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Using the Features
5.18 Storage Tray (Optional)
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Purposee:
The optional storage tray is integrated with the cot under
the backrest (Figure 28).
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Usee:
Raise the backrest to place objects on the storage tray.
Remove objects before lowering the backrest. Do not allow objects
on the tray to interfere with the backrest pneumatic spring.
5.17 Safety-Lock Device (Optional)
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Purposee:
The Safety-Lock Device prevents the cot from being
accidentally unloaded from the ambulance before the loading-end
legs have locked.
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The optional Safety-Lock Device is required in some countries.
Check the requirements for your country.
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The Safety-Lock Device consists of a hook installed under the
loading end of the cot (Figure 27) and a user-installed catch
plate installed on the ambulance floor or ramp. Contact Ferno
to order the appropriate SLD kit. See “Ferno Customer Relations”
on page 2 and “Accessories” on page 34.
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Usee:
As the operators unload the cot from the ambulance:
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If the loading-end legs have not lockede:
The SLD hook
installed on the cot will catch on the user-installed catch plate. If
this happens, raise the control end of the cot until the loading-
end legs swing down completely and lock. Use additional help
as needed to lift the cot. See Using Additional Help, page 29.
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If the loading-end legs have locked: No action is needed. The
hook on the cot will not catch on the catch plate and the cot
may be unloaded normally.
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SLD Hook
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