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3.2  General Specifications

Most  general  specifications  below  are  rounded  to  the  nearest 

whole number. Metric conversions are calculated before rounding 

the Imperial measurements. For more information, contact Ferno 

Customer Relations (page 2) or your Ferno distributor.
Ferno reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

CNnsorucoiNn

 

Tubular aluminum

Whttls

Diameter 

5 in./127 mm

Width 

1.25 in./32 mm

Wheel Bearings 

Sealed/greaseless

Btd Surfact 

(35A, 35A-ST) 

Aluminum tubes

Btd Surfact 

(35A+, 35A+ST) 

Aluminum panels

Htigho

1

Bed Position 8 

35 in./883 mm

LNading PNsioiNn 2 

32 in./810 mm

Bed Position 7 

33 in./834 mm

LNading PNsioiNn 1 

28 in./711 mm

Bed Position 6 

30 in./772 mm

Bed Position 5 

28 in./699 mm

Bed Position 4 

24 in./616 mm

Bed Position 3 

20 in./521 mm

Bed Position 2 

16 in./413 mm

Bed Position 1 (folded) 

10 in./257 mm

Ltngoh

Maximum 

79 in./2007 mm

Minimum 

61 in./1549 mm

Widoh (Ovtrall) 

24 in./610 mm

Wtigho

2

 

35A 

74 lb/34 kg

35A-ST 

78 lb/35 kg

35A+ 

84 lb/38 kg

35A+ST 

88 lb/40 kg

Sortngoh oN Wtigho RaoiN

3

35A 

6.76 SWR

35A-ST 

6.41 SWR

35A+ 

5.95 SWR

35A+ST 

5.68 SWR

LNad Capacioy 

500 lb/227 kg

LNad Capacioy (UK) 

35.7 so

Note:

All Ferno® mattresses for emergency medical service use 

are heat-sealed.

1

 Height measurements are as follows: Loading Position is the 

distance from the ground to the bottom of the loading wheel. Bed 

Position is the distance from the ground to the patient surface, 

measured at the casting in the center of the bed surface.

2

 Weight is without mattress, restraints and optional features.

3

 Strength to Weight Ratio is the Load Capacity of the cot divided 

by the cot’s weight.

3.3  Cot Positions

About the Cot

FOLDED POSITION

Use the folded position to transfer the patient, secure the cot 

inside an ambulance, or to store the cot.

Bed Position

ROLLING/TRANSFER POSITION (5)

Use a level position to roll the cot and for transferring the 

patient to or from the cot.

Bed Position

Bed Position

LOADING POSITION (2)

The loading positions are for use only when loading the cot 

into, or unloading the cot from, an ambulance. Use the lowest 

loading position that allows the cot to roll into the ambulance.

Loading Position

Load Capacity

Inspect the cot if the load capacity has 

been exceeded. See 

Inspecting the Cot

page 27).

500 lb 

227 kg 

35.7 st

Summary of Contents for 35A-ST

Page 1: ...Model 35A Series Ambulance Cot Users Manual September 2016 Pub No 234 3451 03 Read this Manual and Retain for Future Reference...

Page 2: ...les use rights thereto and to any article disclosed therein except to the extent those rights are expressly granted to others or where not applicable to vendor proprietary parts Limited Warranty State...

Page 3: ..._15 5 8 Lead Handle_______________________________16 5 9 Wheel Locks Optional ______________________16 5 10 Oxygen Cylinder Holder Models 35A 35A ST Only _________________17 5 11 Storage Tray Models 3...

Page 4: ...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 p...

Page 5: ...ENER 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...

Page 6: ...the cot patient and equipment high enough for the wheels to remain off the ground until the undercarriage legs completely unfold and lock into place Supporting this weight requires greater strength f...

Page 7: ...tor or Ferno Customer Relations page 2 Set of three restraints Mattress U S A NOTICE The cot is for use with ambulances that meet the requirements of the Star of Life certification via Federal Ambulan...

Page 8: ...t Ratio3 35A 6 76 SWR 35A ST 6 41 SWR 35A 5 95 SWR 35A ST 5 68 SWR Load Capacity 500 lb 227 kg Load Capacity UK 35 7 st Note All Ferno mattresses for emergency medical service use are heat sealed 1 He...

Page 9: ...ed with the cot STAT TRAC FASTENER The Models 35A ST and 35A ST cots are compatible with all versions of the Ferno Model 185 Stat Trac fastener See the fastener installation manual for complete instal...

Page 10: ...s 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 ele...

Page 11: ...k facing the front of the ambulance Position the safety hook at least 11 inches 279 mm from both sides of the door frame Figure 4 so the cot safety bar will engage the hook when the cot is loaded or u...

Page 12: ...ng situation For example the lower control handle gives a short operator better leverage for lifting After the position change both operators continue to support the weight of the cot patient and acce...

Page 13: ...er release control lever Models 35A 35A or fastener release control handle Models 35A ST 35A ST allows the cot to be released from the cot fastener when unloading the cot from an ambulance Location Th...

Page 14: ...sleeves automatically snap over and lock the hinges 5 5 Backrest Purpose The backrest allows the patient s torso to be elevated for comfort or for medical necessity The backrest can be adjusted betwe...

Page 15: ...then press the two thumb levers Figure 13 and lower the shock frame After Use Buckle and or adjust the leg restraint 5 7 Sidearms Purpose Sidearms provide patient security and comfort Keep the sidear...

Page 16: ...procedures When engaged the wheel lock stops wheel rotation Location On equipped cots the wheel locks are located at opposite corners of the cot where they are accessible to the operator s right foot...

Page 17: ...ead the straps through the D rings 3 Cinch the straps tight then press the hook and loop fastener straps together Figure 17 Figure 17 Oxygen Cylinder Holder 5 11 Storage Tray Models 35A 35A ST Only Pu...

Page 18: ...gaging the Locking Mechanism False locking is a condition in which the locking mechanism does not fully engage when a control handle is released This can occur after changing cot positions if the lock...

Page 19: ...d to control the normal downward movement of the cot which 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 lockin...

Page 20: ...tient onto the cot 1 Unfasten the restraints and arrange the straps so they will not interfere with transferring the patient onto the cot 2 Place the cot beside the patient and adjust it to the patien...

Page 21: ...olling over rough terrain the operators and helpers should grasp the cot with both hands Side helpers may need to walk sideways under some circumstances Follow local protocols Important Roll the cot d...

Page 22: ...s the safety stop on the Stat Trac fastener Figure 24 2 Control Operator Lift the foot end of the cot until it is level with the ambulance floor Figure 25 3 Control Operator Squeeze and hold the under...

Page 23: ...folded completely and is locked then set the cot on the ground 7 Assisting Operator Use the fastener release lever or handle to disengage the cot from the fastener Figure 27 or Figure 28 8 Both Operat...

Page 24: ...d of the cot to the ground Figure 29 4 Release the control handle to allow the undercarriage to lock 5 Grasp the undercarriage frame with one hand and pull the undercarriage upward against the main fr...

Page 25: ...elpers Two Operators Four Helpers Key O Operator H Helper P Patient Using the Cot Side helpers may need to walk sideways under some circumstances Follow local protocols Ferno recommends that helpers w...

Page 26: ...specting page 27 Lubricating page 28 Maintenance 7 3 Disinfecting and Cleaning the Mattress 1 Remove the mattress from the cot 2 To disinfect Apply disinfectant to the mattress following the disinfect...

Page 27: ...the cot free of excessive wear Are all screws nuts bolts rivets and roll pins securely in place Do all moving parts operate smoothly and properly Does the cot lock properly into each position Does the...

Page 28: ...Serial Numbers Before L 322137 Lubricate wheel bearings and wheel shanks with WRL 191S or SAE 30 weight oil LUBRICATION POINTS Use a small amount of lubricant 1 2 drops Lubricate identical points on e...

Page 29: ...lide cover right 1 090 5533 Slide cover left 1 190 1228 Center X frame axle rod with cover 1 8 ACCESSORIES AND RELATED PRODUCTS Ferno offers a full line of emergency medical service accessories fasten...

Page 30: ...5326 Ratchet return spring 2 16 090 5527 Center X frame axle rod with cover 1 Parts and Service No Part Description Qty 17 190 1239 Lower frame grip stick on style 2 18 090 5329 Slide cover finger gu...

Page 31: ...Ferno Washington Inc 234 3451 03 September 2016 31 TRAINING RECORD Date Name Training Method MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Maintenance Performed By...

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