About The Cot; Description; General Specifications - Ferno 24 User Manual

3.1 Description

The Ferno Model 24 and 24H Series Multi-Level Mortuary Cots is a
®
mortuary-service device designed to transport a body. The cot is for
professional use by one or more trained operators. It is designed for
roll-in loading to help reduce the risk of back injury to mortuary service
personnel.
A mattress and a set of chest and leg restraints are included with each
cot. Both Model 24 and Model 24H are referred to as the "cot" in this
manual where features are identical. Where features differ, the model
name is specified.
Features:
Footrest
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● Loading wheels
Loading posts
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(Model 24) 7-level positioning
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(Model 24H) An eighth level is provided at the loading end only for
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use with high-floored vehicles.
Options:
Operator-end transport wheels swivel locks
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● Side rails

3.2 General Specifications

Specifications for the cot are shown in the tables at right. General
specifications are rounded. Metric conversions are calculated before
rounding the Imperial measurement.
Ferno reserves the right to change specifications without notice. For
more information, contact Ferno Customer Relations or your Ferno
distributor (page 2).
Height measurements are as follows:
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Loading Position is the distance from the ground to the bottom
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of the loading wheel.
Bed Position is the distance from the ground to the bed surface,
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measured at the casting in the center of the bed surface.
Weight is without mattress, restraints and optional features.
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All Ferno® mattresses are fully-sealed.
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About the Cot

3 - ABOUT THE COT
Improper use of the cot can cause injury. Use the cot only
for the purpose described in this manual.
Load Capacity
Load Capacity (UK)
Weight (Model 24)
Weight (Model 24H)
Construction
Wheel Bearings
Width Overall
Length Overall
Wheels (Diameter x Width)
Model 24 Height*
Bed Surface Maximum
Bed Surface Minimum
Model 24H Height*
Bed Surface Maximum
Bed Surface Minimum
Note:

WARNING
Load Capacity
400 lb
Inspect the cot if the load capacity has
181 kg
been exceeded. See "Inspecting the Cot"
28.5 st
on page 18.
Specifications
Dimensions Imperial
Loading Height
Loading Height
The footrest adds 7 inches (178 mm) to the overall height.
© Ferno-Washington, Inc. / 234-0008-09 / February 2018
Imperial Metric
400 lb 181 kg
28.5 st
51 lb 23 kg
51 lb 23 kg
Tubular aluminum
Sealed/greaseless
Metric
20.5 in 521 mm
77 in 1960 mm
5x1 in 127x25 mm
33.5 in 850 mm
26 in 655 mm
11 in 290 mm
36 in 925 mm
31 in 780 mm
11 in 290 mm