Using The Cot; Before Placing The Cot In Service; General Guidelines For Use; Ferno-Washington, Inc. / 234-0008-09 / February - Ferno 24 User Manual

5.1 Before Placing the Cot in Service

Before use, personnel who will work with the cot must read and
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understand this manual. Appropriate skills and training are also
required. See "Operator Focus" on page 6.
Set up the cot, following the instructions in "Setup" on page 10.
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Confirm that the cot operates properly. See "Inspecting the Cot" on
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page 18.
The vehicle must have a Ferno
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5.2 General Guidelines for Use

A minimum of one trained operator is required.
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The cot can be operated and maneuvered by one operator
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if necessary, but operates and maneuvers more easily when
controlled by two operators.
Follow standard mortuary-service procedures when operating the
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cot.
Stay with the cot at all times when a body is on the cot.
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Always use restraints to secure the body on the cot.
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Lift only the weight you can safely handle. Use additional help when
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working with heavy loads (body and equipment). For placement of
helpers, see "Using Additional Help" on page 7.
When changing cot positions or loading/unloading, verify that the
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leg has locked into the new position.
If a fastening system is used in the vehicle, read the fastening system
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users' manual for instructions on using the fastening system.
(Model 24H) Always roll the cot using a rolling position. Use the
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loading position(s) only when loading the cot into, or unloading it
from, an vehicle.
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Using the Cot

5 - USING THE COT
fastening system installed.
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WARNING
Improper operation can cause injury. Operate the cot
only as described in this manual.
An unrestrained body can fall off the cot. Use restraints to
secure the body on the cot.
Rolling the Model 24H cot in the loading position can
cause it to tip. Use a rolling position when rolling the cot.
Rolling the cot sideways or in the loading position can
cause it to tip and injure the operator(s). Roll the cot only
in a level (Rolling) position and with the loading end or
control end first.
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