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4. Inspect for Proper Placement
Of the Cot Inside the Ambulance
KKK SPECIFICATION (THROUGH CHANGE NOTICE 7)
U.S.A. Federal Ambulance Specification KKK-A-1822 revision F, Section
3.10.4 (through Change Notice 7) requires the cot to be within a certain
distance of the ambulance attendant's chair seat back and rear doors
(Figure 11).
Be Aware: Not all states require or use the KKK-A-1822 specification. If
your state does not require ambulances to meet this specification, you
may skip this section.
1.
With the cot secured in the fastening system, measure from the
foot end of the mattress to the closed rear ambulance doors. Is
the distance 10" (254 mm) or more?
2.
With the cot secured in the fastening system, measure from
the head end of the mattress to the seat back surface of the
attendant's seat. Is the distance 25" (635 mm or more?
3.
Verify the Model 175 fastening system is installed to meet both
requirements. Follow your state and local protocols to verify the
cot is positioned to meet both minimum distances.
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10" (254 mm)
Positioning Tip
If space is limited, be aware that KKK specifies
the end of the mattress to be 10" (254 mm)
from the rear doors. In many cases, the end of
the mattress does not lie at the end of the cot.
If needed, position the cot closer to the
rear doors to meet the attendant's chair
specification and allow the operators to easily
grasp the cot from outside the ambulance.
KKK-A-1822
Change Notice 8 (July 1, 2015)
If your state requires new ambulances to meet the KKK
specification published by the U.S. General Services
Administration, be aware that the Model 175 fastening
system no longer complies as of July 1, 2015. Contact Ferno
for compatible fastening systems and ambulance cots. See
"Ferno Customer Relations" on page 12.
Ambulances already purchased and/or in service with
Model 175 are not required to be updated to meet
Change Notice 8. Meaning: the Change Notice applies only
to new fastening systems installed on new ambulances.
Cots and ambulances already in use are not required to be
updated.
Rear Doors
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Seat Back
25" (635 mm)
Minimum
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