Lubricating The Cot - Ferno POWERFlexx User Manual

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9.8 Lubricating the Cot

Disinfect and clean the cot before applying lubricant.
Use the lubricants designated below to lubricate the
cot. Do not lubricate points marked with the "no lube"
symbol.
= Do Not Lubricate
Leg Pivot Joints
Reference # Location
Manual Mode Handle and Cable* ....... 1 .............................................. WD-40 or Teflon lubricant
Upper Slider Tubes** .......................... 0 ............................................................... Do not lubricate
Hydraulic Actuator Rods ...................... 0 ............................................................... Do not lubricate
Lower Slider Tubes** .......................... 0 ............................................................... Do not lubricate
Wheels (sealed bearings) ..................... 0 ............................................................... Do not lubricate
Leg pivot points .................................... 0 ............................................................... Do not lubricate
The manual mode handle and cable will rarely require lubrication. Inspect every three months and use a very small
*Note:
amount of lubricant if needed.
**Note: Do not lubricate the upper or lower slider tubes. Clean the tubes with soap and water only. Rinse well to remove
any soap residue.
© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3310-01 May 2005
Lubricating parts that should not be lubricated
allows dirt and foreign particles to collect on
those parts, resulting in damage. Lubricate only
the numbered reference points shown.
Upper Slider Tubes
LUBRICATION POINTS
# of Points
Maintenance
Important
Manual Mode
Handle and Cable
Lower Slider Tubes
Sealed Wheel
Bearings
Lubricate With
35