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Mini Cot
Read this Manual
June 2009 GLO
and Retain for
Pub. No. 234-3413-00
Future Reference

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  • Page 1 Users’ Manual Mini Cot Read this Manual June 2009 GLO and Retain for Pub. No. 234-3413-00 Future Reference...
  • Page 2: Ferno Customer Relations

    Limited Warranty Statement Retain this manual for future reference. Include it with the The products sold by Ferno are covered by a limited product in the event of transfer to new users. Additional free warranty, which is printed on the invoice you received when copies are available upon request from Customer Relations.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    7.2 Worldwide _____________________________ 20 4.5 Restraint Brackets and Restraints ___________ 10 7.3 Parts List ______________________________ 20 7.4 Parts Diagram (A) _______________________ 20 7.5 Parts Diagram (B) _______________________ 21 Training Record ______________________________ 22 Maintenance Record ___________________________ 23 © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3413-00 June 2009...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Important 1.3 bloodborne Disease Notice To reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne diseases such as HIV-1 and hepatitis when using the Mini Cot, follow the disinfecting and cleaning instructions in this manual. © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3413-00 June 2009...
  • Page 5: Safety And Instruction Labels

    "4" panel on the main instruction label. number "3" panel on the main instruction label. Located: Loading-wheel cross tube. ● Reminds operator and others to take precautionary ● measures when activating the spring-loaded loading- wheel assembly. © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3413-00 June 2009...
  • Page 6: Operator Skills And Training

    3 - aboUt the Cot 3.1 Cot Description WarNING The Ferno Mini Cot (called the cot in this manual) is a ® Improper use of the cot can cause injury. Use the mortuary-service product designed to transport a body. cot only for the purpose described in this manual.
  • Page 7: Components

    ● Modifying the cot can cause injury and damage. Use entry height of 22 to 25 inches (56 to 64 cm), a smooth the cot only as designed by Ferno. entry area and a level floor. Vehicle features (loose carpet, bumper guards, sill or ●...
  • Page 8: Using The Features

    Make sure the cot is at least two feet away from the vehicle before extending the loading-wheel assembly. Figure 4 - Push Loading-Wheel Assembly to Retract © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3413-00 June 2009...
  • Page 9: Safety Lock

    4.3 Leg-Control handles The front and rear legs of the Mini Cot have separate ● control handles. Squeezing the front- or rear-leg control...
  • Page 10: Identification And Safety Guide Label

    ● A set of two Ferno Model 430-P Restraints is supplied ® ● with the Mini Cot (Figure 8). Each adjustable two- piece restraint is five feet long. Use additional and/or longer restraints (not included) ● as needed to secure the body on the cot.
  • Page 11: Using The Cot

    Figure 9. Use your foot to control the move and ensure that the cot contacts the floor softly. Squeeze both control handles and lower the control end of the cot to the floor. Unfasten the restraints and arrange the straps so they will not interfere with the transfer. Figure 9 - Folding the Empty Cot © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3413-00 June 2009...
  • Page 12: Transferring A Body Onto The Cot

    (see Using Additional Help on this page.) When using additional help, operate the controls, direct the helper, and maintain control of the cot. Figure 12 - Rolling the Cot © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3413-00 June 2009...
  • Page 13: Loading The Cot

    Figure 14 - Front Legs of Cot Against Vehicle Bumper Figure 15 - Disengage Safety Lock Figure 13 - Stop Short of the Vehicle to Extend the Loading-Wheel Assembly Figure 16- Load Front Legs © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3413-00 June 2009...
  • Page 14 (Figure 19). Figure 17- Load Rear Legs Figure 18- Loading-Wheel Cross Tube in Fastener Figure 19- Loading-Wheel Assembly Retracted © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3413-00 June 2009...
  • Page 15: Unloading The Cot

    Keep the loading wheels on the floor inside the vehicle (Figure 21). Figure 20 - Release the Ferno Model 579 Cot Fastener Push the loading-wheel-assembly release lever to extend the loading-wheel assembly (Figure 22).
  • Page 16 If the vehicle is parked on an uneven surface or incline, the operator may need to lift the cot higher than normal to allow the rear and front legs to lock. Figure 24 - Push Loading-Wheel Assembly IN to Retract and Lock © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3413-00 June 2009...
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Important the disinfectant manufacturer’s instructions. (Sanizene ® may be purchased from Ferno Customer Service, page 2.) Using abrasive cleaning compounds or applicators on Cleaning: Hand clean the cot with a mild detergent or a pH any part of the cot or platform can cause damage. Do neutral cleaner.
  • Page 18: Inspecting The Cot

    Safety-Lock Plate: Apply lubricant where the safety-lock plate ● ● lubricant where the handle attaches to its bracket, and where the encircles the cross tubes. linkage bar attaches to the end of the handle. © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3413-00 June 2009...
  • Page 19: Lubrication Diagram

    Maintenance Mini Cot 6.7 Lubrication Diagram © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3413-00 June 2009...
  • Page 20: Parts And Service

    Ferno. 7.2 Worldwide WarNING To order Ferno parts, and for professional cot repair, contact attaching improper items to the cot can cause your Ferno distributor. Your distributor is the only agent injury. Use only Ferno-approved items on the cot.
  • Page 21: Parts Diagram (B)

    Mini Cot Parts and Service 7.5 Parts Diagram (b) Not Shown © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3413-00 June 2009...
  • Page 22: Training Record

    Mini Cot traINING reCorD Date Name Training Method © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3413-00 June 2009...
  • Page 23: Maintenance Record

    Mini Cot MaINteNaNCe reCorD Maintenance Performed Date © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3413-00 June 2009...

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