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© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-0059-05 November 2007
Model 23 Cot
7 - COT SETUP
7.3 Attaching the Foot Stop
The foot stop is shipped loose. To attach the foot stop, follow
the instructions in this section.
ITEMS SUPPLIED:
1 ea. ...................................................................... Foot Stop
4 ea. .......................................... ¼-20 x 2-¼" Carriage Bolt
4 ea. ............................................................. ¼-20 Lock Nut
TOOLS REQUIRED:
1 ea. ............................................................... 7/16" Wrench
1 ea. ........................................................ Mallet or Hammer
Four holes have been predrilled into the foot stop and the
main frame. Position the foot stop inside the main frame at
the loading end of the cot and align the predrilled holes as
shown in Figure 9.
Insert one of the four carriage bolts (supplied) through the
main frame and foot stop.
Use a mallet or hammer to gently tap a bolt until the head is
firmly against the main frame. Use a 7/16" wrench to thread
a lock nut (provided) onto the carriage bolt and tighten. Do
not overtighten the lock nut.
Repeat with the other carriage bolts and lock nuts.
WARNING
Modifying the cot can cause injury and damage.
Use the cot only as designed by Ferno.
WARNING
Attaching improper items to the cot can cause
injury. Use only Ferno-approved items on the cot.
7.1 Restraints, Mattress,
and Accessories
Before placing the cot in service, assign appropriate personnel
to install the mattress, restraints, and any accessories shipped
with the cot.
Keep restraint and accessory users’ manuals with this manual
for future reference. For additional, free manuals, contact
Ferno Customer Relations (page 2).
7.2 Vehicle Considerations
The cot is designed for vehicles having:
•
a 24" to 26" floor height.
•
a smooth edge on the floor at the rear door.
•
a level floor large enough for the folded cot.
•
an approved fastener (not supplied).
If necessary, modify the vehicle to fit the cot. Do not modify
the cot or its operating procedures.
Cot Setup
Foot Stop
Figure 9 - Attaching the Foot Stop
