© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3356-00 August 2006
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Model 28-Z PROFlexx
®
Chair Cot
1 - SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1 Warning
Warning notices indicate a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in injury
or death.
1.2 Important
Important notices emphasize important usage or
maintenance information.
1.3 Bloodborne Disease Notice
To reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne diseases
such as HIV-1 and hepatitis when using the cot, follow
the disinfecting and cleaning instructions in this manual.
Safety Information
1.4 Cot and Fastener Compatibility
Combining different manufacturers’ products into a
“mixed-component” cot/cot fastener system can
increase the user’s risk of injury and damage.
Ferno-Washington, Inc. strongly recommends that only
Ferno-manufactured cots be used in Ferno-
manufactured cot fasteners, and that only Ferno-
manufactured cot fasteners be used for securing Ferno-
manufactured cots in ambulances.
ANY COMBINATION OF A FERNO COT OR COT
FASTENER WITH A NON-FERNO COT OR COT
FASTENER IS MISUSE OF THE FERNO PRODUCT.
Responsibility for the outcome of known, intentional
misuse rests squarely on the misuser.
Important
Squeezing the undercarriage control handle
when unfolding or unloading the cot will prevent
the undercarriage from locking. Do not use this
handle when unfolding or unloading the cot.
Untrained operators can cause injury or be
injured. Permit only trained personnel to
operate the cot.
Improper use of the cot can cause injury. Use
the cot only for the purpose described in this
manual.
An unrestrained patient can fall off the cot
and be injured. Use restraints to secure the
patient on the cot.
Improper operation can cause injury. Operate
the cot only as described in this manual.
An unattended patient can be injured. Stay
with the patient at all times.
Helpers can cause injury. Maintain control
of the cot, operate the controls, and direct
all helpers.
Improper maintenance can cause injury.
Maintain the cot only as described in this
manual.
Improper parts and service can cause injury.
Use only Ferno parts and Ferno-approved
service on the cot.
Modifying the cot can cause injury and
damage. Use the cot only as designed by
Ferno.
Attaching improper items to the cot can
cause injury. Use only Ferno-approved items
on the cot.
WARNING
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