Summary of Contents for Ferno iNSX Integrated Patient Transport & Loading System
- Page 1 iN∫X® Integrated Patient Transport & Loading System™ Read this Manual and Retain for Future Reference Instructions for Use December 2022 Pub. No. 234-3622-09...
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Page 2: Ferno Customer Relations
Limited Warranty Statement Manufacturer GS1 Data Matrix The products sold by Ferno are covered by a limited warranty, which is printed Unique Device Identification (UDI) on all Ferno invoices. The complete terms and conditions of the limited warranty, and the limitations of liability and disclaimers, are also available upon request by Ferno complies with the United States Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.21 SX Surface Xtender (Option) ________________________ 22 Training Record__________________________________________ 47 Maintenance Record _____________________________________ 47 4.22 Non-Powered Operation (Manual Mode Handles) _______ 22 4.23 Patient Restraint System ____________________________ 23 4.24 Accessory Rail ____________________________________ 23 4.25 Oxygen Cylinder Holder ____________________________ 23 © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... -
Page 4: Safety Information
An unattended patient can be injured. Stay with the Improper parts and service can cause injury. Use only patient at all times. Ferno parts and Ferno-approved service on the cot. An unrestrained patient can be injured. Use properly- Modifying the cot can cause injury and damage. Use the installed patient restraints to secure the patient on the cot only as designed by Ferno. -
Page 5: Notice
1.4 Symbol Glossary Do not lubricate The symbols defined here are used on the cot and/or in this’ manual. Ferno uses symbols recognized by the International Standards Organization (ISO), American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the emergency medical services industry. -
Page 6: Safety And Instruction Labels
Regulatory and ratings label Warning: do not open controller or stare into laser light with optical instruments Warning: do not push cot by the backrest Manual release handle mount Manual mode control handle Warning: pinch point © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... -
Page 7: Compliance: Usa Standard Sae J3027
1.6 Compliance: USA Standard SAE J3027 The iN∫X® is compatible with SAE J3027 Recommended Practice (USA), when used with a compliant fastening system (Ferno® iN∫LINE®), and transport restraint system (Ferno Model 417-3 Restraint System). 1.7 Compliance: Worldwide When properly installed and used with appropriate Ferno products, the iN∫X meets the following standards. -
Page 8: Operator Focus
Load the cot into ambulance and secure it in the iN∫LINE fastening system. ● If equipped, verify the cot is being charged by the ICS (page 17, or see the ICS users’ manual). © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... -
Page 9: Lift Loading/Unloading
Use care on rough or uneven terrain. Roll the cot only at, or below, the maximum transport height. This height is programmed into the cot. See “Rolling the iN∫X” on page 28. © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... -
Page 10: Using Additional Help
Side helpers may need to walk sideways under some circumstances. Follow local protocols. LOAD CAPACITY 700 lb ● Ferno recommends that helpers work in pairs to help maintain cot Inspect the cot if the load capacity has 318 kg balance. 50 st been exceeded (page 37). -
Page 11: Terms
● to the right-hand side. higher than the recommended maximum transport height. Keep iN∫LINE: The iN∫LINE fastening system is a Ferno fastening system ● the cot at or below this height when rolling it. designed to secure the cot in a ground-based ambulance. -
Page 12: About The Cot
The cot is designed for use with the for Ferno® iN∫LINE® series fastening system. The cot is for professional use by a minimum of two trained operators. - Page 13 Nonconductive wheels Charger Input 100 – 240 Volts AC Position Indicator Lights Class 2M Laser Charger Output Up to 39.6 Volts DC, 2 Amps (for cot LiFePO4 battery) Soft Goods Mattress 72.5"x16.5"x3"/1842x419x73 mm © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022...
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Page 14: Features
For flashing Emergency Lights, press the center-left button on the display (D, Figure 3). The drive lights remain steady ON, but the surround lights will illuminate and flash in a sequence of red-red-white. Press the button again to turn all lights OFF. © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... -
Page 15: Display Zones
High-priority: 2+3 beeps, pause, repeat ● ● Medium-priority: 2 beeps/15 seconds ● Low-priority: 1 beep/minute Symbol Definition Connected to ICS, charging Connected to ICS, charge full Full charge Moderate charge Low charge Battery Depleted (flash red/outline) © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... -
Page 16: Battery
(LiFePO4). The battery has a carry handle (K). The battery installs under the shock frame, behind the display (Figure 7). For complete use, maintenance, and safety information, refer to Ferno publication 234-3595. Charge the battery by securing the cot in a fastening system with ●... -
Page 17: Battery Charger
4.7 Battery Charger NOTICE Use only the provided Ferno battery charger (M, Figure 8) to charge When inside an ambulance, connect the cot and charger only Ferno batteries, and charge only Ferno batteries with the charger. For to an ICS. Cables can create a trip hazard, and cables can be complete use, maintenance, and safety information, refer to Ferno damaged when the cot is moved. -
Page 18: Extend And Retract Buttons
Direct power both legs ● ● Direct power loading-end legs only ● Direct power control-end legs only Set loading height. See “Set the Loading Height” on page 44. ● Standard operating mode ● © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... -
Page 19: Telescoping Handles
Support the weight of the shock frame with both hands and lift slightly. Using both thumbs, press the shock frame control levers (S, Figure 16) to disengage the support bars, then lower the shock frame. Fasten and adjust the leg restraint. © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... -
Page 20: Backrest
Do not leave the patient unattended. NOTICE Wheel locks are not a substitute for operator control. The operators must remain with the cot and keep control of it at all times. Do not leave the patient unattended. © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... -
Page 21: Telescoping Frame
Confirm all eight hooks are engaged with the patient surface. To remove the mattress, slide one hand between the patient surface and mattress, and guide the hooks through the patient surface. © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... -
Page 22: Fold-Down Sidearm (Option)
To access the handle, pull the handle out of its storage mount. To re- secure, press the handle into the mount until it snaps into the locked position. Refer to the non-powered operation sections of this manual to operate the cot manually. © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... -
Page 23: Patient Restraint System
(GG, inset). Thread the fastening strap back through one D-ring (HH, inset). With one hand holding the oxygen bottle in place, pull the strap to cinch it tight. Repeat to secure the second strap. © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... -
Page 24: Using The Cot
● Select and use appropriate, compatible patient restraints to secure 678 PediMate® 4.5-18.1 kg 10-40 lb the patient on the cot. A list of Ferno patient restraint systems compatible with the cot is at right. PediMate+ 4.5-45.4 kg 10-100 lb Operators and helpers provide lift assistance only when the load ●... -
Page 25: One Operator, Empty Cot
Together, raise the cot to the desired height, then hold the cot at that position. Both Operators and Helpers: Slowly lower your hands to test and verify that the cot has stabilized at the new position. © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... -
Page 26: Transferring The Patient
Before rolling the cot or changing its position, confirm sheets and other articles will not interfere with cot operation, unlock the wheel locks, and adjust the cot height as needed. © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... -
Page 27: Transferring The Patient: Chair Position
14. Press until the cot reaches the desired height. 15. Adjust the backrest, shock frame, sidearms or SX as needed for patient comfort or medical care. 16. Unlock the wheel locks. © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... -
Page 28: Rolling The Cot
Continue rolling the cot to position the second operator near the obstacle. Both Operators: Repeat Steps 2-4 with the control-end operator supporting the load, adjusting the cot legs, and with both operators maneuvering the cot over the obstacle and/or onto the new surface. © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... -
Page 29: Loading The Cot
If the equipped with ICS, confirm the ICS has disabled cot power and begins charging the battery. 14. Do not press or buttons while the cot is inside the ambulance. © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... -
Page 30: Unloading The Cot
As the cot is rolled away from the safety hook, the Loading-end Operator may let go of the safety-bar release lever. 14. Control-end Operator: Press to lower the cot to the factory-set transport height before rolling the cot. © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... -
Page 31: Direct Power Modes
Direct Power Control-end Legs Only (KK). Only the control-end legs move when is pressed. Set Load Height. See page 44. The fifth button-press returns the cot to its standard operating mode. © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... -
Page 32: Non-Powered Operation: Extending And Retracting
To fold the cot with no patient, the operators stand at opposite ends of the cot and squeeze the handles at the same time. Control the descent of the cot and keep it level as you fold it. © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... -
Page 33: Non-Powered Operation: Loading
Release the handle to lock the legs. 12. Both Operators: Resume your grasp on the main frame and push the cot into the ambulance. Secure it in the fastening system. © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... -
Page 34: Non-Powered Operation: Unloading
“Non-Powered Operation: Extending and Retracting” on page 32 to lower each end of the cot in stages until the cot is the desired height. Do not put the patient at an extreme angle. © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... -
Page 35: Maintenance
To clean: Wash the mattress with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth. Rinse the mattress with clear water. Hang the mattress to dry, or dry it with a towel. To attach the mattress to the cot, see page 21. © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... -
Page 36: Disinfecting The Cot
10. When fully dry, reattach the mattress, restraints, and accessories. The IP Rating system was developed by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) to show compliance of ANSI/IEC 60529, Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code). © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... -
Page 37: Inspecting The Cot
Does the display function properly? ● iN∫LINE fastening system installed? Are all cords and cables free of excessive wear, cuts, and ● ● Do installed accessories operate properly without fraying? interfering with cot operation? © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... -
Page 38: Lubricating The Cot
PTFE is the generic name of products similar to Teflon® (a registered trademark of the DuPont Company, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company or its affiliates.) © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... -
Page 39: Storing The Cot
Contact the government in the country in which you reside for recycling information. U.S.A. In the U.S.A., contact TerraCycle Regulated Waste to responsibly recycle and dispose of the Ferno 36VDC Lithium-iron phosphate battery. Visit https://tcrwusa.com/. NOTICE Contact the Environmental Protection Agency in your state to dispose of a damaged or nonfunctional charger. -
Page 40: Adjusting Backrest Control Handles
(Figure 47 inset). Use a slotted screwdriver to slightly rotate the light unit inside the housing. Align both indicator lights to form a straight line on the ground. Tighten the set screw. © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... -
Page 41: Adjusting Manual Mode Handles
(For example, use bags of sand.) Confirm that each manual mode handle functions properly. Adjust the tension of each cable until proper handle function is achieved. If the cable cannot be adjusted satisfactorily, contact Ferno for repair. See “Parts and Service” on page 46. Tighten the jam nut (QQ). -
Page 42: Adjusting The Oxygen Cylinder Holder
Retain the screws. Remove the oxygen cylinder mount and all washers 4 small washers (UU) ○ 4 large washers (VV) ○ ○ 4 rubber washers (WW) TT (4x) UU (4 x) VV (4x) WW (4x) © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... - Page 43 (Figure 49 on page 42). Use a 4 mm hex wrench to tighten the short screws. Confirm the oxygen cylinder mount holds the cylinder securely. See page 23. © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022...
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Page 44: Initial Setup
Attaching improper items to the cot can cause injury. patient compartment must have a level floor large enough for the fully Use only Ferno-approved items on the cot. lowered cot, and a Ferno® iN∫LINE® fastening system installed. NOTICE 7.2 Accessories... -
Page 45: Troubleshooting
Audible alarm sounds (pattern of 2+3 beeps); button is disabled. Use to lower the height longer than 30 seconds. Display shows cot to a safe transport height. red patient surface and warning triangle. © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... -
Page 46: Parts And Service
Stat Trac Floor Block (2) for iN∫LINE-86" 056-7056 Stat Trac Floor Block (3) for iN∫LINE-95" or iN∫LINE-102" 056-7058 10 - ACCESSORIES Ferno offers a full line of accessories approved for use with the cot. Description Part iN∫X Charger for USA, w/adapter 082-2463 Follow all instructions in accessory users’... -
Page 47: Training Record
TRAINING RECORD iN∫X® Training Method Trainer Date Printed Name Signature Read Video/ Initials Hands-On Manual Online MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Maintenance Performed © Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022... - Page 48 Aviation 70 Weil Way Wilmington, OH 45177 Military Mortuary Rescue © Ferno | 234-3622-09 | December 2022...