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© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3310-01 May 2005
POWERFlexx
™
6.4 Sidearms
Sidearms provide patient security and comfort. Keep
the sidearms raised except during patient transfer.
The sidearms have an intermediate stop. When used
with Ferno’s optional sidearm cover, this provides a
flat surface to support small items weighing less than
10 lb (4.5 kg), or the patient’s arm.
To lower a sidearm
, squeeze the handle (Figure 21)
and swing the sidearm downward.
•
To use the intermediate stop, release the handle
before reaching the midpoint.
•
To completely lower the sidearm, do not release
the handle until passing the midpoint.
To raise a sidearm
, you do not need to use the handle.
•
To stop at the intermediate position, raise the
sidearm a little past the midpoint, then lower it to
the intermediate stop.
•
To raise the sidearm upright, swing it upward until
it locks.
6.5 Shock Frame
The shock frame elevates the patient’s legs 16°. Stand
at the foot end of the cot to operate the shock frame.
Use an underhand grip (palms up) to support the shock
frame when raising or lowering it.
RAISING THE SHOCK FRAME
1. Unfasten or loosen the leg restraint.
2. Using both hands, lift the shock frame until it
locks in the raised position.
3. Fasten and adjust the leg restraint.
LOWERING THE SHOCK FRAME
1. Unfasten or loosen the leg restraint.
2. Support the weight of the shock frame and lift it
slightly.
3. With your thumbs, press the shock frame control
levers (Figure 22) to disengage the support bars,
then lower the shock frame.
4. Fasten and adjust the leg restraint.
Important
Lifting the cot by the sidearms can damage the
sidearms. Lift the cot only by grasping the
main frame as instructed in this manual.
Important
The sidearms are designed to support only light
items at the intermediate stop. Do not place
objects weighing more than 10 pounds (4.5 kg)
on the sidearms.
Cot Features
Figure 22 - Lowering the Shock Frame
Control Levers
Figure 21 - Using the Sidearm
