© Ferno / 234-1929-06 / July 2021
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Model 35-ITA Incubator Transporter
5.4 Changing Positions
Changing positions with a patient on the transporter requires a
minimum
of two trained operators who are communicating, working
together, and maintaining control of the transporter at all times.
Before raising or lowering the transporter, both operators do the
following:
●
Stand at opposite ends (Figure 11) or sides (Figure 12) of the
transporter. Select the lifting position that provides the best
ergonomic position to lift or lower the transporter.
●
Use an underhand grip to grasp the transporter frame.
●
Control Operator (A):
Position your hand to use a control handle.
●
Assisting Operator (B):
Position yourself at the opposite end or
side of the transporter.
RAISING OR LOWERING
1.
Both Operators:
Lift the transporter slightly to take the weight
off the locking mechanism.
2.
Both Operators:
As the control operator (A) squeezes and holds
the control handle, both operators raise or lower the transporter.
If the control handle is difficult to squeeze, both operators lift the
transporter a little higher to free the locking mechanism.
3.
Control Operator (A):
Release the control handle when the
transporter is near the desired height.
4.
Both Operators:
Together, lift the transporter until all four
transport wheels are off the ground. This ensures the undercarriage
lock engages if it has not already done so.
5.
Both Operators:
Set the transporter onto the floor or ground.
Do not release your grasp until your are sure the undercarriage is
locked at the new position.
NOTICE
Operators should expect and be prepared to control the
normal downward movement of the transporter which
occurs when a control handle is squeezed.
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12
A
B
A
B
