© Ferno-Washington, Inc. / 234-3451-03 / September 2016
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1.4 Bloodborne Disease Notice
To reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne diseases such as
HIV-1 and hepatitis when using the cot, follow the disinfecting
and cleaning instructions in this manual.
1.5 Cot and Fastener Compatibility
Combining different manufacturers’ products into a “mixed-
component” cot/cot fastener system can increase the user’s risk
of injury and damage.
Ferno-Washington, Inc. strongly recommends that only
Ferno-manufactured cots be used in Ferno-manufactured cot
fasteners, and that only Ferno-manufactured cot fasteners be
used for securing Ferno-manufactured cots in ambulances.
ANY COMBINATION OF A FERNO COT OR COT
FASTENER WITH A NON-FERNO COT OR COT
FASTENER IS MISUSE OF THE FERNO PRODUCT.
Responsibility for the outcome of known, intentional misuse
rests squarely on the misuser.
Safety Information
1.6 Safety and Instruction Labels
Safety and instruction labels place important information from
the users’ manual on the cot. Read and follow label instructions.
Replace worn or damaged labels immediately. New labels are
available from EMSAR (page 29) or from your Ferno distributor
(page 2).
General Information Label (Qty. 1)
This label identifies the cot and warns the user to read the users’
manual, operate the cot with two trained operators, and to
observe the cot Load Capacity.
Pinch Point Label (Qty. 4 or 6)
Keep hands clear of these areas
Tray Label (Qty. 2)
On cots equipped with a lower storage tray, this label reminds
operators to empty the tray before lowering or loading the cot.
Hand Guard Label (Qty. 2)
Removing the guard can expose operators or helpers to injury.
Do not remove the guard.