About The Cot; Cot Description; General Specifications - Ferno 28-Z PROFlexx User Manual

About the Cot

3.1 Cot Description

The Model 28-Z PROFlexx
in this manual) is an emergency patient-handling device
designed to transport a patient in a ground-based
ambulance.
The cot is for professional use by a minimum of two
trained operators. Additional help is needed when
working with heavy loads.
The cot is designed for use with an updated Ferno
Model 173 Cot Fastening System and is shipped with a
kit to update one Model 173 Fastener (see Updating
Your Model 173 Cot Fastener, page 11.
Cot features include:
• Easy conversion between cot and chair positions
• One intermediate chair position
• Pneumatic backrest, infinitely adjustable 0° to 85°
• Two integrated telescoping side lift handles
• Foot-end swivel wheels with locks
• Sealed casters and bearings
• Locking mattress
• Complete set of patient restraints
• (Optional) Folding sidearms
• (Optional) Carry handles for foot end and sides
• (Optional) Foot-end lead handle
WARNING
!
Improper use of the cot can cause injury. Use
the cot only for the purpose described in this
manual.
AMBULANCE INFORMATION
The ambulance bumper extension should not exceed
16 inches. The patient compartment should have a level
floor large enough for the folded cot, and a Ferno
fastener (not included) installed.
The cot is for use with ambulances that meet the
requirements of the Federal Ambulance Specification
KKK-A-1822. For information, contact Federal Supply
Services. Specifications Section. Suite 8100. 470 E.
L'Enfant Plaza, SW. Washington, DC 20407.
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3 - ABOUT THE COT
Chair Cot (called the "cot"
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Model 28-Z PROFlexx

3.2 General Specifications

Height
Folded (Minimum) .......................... 9 in. (22 cm)
Raised (Maximum) ........................ 33 in. (84 cm)
Loading Height .............................. 27 in. (68 cm)
Length
Folded ........................................... 80 in.(204 cm)
Raised .......................................... 75 in. (190 cm)
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Width
Overall Width ............................... 25 in. (63 cm)
CHAIR CONFIGURATION
Maximum Height ............................. 55 in. (140 cm)
Overall Width ..................................... 25 in. (63 cm)
Overall Depth (front to back) .......... 48 in. (122 cm)
Weight** (w/o optional features) ....... 69 lb (31.2 kg)
Load Limit.......................................... 69 lb (31.2 kg)
Strength to Weight Ratio (SWR)*** ............... 10:1
General specifications are rounded to the nearest whole
number. Metric conversions are calculated before rounding
the Imperial numbers. For more information about the chair
cot, contact Ferno Customer Relations (page 33) or your
Ferno distributor.
Ferno reserves the right to change specifications without
notice.
* Height is the distance from the ground to the patient surface
at the seat panel. Loading height is the distance from the
ground to the bottom of the loading wheels.
**Weight is determined without mattress, restraints,
accessories, or optional features.
***Strength to Weight Ratio is the cot load limit divided by
the cot weight.
cot
700 lb
318 kg
© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3356-00 August 2006
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COT CONFIGURATION
COT AND CHAIR
LOAD LIMIT
Inspect the cot if the load limit
has been exceeded
(see Inspecting the
Cot, page 29).
Chair Cot