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© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-0059-05 November 2007
Model 23 Cot
4 - USING THE COT
4.2 General Guidelines for Use
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The cot can be operated and maneuvered by one
person, but operates and maneuvers more easily when
controlled by two operators.
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Operators may need help when working with heavy
loads. Use additional help as needed.
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Operator(s) and helpers must work together.
Communicate with one another and operate the cot using
coordinated movements.
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Follow standard mortuary-service procedures when
operating the cot.
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Stay with the cot at all times.
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Always use restraints.
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Read the cot fastener users’ manual for instructions on
using the cot fastener.
WARNING
Improper operation can cause injury. Operate
the cot only as described in this manual.
WARNING
An unrestrained body can fall off the cot. Use
restraints to secure the body on the cot.
Using the Cot
4.1 Before Placing
the Cot in Service
Personnel who will work with the cot need to read this
manual.
Set up the cot, following the instructions in
Cot Setup,
page 14.
Confirm that the cot operates properly. See
Inspecting
the Cot
(page 12).
The vehicle transporting the cot must have a Ferno cot
fastener system installed.
4.3 Changing Cot Positions
To lower the cot with one operator:
1. Raise the operator end of the cot until the loading
wheels are on the ground (Figure 5).
2. Squeeze the right leg-control handle to unlock the
loading-end legs, and begin lowering the cot (Figure
6, page 9). Release the leg-control handle.
3. Squeeze the left leg-control handle to unlock the
operator-end legs, and lower the cot to the ground or
floor. Release the leg-control handle.
4. Engage the leg lock if the cot will be carried or rolled
while titled onto its loading wheels.
Figure 5 - Preparing to Lower the Cot
Loading
Wheels
Read Users’ Manual
for Operating and
Safety Information
Cot May be Operated
by One Trained Operator