© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-0059-05 November 2007
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Model 23 Cot
3 - ABOUT THE COT
3.2 General Specifications
Height (Frame)
Raised Position ........................................ 32 in./80 cm
Lowered Position ..................................... 10 in./24 cm
Length ............................................................ 76 in./192 cm
Bed Width ........................................................ 20 in./51 cm
Overall Width .................................................. 21 in./53 cm
Loading Height ................................ 24 in.-26 in./62-67 cm
Weight ................................................................ 44 lb/20 kg
Load Limit ..................................................... 400 lb/182 kg
General specifications are rounded to the nearest whole number.
Metric conversions are calculated before rounding the Imperial
measurements. For more information, contact Ferno Customer
Relations (page 2) or your Ferno distributor.
Ferno reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
LOAD LIMIT
400 lb
182 kg
3.1 Cot Description
The Model 23 Roll-in Style One Man
®
Mortuary Cot (cot) is
a mortuary transport device designed for use by one or more
mortuary professionals to transport a body in a vehicle.
The cot is for professional use only. It is designed for use
with Model 5 Ferno
®
cot fastener (not included).
COT FEATURES:
•
2 Height positions (raised/lowered)
•
Loading range 24-26 in. (62-67 cm)
•
Foot stop
•
Leg lock
•
Two 5-inch swivel transport wheels (operator end)
•
Two 5-inch fixed transport wheels (loading end)
•
Leg-protecting scuff blocks
•
Sidearms (optional)
INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE
•
1 in. mattress
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2 quick-release restraints
•
Users’ manual
Operator Skills; About the Cot
2 - OPERATOR SKILLS AND TRAINING
WARNING
Untrained operators can cause injury or be
injured. Permit only trained personnel to
operate the cot.
2.1 Skills
Operators using the cot need:
a working knowledge of mortuary body-handling
procedures.
2.2 Training
Trainees need to:
read and understand this manual.
be trained and tested on the use of the cot.
practice with the cot before using it in service.
record their training information. A sample training
record sheet is provided on page 15.
