Side Rails; Carrying Handles - Recumbent Position; Figure 13 - Using The Stretcher Top Side Rail; Figure 14 - Telescoping Head-End Handles - Ferno 50-E User Manual

Ferno Model 50-E

5.5 Side Rails

The side rails provide patient security and comfort.
Keep the side rails raised except during patient
transfer. To lower, pull the lock pin (Figure 13) and
swing the side rail down. To raise, swing the side rail
up until it locks.
Important
Do not lift the stretcher by the side rails. The
side rails are not designed for lifting. Lift the
stretcher by grasping the main frame of the
stretcher or stretcher top, following the
instructions in this manual.

5.6 Carrying Handles - Recumbent Position

Extend and use the carrying handles to lift and carry the stretcher top when it is in the recumbent position.
TELESCOPING HEAD-END HANDLES
To extend: Press the detent button (Figure 14) and pull
the handle out until it locks.
To retract: Press the detent button and push the handle
in until it locks.

Figure 14 - Telescoping Head-End Handles

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Detent
Button
Figure 13 - Using Stretcher-Top Side Rail
FOLDING FOOT-END HANDLES
To extend: Swing the handle out until the lock sleeve
snaps over the hinge.
To fold: Slide the lock sleeve toward the handle grip
and fold the handle (Figure 15).

Figure 15 - Folding Foot-End Handles

155-E Stretcher Top
Sleeve
Lock
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