Operator Skills And Training; Skills; Training; Height And Strength Considerations - Ferno POWERFlexx User Manual

POWERFlexx
™

2 - OPERATOR SKILLS AND TRAINING

2.1 Skills

Operators using the cot need:
a working knowledge of emergency patient-
handling procedures.
the ability to assist the patient.
a complete understanding of the procedures
described in this manual.

2.2 Training

Trainees need to:
follow a training program designed by their
training officer.
read this manual. For additional free users'
manuals, contact your Ferno distributor or Ferno
Customer Relations (page 41).

2.3 Height and Strength Considerations

When loading the cot, the control (foot-end) operator
must lift and hold the weight of the cot, patient, and
equipment until the cot legs have folded.
When unloading the cot, the control operator must lift
and hold the weight until all four wheels are on the ground.
Supporting this weight requires greater strength from
short operators than from tall operators, because short
operators must raise their arms higher in relation to
their shoulders. Use additional help as needed to lift
the load (see Using Additional Help, page 28).
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Operator Skills and Training
WARNING
!
Untrained operators can cause injury or be
injured. Permit only trained personnel to
operate the cot.
practice with the cot before using it in regular
service.
be tested on their understanding of the cot.
record their training information. A sample
training record sheet is provided on page 42.
The hydraulic power system of this cot eliminates the
need for an assistant operator to raise or lower the
undercarriage when the cot is in its powered mode. This
allows the assistant to stand with the control operator
and help lift and hold the weight of the cot.
Once the wheels are on the ground during unloading,
stop pressing the RAISE/UNLOAD touch pad.
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