Stryker Renaissance Series User manual

1212 Emergency Care Stretcher
Operations Manual
For Parts or Technical Assistance
800–327–0770
Renaissance Series

Table of Contents
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning / Caution / Note Definition 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Three–Sided Controls Base 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Four–Sided Controls Base 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Raising And Lowering Litter Height 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trendelenberg/Reverse Trendelenberg Positioning 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Directional Steering Caster/5Th Wheel Options 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Applying The Brake System 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Push Handles 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Fowler And Knee Gatch 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Siderails 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Optional 2–Stage Permanently Attached I.V. Pole 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Optional Tethered I.V. Pole 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Optional 3–Stage Permanently Attached I.V. Pole 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Optional Foot Extension/Defibrillator Tray 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Optional X–Ray Cassette Holder 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Optional Heel Stirrups 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Optional Head Board/Push Bar 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preventative Maintenance
Cleaning 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Biannual Checklist 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited Warranty
Obtaining Parts and Service 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplemental Warranty Coverage 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Return Authorization 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Freight Damage Claims 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction
2
INTRODUCTION
This manual is designed to assist you with the operation of the 1212 Emergency Care Stretcher. Read it thor-
oughly before using the equipment or beginning any maintenance on it.
SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Weight Capacity 500 pounds
Overall Bed Length \ Width 83 1/2”\ 31 1/2”
Minimum \ Maximum Bed Height 22”/35.5”
Fowler Angle 0 to 90_
Knee Gatch Angle 0 to 30_
Trendelenberg \ Reverse Trendelenberg +18_to –18_
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 THREE–SIDED CONTROLS BASE
A
A
A
B
B
B
C
C
C
D
E
FOOT END
APump to raise litter.
BDepress to lower head end.
CDepress to lower foot end.
DBrake and Steer functions (control end).
EBrake and Steer functions (non–control end).

Stretcher Operation
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OPERATING FOUR–SIDED CONTROLS BASE
A
A
A
B
B
B
C
C
C
D
D
FOOT END
A
B
C
APump to raise litter.
BDepress to lower head end.
CDepress to lower foot end.
DBrake and Steer functions.

Stretcher Operation
5
RAISING AND LOWERING LITTER HEIGHT
NOTE
For user convenience, there are two stretcher bases available: a ”three–sided”base with pump pedals and
control pedals on both sides of the stretcher and on the foot or head end and a ”four–sided”base with pump
pedals and control pedals on both sides and on both ends.
CAUTION
Be sure to move any equipment that may be in the way before raising or lowering stretcher height.
To raise the litter height, pump the foot pump pedal (A) repeatedly until desired height is achieved. (See il-
lustration, page 3 for ”three–sided”bases or page 4 for ”four–sided”bases).
To lower the litter height, depress pedal (B) to lower the head end and depress pedal (C) to lower the foot
end of the stretcher. (See illustration, page 3 or page 4). The base may be equipped with optional variable
descent controls. With variable descent controls, the farther you press down on the pedal, the faster the litter
will lower.
NOTE
When lowering both ends of the stretcher simultaneously, activate both pedals (B) and (C) using the same
foot.
TRENDELENBERG/REVERSE TRENDELENBERG POSITIONING
NOTE
Litter height must be raised first in order to achieve a trend. or reverse trend. position.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any equipment that may be in the way before lowering stretcher.
For Trendelenberg positioning (head down), depress pedal (B). (See illustration, page 3 or page 4).
For Reverse Trendelenberg positioning (foot down), depress pedal (C). (See illustration, page 3 or page
4).
NOTE
The higher the litter is before pedals (B) or (C) are activated, the greater the trend. or reverse trend. angle
will be. (Maximum trend. angle is +18_. Maximum reverse trend. angle is –18_).
OPERATING DIRECTIONAL STEERING CASTER/5TH WHEEL OPTIONS
The purpose of the steer wheel and 5th wheel options are to help guide the stretcher when transporting a
patient along a straight line and also for pivoting at corners.
NOTE
Stretchers cannot be equipped with both steering caster and fifth wheel options. The choice was made at
the time the stretcher was purchased.
Important: For proper ”tracking”of the steer caster or fifth wheel options, push the stretcher approximately
10 feet to allow the wheels to face the direction of travel before engaging the steer pedal. If this procedure
is not followed, proper ”tracking”will not occur, causing difficulty with steering the stretcher.
The steer wheel is located at the foot end of the stretcher on the patient’s left. The 5th wheel is located under-
neath the center of the base assembly.
To engage the steer wheel/5th wheel on a ”Dual Side Control”stretcher, push the right side of pedal (D) to
the full down position. (See illustration page 3).
To engage the steer wheel/5th wheel on a ”Dual End Control”stretcher, pull pedal (D) to the full up position.
(See illustration page 4).

Stretcher Operation
6
APPLYING THE BRAKE SYSTEM
NOTE
For user convenience, the Brake/Steer pedal is located on both ends of the stretcher on both ”three–sided”
and ”four–sided”control stretchers.
CAUTION
If brakes do not hold properly, refer to your stretcher maintenance manual for ”Brake Adjustment”
To engage the brakes on the non–control end of a ”three–sided”base stretcher, push fully down on the left
side of pedal (E). (See illustration page 3).
To engage the brakes on the control end of a ”three–sided”base stretcher and on both ends of a ”four–sided”
base stretcher, push fully down on pedal (D). (See illustrations page 3 and 4).
USING PUSH HANDLES
CAUTION
The push handles should always be used when transporting patients. Avoid using other parts of the stretcher
as pushing devices or damage may occur.
I.V. Pole
Siderail
Push Handle Push Handle
Head end push handles in the stored position.
To use the push handles:
Pivot the handles up and push down until they are locked into position.
To store the push handles:
Lift the handles up and pivot them down to store in the handle rests.

Stretcher Operation
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OPERATING THE FOWLER/KNEE GATCH
NOTE
There are two types of Fowler options: 1) crank operated, 2) pneumatic operated. The choice was made at
the time the stretcher was purchased. A crank Knee Gatch is also optional.
Crank Fowler/Crank Knee Gatch:
Pneumatic Fowler:
Turn crank handle (A) clockwise
to raise Fowler, counterclockwise
to lower.
A
B
Turn crank handle (B) clockwise
to raise Knee Gatch, counter–
clockwise to lower.
Squeeze handle (A) for pneumatic assist in lifting
the Fowler to the desired height. Remove hand(s)
from handle when desired height is achieved.
To lower, squeeze handle (A) and push down until
Fowler has reached desired height. Remove hand(s)
from handle when desired height is achieved.
CAUTION
If pneumatic system appears to be difficult to op–
erate, refer to the Stretcher Maintenance Manual
for ”Pneumatic Fowler Adjustment”.
WARNING
Keep hands/fingers clear of area around Fowler
release handle and Fowler frame when lowering.
A
B
Injury could result if care is not taken when lowering
the Fowler.

Stretcher Operation
8
USING SIDERAILS
NOTE
Raising and lowering siderails is a two–handed operation. Use one hand to hold and position the siderail and
the other hand to operate the siderail latch.
WARNING
When lowering the siderail to the collapsed position, keep extremities of patients and staff away from the side-
rail spindles.
B
A
C
To engage siderails: Pull up siderail (A) and raise to full up position so that latch (B) engages. (See illustra-
tion).
To disengage siderails: Pull up on latch (B) and guide siderail to the full down position.
There is an optional siderail release latch (C) at the head end of the stretcher. Pull up on the latch and guide
the siderail down.
CAUTION
Do not allow siderail to lower on its own.

Stretcher Operation
9
OPERATING OPTIONAL 3–STAGE PERMANENTLY ATTACHED I.V. POLE
NOTE
An optional 3–stage permanently attached I.V. Pole may have been
installed at either the head, foot or both ends of the stretcher. The
choice was made at the time the stretcher was purchased.
To use the 3–stage permanently attached I.V. pole:
1. Lift and pivot the pole from the storage position and push down
until it is locked into receptacle (A).
2. To raise the height of the pole, turn the lock actuator (B) counter–
clockwise and pull up on the bottom telescoping portion (C) of the pole
to raise it to the desired height.
3. Turn the lock actuator (B) clockwise to lock the bottom telescoping
portion in place.
4. For a higher I.V. pole, push up on the top section of grip (D) and pull
up on section (E). Release the top section of grip (D) when the desired
height is achieved.
5. Rotate the I.V. hangers (F) to desired position and hang I.V. bags.
CAUTION
The weight of the I.V. bags should not exceed 40 pounds.
OPERATING OPTIONAL 2–STAGE PERMANENTLY
ATTACHED I.V. POLE
NOTE
An optional 2–stage permanently attached I.V. Pole may have been
installed at either the head, foot or both ends of the stretcher. The
choice was made at the time the stretcher was purchased.
To use the 2–stage permanently attached I.V. pole:
1. Lift and pivot the pole from the storage position and push down
until it is locked into receptacle (D).
2. To raise the height of the pole, turn the lock actuator (A) counter–
clockwise and pull up on the telescoping portion (B) of the pole to
raise it to the desired height.
3. Turn the lock actuator (A) clockwise to lock the telescoping portion
in place.
4. Rotate the I.V. hangers (C) to desired position and hang I.V. bags.
CAUTION
The weight of the I.V. bags should not exceed 40 pounds.
A
B
C
D
E
F