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Using the Cot
7.1 Before Placing the Cot
in Service
Personnel who will work with the cot must be trained
(See Operator Skills and Training, page 7).
Set up the cot. Attach the mattress and restraints.
Charge the batteries. Install the safety hook and,
if necessary, update your fastener. See Setup and
Installation, pages 11-13.
Confirm that the cot operates properly. See
Inspecting the Cot, page 34.
7.2 General Guidelines for Use
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A minimum of two trained operators is required.
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Operators work together at all times.
Communicate with one another and operate the
cot using coordinated movements.
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While raising and lowering the cot hydraulically,
both operators assume their positions at opposite
ends of the cot and maintain a firm grasp on the
main frame. The hydraulic system is not a
substitute for attentiveness and safe practices.
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When folding the cot in manual mode, the rate of
descent will accelerate as the cot nears the folded
position. Relax your grasp on the control handle
as you near the folded position.
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After using manual mode, the pistons may allow
the cot to settle. Support the weight for 2 seconds,
or briefly touch the UP button, to eliminate settling.
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Operators may need help when working with
heavy loads (patient and equipment). See Using
Additional Help, page 28.
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Follow standard emergency patient-handling
procedures when operating the cot.
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Stay with the patient at all times.
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Always use patient restraints.
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Read the cot fastener users' manual for
instructions on using the cot fastener. Also see
Cot and Fastener Compatibility, page 5.
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Roll the cot only when the patient surface is level.
Rolling it when the patient surface is in loading
attitude (tilted) can increase the chance that the
cot could become unbalanced and tip.
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An unrestrained patient can fall off the cot
and be injured. Use restraints to secure the
patient on the cot.
Rolling the cot when it is in loading attitude
can cause it to tip. Roll the cot only when
the main frame is level.
In manual mode, the rate of descent will
accelerate as the cot nears the folded position.
Relax your grasp on the handle as you near
the folded position. Always maintain a firm
grasp on the cot and support the weight when
using manual mode.
After using manual mode, the pistons may allow
the cot to settle. Support the weight for 2
seconds, or briefly touch the UP button, to
eliminate settling.
WARNING
!
Improper operation can cause injury. Operate
the cot only as described in this manual.
WARNING
!
An unattended patient can be injured. Stay
with the patient at all times.
WARNING
!
WARNING
!
Important
Important
© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3310-01 May 2005
POWERFlexx
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