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5.12 Non-Powered Operation: Loading
The cot's independent-leg design allows operators to reduce the
amount of lifting required even when loading the cot into an ambulance
without power. Use additional help as needed (page 10).
If medically appropriate, lower the backrest to lay the patient flat after
retrieving the loading-end manual mode handle. This puts more of the
load inside the ambulance and reduces the amount the operators must
support during loading.
Locking Clip: As needed, use the locking clip (KK, Figure 40) to hold the
handle in the compressed state. This allows the handle operator to use
both hands to maintain control of the cot during non-powered loading
and unloading.
1.
Trained Operators:
Raise the ambulance folding bumper, if present.
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Extend the telescoping frame.
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Roll the cot near the patient compartment door.
Align the cot with, and keep it parallel to, the ambulance side
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walls during loading.
2.
Both Operators: Raise the cot in stages to the ambulance loading
height. Do not put the patient at an extreme angle. See "Non-
Powered Operation: Extending and Retracting" on page 32.
3.
Both Operators: Roll the cot into the ambulance and secure the
loading-end safety bar on the safety hook. Confirm the cot is
engaged with the hook before proceeding.
4.
Handle Operator: Remove the loading-end manual mode handle
from its mount under the backrest.
5.
Both Operators: Stand together at the loading end of the cot.
Grasp the main frame with one hand and the loading-end legs
with the other hand.
6.
Both Operators: Communicate and work together. As the handle
operator squeezes the manual mode handle, both operators
retract the loading-end legs. Release the handle to lock the legs.
7.
Both Operators: Roll the cot into the ambulance until the
intermediate safety bar passes the safety hook. Confirm the cot is
engaged with the hook before proceeding.
8.
Handle Operator: Squeeze the loading-end manual mode handle
one more time to verify the loading-end legs have completely
retracted. Position the handle out of the way so it will not interfere
with the cot or fastening system.
9.
Handle Operator: Remove the control-end manual mode handle
from its mount under the shock frame.
10. Both Operators: Stand together at the control end of the cot.
Grasp the main frame with one hand and the control-end legs
with the other hand.
11. Both Operators: Communicate and work together. As the handle
operator squeezes the manual mode handle, both operators
retract the control-end legs. 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
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As you load the cot into the ambulance, arrange the manual
mode handles and cables so they will not interfere with cot or
fastening system operation.
Urgent Non-Powered Loading
Optional: If enough operators and helpers are available,
roll the cot to the ambulance and fully retract both sets of
legs. Working together, the operators and helpers lift and
set the cot inside the ambulance.
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NOTICE
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