© Ferno-Washington, Inc. / 234-3451-03 / September 2016
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1 - SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1 Warning
Warning notices indicate a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in injury or death.
1.2 Important
Important notices emphasize important usage or maintenance
information.
Important
Safety Information
1.3 Symbol Glossary
The symbols defined below are used on the cot and in this users’
manual. Ferno uses symbols recognized by the International
Standards Organization (ISO), American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) and the emergency medical services industry.
Unlocked
Locked
Do Not Lubricate
Lubricate
Do Not Fold Cot
With Items On Tray
Manufacturer
Authorized Representative in the
European Community
WARNING
Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured.
Permit only trained personnel to operate the cot.
Improper use of the cot can cause injury. Use the cot only
for the purpose described in this manual.
Attaching improper items to the cot can cause injury. Use
only Ferno-approved items on the cot.
Failure to use the safety hook can cause injury. Install and
use the safety hook as described in this manual.
Improper operation can cause injury. Operate the cot
only as described in this manual.
An unattended patient can be injured. Stay with the
patient at all times.
An unrestrained patient can fall off the cot and be injured.
Use restraints to secure the patient on the cot.
Rolling the cot sideways or in a loading position can cause
the cot to tip and injure the patient or operators. Roll the
cot only in a level (rolling) position and with the head-end
or foot-end first.
False locking can cause injury. After changing positions,
lift the cot until all the wheels are off the ground. This
allows the lock to engage if it has not already done so.
Sheets or other objects can interfere with, or become
entangled in, the height-adjustment locking mechanism.
This can cause injury and/or malfunction, including
unexpected cot lowering. Do not tuck sheets or place
other objects where they can interfere with, or become
entangled in, the locking mechanism.
Helpers can cause injury. Maintain control of the cot,
operate the controls, and direct all helpers.
Helpers can be injured. Show helpers where to grasp the
cot to avoid pinch points.
Improper maintenance can cause injury. Maintain the cot
only as described in this manual.
Improper parts and service can cause injury. Use only
Ferno parts and Ferno-approved service on the cot.
Modifying the cot can cause injury and damage. Use the
cot only as designed by Ferno.
General Warning of
Potential Injury
Pinch Point:
Keep Hands Clear
Operation Requires
Two Trained Operators
Read the Users’ Manual
Product meets
European Union Standards
Load Capacity
(Safe Working Load in
pounds, kilograms, stone)
500 lb
227 kg
35.7 st