Unloading The Stretcher From An Ambulance; Figure 45 - Check That Foot-End Legs Lock; Figure 46 - Check That Head-End Legs Lock - Ferno 50-E User Manual

Using the Stretcher
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).
Do not use the control handles while unloading the
stretcher.
1. If the ambulance has a folding bumper, raise it.
2. Release the stretcher from the stretcher fastener.
3. Foot-End Operator: Grasp the stretcher main
frame and support the stretcher as you begin
pulling it from the ambulance.
4. Foot-End Operator: Allow the foot-end legs to
unfold completely and lock into place (Figure 45).
If the ambulance is parked in a low area or on an
incline, you may need to lift the stretcher off the
ground to allow clearance for the legs to unfold
completely and lock.
5. Foot-End Operator: With the rear wheels on the
ground, continue pulling the stretcher from the
ambulance until the head-end legs unfold
completely and lock (Figure 46). Keep the loading
wheels on the ambulance floor until you complete
Step 6.
6. Verify that the head-end legs have locked by
lightly pushing the stretcher against the
ambulance bumper without using any control
handles. If the legs do not fold, they are locked
and you can continue to Step 7.
If the head-end legs fold, lift the stretcher off the
ground. Lifting allows clearance for the head-end
legs to unfold completely and lock.
7. Finish pulling the stretcher out of the ambulance.
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Figure 45 - Check That Foot-End Legs Lock

WARNING
!
An unlocked undercarriage can cause injury.
Verify that each set of legs locks when
unloading the stretcher.
Important
If the ambulance is in a low area or on an incline,
the operators (and any helpers) may need to lift
the stretcher off the ground to allow clearance
for the legs to unfold completely and lock.

Figure 46 - Check That Head-End Legs Lock

© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3257-01 December, 2004
Ferno Model 50-E