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© Ferno-Washington, Inc 234-3451-01 February 2011
Model 35A Series
6.11 Using Additional help
Operating the cot requires a minimum of two trained operators.
They may need additional help when working with heavy loads
(patient plus equipment).
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Operators stand at the head and foot ends of the cot,
maintain control of the cot, operate the controls, and
direct all helpers.
helpers
Changing Levels
Rolling
Loading/Unloading
Two
Operators
+
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 can be injured. Show helpers where to
grasp the cot to avoid pinch points.
Using the Cot
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Side helpers may need to walk sideways under some
circumstances. Follow local protocols.
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Ferno recommends that helpers work in pairs to help
maintain cot balance.
The chart below shows suggested placement for operators and
helpers.
Load Limit
Inspect the cot if the load limit has
been exceeded (See
Inspecting the
Cot,
page 27).
500 lb
227 kg
