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© Ferno-Washington, Inc 234-3307-04 May 2011
24•MAXX®, 24•miniMAXX®, 24H•miniMAXX®
6 - Using The COT
6.1 before placing the Cot in service
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Personnel who will work with the cot need to read this
manual.
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Set up the cot. Attach the mattress, restraints and any
accessories.
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Confirm that the cot operates properly. Follow the
instructions in
Inspecting the Cot
, page 26.
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The vehicle must have a Ferno cot fastener installed.
6.2 general guidelines for Use
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Follow standard mortuary-service procedures when
operating the cot.
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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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The operator or operators must maintain control
of the cot at all times.
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Lift only the weight you can safely handle. Use
additional help when a heavy body is on the cot.
For placement of help, see
Using Additional Help
,
page 24.
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Operator(s) and helpers must work together. Com-
municate with one another and operate the cot using
coordinated movements.
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Stay with the cot at all times.
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Always use restraints to secure the body on the cot.
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Read the cot fastener users’ manual for instructions on
using the fastener.
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When using a 24H-miniMAXX cot, do not roll the cot
in the loading position. This can cause the cot to tip,
causing operator injury or damage to the body. Use
only a rolling position to roll the cot.
Using the Cot
Warning
improper operation can cause injury. Operate the
cot only as described in this manual.
Warning
an unrestrained body can fall of the cot. Use
restraints to secure the body on the cot.
Warning
rolling the 24h-miniMaXX in the loading position
can cause it to tip. Use a rolling position when
rolling the cot.
Read the Users’ Manual
Cot May Be Operated
By One Trained Operator
