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© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3346-00 March 2006
PRO
Flex
X
®
Series
Using the Cot
Important
Do not fold the cot with the drop frame locked
in the lower lifting position
.
Lower the cot to a
rolling position, raise the drop frame to the level
position or higher, then continue folding the cot.
RECOVERING FROM IMPROPERLY
FOLDING THE COT
If you attempt to fold the cot with the drop frame locked
in the lower lifting position, the drop frame mechanism
will bind and cause the cot to not sit level.
If this occurs,
do not
release the drop frame hinges;
you could jar the patient and/or damage the mechanism.
To recover, both operators raise the cot into a higher
position. Adjust the drop frame to the extended position
and then fold the cot.
Figure 22 - Two-Stage Position Changes
Two-Stage Raising or Lowering
To maintain proper lifting techniques, the
operators may choose to adjust the cot height in
two stages (Figure 22). To do this:
1. Use one set of lifting positions to raise or
lower the cot partway.
2. Stop at a comfortable position and verify that
the undercarriage is locked.
3. Adjust your hands to new lifting positions:
°
Assisting Operator:
Raise or lower the
drop frame to a different locked position.
°
Control Operator:
Move your hands from
the main frame to the lower lift frame or
vice-versa.
4. Raise or lower the cot to the desired finishing
position.
