© Ferno-Washington, Inc. / 234-3494-01 / July 2018
35X-NM Non-Magnetic Cot
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Manual Backrest
Purpose:
The manual backrest allows the patient’s torso to be elevated
for comfort or for medical necessity. The backrest has a flat position and
seven raised positions.
Before Use:
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Loosen or unbuckle the torso restraint.
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Support the weight of the backrest and patient.
Use:
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To raise the backrest from the flat position to the first raised
position, grasp the backrest frame and lift. When the backrest has
locked into position, release your grasp on the backrest frame.
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To raise or lower the backrest from any other position, use one
hand to support and raise/lower the backrest while you squeeze
and hold the adjustment lever with the other hand (Figure 5). At
the desired height, release the adjustment lever and raise or lower
the backrest to verify that it has locked into the new position.
After Use:
Buckle and/or adjust the torso restraint.
Sidearms
Purpose:
Sidearms provide patient security and comfort. Keep the
sidearms raised except when transferring a patient to or from the cot.
The sidearms feature an intermediate stop that allows a patient’s arm
to be placed on the sidearm for treatment, starting of intravenous (IV)
fluids, etc.
Use:
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To lower, pull the release pin (Figure 6) and swing the sidearm
down. To stop at the intermediate position, let go of the release pin
before the sidearm reaches the 90° point.
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To fully lower the sidearm, continue holding the release pin until
the sidearm has passed the 90° point.
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To raise, lift the sidearm until it locks. You do not need to use the
release pin.
NOTICE
Do not use the sidearms to lift the cot. Sidearms are not
designed for lifting. Lift the cot only by grasping the main
frame.
WARNING
An unlocked backrest can cause injury. Support the
backrest frame until the backrest locks into position.
Figure 5 - Using the Backrest
Figure 6 - Lowering a Sidearm
Release Pin
