Fastener Release Lever; Telescoping Side Lift Handles; Wheel Locks; Figure 10 - Using The Fastener Release Lever - Ferno PROFlexX User Manual

PROFlexX Series
®
5.4 Fastener Release Controls
• The fastener release control lever or handle is
located near the cot's loading wheels.
• To release the cot from the fastener:
° PROFlexX: release the cot from the safety
hook by turning the lever counter-clockwise
(Figure 10).
° PROFlexX-ST: release the cot from the safety
stop by pulling the handle toward the patient left
side of the cot (Figure 10).
• For complete unloading instructions, see
Unloading the Cot, page 27.

5.5 Telescoping Side Lift Handles

• Use the side lift handles as extra lifting or
grasping points.
• Pull to extend the handle; push to retract.
• Use both handles when lifting the cot.
• Retract the handles when using the side control
handle to raise or lower the cot.
• Figure 11 shows one option for hand placement
for lifting the cot. Alternatively, grasp the lift
handles with both hands.

5.6 Wheel Locks

• Use the wheel locks to help keep the cot stationary
during patient transfer and certain medical
procedures.
• Wheel locks are not brakes. Stay with the cot and
remain in control of it at all times.
• Wheel locks are located at opposite corners of the
cot where they are accessible to the operator's
right foot.
• When engaged, the wheel lock stops wheel
rotation and caster swiveling.
• Press the lock lever to engage the lock; tap the top
part of the lock lever to disengage (Figure 12).
© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3346-00 March 2006
Using the Features
PROFlexX
Figure 10 - Fastener Release Controls
Underhand Grip
on Main Frame
Cylinder Grip
on Lift Handle

Figure 11 - Using the Side Lift Handles

Lock Lever

Figure 12 - Wheel Lock

PROFlexX-ST
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