Ferno 35A - Preparing to Load the Cot; Loading the Cot

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© Ferno-Washington, Inc 234-3451-01 February 2011
Model 35A Series
6.7 Preparing to Load the Cot
1. Raise the ambulance folding bumper, if present.
2. Place the cot in a loading position (see Cot Positions,
page 8) and extend the drop frame.
3. If the cot is equipped with a lower tray, remove items
from the tray before loading the cot into the ambulance.
4. Roll the cot to the patient compartment door.
Note:
 Use additional help as needed when working with heavy
loads (patient and equipment). See Using Additional Help, page 25.
Important
If the ambulance is parked on an uneven surface, the
operators (and any helpers) may need to lift the cot
higher than normal to unlock the undercarriage.
6.8 Loading the Cot
Loading the cot with a patient on it requires a minimum of two
trained operators working together.
1. Both Operators: Roll the cot forward until both loading
wheelsareonthepatientcompartmentoorandeither:
○ the safety bar passes the safety hook (Figure 24).
OR
○ the head-end loading post passes the safety stop on
the Stat Trac fastener (Figure 25).
2. Control Operator: Lift the foot end of the cot until it is
levelwiththeambulanceoor(Figure26).
3. Control Operator: Squeeze and hold the undercarriage
control handle and tell the Assisting Operator to lift the
undercarriage.
4. Assisting Operator: Grasp the undercarriage grip
(Figure 26). When the Control Operator communicates
that he/she is ready, lift the undercarriage all the way up
and hold it in the folded position (Figure 27, page 23).
5. Control Operator: Let go of the undercarriage control
handle to lock the undercarriage in the folded position.
Push the cot into the ambulance.
6. Assisting Operator: Assist the Control Operator as
necessary. Release your grip on the undercarriage after
all of the cot’s wheels are inside the ambulance.
7. Either Operator: Secure the cot in the cot fastener.
Using the Cot
Important
Loose items and debris on the patient compartment
oor can interfere with the operation of the cot with the
fastener. Keep the patient compartment oor clear.
Figure 24 - Safety Bar Past Safety Hook
Safety Hook
Figure 25 - Loading Post Past Safety Stop
Safety Stop
Figure 26 - Loading and Unloading the Cot