Non-Powered Operation: Loading - Ferno Integrated Patient Transport & Loading System iNX User Manual

5.16 Non-Powered Operation:
Loading
The independent-leg design of the iN∫X allows
the operators to reduce the amount of lifting
required even when loading the iN∫X into an
ambulance without power. Refer to the placement
of operators in Figure 54. Use additional help as
needed. See "Using Additional Help" on page 10.
1. Both Operators: Raise the iN∫X to the loading height
for your ambulance. See "Non-Powered Operation:
Extending and Retracting" on page 44 to raise the
iN∫X in stages until it is the desired height. Do not put
the patient at an extreme angle.
2. Both Operators: Roll the iN∫X into the ambulance
and secure the loading-end safety bar on the safety
hook. Verify the iN∫X is engaged with the hook before
proceeding.
3. Handle Operator: Remove the loading-end actuator-
release handle from its mount under the backrest.
Both Operators: Stand together at the loading end of
4.
the iN∫X. Grasp the main frame with one hand and the
loading-end legs with the other hand.
5. Both Operators: Communicate and work together.
As the handle operator squeezes the actuator-release
handle, both operators retract the loading-end legs.
Release the handle to lock the legs.
6. Both Operators: After retracting the loading-end legs,
resume your grasp on the main frame.
Both Operators: Roll the iN∫X into the ambulance
7.
until the intermediate safety bar passes the safety
hook. Verify that the iN∫X is engaged with the hook
before proceeding.
Handle Operator: Squeeze the actuator-release handle
8.
one more time to verify the loading-end legs have
completely retracted. Position the handle out of the way
so it will not interfere with the iN∫LINE.
Handle Operator: Remove the control-end actuator-
9.
release handle from its mount under the shock frame.
10. Both Operators: Stand together at the control end of
the iN∫X. Grasp the main frame with one hand and the
control-end legs with the other hand.
11. Both Operators: Communicate and work together.
As the handle operator squeezes the actuator-release
handle, both operators retract the control-end legs.
Release the handle to lock the legs.
12. Both Operators: Resume your grasp on the main
frame, then roll the iN∫X into the ambulance and
secure it in the iN∫LINE.
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Using the iN∫X

Non-Powered Operation: Loading

Actuator-Release
Handle
Locking Clip
As you load the iN∫X control-end into the ambulance,
arrange the actuator-release handles and cables so they
will not interfere with the iN∫LINE.
Reduce the Load
If medically appropriate, lower the backrest
and lay the patient flat. This puts more of the
load inside the ambulance and reduces the
amount the operators must support during
loading.
Urgent Non-Powered Loading
If enough operators and helpers are
available, roll the iN∫X to the ambulance
and fully retract both sets of legs. Working
together, the operators and helpers lift and
set the iN∫X inside the ambulance.
Using the Locking Clip
Use the locking clip (illustrated above) to
hold the handle in the compressed state.
This allows the handle operator to use both
hands to maintain control of the iN∫X during
non-powered loading and unloading.
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