Ferno 35A-NM, User Manual

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© Ferno-Washington, Inc. / 234-3411-02 / September 2016
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Model 35A-NM
4 - SETUP AND INSTALLATION
4.1 Ambulance Information
The ambulance bumper extension should not exceed 14
inches (356 mm). The patient compartment should have
a level floor large enough for the folded cot and a Ferno
®
cot fastener installed (not included). See Cot and Fastener
Compatibility, page 4.
Important
Loose items and debris on the patient compartment
floor can interfere with the operation of the cot with
the fastener. Keep the patient compartment floor clear.
4.2 Fastener Compatibility
Read the cot fastener users’ manual for instructions on using
the fastener (see Cot and Fastener Compatibility, page 4).
The Model 35A-NM cot is compatible with all versions of
the Ferno
®
Model 175 antler-and-rail cot fastener. The cot
fastener must be configured for use with the Ferno
®
Model
35 Series. See the fastener installation manual for complete
installation details.
Using the Model 175 cot fastener requires the installation of
the safety hook (included with the cot).
Important
A “sloped” (or low-profile) mounting block (shown
here) must be used when the antler portion of the cot
fastener is removable (installed with large turn-knobs
for easy removal).
If your
removable fastener
does not already have this
mounting block, contact Ferno
Customer Relations, page 2.
This block is
not
used with fasteners permanently-
mounted to the floor with a large bolt.
WARNING
Failure to use the safety hook can cause injury. Install
and use the safety hook as described in this manual.
Important
Before installing the safety hook, consult the
ambulance manufacturer about possible interference
with wiring and other elements under the ambulance
floor, and about the ambulance warranty.
4.3 Installing the Safety Hook
The safety hook (
Figure 1) provided with the cot must be
installed on the ambulance floor. The safety hook is used
with the Ferno
®
Model 175 Cot Fastener.
The safety hook catches the cot safety bar (Figure 2) to
ensure that the cot remains secure inside the ambulance
while the operators raise or lower the undercarriage during
loading or unloading.
Installing the safety hook requires the skills of a mechanic
familiar with ambulance construction.
Before installing the safety hook, consult the ambulance
manufacturer regarding:
●
the location of wiring, oxygen or fuel lines, and other
elements under the ambulance floor
●
the ambulance warranty.
Figure 1 -
Safety Hook
(One Shipped
with Cot)
Hook
Front Edge
4-Inch Safety Hook (Standard)
2.5-Inch Safety Hook (Optional)
Hook
Front Edge
Figure 2 - Safety Hook Catches Safety Bar
Safety Bar
Safety Hook
Loading Wheel
Setup and Installation