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

Non-Powered Operation: Unloading

Actuator-Release
Handle
Locking Clip
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Non-Powered Unloading
When using the non-powered unloading
process, the iN∫X is not at its normal height.
The operators and patient may experience
a slight bump when the iN∫X is released
from the safety hook. Both operators should
lift the iN∫X slightly as it is rolled out of the
ambulance.
Urgent Non-Powered Unloading
If enough operators and helpers are
available, work together to roll the iN∫X out
of the ambulance without extending the
legs and set it on the ground. Then, raise the
iN∫X for rolling.
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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Using the iN∫X
5.17 Non-Powered Operation:
Unloading
The independent-leg design of the iN∫X allows
the operators to reduce the amount of lifting
required even when unloading the iN∫X from an
ambulance without power. Refer to the placement
of operators in Figure 55. Use additional help as
needed. See "Using Additional Help" on page 10.
1. Either Operator: Remove the control-end actuator-
release handle from its mount under the shock frame.
Both Operators: Support and balance the load as the
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iN∫X is rolled out of the ambulance in Step 3.
3. Both Operators: Disengage the iN∫X from the iN∫LINE
and roll it out of the ambulance until the intermediate
safety bar engages the safety hook. Verify the safety
bar is engaged with the hook before proceeding.
Both Operators: Use additional help as needed to
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support the load.
5. Handle Operator: Squeeze the actuator-release
handle and extend the control-end legs to the ground.
Release the handle to lock the legs in the extended
position.
6. Both Operators: As one operator disengages the
intermediate safety bar from the safety hook, both
operators roll the iN∫X out of the ambulance until
the loading-end safety bar engages the safety hook.
Verify the iN∫X is engaged with the safety hook before
proceeding.
Handle Operator: Remove the loading-end actuator-
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release handle from its mount under the backrest.
8. Both Operators:
Lead Operator: Support and balance the load
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throughout the process.
Handle Operator: Squeeze the actuator-release
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handle and extend the loading-end legs to the
ground. Release the handle to lock the legs in the
extended position.
9. Either Operator: Disengage the iN∫X from the safety
hook. Together, roll the iN∫X out of the ambulance.
10. Both Operators: Lower the iN∫X to a transport height,
or fold it. See "Non-Powered Operation" on page 27
to lower each end of the iN∫X in stages, repeating the
process until the iN∫X is the desired height. Do not put
the patient at an extreme angle.
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