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© Ferno-Washington, Inc. / 234-3411-02 / September 2016
Model 35A-NM
Using the Features
Figure 18 - Lowering Drop Frame
Figure 17 - Lowered Drop Frame
Drop
Frame
Lock Sleeve (2)
5.6 Shock Frame
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Purpose:
The shock frame allows the operator to elevate the
patient’s legs to treat shock or for patient comfort.
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Use:
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Before Use:
Loosen or unbuckle the leg restraint.
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To raise,
stand at the foot end of the cot. Use both hands
to lift the shock frame until it locks in the raised position.
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To lower,
stand at the foot end of the cot. Lift the shock
frame slightly to support the weight (Figure 16), then
press the two thumb levers and lower the shock frame.
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After Use:
Buckle and/or adjust the leg restraint.
Figure 16 - Lift Before Unlocking and
Lowering the Shock Frame
5.7 Two-Position Drop Frame
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Purpose:
In the extended position, the two-position drop
frame is used for raising, lowering, loading, and unloading
the cot. In the lowered position (Figure 17), it is used to
shorten the cot where space is limited, such as in an elevator
or narrow hallway. The frame is unlocked in the lowered
position and is not usable for lifting.
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Use:
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To lower the drop frame:
1. Place the cot in Position 5 or Position 6.
2. Unfasten or loosen the torso restraint and raise the
backrest.
3. Grasp the lock sleeves on the drop frame and slide
them toward the head end of the cot to expose the
hinges (Figure 18).
4. Push the drop frame down.
5. Fasten and/or adjust the harness restraint.
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To extend the drop frame,
raise the frame until the lock
sleeves automatically snap over and lock the hinges.