Safety Information; Warning; Important; Bloodborne Disease Notice - Ferno PROFlexX User Manual

PROFlexX Series
®

1.1 Warning

Warning notices indicate a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
injury or death.
WARNING
!
Untrained operators can cause injury or be
injured. Permit only trained personnel to
operate the cot.
Improper use of the cot can cause injury. Use
the cot only for the purpose described in this
manual.
Failure to use the safety hook can cause injury.
Install and use the safety hook as described in
this manual.
Improper operation can cause injury. Operate
the cot only as described in this manual.
An unattended patient can be injured. Stay with
the patient at all times.
An unrestrained patient can fall off the cot and
be injured. Use restraints to secure the patient
on the cot.
False locking can cause injury. After changing
positions, lift the cot until all the wheels are off
the ground. This allows the lock to engage if it
has not already done so.
Rolling the cot in a loading position can cause it
to tip. Use a rolling position when rolling the cot.
Helpers can cause injury or be injured. Maintain
control of the cot, operate the controls, and
direct all helpers.
Improper bariatric transport can cause injury
to the patient, operators and helpers. Follow
local protocols and the instructions in this
manual.
Heavy loads can cause injury. Use as many
additional operators and helpers as needed to
safely transport the patient.
Using a raised position for bariatric transport
can cause injury and cot failure. Keep the cot
folded when exceeding the standard load limit.
© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3346-00 March 2006

1 - SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING
!
Improperly unloading a cot during a bariatric
transport can cause injury. Station one operator
or helper in the ambulance to release the cot from
the safety hook or safety stop.
Improper maintenance can cause injury.
Maintain the cot only as described in this
manual.
Attaching improper items to the cot can cause
injury. Use only Ferno-approved items on the cot.
Improper parts and service can cause injury.
Use only Ferno parts and Ferno-approved
service on the cot.
Modifying the cot can cause injury and damage.
Use the cot only as designed by Ferno.

1.2 Important

Important notices emphasize important usage or
maintenance information.
Important
Polypropylene webbing can be damaged by
bleach or high temperatures. Disinfect and clean
restraints only as directed in this manual.

1.3 Bloodborne Disease Notice

To reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne diseases
such as HIV-1 and hepatitis when using the cot, follow
the disinfecting and cleaning instructions in this manual.
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