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© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-1862-03 July, 2001
Model 27-1 First-Call Cot
Users’ Manual
4 - USING THE COT
4.1 Before Placing the Cot
in Service
1. Personnel who will work with the cot need
to read this manual.
2. Set up the cot, following instructions in
Setting up the Cot
, page 18.
3. Confirm that cot operates properly. Follow
instructions in
Inspecting the Cot
, page 14.
4.2 General Guidelines for Use
1. The cot can be operated and maneuvered
by one person if necessary, but operates
and maneuvers more easily when controlled
by two operators.
2. Operator(s) may need help when working
with heavy loads. For information about
placement and direction of helpers, see
Using Additional Help
, page 12.
3. Follow standard mortuary service proced-
ures when operating the cot.
4. Always use restraints.
5. Stay with the cot at all times.
4.3 Operating the Fold-Down Frame
The loading end of the main frame folds down
to shorten the cot for use in confined areas such
as hallways and elevators. To operate the fold-
down frame:
1. With one hand, grasp corner of frame and
slightly lift upward, then with other hand,
squeeze fold-down-frame control handle
(Figure 1).
An unrestrained body can fall off the
cot. Use restraints to secure the body
on the cot.
WARNING
!
Improper operation can cause injury.
Operate the cot only as described in
this manual.
WARNING
!
2. Use both hands to swing the frame down.
3. To return the frame to the extended position,
grasp the frame with one or both hands and
swing it upward until it locks.
Figure 1 - Operating Fold-Down Frame
Control Handle
4.4 Changing Cot Levels
Using Two Operators
LOWERING THE COT WITH
TWO OPERATORS
1. Operators position themselves at opposite
ends of the cot, facing each other.
Important
To avoid damaging the cot, always raise the
fold-down frame to the extended position
before changing cot levels.
Fold-Down Frame
Control Handle