Stryker 1231, 1731 Operation Manual

1231 Emergency Care Stretcher
1731 PACU Stretcher

Operations Manual

For Parts or Technical Assistance
800–327–0770

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 Glideawayt Siderails 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating Fowler And Knee Gatch 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using The SAFRt Patient 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

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.

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Stretcher Operation

OPERATING BASE CONTROLS – UNI–LOWER PEDAL

B

A

D C

EF

C

D

A

A

CD

B

A

Pump to raise litter .

B

Depress in the center of pedal (B) to lower
both ends of the stretcher together .

C

Depress the side of pedal (B) closest to the
foot end of the stretcher to lower the foot end.

D

Depress the side of pedal (B) closest to the
head end of the stretcher to lower the head end.

E

Brake and Steer functions (foot end).

F

Brake and Steer functions (head end).

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Stretcher Operation

OPERATING BASE CONTROLS – DUAL LOWERING PEDALS

E

A

A

B C

CB

D

B

C

A

A

Pump to raise litter .

B

Depress to lower head end.

C

Depress to lower foot end.

Note: Depress B & C together to lower both ends of
the litter simultaneously.

D

Brake and Steer functions (foot end).

E

Brake and Steer functions (head end).

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Stretcher Operation

RAISING AND LOWERING LITTER HEIGHT – UNI–LOWER PEDAL

CAUTION

Be sure to move any equipment that may be in the way before raising or lowering the litter height.
To raise the litter height, pump pedal (A) repeatedly until the desired height is achieved (see illustration on

page 3).
To lower both ends of the litter together, depress the center of pedal (B). To lower only the head end of the

litter, depress the side of pedal (B) closest to the head end. To lower only the foot end of the litter, depress
the side of pedal (B) closest to the foot end (see illustration on page 3). 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.

RAISING AND LOWERING LITTER HEIGHT – DUAL LOWERING PEDALS

CAUTION

Be sure to move any equipment that may be in the way before raising or lowering the litter height.
To raise the litter height, pump pedal (A) repeatedly until the desired height is achieved (see illustration on

page 4).
To lower both ends of the litter simultaneously, depress pedal (B) and (C) together using the same foot.. To

lower only the head end of the litter, depress pedal (B). To lower only the foot end of the stretcher, depress
pedal (C) (see illustration on 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.

TRENDELENBURG/REVERSE TRENDELENBURG – UNI–LOWER PEDAL

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 Trendelenburg positioning (head down), depress the side of pedal (B) closest to the head end of the

stretcher (see illustration, page 3).
For Reverse Trendelenburg positioning (foot down), depress the side of pedal (B) closest to the foot end.

NOTE

The higher the litter is before pedal (B) is activated, the greater the trend. or reverse trend. angle will be.
(Maximum trend. angle is +18_. Maximum reverse trend. angle is –18_).

TRENDELENBURG/REVERSE TRENDELENBURG – DUAL LOWERING PEDALS

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 Trendelenburg positioning (head down), depress pedal (B) (see illustration, page 4).

For Reverse Trendelenburg positioning (foot down), depress pedal (C) (see illustration on page 4).

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Stretcher Operation

APPLYING THE BRAKE SYSTEM

NOTE

For user convenience, the brake/steer pedal is located on both ends of the stretcher.

WARNING

Always apply the caster brakes when a patient is getting on or off the stretcher. Push on the stretcher to en­sure the brakes are securely locked. Always engage the brakes unless the stretcher is being moved. Injury
could result if the stretcher moves while a patient is getting on or off the stretcher . I f brakes do not hold proper­ly, refer to your stretcher maintenance manual for a brake adjustment procedure.

To engage the brakes on the head (non–control) end, push fully down on the left side of pedal (E) (see illustra­tion on page 4).

To engage the brakes on the foot (control) end, push fully down on the right side of pedal (D) (see illustration
on page 4).

NOTE

Y our stretcher may be equipped with optional side control brake and steer functions in addition to the standard
head and foot end controls. The side control brakes operate the same as the head and foot end versions.
They are indicated by a label on each side of the stretcher base.

RIGHT SIDE

LEFT SIDE

OPTIONAL SIDE CONTROL BRAKE/STEER

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.

To engage the steer wheel/5th wheel, push the proper side of the brake/steer pedal to the full down position.

NOTE

Stretchers cannot be equipped with both steering caster and fifth wheel options. The choice was made at
the time the stretcher was purchased.

The steer wheel is located at the foot end of the stretcher on the patient’s left. The 5th wheel is located under­neath the center of the base assembly.

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