© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3356-00 August 2006
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Model 28-Z PROFlexx
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Chair Cot
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 - Safety Information ................................................. 5, 6
1.1 Warning ................................................................ 5
1.2 Important.............................................................. 5
1.3 Bloodborne Disease Notice ................................. 5
1.4 Cot and Fastener Compatibility ........................... 5
1.5 Safety and Instruction Labels .............................. 6
1.6 Symbol Glossary .................................................. 6
2 - Operator Skills and Training .................................... 7
2.1 Skills .................................................................... 7
2.2 Training ................................................................ 7
2.3 Height and Strength Considerations .................... 7
3 - About the Cot ........................................................ 8-10
3.1 Cot Description .................................................... 8
3.2 General Specifications ......................................... 8
3.3 Components ......................................................... 9
3.4 Cot and Chair Positions ..................................... 10
4 - Setup ..................................................................... 11-13
4.1 Preparing the Ambulance and Cot for Use ......... 11
4.2 Updating Your Model 173 Cot Fastener ............ 11
4.3 Patient Restraints ............................................... 12
4.4 Locking Mattress ............................................... 13
5 - Using the Features ............................................... 14-18
5.1 Undercarriage Control Handle .......................... 14
5.2 Telescoping Side Lift Handles .......................... 14
5.3 Cot/Chair Conversion Handle ........................... 15
5.4 Backrest ............................................................. 16
5.5 Wheel Locks ...................................................... 16
5.6 Optional Folding Sidearms ................................ 17
5.7 Optional Lead Handle........................................ 17
5.8 Optional Auxiliary Handles ............................... 18
6 - Using the Cot ....................................................... 19-27
6.1 Before Placing the Cot in Service ..................... 19
6.2 General Guidelines for Use ............................... 19
6.3 Unfolding the Cot with a Patient ....................... 20
6.4 Folding the Cot with a Patient ........................... 21
6.5 Empty Cot - Folding/Unfolding with
One Operator ..................................................... 21
6.6 Transferring the Patient to the Cot .................... 22
6.7 Transferring the Patient to the Chair ................. 22
6.8 Rolling the Cot and Chair .................................. 23
6.9 Loading the Cot ................................................. 24
6.10 Unloading the Cot ........................................... 25
6.11 One Operator Loading/Unloading an
Empty Cot ........................................................ 26
6.12 Using Additional Help .................................... 27
7 - Maintenance ....................................................... 28, 29
7.1 Maintenance Schedule ....................................... 28
7.2 Disinfecting and Cleaning Restraints ................ 28
7.3 Disinfecting and Cleaning the Mattresses ......... 28
7.4 Disinfecting and Cleaning the Cot ..................... 28
7.5 Inspecting the Cot .............................................. 29
7.6 Lubricating the Cot ............................................ 29
8 - Parts and Service ............................................... 30, 31
8.1 Parts and Service - U.S.A. and Canada ............ 30
8.2 Parts and Service - Worldwide .......................... 30
8.3 Parts List ............................................................ 30
8.4 Parts Diagrams ................................................... 31
9 - Accessories and Related Products .......................... 32
10 - Limited Warranty Summary ................................ 33
11 - Ferno Customer Relations .................................... 33
Training Record ............................................................. 34
Maintenance Record ..................................................... 35
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