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6.10 Storing the Cot
1.
Lower the cot to the fully-retracted position (Figure 44). Turn the
power switch OFF.
2.
Remove and charge the battery. See "Battery" on page 16 and
"Storing the Battery" below.
3.
Cover the battery cable connector on the cot with a bag. Seal the
bag (for example, with a rubber band) to prevent moisture from
entering the connector.
Before returning the cot to service:
1.
Fully charge the battery. Attach only a fully-charged battery.
2.
Turn the power switch ON.
3.
Have your service's equipment maintenance personnel inspect
the cot. See "Inspecting the Cot" on page 37.
6.11 Storing the Battery
Fully charge the battery before storing it. Do not store the battery
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with less than a full charge.
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Store the battery only in a cool, dry place. Battery capacity can
be affected if the battery is stored for long periods outside of the
recommended temperature range.
After a period of storage, charge the battery fully before use.
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6.12 Recycling Notice
The cot uses a rechargeable, 36 Volt DC lithium-iron battery (specifically
"LiFePO4" as noted on the battery label, Figure 45).
Contact the government in your state, territory or country for proper
recycling of the battery and charger. Do not dispose of the battery or
charger with municipal waste.
Battery: Recycle the main battery when it can no longer hold a charge..
Charger: Recycle the charger if it becomes damaged or fails to properly
charge the battery.
WEEE DIRECTIVE (EUROPEAN UNION)
European Union directive 2002/96/EC Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) limits the disposal of electrical and electronic
equipment in landfills. Contact the government in the country in which
you reside for recycling information.
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/.
Contact the Environmental Protection Agency in your state to dispose
of a damaged or nonfunctional charger.
© Ferno / 234-3622-09 / December 2022
U.S.A.
iN∫X®
Before placing the battery in storage, charge the battery.
Store only a fully-charged battery.
A battery with a very low charge may not be able to be
charged by the ICS. Connect the battery directly to the
charger separate from the ambulance and ICS.
If the battery sustains noticeable or suspected damage or
is hot to the touch, immediately remove it from service and
store outside of a building.
NOTICE
NOTICE
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