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© Ferno-Washington, Inc. / 234-3411-02 / September 2016
Model 35A-NM
Using the Cot
Figure 19 - Using the Foot-end Control Handle
Assisting
Operator
Control
Operator
6.4 Raising and Lowering the Cot
Changing cot positions with a patient on the cot requires a
minimum of two trained operators working together.
PREPARING TO RAISE OR LOWER THE COT
1.
Both Operators:
Stand at opposite ends or sides of
the cot (Figure 19 or Figure 20).
2.
Assisting Operator:
Raise the drop frame to the
extended position if needed.
3.
Both Operators:
Select the lifting position that
provides the best leverage. Use an underhand grip to
grasp the cot frame (see
Lower Lift Frame,
page 14).
4.
Foot-End or Side-Control Operator:
Position your
hand to use the control handle.
Important
Operators should expect and be prepared to control
the normal downward movement of the cot that
occurs when a control handle is squeezed.
RAISING OR LOWERING THE COT
1.
Both Operators:
Lift the cot slightly to take the
weight off the locking mechanism.
2.
Both Operators:
As the control operator squeezes
and holds the control handle, both operators raise
or lower the cot. If the control handle is difficult to
squeeze, both operators lift the cot a little higher to
free the locking mechanism.
3.
Control Operator:
Release the control handle when
the cot is near the desired height.
4.
Both Operators:
Together, lift the cot until all four
transport wheels are off the ground. This ensures the
undercarriage lock engages if it has not already done so.
5.
Both Operators:
Set the cot onto the floor or ground.
Do not release your grasp until you are sure the
undercarriage is locked at the new position.
Figure 20 - Using the Side Control Handle
Assisting
Operator
Control
Operator
