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User Setup Procedures

POWER-LOAD SETUP

The condition of Power-LOAD is the responsibility of the user. It is important that Power-LOAD is working properly

before the product is placed into service. Have a qualified service person use the following list and the operation guide

instructions to check Power-LOAD functionality before the product is placed into service.

1. Raise the lifting arms and manually push the Power-LOAD trolley into the head end of the transfer assembly to

charge the battery. The batteries require approximately 2 hours to recharge before Power-LOAD is put into

service for its first use.

Note: The battery power LED flashes green when charging.

2. Confirm that the installation checklist is complete (see “Power-LOAD Installation Checklist” on

page 38).

3. If the installation checklist was completed by a third-party installer, the installation checklist should be repeated by

the end user. Do not place Power-LOAD into service if the installation checklist cannot be completed.

POWER-LOAD COMPATIBLE COT SETUP

The condition of the Power-LOAD compatible cot is the responsibility of the user. It is important that the Power-LOAD

compatible cot is working properly before the product is placed into service. Ensure that the cot is setup according to

the requirements specified in the appropriate cot operations/maintenance manual for your cot model.

WARNING

To avoid the risk of patient injury, adjust the cot height to match the vehicle deck height as described in the appropriate

cot operations/maintenance manual for your cot model.

Summary of content (20 pages)

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User Setup Procedures POWER-LOAD SETUP The condition of Power-LOAD is the responsibility of the user. It is important that Power-LOAD is working properly before the product is placed into service. Have a qualified service person use the following list and the operation guide instructions to check Power-LOAD functionality before the product is placed into service. 1. Raise the lifting arms and manually push the Power-LOAD trolley into the head end of the transfer assembly to charge the battery.
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User Controls and LED Indicators Power-LOAD LED indicators, located on the side Power-LOAD control panel and at the head end of Power-LOAD, display Power-LOAD battery and system status. This figure and table highlight all Power-LOAD buttons and LED indicators. Note: If Power-LOAD will not be in use for a week or more, press the main power button (1) to turn the unit off and avoid draining the battery.
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User Controls and LED Indicators These Power-LOAD LED indicators are located at the head end of the Power-LOAD trolley. The oil reservoir location is shown for your reference. 9 7 8 10 Trolley Head End Label Ref Icon/Button Name 7 Battery Power Description If LED is solid green, the Power-LOAD system is on and not charging. If LED is flashing green, the battery is charging. Note: The battery will only charge when the trolley is locked at the head end of the vehicle patient compartment.
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Manual User Controls These three manual user controls allow you to release a cot from Power-LOAD without any power: Ǩɣ Release Lever Ǩɣ Trolley Release Button Ǩɣ Cot Release Handle 12 Head End 13 11 Foot End Ref Manual Control 11 Name Release Lever Description Location Press and hold to disengage the cot from the vehicle patient Foot End compartment.
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Power-PRO Cot User Controls USING THE COT CONTROL SWITCHES There are two cot control switches located on the Power-PRO cots (models 6500/6506 and 6510/6516). Press the buttons on either of these switches to extend the cot, retract the cot, or release the cot from Power-LOAD. This figure and table highlight the three buttons located on the cot control switch. 1 3 2 Ref Name 1 Release 2 Retract (-) 3 Extend (+) Description Press to unlock the cot from Power-LOAD.
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Power-PRO Cot User Controls CHECKING THE COT BATTERY POWER LEVEL Power-LOAD automatically charges the Power-PRO SMRT™ Pak battery when the cot is locked into Power-LOAD in the transport position (no cable or connectors required). The cot battery LED indicator momentarily flashes green to signify that it is charging. A To check the battery power level, press the retract (–) button (2) on the cot control switch to activate the cot battery LED indicator (A) as shown in Figure 32.
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Powered Operations Instructions Locate this Powered Operation instruction label (6390-001-498) on the inside door panel or wall of the vehicle patient compartment where visible to users. POWERED OPERATIONS Unload L oad 1 1 2 2 CAPACITY 870 L E D B ehavior Ready to load cot Cot is locked in position z z 3 z Between positions or in sleep mode 3 System on Battery is charging 4 4 Low battery System Error Use Manual Operations 1 of 2 To unload Power-LOAD: 1.
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Manual Operations Instructions Locate this Manual Operation instruction label (6390-001-499) on the inside door panel or wall of the vehicle patient compartment where visible to users. MANUAL OPERATIONS L oad WA R NING : Improper usage of the Power-LOAD system or any accessory can cause injury to the patient or operator. Operate the Power-LOAD system and accessories only as described in the manuals. For Manual Operations, the operator must support the foot end of the cot.
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Operation Guide OPERATING GUIDELINES Ǩɣ Check Power-LOAD for proper functionality before starting each shift (the lifting arms should slightly raise the cot as the cot is unlocked, check the battery power level, etc.). If the unit does not seem to be operating properly, remove the vehicle from service to diagnose and repair Power-LOAD. Ǩɣ Do not operate Power-LOAD with weights greater than 700 lb (318 kg), which includes patient weight and accessories.
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Operation Guide CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER LEVEL Ensure that the trolley power is turned on and check the battery power level on the Power-LOAD control panel (shown as a battery symbol). Ǩɣ The battery power LED is solid green when the Power-LOAD system is on and not charging. Ǩɣ The battery power LED flashes green when the battery is charging. Ǩɣ The error LED flashes amber when the battery is low. To charge the battery, see “Charging the Battery”.
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Operation Guide USING A NON-UPGRADED X-FRAME COT FOR A MASS CASUALTY INCIDENT Some non-compatible cots, including most X-frame cots, may be used in a mass casualty incident. The loading and unloading operations are similar to the instructions for manual loading and unloading of a cot (see page 61), however, a rail clamp assembly is used instead of a foot end cot lock. When loading a non-compatible cot, lock the cot retaining post into the rail clamp assembly.
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Operation Guide LOADING A PERFORMANCE-PRO COT INTO A VEHICLE (MODEL 6085/6086 WITH THE POWER-LOAD OPTION) WARNING Ǩɣ Loading and/or unloading an occupied cot into a vehicle requires a minimum of two (2) trained operators. Ǩɣ Make sure that all occupants enter the vehicle patient compartment after the Power-LOAD compatible cot has been loaded into the vehicle patient compartment. 1. 2. 3. 4. Lift the vehicle bumper to the raised position (if equipped).
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Operation Guide LOADING A PERFORMANCE-PRO COT INTO A VEHICLE (MODEL 6085/6086 WITH THE POWER-LOAD OPTION) (CONTINUED) 6. Press the up (Ç) button on the Power-LOAD control panel to raise the lifting arms to the highest position as shown in Figure 37. Note: The cot legs do not retract. 7. 8. Operator 1 (Foot End) − Grasp the cot frame at the foot end. Squeeze and hold the cot manual release. Operator 2 (Side) − Stabilize the cot by placing one hand on the outer rail.
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Operation Guide UNLOADING A PERFORMANCE-PRO COT FROM A VEHICLE (MODEL 6085/6086 WITH THE POWERLOAD OPTION) WARNING Loading and/or unloading an occupied cot into a vehicle requires a minimum of two (2) trained operators. 1. 2. Lift the vehicle bumper to the raised position (if equipped). Press and hold the release lever at the foot end of the Power-LOAD system and pull to remove the cot from the vehicle patient compartment.
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Operation Guide UNLOADING A PERFORMANCE-PRO COT FROM A VEHICLE (MODEL 6085/6086 WITH THE POWERLOAD OPTION) (CONTINUED) 7. 8. Press the down (È) button on the Power-LOAD control panel to lower the lifting arms and cot as shown in Figure 40 Lift one of the two red manual cot release handles at the head end of the trolley to unlock the cot as shown in Figure 41. Figure 40 9.
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Operation Guide LOADING A POWER-PRO COT INTO A VEHICLE (MODEL 6500/6506 & 6510/6516 WITH THE POWERLOAD OPTION) WARNING Ǩɣ Loading and/or unloading an occupied cot into a vehicle requires a minimum of two (2) trained operators. Ǩɣ Make sure that all occupants enter the vehicle patient compartment after the Power-LOAD compatible cot has been loaded into the vehicle patient compartment. 1. 2. 3. Lift the vehicle bumper to the raised position (if equipped).
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Operation Guide LOADING A POWER-PRO COT INTO A VEHICLE (MODEL 6500/6506 & 6510/6516 WITH THE POWERLOAD OPTION) (CONTINUED) 6. 7. 8. Press and hold the retract (–) button on the cot control switch, as shown in Figure 45, to fully retract the cot undercarriage until the cot is supported. Push the cot into the vehicle patient compartment until the lifting arms lower and the cot locks into Power-LOAD. Ensure that the cot is locked into Power-LOAD by firmly pulling on the foot end of the cot.
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Operation Guide UNLOADING A POWER-PRO COT FROM A VEHICLE (MODEL 6500/6506 & 6510/6516 WITH THE POWER-LOAD OPTION) WARNING Loading and/or unloading an occupied cot into a vehicle requires a minimum of two (2) trained operators. 1. 2. Lift the vehicle bumper to the raised position (if equipped). Press and hold the release lever at the foot end of the Power-LOAD system and pull to remove the cot from the vehicle patient compartment as shown in Figure 46.
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Operation Guide UNLOADING A POWER-PRO COT FROM A VEHICLE (MODEL 6500/6506 & 6510/6516 WITH THE POWER-LOAD OPTION) (CONTINUED) 6. Press the red release button (Figure 48) on the cot control switch at the foot end of the cot or lift one of the two red manual cot release handles at the head end of the trolley to unlock the cot (Figure 49). Figure 48 7.
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Operation Guide UNLOADING A COT FROM A VEHICLE MANUALLY (POWER-LOAD POWER LOSS OR SYSTEM ERROR) WARNING Ǩɣ Loading and/or unloading an occupied cot into a vehicle requires a minimum of two (2) trained operators. Ǩɣ When unloading a cot from the vehicle patient compartment while Power-LOAD is experiencing a power loss or system error, the operators must be ready to accept the entire weight of the cot and patient.