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1 - SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1 Warning
Warning notices indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in injury or death.
1.4 Bloodborne Disease Notice
To reduce the risk of exposure to blood or other potentially infectious
materials when using the fastening system, follow the disinfecting and
cleaning instructions in this manual.
Safety Information
1.3 Tip
Tips provide recommendations for easier use of the product.
Do Not Lubricate
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1.5 Symbol Glossary
The symbols defined below are used on the fastening system and/or
in this’ manual. Ferno uses symbols recognized by the International
Standards Organization (ISO), American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) and the emergency medical services industry.
General Warning of
Potential Injury
Read the Users’ Manual
1.6 Safety and Instruction Labels
Safety and instruction labels place important information from the users’
manual on the fastening system. Read and follow label instructions.
Replace worn or damaged labels immediately.
General Information Label: Follow the
instructions in this manual for proper and
safe use of the fastening system.
WARNING
Improper or inadequate installation can cause injury. The
installer must test the fastening-system setup to meet or
exceed all applicable guidelines before using the setup in
an ambulance.
Improper installation can cause injury and damage. Install
the fastening system only as described in this manual.
Failure to use protective equipment can allow injury. Use
protective equipment as needed for installation.
Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured. Permit
only trained personnel to operate the fastening system.
Improper use can cause injury. Use the fastening system
only for the purpose described in this manual.
An improper cot can cause injury. Use only a manufacturer-
approved cot designed for use with the fastening system.
Improper operation can cause injury. Operate the
fastening system only as described in this manual.
Improper maintenance can cause injury. Maintain the
fastening system only as described in this manual.
An improperly-secured fastening system can fail in
a crash. Confirm all fasteners are fully tightened and
properly secure the fastening system to the floor.
Improper parts and service can cause injury. Use only Ferno
parts and Ferno-approved service on the fastening system.
Modifying the fastening system can cause injury and
damage. Use the fastening system only as designed by Ferno.
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1.2 Notice
Notices emphasize important, but not hazard-related information.
Failure to follow Notices could result in product or property damage.
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