Operator Focus; Operator Training; Operator Height And Strength - Ferno Integrated Patient Transport & Loading System iNX User Manual

2.1 Operator Training

Operators using the iN∫X:
● Must read and understand this manual.
Must have training on proper use of the iN∫X.
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Must have training on emergency-medical service and
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emergency patient-handling procedures.
● Must have the physical ability to assist the patient.
Must practice with the iN∫X before use with a patient.
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Must keep training records. For a sample training record
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sheet, see "Training Record" on page 66.
Ferno cares about operator and patient safety. For operator
training videos, visit our iN∫X Quick Start training website.
The Ferno Injury Free program from Ferno provides training
on nutrition, exercise, management of stress and fatigue,
ergonomics, and injury prevention, all from an emergency-
medical services perspective.
See the Tips at right to scan a QR code with a smartphone or
tablet, click a link in an electronic version of this manual, or
type the web address into a browser.

2.2 Operator Height and Strength

The iN∫X is designed to minimize the need for lifting.
Whenever possible, use the powered hydraulic system to:
Extend and retract the legs.
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Load the iN∫X into and unload it from an ambulance.
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● Transition between surfaces of varying levels.
Place the iN∫X at good height to establish a proper,
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ergonomic grasping position for the operators.
An excessive load (exceeding the 700 lb/318 kg load capacity)
or non-powered operation may require the operators to lift
a portion of the load. Use additional help as needed. See
"Using Additional Help" on page 10.
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2 - OPERATOR FOCUS

WARNING
Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured.
Permit only trained personnel to operate the iN∫X.
EMT: Injury Free Training
For training on nutrition,
ergonomics, injury prevention, and more,
visit online:
http://www.fernoems.com/injuryfree
Or, scan this QR Code with a smartphone:
iN∫X Quick Start Training
To supplement this users' manual, visit the
iN∫X Quick Start video training support page
online:
http://www.fernoems.com/inx/training
Or, scan this QR Code with a smartphone:
NOTICE
If the ambulance is parked on an uneven surface, the
operators (and any helpers) may need to extend the legs
higher than the user-set loading height to allow the iN∫X
to roll into the ambulance.
© Ferno-Washington, Inc. / 234-3622-06 / March 2019
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