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© Ferno-Washington, Inc. / 234-3451-03 / September 2016
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3 - ABOUT THE COT
3.1 Description
The Ferno
®
Model 35A Series Ambulance Cot (called the
“cot” in this manual) is an emergency patient-handling device
designed to transport a patient in a ground-based ambulance.
The cot is for professional use by a minimum of two trained
operators. It is designed for roll-in loading to help reduce the
risk of back injury to medical service personnel.
The standard term “cot” is used in this manual when features
are the same among all models. When features differ, the
specific model name is used.
COT FEATURES (ALL COTS)
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Clear-anodized handling surfaces keep hands and clothes
clean
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Eight height positions
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Two loading positions for vehicle floors 28 inches to 32
inches (711-810 mm)
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Pneumatic backrest
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Two-position drop frame
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Two-position shock frame
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Swing-down sidearms
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Lead handle
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Four 5"x1.25" (127x32 mm) transport wheels and two
5"x1" (127x25 mm) loading wheels
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Users’ manual included
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The following are included or available for purchase
separately, based on the terms of your purchase order.
(For more information, contact your distributor or Ferno
Customer Relations, page 2)
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Set of three restraints
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Mattress
U.S.A. NOTICE
The cot is for use with ambulances that meet the requirements
of the “Star of Life” certification via Federal Ambulance
Specification KKK-A-1822. For information, contact:
Federal Supply Services, Specifications Section
Suite 8100
470 E. L’Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20407
About the Cot
MODEL-SPECIFIC COT FEATURES
Cot Name Bed Surface
Compatible with
Ferno® Cot Fastener
Oxygen Cylinder
Holder
Storage Tray
Wheel Locks
(2 Wheels)
35A Aluminum Tubes 175 (Antler/Rail) Accessory Accessory Option
35A-ST Aluminum Tubes Stat Trac® Accessory Accessory Option
35A+ Aluminum Panels 175 (Antler/Rail) Standard Standard Option
35A+ST Aluminum Panels Stat Trac® Standard Standard Option
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Cots compatible with the Model 175 antler/rail fastener
are constructed with an integrated fastener post, fastener
release levers, and a safety bar as standard cot features. A
user-installed safety hook is shipped with the cot (Model
35A and Model 35A+).
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Cots compatible with the Stat Trac
®
fastener are
constructed with two fastener loading posts and a fastener
release handle as standard cot features (Model 35A-ST
and Model 35A+ST).
COT FASTENER NOTES
WARNING
Improper use of the cot can cause injury. Use the cot only
for the purpose described in this manual.