Drop Frame; Control Handles; Lead Handle; Figure 16 - Drop Frame Positions - Ferno PROFlexX User Manual

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5.10 Drop Frame

• The multipurpose drop frame adjusts to 5 positions
(Figure 16). The positions allow the operators to:
• load and unload the cot safely using the
attached safety bar. [Position 0]
• choose the best position for lifting [Positions
+1, -1]
• shorten the cot when space is limited [Positions
+2, -2].
• Do not fold the cot with the drop frame in the [-1]
or [-2] position. Use a higher position.
• Adjust the drop frame by squeezing the release
bar, moving the drop frame to the new position
and letting go of the release bar.
• Note: the drop frame is not locked when in the
folded [-2] position.

5.11 Control Handles

• Use the undercarriage control handles to operate
the locking mechanism that allows the cot to be
raised and lowered.
• There are three control handles: upper, lower, and
side (Figure 17). Operating any control handle
will disengage the lock.
• Operators use the control handle that is best for
the lifting situation. For example, the lower
control handle gives a short operator better
leverage for lifting.
• Lift the cot off its wheels both before and after
using a control handle. This removes the weight
from the locking mechanism and allows it engage
fully.

5.12 Lead Handle

• Use the lead handle to pull the cot when it is in a
rolling position. See Cot Positions, page 10.
Unfold the lead handle for use (Figure 18).
• Fold the lead handle for storage. Do not allow it
to hang unfolded.
© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3346-00 March 2006
Using the Features
+2
-2

Figure 16 - Drop Frame Positions

Upper Control Handle
Lower
Control Handle
Side
Control Handle

Figure 17 - Control Handles

Figure 18 - Using the Lead Handle

+1
0
-1
17