeMaintenance...................................................................54
RegularInspectionandAdjustments........................................................55
MaintenanceRecord.......................................................................57
TrainingRecord ..........................................................................58
CotAssembly............................................................................59
BaseAssembly...........................................................................71
TelescopingFootEnd......................................................................79
TelescopingHeadSection ..................................................................81
FowlerAssembly .........................................................................83
GatchAssembly..........................................................................84
TelescopingGatchAssembly ................................................................89
HitchAssembly,FootEnd...................................................................90
HitchAssembly,HeadEnd ..................................................................94
MountedHydraulicsAssembly................................................................97
HydraulicsSub-Assembly...................................................................99
OuterRail,PatientRight...................................................................101
OuterRail,PatientLeft....................................................................102
InnerLiftTubeAssembly...................................................................103
OuterLiftTubeAssembly..................................................................104
InnerLiftTubeAssembly,LitterPivot,PatientRight...............................................105
InnerLiftTubeAssembly,LitterPivot,PatientLeft................................................106
Caster,SteerLock,WheelLockAssembly......................................................107
CornerHandleAssembly ..................................................................108
2-StageI.V.Assembly,PatientLeft-6550-211-000 ............................................... 111
2-Stage I.V. Pole Assembly, Patient Left - 6500-001-042 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
2-StageI.V.Assembly,Dual-6550-212-000 .................................................... 113
3-Stage I.V. Assembly, Patient Right - 6550-215-000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

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3-Stage I.V. Pole Assembly, Patient Right - 6500-001-043 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
3-StageI.V.Assembly,PatientLeft-6550-216-000............................................... 116
3-Stage I.V. Pole Assembly, Patient Left - 6500-001-044 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
3-StageI.V.Assembly,Dual-6550-217-000 .................................................... 118
No I.V. Pole Assembly Option - 6550-218-000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
OptionalPushBarAssembly-6550-040-000...................................................120
TroubleShootingGuide ...................................................................121
POWERPROElectronicsandHydraulicsLocator.............................................121
POWER PRO Hydraulic Manifold Components Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
POWER PRO Electrical System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
POWER PRO Troubleshooting Guide Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
POWERPROTroubleshootingGuide ......................................................126
RecyclingPassport.......................................................................130
BatteryPack:6500-700-006.............................................................130
SwitchHousingAssembly: 6550-001-036 ..................................................131
FootEndAssembly:6550-001-022........................................................132
ElectronicsAssembly:6550-001-014 ......................................................133
HydraulicPowerUnit:6550-001-030.......................................................134
MainCable:6550-001-172..............................................................135
QuickReferenceReplacementPartList .......................................................136
EMCInformation.........................................................................137
POWERPROTL.....................................................................137