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Info | Patient Trolley / Stretcher Steer / Brake System

Learn how to steer and brake a patient trolley/stretcher safely and confidently.

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    There are variety of ways stretcher steering is controlled while moving. These include a corner castor
    locked into a straight position or a 5th (or center) steer wheel pressured onto the floor.

    To steer the stretcher.

    • Press one of the corner GREEN pedals on the base down fully to activate steering. Press the opposite RED pedal back to the horizontal (neutral) position to disengage steering.
       

    To brake when parked.

    • Press one of the corner RED pedals down fully to activate all four castor brakes. Press the opposite GREEN pedal back to the horizontal (neutral) position to disengage the brakes. 

    NOTE - To move the stretcher sideways, always ensure the pedals are in the horizontal (neutral) position.

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