Safety Information; Warning; Notice; Tip - Ferno 24 User Manual

1.1 Warning

Warning safety alerts indicate a potentially hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, could result in injury or death.
Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured.
Permit only trained personnel to operate the cot.
Helpers can cause injury or be injured. Maintain control
of the cot, operate the controls, and direct all helpers.
Improper use of the cot can cause injury. Use the cot only
for the purpose described in this manual.
Attaching improper items to the cot can cause injury. Use
only Ferno-approved items on the cot.
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.
Improper maintenance can cause injury. Maintain the cot
only as described in this manual.
Improper parts and service can cause injury. Use only
Ferno parts and Ferno-approved service on the cot.
Modifying the cot can cause injury and damage. Use the
cot only as designed by Ferno.
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1 - SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING
Safety Information

1.2 Notice

Notices emphasize important, but not hazard-related information.
Failure to follow Notices could result in product or property damage.

1.3 Tip

Tips provide recommendations for easier use of the product.

1.4 Bloodborne Disease Notice

To reduce the risk of exposure to blood or other potentially infectious
materials when using the cot, follow the disinfecting and cleaning
instructions in this manual.

1.5 Fastening System Compatibility

Combining different manufacturers' products such as a Ferno cot/
transport system with a non-Ferno fastening system can increase the
user's risk of injury and damage.
Ferno-Washington, Inc. products are designed for use only with Ferno-
manufactured fastening systems. Use of a Ferno cot/transport system
with a non-Ferno fastening system is misuse of the Ferno product. The
user assumes responsibility for the outcome of known, intentional
misuse.
© Ferno-Washington, Inc. / 234-0008-09 / February 2018
NOTICE