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Technical Service Bulletin
Ferno Antler and Rail Fastening System
To Our Valued Ferno Customers:
Ferno Model 175 Series Fastening Systems limit the movement of a Ferno ambulance cot inside the patient compartment of
an ambulance. Regular inspection and preventive maintenance are critical to ensuring proper performance of cot fastening
systems. Failure to maintain the fastening system puts EMS personnel and patients at risk for injury.
This Ferno Model 175 Series Fastening System Technical Service Bulletin addresses inspection, proper placement, and
preventive maintenance of your antler and rail, safety hook, and floor plates, and includes identification of common wear-
and-tear issues.
For additional assistance on Ferno Model 175 Series Cot Fastening System preventive maintenance, please contact Ferno
Technical Support at 1.877.733.0911, or email to tscoordinator@ferno.com.
Additional copies of this technical service bulletin are available upon request by calling Ferno at 1.800.733.3766.
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- Page 1 To Our Valued Ferno Customers: Ferno Model 175 Series Fastening Systems limit the movement of a Ferno ambulance cot inside the patient compartment of an ambulance. Regular inspection and preventive maintenance are critical to ensuring proper performance of cot fastening systems.
- Page 2 This document contains inspection, placement, and related information as a service to EMS personnel. For complete instructions on proper use, maintenance, and operation of Ferno products, refer to the users’ and or H-Frame Cots: Post installation manuals. Typically Attached...
- Page 3 FLOOR BRACKET The rail clamp can be mounted at any of three positions. Use the position that best allows the rail jaws to grasp the center of the fastener post on the cot. © Ferno-Washington, Inc. / 234-3601-00...
- Page 4 Rail Clamp” below. the reinforcements offered by the bracket. Do not exceed the adjustment range between the jaw and the label. Adjusting the Rail Clamp Load a compatible Ferno cot into the fastening Adjustment Limit Line (Red) Adjustment Range system.
- Page 5 If the release handle is loose, turn it clockwise to tighten. Detent Button (Lock Activation) Stop Casting (Non-movable Jaw) Detent Button Wear (Hole Elongated) Stop Casting Wear (Worn Edges/Shape) Release Handle © Ferno-Washington, Inc. / 234-3601-00...
- Page 6 Administration, be aware that the Model 175 fastening requirements. Follow your state and local protocols to verify the system no longer complies as of July 1, 2015. Contact Ferno cot is positioned to meet both minimum distances. for compatible fastening systems and ambulance cots. See “Ferno Customer Relations”...
- Page 7 Verify the antler and rail are the proper distance apart. ○ A wall-mounted rail should be 13” (330 mm) from the antler centerline. A floor-mounted rail should be 14-1/2” (368 mm) from the antler ○ centerline. Measurement Measurement © Ferno-Washington, Inc. / 234-3601-00...
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Page 8: Maintenance Schedule
Using Teflon or silicone-based lubricants can lead to silicone ● buildup on parts, causing damage. Use only the lubricants Do not use Teflon or silicone-based lubricants. ● specified in this service bulletin or the users’ manual. © Ferno-Washington, Inc. / 234-3601-00... -
Page 9: Routine Inspection Checklist
Is all hardware tight? Verify the hardware is tight but ● is NOT pulling through the backing plates (See the Important notices at right). © Ferno-Washington, Inc. / 234-3601-00... - Page 10 Versions: Ferno offers three safety hooks (Figure 16). Select and install a safety hook that accommodates your ambulance. If the position of your safety hook is incorrect, contact Ferno to order a safety hook. See “Ferno Customer Relations” on page 12.
- Page 11 If the cot safety bar engages the safety hook every time, the safety hook is positioned properly and no modification is required. (Reference Location Only) The Safety Hook Must Engage the Safety Bar During Every Loading and Unloading Sequence Doorway © Ferno-Washington, Inc. / 234-3601-00...
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Page 12: Ferno Customer Relations
Ferno Customer Relations Limited Warranty Statement For ordering assistance or general information: The products sold by Ferno are covered by a limited warranty, which is printed on all Ferno invoices. The complete terms and conditions of CANADA AND THE U.S.A. - Page 13 30 mph vehicle crash (30 mph change in velocity), or the equivalent of a 22.5g forward impact and 26g side impact. The practical effect of this is traditional “antler and rail” cot fastening systems, like the Ferno Model 175 Series Fastening Systems, will no longer be compliant for use in new ambulances contracted for purchase after July 1, 2015 (or later, depending on how your state adopts SAE compliance through KKK or other standards).