Ferno 30-NM - 1 Safety Information; Warning; Notice; Tip

© Ferno-Washington, Inc. / 234-3298-02 / May 2018
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Safety Information
1  SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1 Warning
Warning safety alerts indicate a potentially hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, could result in injury or death.
1.4 Bloodborne Disease Notice
To reduce the risk of exposure to blood or other potentially infectious
materials when using the cot, follow the disinfecting and cleaning
instructions in this manual.
WARNING
Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured.
Permit only trained personnel to operate the cot.
Helpers can cause injury. Maintain control of the cot,
operate the controls, and direct all helpers.
Helpers can be injured. Show helpers where to grasp the
cot to avoid pinch points.
Improper use of the cot can cause injury. Use the cot only
for the purpose described in this manual.
Improper restraints can cause injury. Use proper restraints
for the environment where the cot is being used.
● Use only cam-buckle restraints in an MR environment.
● Use only metal-buckle restraints only in an ambulance.
Improper operation can cause injury. Operate the cot
only as described in this manual.
An unattended patient can be injured. Stay with the
patient at all times.
An unrestrained patient can fall o the cot and be injured.
Use restraints to secure the patient on the cot.
Rolling the cot sideways can cause it to tip and injure the
patient or operators. Roll the cot only with the loading
end or control end rst.
Improper maintenance can cause injury. Maintain the cot
only as described in this manual.
Improper parts and service can cause injury. Use only
Ferno parts and Ferno-approved service on the cot.
Modifying the cot can cause injury and damage. Use the
cot only as designed by Ferno.
Attaching improper items to the cot can cause injury. Use
only Ferno-approved items on the cot.
1.2 Notice
Notices emphasize important, but not hazard-related information.
Failure to follow Notices could result in product or property damage.
NOTICE
1.3 Tip
Tips provide recommendations for easier use of the product.
1.5 Symbol Glossary
The symbols dened below 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.
Magnetic-Resonance Conditional under
the conditions listed in this manual
Manufacturer Authorized Representative in the
European Community
Product meets
European Union Standards
Load Capacity
(Safe Working Load in
pounds, kilograms, stone)
400 lb
181 kg
28.5 st
General Warning of
Potential Injury
Pinch Point:
Keep Hands Clear
Operation Requires
Two Trained Operators
Read the Users’ Manual
Do Not Lubricate Lubricate
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