Unloading The Cot; Figure 35 - Assisting Operator Ensures Loading Wheels - Ferno 28-Z PROFlexx User Manual

Model 28-Z PROFlexx

6.10 Unloading the Cot

1. Control Operator: Release the cot from the cot
fastener.
2. Control Operator: Grasp the main frame at the
foot end of the cot and begin pulling the cot out
of the ambulance but keep the loading wheels
on the ambulance floor. The undercarriage will
begin to unfold.
Assisting Operator: Stand at the patient
compartment door and make sure the loading
wheels remain securely on the ambulance floor
(Figure 35).
3. Control Operator: Raise the foot end of the cot
high enough for the undercarriage to unfold
completely and lock into place.
Assisting Operator: When the undercarriage has
unfolded, verify that it has locked into place and
communicate that to the control operator.
4. Control Operator: Lower the foot end of the cot
until all four transport wheels are on the ground.
5. Both Operators: Roll the cot away from the
ambulance.
6. Assisting Operator: Lower the ambulance
folding bumper.
© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3356-00 August 2006
Chair Cot
®
Figure 35 - Assisting Operator Ensures
Loading Wheels Remain on Ambulance Floor
Until Undercarriage Locks
Important
Squeezing the undercarriage control handle
when unfolding or unloading the cot will prevent
the undercarriage from locking. Do not use this
handle when unfolding or unloading the cot.
Using the Cot
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