Shock Frame; Sidearms: Swing-Down; Sidearms: Universal (Optional); Figure 13 - Lowering The Shock Frame - Ferno PROFlexX User Manual

Using the Features

5.7 Shock Frame

• Use the shock frame to elevate the patient's legs.
• Unfasten or loosen the leg restraint before
adjusting the position of the shock frame.
• To raise: stand at the foot end of the cot and use
both hands to raise the shock frame until it locks
in the raised position.
• To lower: lift the shock frame a little to support
the weight, then press the shock frame control
levers (Figure 13) and lower the shock frame.
• Fasten and adjust the leg restraint after completing
the position change.

5.8 Sidearms: Swing-Down

• Sidearms provide patient security and comfort. Keep
sidearms raised except during patient transfer.
• The sidearms feature an intermediate stop that
allows a patient's arm to be placed on the sidearm.
• To lower: squeeze the sidearm release handle
(Figure 14) and lower the sidearm. To stop at the
intermediate position, let go of the release handle
before the sidearm reaches the 90° point.
• To raise: lift the sidearm until it locks. (You do
not need to use the release handle).

Figure 14 - Lowering the Sidearm

Important
Do not use the sidearms to lift the cot.
Sidearms are not designed for lifting. Lift the
cot only by grasping the main frame, or main
frame and side lift handles.
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Figure 13 - Lowering the Shock Frame

5.9 Sidearms: Universal (Optional)

• Sidearms provide patient security and comfort. Keep
sidearms raised except during patient transfer.
• Universal sidearms fold along the main frame
(Figure 15) or swing down like a traditional
sidearm.
• To fold: press release lever and fold the sidearm.
• To lower: press the release lever, pull the sidearm
slightly toward the foot-end of the cot to free it
from the lock, then swing the sidearm down.
• To use the middle stop: Press the release lever and
begin folding and lowering the sidearm, then slide
the sidearm toward the head-end of the cot to lock
it before lowering to the 90° point.
Figure 15 - Lowering or Folding
the Universal Sidearm
Important
Sidearms are designed to support light objects.
Do not place objects weighing more than 10
pounds (4.5 kg) on the sidearms.
© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3346-00 March 2006
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