Ferno iNLINE - Lubricating the Fastening System; Pressure-Washing

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6.5 Lubricating the Fastening System
The fastening system is constructed with lubrication-free materials. Do
not lubricate the fastening system.
Maintenance
Do Not Lubricate
Important
Lubricating parts that should not be lubricated allows dirt
and foreign particles to collect on those parts, resulting in
damage.
6.6 Pressure-Washing
Use caution when using pressurized water, spray-wands and equipment
when cleaning the fastening system. Wear all safety equipment
recommended by the pressure-sprayer manufacturer.
PREPARING TO PRESSUREWASH
1. Remove the cot or iN∫X from the fastening system.
2. If you have the iN∫X, disconnect power to the Ferno battery
charger, or turn the power to the charger OFF.
3. If you have removed the upper fastening system from the oor for
cleaning, cover the ends of the ICS cables with a plastic bag held
closed by a rubber band. This will prevent water from entering a
disconnected cable.
PRESSUREWASHING THE FASTENING SYSTEM
1. Set the nozzle pressure at or below 3000 psi (20,684 kPa). Ferno
recommends you use a nozzle with a wide angle of spray (25° or
40°). Keep the nozzle at least 18 inches (457 mm) away from the
fastening system at all times. Do not spray directly into the ICS
contacts.
2. Wipe the fastening system dry with a towel if desired.
3. Allow the fastening system to dry for 10 minutes. (If any water
penetrates the case, this allows time for it to drain away under the
ambulance.)
4. If you have the iN∫X, reconnect the Ferno battery charger or turn
power to the charger ON. Load the iN∫X into the fastening system
and verify the ICS charges and disables the iN∫X powered mode.
5. When fully dry, return the fastening system to service.
Important
The fastening system is water-resistant.
● DO: Keep the nozzle pressure setting at or below
the listed pressure setting:
○ 3000 psi/20,684 kPa
○ 4 gallons per minute
○ 5 liters per minute
● DO: Keep the nozzle at least 18"/457 mm from the
surface of the fastening system at all times.
● DO: Cover both ICS cable connectors if the upper
fastening system has been removed from the oor.
● DO: Keep track of the four locator pins if the upper
fastening system has been removed from the oor.
● DO NOT: Spray water into the ICS port.
Ingress Protection Rating
The iN∫LINE fastening system is rated IP 56. IP stands for
Ingress Protection, and indicates the fastening system has
been tested in compliance with dust and water inltration
standards.
Solid Particle Protection (Rating: 5): Dust-protected
Liquid Ingress Protection (Rating: 6): Protected against
water inltration
The IP Rating system was developed by the European Committee
for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) to show compli-
ance of ANSI/IEC 60529, Degrees of Protection Provided by
Enclosures (IP Code).