Open BREAKaway Flat on a flat surface. Depress spring loaded button and slide knurled knobs over hinges until button releases. This will lock the knobs into place. The flat is now ready for the patient. Place the patient on the flat with their head at the arrow indicating TOP. Secure the patient to the flat with the Security Straps. Patient is now ready for transport.

Place the patient with the BREAKaway Flat on a hospital gurney or other desired surface. Release all devices that secure the patient to the flat. At the patients’ feet, grasp the Centerline Strap (white plastic strap) by placing finger(s) through the hole. Grasp tightly. Firmly pull the strap from beneath the patient and remove completely from flat. With second attendant at the patients’ head, grasp the frame tubes and pull horizontally away from the patients’ sides. Remove the flat completely from beneath the patient.

Make sure knurled knobs are locked into place above hinges (toward arrow indicating TOP). For removal of flat from beneath the patient, use previously indicated procedure.

Assembly
Lock knurled knobs in place securing flat hinges. Mate frame halves by sliding tubes into opposite frame members. Slide Centerline Strap through centerline loops. Store BREAKaway Flat in preferred position.

Disclaimer: Please note that the above pictures are of (Operation/Removal) Model: B103 Mini Flat (Semi Fowler’s Position) Model; B104 Maxi Flat.