Stryker Power-LOAD User Setup Manual

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

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.

page 38).

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.

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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.

Head End

6

Power-LOAD Control Panel

1

Foot End

2

4

3

Ref Icon/Button Name Description Type Location

1

2

3

4

5

Main
Power

Battery
Power

Error If LED is solid amber, there is a Power-LOAD error.

Up/Down

Manual
Release

Press to power the unit on or off.
Note: The battery power LED also illuminates to
indicate that the Power-LOAD system is on. If the
trolley battery is low, a flashing amber LED may appear.

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.

Press the main power button twice to reset the unit.
If the LED remains solid amber, contact technical
support.
If LED is flashing amber, the Power-LOAD battery
power is low.

Press up (Ç) to raise the lifting arms to the highest
position.
Note: The cot legs do not retract.
Press down (È) to lower the lifting arms and cot.

Ensure that the cot base is extended before pressing.
Press to unload the cot in the event of a Power-LOAD
power failure. Continue holding the button until the
arms are clear of the cot.

Button Power-LOAD

Control Panel

LED Power-LOAD

Control Panel

LED Power-LOAD

Control Panel

Button Power-LOAD

Control Panel

Button Power-LOAD

Control Panel

5

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Head
End Lock
Indicator

If LEDs are solid green, the cot head end is locked into
Power-LOAD.
If LEDs are flashing red, the cot head end is not locked
into Power-LOAD.

LED Trolley

Head End

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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 Description Type Location

7

8

9

Battery
Power

Error If LED is solid amber, there is a Power-LOAD error.

Oil
Reservoir

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.

Press the main power button twice to reset the unit.
If the LED remains solid amber, contact technical
support.
If LED is flashing amber, the Power-LOAD battery
power is low.

Add Mobil Mercon® V Synthetic Blend Oil (6500­001-293) here until full. To avoid the risk of a unit
malfunction or leak, do not overfill the reservoir with oil.

LED Trolley

Head End

LED Trolley

Head End

Not
Applicable

Trolley
Head End

10 Not

Applicable

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USB Port Remove plate to access the USB port for input/output

diagnostics. Service only by qualified personnel.

Not
Applicable

Trolley
Head End

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

11

Foot End

Ref Manual Control Name Description Location

11 Release

Lever

12

13

Trolley
Release
Button

Cot Release
Handle

Press and hold to disengage the cot from the vehicle patient
compartment.

Press while raising the lifting arms to release and extend Power­LOAD from the vehicle patient compartment without a cot.
Then, pull the trolley out of the vehicle patient compartment.

Lift to unlock the cot from Power-LOAD when the cot base is
fully extended.

Foot End

Head End

Trolley
Head End

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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 Description

1 Release Press to unlock the cot from Power-LOAD.

2 Retract (-) Press and hold to fully retract the cot undercarriage until the cot is

supported.

3 Extend (+) Press and hold to fully extend the cot undercarriage until the cot

wheels are on the ground.

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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.

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.

The cot battery LED indicator is located at the Power­PRO foot end control enclosure (shown as a battery
symbol).
Ǩɣ The LED is solid green when the battery is fully

charged or has adequately charged battery
power.

Ǩɣ The LED flashes red when the battery needs to

be recharged or replaced.

Ǩɣ The LED is solid red to indicate a battery error.

See the SMRT Power System Operations/Maintenance
manual for additional SMRT Pak and SMRT Charger
information.

See the Power-PRO Operations/Maintenance manual
for additional cot battery information.

Notes:

Ǩɣ Automatic charging will only occur with SMRT Pak batteries.
Ǩɣ Only use Stryker-approved batteries with Power-LOAD.

A

Figure 32: Battery Power LED Indicator

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