Ferno 35A - Table of Contents

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© Ferno-Washington, Inc 234-3451-01 February 2011
Model 35A Series
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page Section Page
Ferno Customer Relations _________________________ 2
Ferno Technical Support __________________________2
1 - Safety Information ______________________________ 4
1.1 Warning __________________________________4
1.2 Important _________________________________4
1.3 Bloodborne Disease Notice ___________________4
1.4 Cot and Fastener Compatibility ________________4
1.5 Symbol Glossary ___________________________4
1.6 Safety and Instruction Labels __________________ 5
2 - Operator Skills and Training _____________________6
2.1 Skills _____________________________________ 6
2.2 Training __________________________________6
2.3 Height and Strength Considerations _____________6
3 - About the Cot __________________________________7
3.1 Description ________________________________7
3.2 GeneralSpecications _______________________8
3.3 Cot Positions ______________________________8
4 - Setup and Installation ___________________________9
4.1 Ambulance Information ______________________9
4.2 Restraints and Accessories ____________________9
4.3 Fastener Compatibility _______________________9
4.4 Install the Safety Hook ______________________ 10
5 - Using the Features _____________________________12
5.1 Lift-First Control Handles ___________________12
5.2 Ergonomic Lifting Positions _________________13
5.3 Fastener Release Controls ___________________13
5.4 Two-Position Drop Frame ___________________14
5.5 Backrest _________________________________14
5.6 Shock Frame ______________________________15
5.7 Sidearms _________________________________15
5.8 Lead Handle ______________________________16
5.9 Wheel Locks (Optional) _____________________16
5.10 Oxygen Cylinder Holder
(Models 35A+, 35A+ST Only) _______________17
5.11 Storage Tray (Models 35A+, 35A+ST Only) _____ 17
6 - Using the Cot _________________________________18
6.1 Before Placing the Cot in Service _____________18
6.2 General Guidelines for Use __________________18
6.3 Fully Engaging the Locking Mechanism ________18
6.4 Raising and Lowering the Cot ________________19
6.5 Transferring the Patient to the Cot _____________20
6.6 Rolling the Cot ____________________________21
6.7 Preparing to Load the Cot ___________________22
6.8 Loading the Cot ___________________________22
6.9 Unloading the Cot _________________________23
6.10 One Operator, Empty Cot ____________________ 24
6.11 Using Additional Help ______________________25
7 - Maintenance __________________________________26
7.1 Maintenance Schedule ______________________26
7.2 Disinfecting and Cleaning the Restraints ________26
7.3 Disinfecting and Cleaning the Mattress _________26
7.4 Disinfecting the Cot ________________________26
7.5 Cleaning the Cot ___________________________ 26
7.6 Waxing the Cot ____________________________ 27
7.7 Inspecting the Cot _________________________27
7.8 Lubricating the Cot ________________________28
8 - Accessories and Related Products ________________29
9 - Parts and Service ______________________________29
9.1 U.S.A. and Canada _________________________29
9.2 Worldwide _______________________________29
9.3 Selected Parts for Cots
Before Serial Number L-322137 ______________29
9.4 Parts for Cots
Serial Number L-322137 and Higher ___________ 30
Training Record _________________________________31
Maintenance Record ______________________________31