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© Ferno-Washington, Inc   234-3451-01   February 2011

Model 35A Series

© Copyright Ferno-Washington, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer

This manual contains general instructions for the use, operation 

and care of this product. The instructions are not all-inclusive. Safe 

and proper use of this product is solely at the discretion of the 

user. Safety information is included as a service to the user. All 

other safety measures taken by the user should be within and under 

consideration of applicable regulations. It is recommended that 

training on the proper use of this product be provided before using 

this product in an actual situation.
Retain this manual for future reference. Include it with the product 

in the event of transfer to new users. Additional free copies are 

available upon request from Customer Relations.

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Washington, Inc., Wilmington, Ohio, USA. Ferno-Washington, Inc. 

reserves all patent rights, proprietary design rights, manufacturing 

rights, reproduction use rights, and sales 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.

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The products sold by Ferno are covered by a limited warranty, 

which is printed on all Ferno invoices. The complete terms and 

conditions of the limited warranty, and the limitations of liability 

and disclaimers, are also available upon request by calling Ferno at 

1.800.733.3766 or 1.937.382.1451.

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Ferno product. Please have the product serial number available 

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technical support questions:
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CANADA AND The U.S.A.

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For assistance or information, please contact your Ferno 

distributor. If you do not have a Ferno distributor, please contact 

Ferno Customer Relations:

Ferno-Washington, Inc.

70 Weil Way

Wilmington, Ohio 45177-9371, U.S.A.

Telephone  

+1.937.382.1451

Fax +1.937.382.6569
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eUROPeAN RePReSeNTATive

Ferno (UK) Limited

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West Yorkshire BD19 4TZ, United Kingdom

Telephone 

+44 (0) 1274 851999

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+44 (0) 1274 851111

Internet www.ferno.co.uk

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contact Ferno Customer Relations, your 

Ferno distributor, or visit www.ferno.com.

Serial Number _________________________
Location (All Models): Crosstube under shock frame

Summary of Contents for 35A+

Page 1: ...FERNO When It s Critical Users Manual Model 35A Series Mobile Transporter 35A 35A ST 35A 35A ST February 2011 GLO Pub No 234 3451 01 Read this Manual and Retain for Future Reference...

Page 2: ...ty which is printed on all Ferno invoices The complete terms and conditions of the limited warranty and the limitations of liability and disclaimers are also available upon request by calling Ferno at...

Page 3: ...Sidearms__________________________________15 5 8 Lead Handle_______________________________16 5 9 Wheel Locks Optional ______________________16 5 10 Oxygen Cylinder Holder Models 35A 35A ST Only ____...

Page 4: ...n 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...

Page 5: ...distributor page 2 Safety Information 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...

Page 6: ...2 3 Height and Strength Considerations When unloading the cot the foot end operator must lift and hold the weight of the cot patient and equipment high enough for the wheels to remain off the ground u...

Page 7: ...r distributor or Ferno Customer Relations page 2 Set of three restraints Mattress Warning Improper use of the cot can cause injury Use the cot only for the purpose described in this manual U S A Notic...

Page 8: ...88 lb 40 kg Strength to Weight Ratio3 35A 6 76 SWR 35A ST 6 41 SWR 35A 5 95 SWR 35A ST 5 68 SWR Load Limit 500 lb 227 kg Note All Ferno mattresses for emergency medical service use are heat sealed 1...

Page 9: ...k included 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 complet...

Page 10: ...bulance while the operators raise or lower the undercarriage during loading or unloading Installing the safety hook requires the skills of a mechanic familiar with ambulance construction Before instal...

Page 11: ...the hook 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 load...

Page 12: ...he lifting 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...

Page 13: ...fastener 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 Loca...

Page 14: ...he hinge 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 adjust...

Page 15: ...e weight 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 th...

Page 16: ...medical 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 rig...

Page 17: ...and thread 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...

Page 18: ...patient and equipment For placement of helpers see Using Additional Help page 25 Stay with the patient at all times Always use patient restraints to secure the patient on the cot Warning An unrestrain...

Page 19: ...prepared 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...

Page 20: ...Cot To transfer a patient 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 adj...

Page 21: ...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 downhill foo...

Page 22: ...st passes the safety stop on the Stat Trac fastener Figure 25 2 Control Operator Lift the foot end of the cot until it is level with the ambulance floor Figure 26 3 Control Operator Squeeze and hold t...

Page 23: ...e has unfolded 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 28 or Figure 29 8 Bot...

Page 24: ...foot end of the cot to the ground Figure 30 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...

Page 25: ...ators Two Helpers Two Operators Four Helpers Key O Operator H Helper P Patient Warning Helpers can cause injury Maintain control of the cot operate the controls and direct all helpers Warning Helpers...

Page 26: ...ance Intervals Each Use As Needed Each Month Disinfecting this page Cleaning this page Waxing page 27 Inspecting page 27 Lubricating page 28 Maintenance 7 3 Disinfecting and Cleaning the Mattress 1 Re...

Page 27: ...ent Is 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 D...

Page 28: ...2 Cot 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 poin...

Page 29: ...lease handle foot end upper 1 090 4062 Release handle side 1 090 4063 Release handle foot end lower 1 090 4064 Ratchet bar return spring 2 090 4767 Safety bar release handle long metal lever 1 090 553...

Page 30: ...4 15 090 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 f...

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