Position Control Handles; Foot-End Caster Wheel Locks; Figure 5 - Head-End Control Handle (Red); Figure 6 - Foot-End Control Handles - Ferno 50-E User Manual

Ferno Model 50-E

4.4 Position Control Handles

There are three control handles for lowering the
stretcher or loading it into an ambulance. Do not use
the control handles when raising the stretcher.
• To lower the stretcher head end, use the head-
end red control handle (Figure 5).
• To load the stretcher into an ambulance, use the
foot-end red control handle.
Note: The foot-end red control handle must be activated
throughout the process of loading the stretcher into an
ambulance. For complete instructions, see Loading the
Stretcher Into an Ambulance, page 31.
• To lower the stretcher foot end, use both the
yellow/black override handle and the foot-end
control handle (Figure 6). The override handle
bypasses the rear touch bar mechanism. Pull it
and then pull the red control handle to lower the
foot end. See Raising/Lowering the Stretcher With
Two Operators, page 27 for complete instructions.

4.5 Foot-End Caster Wheel Locks

The foot end casters are fitted with wheel locks
designed to help keep the stretcher from rolling during
patient transfer and certain medical procedures.
Stay with the stretcher and maintain control of it at all
times. Do not use the wheel locks as a substitute for
operator control.
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.
© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004
50-E Undercarriage

Figure 5 - Head-End Control Handle (Red)

Override Handle
(Yellow/Black)

Figure 6 - Foot-End Control Handles

Figure 7 - Engaging a Wheel Lock

Lower/Load
Handle (Red)
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