Safety Information; Warning; Important; Bloodborne Disease Notice - Ferno POWERFlexx User Manual

POWERFlexx
™

1.1 Warning

Warning notices indicate a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in injury.
WARNING
!
Untrained operators can cause injury or be
injured. Permit only trained personnel to
operate the cot.
Improper use can cause injury. Use the cot only
for the purpose described in this manual.
Failure to use the safety hook can cause injury.
Install and use the safety hook as described in
this manual.
Uncontrolled cot movement can cause injury
or cot damage. Support and control cot when
using manual mode.
Improper operation can cause injury. Operate
the cot only as described in this manual.
An unattended patient can be injured. Stay with
the patient at all times.
An unrestrained patient can fall off the cot and
be injured. Use restraints to secure the patient
on the cot.
Rolling the cot in the loading attitude can
increase the chance for the cot to tip. Roll the
cot only when the main frame is level.
Helpers can cause injury or be injured. Maintain
control of the cot, operate the controls, and
direct all helpers.
Helpers can be injured. Show helpers where to
grasp the cot to avoid pinch points.
Improper maintenance can cause injury.
Maintain the cot only as described in this
manual.
Improper adjustment of the manual mode cable
can lead to injury. Adjust the tension of the
manual mode cable when needed.
The cot can rapidly descend and cause injury
if manual mode is activated while you are
adjusting the manual-mode cable tension.
Place a chock on the lower frame and use
caution when adjusting cable tension.
© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3310-01 May 2005

1 - SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING
!
Improper parts and service can cause injury.
Use only Ferno parts and Ferno-approved
service on the cot.
Modifying the cot can cause injury and damage.
Use the cot only as designed by Ferno.
Attaching improper items to the cot can
cause injury. Use only Ferno-approved items
on the cot.

1.2 Important

Important notices emphasize important usage or
maintenance information.
Important
Before installing the safety hook, consult the
ambulance manufacturer about possible
interference with wiring and other elements
under the ambulance floor, and about the
ambulance warranty.

1.3 Bloodborne Disease Notice

To reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne diseases
such as HIV-1 and hepatitis when using the cot, follow
the disinfecting and cleaning instructions in this manual.

1.4 Cot and Fastener Compatibility

Combining different manufacturer's products into a
"mixed-component" cot/cot fastener system can
increase the users' risk of injury and damage. Ferno-
Washington, Inc. strongly recommends that only Ferno-
manufactured cots be used in Ferno-manufactured cot
fasteners, and that only Ferno-manufactured cot
fasteners be used for securing Ferno-manufactured cots
in ambulances.
ANY COMBINATION OF A FERNO COT OR COT
FASTENER WITH A NON-FERNO COT OR COT
FASTENER IS MISUSE OF THE FERNO PRODUCT.
Responsibility for the outcome of known, intentional
misuse rests squarely on the misuser.
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