Recommended Use
Community Playthings Cots are for use by children up to
90 cm long. The label holder is for marking the cot with a
child’s name. Bite guards protect the top rail. All cots can be
disassembled for storage.
The Community and BackSafe cots have the option of three
mattress heights.
The Evacuation cots are for transporting babies out of
doors during emergencies. During an evacuation, additional
children may be placed in the cot up to a maximum of 60 kg
total loading. The mattress height is not adjustable.
A cot consists of two ends, two side rails, a mattress, and a bottom,
which is the cot’s locking device. The cot must be fully assembled prior
to use.
The lowest mattress position is the safest. When a child is able to sit
up or reach the top rail, set the mattress to the lowest position, and
remove large toys and other objects that could serve as steps for
climbing out.
The included mattress is the correct size for the cot. The length and
width is such that the gap between the mattress and the sides and
ends does not exceed 3 cm.
The height from the surface of the mattress to the upper edge of the
cot frame must be at least 50 cm in the lowest position of the cot
bottom and at least 20 cm in the highest position of the cot bottom.
The mark on the upright of the Community cot indicates the maximum
thickness of the mattress to be used with this cot.
WARNINGS
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Failure to follow these warnings and assembly instructions could
result in serious injury or death
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Before each usage or assembly, inspect cot for improper latching;
loose joints, fittings or screws; missing or damaged parts; or sharp
edges. DO NOT use cot if any parts are missing or broken. Call
Community Playthings for replacement parts and instructional
literature if needed. DO NOT substitute parts.
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Suffocation Hazard - To help prevent suffocation from entrapment,
use only the mattress provided by the manufacturer. Never use
additional padding.
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DO NOT use more than one mattress in the cot.
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When child is able to climb out or reaches the height of 90 cm, the
cot shall no longer be used.
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DO NOT leave anything in the cot or place the cot close to another
product which could provide a foothold or present a danger of
suffocation or strangulation, e.g. strings, blind/curtain cords, etc.
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Never use plastic shipping bags or other plastic film as mattress
covers not sold and intended for that purpose. They can cause
suffocation.
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Never leave a child in the cot with the side lowered. Be sure the side
is in raised and locked position whenever a child is in the cot.
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Replace bite guard if damaged, cracked or loose.
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Always be aware of the risk of open fire and other sources of strong
heat, such as electric bar fires, gas fires, etc. in the near vicinity of
the cot.
For Evacuation cots ONLY:
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During an evacuation, do not attempt to travel over uneven ground or
high thresholds.
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Always pre-plan your evacuation:
IN ADVANCE… decide on a route and walk the empty cot through the
entire course before attempting it with a child in the cot.
IN ADVANCE… decide where the cots will be set after evacuation
from the building. Select a level area which will be out of the way of
emergency responders.
Maintenance
Periodically inspect cot and mattress for cracks, tears, breaks, loose parts,
missing parts, and/or malfunctions. Remove the product from service when
any condition develops that might make operation unsafe.
If refinishing, use a nontoxic finish specified for children’s products.
User Modifications
We cannot be responsible for modifications made by customers to our
products, without our supervision, testing, or evaluation.
Cleaning
Wooden parts: Wipe the wood parts, bite guards, and plastic rods with a
damp cloth and mild detergent. Dry immediately. Leaving water or cleaning
agent on the surface may damage the finish.
Clear End Panels can scratch easily: Dust with a soft, damp cloth. Wash
with dishwashing detergent and warm water. Use a clean soft cloth, ap-
plying only light pressure. Rinse with clear water and dry by blotting with a
cloth. DO NOT USE: Window cleaning sprays, kitchen scouring compounds,
or harsh solvents.
Mattress: See manufacturer’s label which is attached to the mattress.
Accessories:
• G11 – Mattress only (fits all Community Playthings Cots)
• G14 – Fitted Knit Cot Sheet, white, 100% Supima cotton
• S16 – Cot Blanket
Construction
Wooden components are manufactured from solid hardwoods and
hardwood plywood with a clear nontoxic finish. All edges and corners are
rounded for safety and ease of cleaning.
Mattress cover is silicone coated fabric. Mattress filling is coir (coconut
husk fibre) set in natural latex rubber and wool.
Clear end panels are made with 6mm plastic with a scratch resistant
coating.
Cots have 100 mm diameter locking castors.
Bite guards and telescoping rods are made of a rigid polymer, safe for a
child’s mouth and easy to clean. Bite guards can be easily replaced.
Ordering Parts
To order replacement parts, contact your Customer Centre with a descrip-
tion of the part(s) needed and the ID Code from the product.
Use only replacement parts supplied by Community Playthings.
All Community Playthings cots comply with BS EN 716-1: Children’s cots and folding cots.
Mattress provided conforms to BS EN 16890 and BS 7177:2008+A1:2011 for Medium Hazard.
