Ferno 35A - Unloading the Cot

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© Ferno-Washington, Inc 234-3451-01 February 2011
Model 35A Series
6.9 Unloading the Cot
Unloading the cot with a patient on it requires a minimum of two
trained operators working together.
1. Raise the folding bumper, if present.
2. Release the cot from the cot fastener.
3. Control Operator: Grasp the main frame or lift frame at the
foot end of the cot and squeeze the undercarriage control handle.
4. Control Operator: Keeping the foot end raised and level with
the ambulance oor (Figure 27), pull thecot slowly from the
ambulance until the cot is stopped by either the safety hook or
the safety stop.
Assisting Operator: As the cot is pulled from the ambulance,
grasp the undercarriage hand grip and lower the undercarriage to
the ground (Figure 26, page 22).
5. Control Operator: Let go of the control handle.
6. Control Operator: Lift the cot until all four transport wheels
are off the ground to verify that the undercarriage has unfolded
completely and is locked, then set the cot on the ground.
7. Assisting Operator: Use the fastener release lever or handle
to disengage the cot from the fastener (Figure 28 or Figure 29).
8. Both Operators: Roll the cot completely out of the ambulance.
As the cot is rolled away from the safety hook or safety stop, the
Assisting Operator lets go of the release lever or handle.
9. Both Operators: Place the cot in a rolling position (See Cot
Positions, page 8).
Important
Verify that the undercarriage is locked before operating
the fastener release lever or release handle. An unlocked
undercarriage will allow the cot to fold.
Using the Cot
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 allow the undercarriage to lock.
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 29 - Disengage the Cot from the Stat Trac®
Figure 28 - Disengage the Cot From the Safety Hook
Figure 27 - Loading and Unloading the Cot