
© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-1862-03 July, 2001
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Users’ Manual
Model 27-1 First-Call Cot
4.12 Using Additional Help
Operating the cot requires a minimum of one
trained operator. He/she may need help when
working with heavy loads.
Operator should maintain control of the cot,
operate the controls, and direct helpers.
The chart below shows suggested placement for
operator and helpers.
Key:
O = Operator
H = Helper
D = Deceased
Changing Levels
Helpers
Loading/Unloading
Rolling
One
Operator
+
Three
Helpers
One
Operator
+
Five
Helpers
Helpers can cause injury or be injured.
Maintain control of the cot, operate the
controls, and direct any helpers.
WARNING
!
H
D
H
H
O
H
D
H
H
O
H
H
D
H
O
H
O
H
H
D
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
O
D
H
H
H
O
H
D
H
LOAD LIMIT
Inspect the cot if the load
limit has been exceeded
(see
Inspecting the Cot,
page 14).
400 lb
Load Limit