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- Page 1 Users’ Manual Model 50-E Easy Load Stretcher December 2004 INT Pub. No. 234-3257-01...
- Page 2 Additional free copies are available upon request from Customer Relations. Proprietary Notice The information disclosed in this manual is the property of Ferno- Washington, Inc., Wilmington, Ohio, USA. Ferno-Washington, Inc. reserves all patent rights, proprietary design rights, manufacturing...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Stretcher Positions ..........10 Increasing the Loading Height ......30 7.10 Loading the Stretcher Into an Ambulance ..31 4 - Model 50-E Undercarriage ........ 11-14 Components ............11 7.11 Unloading the Stretcher from an Ambulance ..32 Touch Bars ............11 7.12 Using Additional Help ........ - Page 4 Figure 25 - Adjusting Restraint Length ......22 Stretcher Positions ............10 Figure 26 - Fitting the Harness ........22 Model 50-E Stretcher Components ........11 Figure 27 - Adjusting the Shoulder Straps ...... 22 Figure 1 - Touch Bars ............11 Figure 28 - Patient Secured ..........
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Page 5: Safety Information
Attach the stretcher top only with the For the purpose of the following notice, the 50-E and all head end facing the undercarriage loading end. Ferno stretchers are included under the generic term, cot: An unlocked undercarriage can cause injury. -
Page 6: Safety And Instruction Labels
Safety and instruction labels place important information from the users’ manual on the stretcher. Read and follow label instructions. Replace worn or damaged labels immediately. New labels are available from your Ferno distributor (page 39). The following labels are affixed to the stretcher. -
Page 7: Operator Skills And Training
40. 2.3 Clearance, Height, and Strength Considerations Clearance The Model 50-E is designed so that under normal bumper. The legs should not fold. If they do, again lift conditions, the operator lifts only until the rear set of the stretcher off the ground to allow clearance for the legs unfolds and locks. -
Page 8: About The Stretcher
Ferno Model 50-E 3 - ABOUT THE STRETCHER 3.2 Vehicle Considerations 3.1 Description The Model 50-E Series Easy Load Stretcher is an The ambulance patient compartment must have: emergency patient-handling device. Its components are • A smooth, level floor large enough for the a Model 155-E removable stretcher top and a Model stretcher. -
Page 9: Component Specifications
Position D ..........427 mm Folded ............175 mm Combined Weight ..........49 kg Safe Working Load (S.W.L.) ......250 kg SYSTEM 250 kg SAFE WORKING LOAD S.W.L. (System = Undercarriage LOAD LIMIT plus Stretcher Top) © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004... -
Page 10: Stretcher Positions
About the Stretcher Ferno Model 50-E 3.6 Stretcher Positions 175 mm FOLDED POSITION A: 855 mm ROLLING/LOADING POSITION B: 762 mm TRANSFER POSITION C: 645 mm TRANSFER POSITION D: 427 mm TRANSFER © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004... -
Page 11: Model 50-E Undercarriage
Ferno Model 50-E 50-E Undercarriage 4 - MODEL 50-E UNDERCARRIAGE 4.1 Components HEAD END Head-End Head-End Quick Fix Lowering Handle Lock Hook (4) Swivel Lock Release Lever FOOT END Tracker Foot-End Leg Override Handle Loading Wheel (2) Head-End Touch Bar... -
Page 12: Quick Fix Lock
1. Lift the lock lever. Hook 2. Push the lock bar tab toward the stretcher center. 3. Release the lock lever (the hooks will swing up). Figure 4 - Engaging the Quick Fix Lock © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004... -
Page 13: Position Control Handles
To engage a wheel lock, press the lock lever down with your toe (Figure 7). To disengage, slide your toe under the lever and lift it up. Figure 7 - Engaging a Wheel Lock © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004... -
Page 14: Head-End Caster Swivel Locks
Lock the casters before lowering the stretcher. At a lower position, shifting weight on the stretcher can cause an unlocked front wheel to swivel suddenly. Swivel Caster Lock (Metal) Lock Pin Figure 9 - Locking the Swivel Caster © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004... -
Page 15: Model 155-E Stretcher Top
Release Lever (2) Rail IV Pole Release Pin (2) Handle (2) (optional) 5.2 Stretcher Top Positions 1 - Recumbent Position 2 - Shock Position - Low 3 - Shock Position - High 4 - Seated Position © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004... -
Page 16: Changing Stretcher-Top Positions
Note: The backrest gas spring is under pressure. Control the upward movement of the backrest so it does Figure 11 - Backrest Release Handle not move too quickly. Figure 12 - Using the Gas-Assist Backrest © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004... -
Page 17: Side Rails
To fold: Slide the lock sleeve toward the handle grip in until it locks. and fold the handle (Figure 15). Detent Button Lock Sleeve Figure 14 - Telescoping Head-End Handles Figure 15 - Folding Foot-End Handles © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004... -
Page 18: Carrying Handles - Chair Position
• Main Frame leg posts. • Leg Posts An optional stair chair handle kit (not supplied) is available. See Accessories and Related Products, page 37. Foot-End Operator Grasps Chair Handles Figure 16 - Chair Carrying Points © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004... -
Page 19: Stretcher Setup
Restraint One-Piece (For Chest) Restraint (For Chest) Harness Harness Restraint Cross-Strap Harness One-Piece Pelvis Strap Restraint (For Thighs) One-Piece Restraint (For Thighs) Figure 17 - Restraints Prepared for Use Figure 18 - Patient Secured © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004... -
Page 20: Attaching One-Piece Restraints
Figure 19 - Attaching a One-Piece Restraint Figure 21 - Positioning the Pelvis Strap Through the Backrest Post Figure 22 - Attaching the Pelvis Strap Figure 20 - Threading a One-Piece Restraint Bracket Through the Seat Panel © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004... -
Page 21: Figure 23 - Attaching A Brackrest Strap Bracket To A Mounting Post
(Figure 23). 3. Push the black retaining plugs into the metal brackets to secure the brackets to the stretcher top frame (Figure 24). Figure 24 - Fitting the Retaining Plug © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004... -
Page 22: Adjusting Restraint Length
14 years and older or 46 kg or over. Position the buckle and tangs centrally on the bony area of the pelvis for children ages 3-14 years and 14-46 kg. Figure 27 - Adjusting the Shoulder Straps © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004... -
Page 23: Unfastening The Harness
1. Follow the instructions in Unfastening the Harness above. 2. Unhook the pelvis strap brackets from the posts. Figure 29 - Removing the Harness 3. Remove the one-piece restraints by unthreading the restraints from the backrest and leg section. © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004... -
Page 24: Using The Stretcher
• Using the stretcher requires a minimum of one trained operator. Additional operators and helpers may be needed in some circumstances. Ferno strongly recommends that two operators WARNING control the stretcher when a patient is on it. -
Page 25: Attaching Stretcher Top To Undercarriage
(Figure 32). See Quick Fix Lock, page 12. 6. Both Operators: Verify that the stretcher top is secure on the undercarriage. Figure 32 - Engaging the Quick Fix Lock © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004... -
Page 26: Removing Stretcher Top From Undercarriage
(see Using Additional Help, page 33). 5. Leave the Quick Fix lock unlocked so the undercarriage is ready when you wish to reattach the stretcher top. Figure 34 - Removing the Stretcher Top © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004... -
Page 27: Raising/Lowering The Stretcher With Two Operators
Continue until you verify that both sets of legs have locked. lowering the stretcher until it locks into position. Figure 36 - Lowering the Stretcher Figure 35 - Raising the Stretcher © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004... -
Page 28: Raising/Lowering The Stretcher With One Operator
7.6 Raising and Lowering the Stretcher With One Operator One Level Only Ferno recommends two trained operators raise and lower the stretcher unless local protocols permit one operator to change stretcher levels. The proper procedure for a single operator to change... -
Page 29: Transferring The Patient
(see Attaching the Stretcher Top to the Undercarriage, page 25). Figure 40 - Placing the Stretcher Near the Patient © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004... -
Page 30: Rolling The Stretcher
If the loading wheels do not easily roll onto the ambulance floor, increase the loading height by lowering Figure 42 - Increasing the Loading Height the foot end one position (Figure 42). Then, load the stretcher following the instructions on page 31. © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004... -
Page 31: Loading The Stretcher Into An Ambulance
Using the Stretcher 7.10 Loading the Stretcher Into an Ambulance Ferno strongly recommends using two operators to load the stretcher into an ambulance. The stretcher can be loaded by one trained operator if local protocols permit. Use additional help as needed (see Using Additional Help, page 33). -
Page 32: Unloading The Stretcher From An Ambulance
Ferno Model 50-E 7.11 Unloading the Stretcher From an Ambulance Ferno strongly recommends using two operators to unload the stretcher from an ambulance. The stretcher can be unloaded by one trained operator if local protocols permit. Use additional help as needed (see Using Additional Help, page 33). -
Page 33: Using Additional Help
Ferno Model 50-E 7.12 Using Additional Help Operating the stretcher requires a minimum of one trained operator, but Ferno strongly recommends that the stretcher be operated by two trained operators. Additional help may be needed when working with heavy loads (patient, accessories and equipment). -
Page 34: Maintenance
Disinfecting (pages 34-35) When using maintenance products, follow the • Cleaning (pages 34-35) manufacturers’ directions and read the manufacturers’ • material safety data sheets. Contact your Ferno distributor Waxing (page 35) to order Ferno-recommended disinfectant (page 39). • • Inspecting (page 35) •... -
Page 35: Disinfecting And Cleaning The Stretcher
Do not use a high-pressure washer, or steam, following the disinfectant manufacturer’s directions. to clean the stretcher. Ferno recommends that you inspect the stretcher for obvious damage as you disinfect it. To clean: Hand wash all parts of the stretcher with Important warm water and a mild detergent. -
Page 36: Lubricating The Stretcher
....2 ....Side rail release pins ......ZEP 45 Teflon-based spray or 10W-30 synthetic oil ....0 ....Swivel release casting/cables ..............Do not lubricate ....0 ....Wheels (sealed bearings) ............... Do not lubricate ....0 ....Swivel caster lock pins ........ Do not lubricate (use soap and water only) © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004... -
Page 37: Accessories And Related Products
Ferno Model 50-E Accessories and Related Products 9 - ACCESSORIES AND RELATED PRODUCTS Ferno offers a full line of emergency medical service WARNING accessories (fasteners, IV poles, immobilizers, blankets, etc.). Selected items approved for use with the stretcher Attaching improper items to the stretcher can are listed at the right. -
Page 38: Repair Parts And Service
10.2 Parts and Service - Worldwide To order Ferno parts and for professional stretcher repair, contact your Ferno distributor. Your distributor is the only agent authorized by Ferno to manage, service, and repair Ferno products. © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004... -
Page 39: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Obligation If a product or part is proven to be defective, Ferno will repair or replace it. At our option, we will refund the product’s purchase price. The purchaser accepts these terms in lieu of all damages. -
Page 40: Training Record
Ferno Model 50-E TRAINING RECORD Date Name Training Method © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004... -
Page 41: Maintenance Record
Ferno Model 50-E MAINTENANCE RECORD Maintenance Performed Date © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004... -
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Ferno Model 50-E NOTES © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004... - Page 43 Ferno Model 50-E NOTES © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004...