Disinfecting And Cleaning The Pad; Disinfecting The Cot; Cleaning The Cot; Waxing The Cot - Ferno Mondial MB64 User Manual

7.4 Disinfecting and Cleaning the Pad

1. Remove the pad from the cot.
To disinfecte: Apply disinfectant to the pad, following the
2.
disinfectant manufacturer's instructions for application method
and contact time.
3. To cleane: Wash the pad with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth.
Rinse the pad with clear water. Hang the pad to dry, or dry it with
a towel.

7.5 Disinfecting the Cot

Wipe all surfaces with disinfectant. Follow the disinfectant
manufacturer's instructions for application method and contact time.
Ferno recommends you inspect the cot for damage as you disinfect it.

7.6 Cleaning the Cot

1. Remove the patient restraints, pad and any accessories.
2. Hand clean all surfaces of the cot with warm water and a mild
detergent.
3. Rinse with warm, clear water. Dry the cot with a towel or allow it
to air-dry.

7.7 Waxing the Cot

While it is not necessary to wax this cot, waxing the painted legs will not
damage them, and will help maintain the cot's appearance.
Disinfect and clean the cot before applying wax. Use an automotive wax
as directed by the wax manufacturer.
Waxing the textured main frame is not recommended.

7.8 Inspecting the Cot

Have your service's equipment maintenance personnel inspect the cot
regularly. Follow the checklist at right and operate the cot through all its
functions as described in this manual.
If inspection shows damage or excessive wear, remove the cot from
service until repair is made. See "Parts and Service" on page 33.
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Maintenance
Disinfectants and cleaners containing bleach, phenolics, or
iodines can cause damage. Do not use products containing
these chemicals.
Water under high pressure, or steam, can penetrate joints,
flush away lubricant, and cause corrosion. Use caution when
cleaning moving parts such as joints and hinges, and reapply
lubricant if needed. See "Lubricating the Cot" on page 32.
Using abrasive cleaning compounds or applicators on the
cot can cause damage. Do not use abrasive materials to clean
the cot.
Are all components present?
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Is the cot free of excessive wear?
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Are all screws, nuts, bolts, rivets, (and roll pins for airway
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management frame) securely in place?
Do all moving parts operate smoothly and properly?
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Does the cot lock properly into each position?
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Does the cot load and unload properly?
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Does the cot roll smoothly?
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Do the wheels have some tread?
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Do the wheel locks engage properly and stop wheel
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rotation?
Do the swivel-locks function properly?
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● Are the patient restraints properly installed?
Is patient-restraint webbing in good condition with no
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cuts or frayed edges?
● Are patient-restraint buckles free of visible damage and
do they operate properly?
Is the ambulance properly prepared for the cot with an
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approved Ferno fastening system installed?
Do installed accessories operate properly without
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interfering with cot operation?
Important
Inspection Checklist
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