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© Ferno-Washington, Inc 234-3451-01 February 2011
Model 35A Series
4 - SeTUP AND iNSTALLATiON
4.1 Ambulance information
The ambulance bumper extension should not exceed 14 inches
(356 mm). The patient compartment should have a level floor
large enough for the folded cot, and a Ferno
®
cot fastener
installed (not included). See
Cot and Fastener Compatibility,
page 4.
important
Loose items and debris on the patient compartment
floor can interfere with the operation of the cot
with the fastener. Keep the patient compartment
floor clear.
Setup and Installation
4.3 Fastener Compatibility
Read the cot fastener users’ manual for instructions on using
the fastener (see
Cot and Fastener Compatibility,
page 4).
ANTLeR-AND-RAiL FASTeNeR
The Models 35A and 35A+ cots are compatible with all versions
of the Ferno
®
Model 175 antler-and-rail cot fasteners. The cot
fastener must be configured for use with the Ferno
®
Model
35 Series. See the fastener installation manual for complete
installation details.
Using the Model 175 cot fastener requires the installation of the
safety hook (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 complete installation details.
important
A “sloped” (or low-profile) mounting block (shown
here) must be used when the antler portion of the cot
fastener is
removable
(installed with large turn-knobs
for easy removal).
If your
removable
fastener
does not already have this
mounting block, contact Ferno
Customer Relations, page 2.
This block is
not
used with fasteners permanently-
mounted to the floor with a large bolt.
4.2 Restraints and Accessories
Before placing the cot in service, place the mattress on the cot
bed and assign appropriate personnel to install the restraints and
any accessories shipped with the cot. Follow the instructions
in the restraint and accessory users’ manuals supplied with the
products.
Keep all restraint and accessory users’ manuals with this
manual for future reference.
For additional, free manuals, contact Ferno Customer Relations
or your Ferno distributor (page 2).
Figure 1 - Restraints (Set of Three)
Two-Piece Restraint (2)
Harness Restraint (1)
WARNiNg
Attaching improper items to the cot can cause
injury. Use only Ferno-approved items on the cot.
