© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-1862-03 July, 2001
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Users’ Manual
Model 27-1 First-Call Cot
4.8 Maneuvering Cot in
Confined Areas
Lower the fold-down frame for easier
maneuvering in confined areas such as hallways
and elevators (Figure 6).
1. Fasten restraints.
2. Raise fold-down frame and lock in the
extended position.
3. Lower cot to lowest position.
4. Stand at
operator end
of cot, grasp corners
of main frame, tilt cot onto loading wheels,
and roll (Figure 7).
If lowering the fold-down frame does not shorten
the cot sufficiently, you can roll the cot in the tilted
position, as follows:
4.7 Rolling the Cot
Use help as needed to safely control the weight
of the body and cot (see
Using Additional Help
,
page 12).
Roll cot on smooth, unobstructed surfaces
whenever possible. Cross low obstacles such as
door sills squarely and carefully by lifting and
pulling the cot wheels over the obstacle.
Avoid high obstacles such as curbs whenever
possible. If you cannot avoid such obstacles, use
help to lift and carry the cot across them.
Roll the cot as follows:
1. Make sure restraints are fastened and cot is
in highest position.
2. Push or pull the cot from either end.
Note:
Pushing the cot up an incline will be easier
if you engage the swivel locks on the loading-end
wheels and push from the operator end of the cot.
4. Unfasten restraints.
5. Transfer body onto cot.
6. Fasten restraints.
7. Raise cot to highest position before rolling.
Figure 6 - Fold-Down Frame Lowered
Fold-Down
Frame
Figure 7 - Rolling Cot in Confined Areas