One Operator Loading/Unloading; Figure 35 - One Operator Loading; Figure 36 - Checking The Undercarriage Lock; Figure 37 - Lifting The Cot Level - Ferno PROFlexX User Manual

Loading/Unloading the Cot

7.5 One Operator Loading/Unloading

An Empty Cot
If local protocols permit, an empty Model 175-
compatible cot may be loaded into and unloaded from
the ambulance by one trained operator.
Do not load or unload a Stat Trac-compatible cot with
one operator as this can damage the cot and/or the
fastener. Always use two operators to load and unload
the PROFlexX-ST cot.
ONE OPERATOR LOADING
1. Raise the ambulance folding bumper, if present.
2. Place the cot in a loading position and roll the cot
into the ambulance until both loading wheels are
on the patient compartment floor and the safety
bar passes the safety hook.
3. Lift the cot until the wheels are off the ground,
squeeze and hold the undercarriage control
handle, and lower the foot end of the transporter
to the ground (Figure 35).
4. Let go of the control handle to allow the
undercarriage to lock.
5. Grasp the undercarriage frame with one hand and
pull upward on the undercarriage to make sure the
cot has locked in the folded position (Figure 36).
6. Lift the foot end of the cot until it is level with
the patient compartment floor (Figure 37). Push
the cot into the ambulance.
7. Secure the cot in the cot fastener.
ONE OPERATOR UNLOADING
1. Raise the ambulance folding bumper and release
the cot from the cot fastener.
2. Begin pulling the cot from the ambulance but do
not operate the control handle. Continue pulling
until the safety hook catches the safety bar.
3. Lower the cot foot end to the ground.
4. Squeeze the undercarriage control handle and
raise the foot end until the cot wheels are off the
ground and the undercarriage unfolds completely
and locks.
5. Let go of the control handle and set the cot on the
ground.
6. Disengage the safety bar from the safety hook.
28
Important
Do not load or unload a Stat Trac-compatible
cot with one operator as this can damage the
cot or fastener.

Figure 35 - One Operator Loading

Figure 36 - Checking the Undercarriage Lock

Figure 37 - Lifting the Cot Level

© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3346-00 March 2006
PROFlexX Series
®