Ferno 34 User manual

Model 34
Folding Dressing Table
August 2003 GLO
Users’Manual
Pub. No. 234-0184-01

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Model 34 Folding Dressing Table
Disclaimer
This manual contains general instructions for the use, operation
and care of this product. The instructions are not all-inclusive.
Safe and proper use of this product is solely at the discretion of
the user. Safety information is included as a service to the user. All
other safety measures taken by the user should be within and under
consideration of applicable regulations. It is recommended that
training on the proper use of this product be provided before using
this product in an actual situation.
Retain this manual for future reference. Include it with the product in
the event of transfer to new users.Additional free copies are available
upon request from Customer Relations.
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The information disclosed in this manual is the property of Ferno-
Washington, Inc., Wilmington, Ohio, USA. Ferno-Washington, Inc.
reserves all patent rights, proprietary design rights, manufacturing
rights, reproduction use rights, and sales use rights thereto, and to any
article disclosed therein except to the extent those rights are expressly
granted to others or where not applicable to vendor proprietary parts.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Section
1 - Safety Information.....................................................4
1.1 Warning............................................................. 4
1.2 Important .......................................................... 4
1.3 Bloodborne Disease Notice ............................. 4
1.4 Safety Label ...................................................... 4
2-OperatorSkills andTraining ....................................5
2.1 Skills ................................................................. 5
2.2 Training ............................................................ 5
3-AbouttheTable.......................................................... 5, 6
3.1 Table Description ............................................. 5
3.2 General Specifications ...................................... 6
3.3 Components ..................................................... 6
4- Using theTable ....................................................... 7-9
4.1 Before Placing the Table in Service ................. 7
4.2 General Guidelines for Use ............................... 7
4.3 Locking/Unlocking a Caster ............................. 7
4.4 Wheel Configurations....................................... 7
Page
Section
4.5 Unfolding the Table........................................... 8
4.6 Folding the Table............................................... 9
4.7 Rolling theTable ............................................... 9
5- Maintaining theTable ........................................10, 11
5.1 Maintenance Schedule.................................... 10
5.2 Disinfecting and Cleaning the Table ............... 10
5.3 Inspecting the Table ....................................... 11
5.4 Lubricating the Table ...................................... 11
6 - Repair Parts and Service ..................................12, 13
6.1 USA and Canada ............................................ 12
6.2 Outside USA and Canada ............................ 12
6.3 Parts List......................................................... 12
6.4 Parts Diagram ................................................. 13
7 - Limited Warranty ...................................................14
8 - Ferno Customer Relations .....................................14
Training Record............................................................15
MaintenanceRecord.....................................................15
Safety Labels .................................................................... 4
Components ..................................................................... 6
Figure 1 - Locked Caster .................................................. 7
Figure 2 - Unlocked Caster ............................................... 7
Figure 3 - Swivel Casters Converted
to Directional Casters ...................................... 7
Figure 4 -Configuring the Casters
to Help Keep the Table Stationary .................... 7
Illustrations
Figure 5 -Unfolding the Table........................................... 8
Figure 6 - Guiding the Table Top Down ........................... 8
Figure 7 - Spreading theTable BracesApart ................... 9
Figure 8 - Folding the Table ............................................. 9
Figure 9 - Rolling the Table.............................................. 9
Maintenance Schedule ....................................................10
LubricationDiagram ........................................................11
SerialNumber Location....................................................14

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1.4 Safety Labels
Safety labels place important information from the
Users’ Manual on the folding dressing table.
Read and follow label instructions. Replace worn or
damaged labels immediately. New labels are available
from EMSAR, in the U.S.A. and Canada, (page 12) or
from your Ferno distributor.
The labels below are affixed to the table edges where
the halves meet. Keep hands clear of this area.
1 - SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1 Warning
The following warnings appear in this manual.
1.3 Bloodborne Disease Notice
To reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne diseases
suchas HIV-1 andhepatitis when usingthe table, follow
thedisinfecting and cleaning instructionsin this manual.
Safety Information
1.2 Important
Boxes like the one below emphasize important
information.
Important
Disinfectants and cleaners containing bleach,
phenolics, or iodines can cause damage to the
table. Disinfect and clean only with products
that do not contain these chemicals.
Untrained operators can cause injury or be
injured. Permit only trained personnel to
operate the table.
Improper use of the table can cause injury.
Use the table only for the purpose
described in this manual.
Improper operation can cause injury.
Operate the table only as described in this
manual.
Improper placement of hands when
unfolding the table can cause injury. Keep
hands clear of the area where the table
halves meet.
Improper maintenance can cause injury.
Maintain the table only as described in this
manual.
Improper parts and service can cause
injury. Use only Ferno parts and Ferno-
approved service on the folding dressing
table.
WARNING!
Modifying the table can cause injury and
damage. Use the table only as designed by
Ferno.

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2 - OPERATOR SKILLS AND TRAINING
Skills and Training, About the Table
2.1 Skills
Operators using the table need:
a working knowledge of mortuary-service
procedures.
the ability to carry out mortuary-service
procedures.
a complete understanding of the procedures
described in this manual.
3.1 Table Description
TheModel34FoldingDressingTable (called the “table”
in this manual) is a mortuary-service product designed
for use in dressing a body.
The table is for professional use only by one trained
operator.Additional help may be needed when working
with heavy bodies.
The table features a two-piece laminated top that folds
for compact storage.
The legs are fitted with six-inch wheels with casters
that swivel and lock.
3 - ABOUT THE TABLE
2.2 Training
Trainees need to:
follow the protocols of their facility.
readthis manual.Foradditionalfree users’manuals,
contact Ferno Customer Relations (page 14).
practice with the table before using it in regular
service.
be tested on their understanding of the table.
record their training information. A form is
provided on page 15.
Untrained operators can cause injury or be
injured. Permit only trained personnel to
operate the table.
WARNING
!
Improper use of the table can cause injury.
Use the table only for the purpose
described in this manual.
WARNING
!

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3.3 Components
About the Table
3.2 General Specifications
Table Open
Length ......................................... 77 in (196 cm)
Width............................................. 25 in (64 cm)
Height ........................................... 34 in (86 cm)
Table Folded
Height ......................................... 59 in (150 cm)
Width............................................. 25 in (64 cm)
Thickness ...................................... 16 in (41 cm)
Wheelbase.................... 57 x 23 in (145 x 58 cm)
Weight ............................................. 68 lb (31 kg)
Load Limit .................................. 500 lb (227 kg)
General specifications are rounded to the nearest whole
number. Metric conversions are calculated before rounding
the English measurements. For more information, contact
FernoCustomer Relations (page 14) oryour Ferno distributor.
Ferno reserves the right to change specifications without
notice.
LOAD LIMIT
Inspect the table if the load
limit has been exceeded
(see Inspecting the Table,
page 11).
500 lb
227 kg
USERS’MANUAL
For additional free Users’
Manuals, call Ferno Customer
Relations at 1.800.733.3766 or
visit www.ferno.com.
Table Top Hinge (2)
Stop Blocks
(1 pair per side)
Diagonal Leg
Brace(4) Swivel Lock(4)
Lock Rods
Swivel Wheel
and Caster (4)

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4 - USING THE TABLE
4.1 Before Placing the Table
in Service
Read this manual.
Confirm that the table operates properly (see
Inspecting the Table, page 11).
Personnel who will work with the table need to
be trained (see Operator Skills and Training,
page 5).
Practice using the table before using it in a work
situation.
4.2 General Guidelines for Use
• The table is for professional use only.
• Use the table only as described in this manual.
• Follow standard mortuary-service procedures
when using the table.
• Lift only the weight you can lift safely. Use
additional help when working with heavy loads.
4.4 Wheel Configurations
The wheels can swivel in any direction when the
casters are unlocked. Convert the swivel casters to
directional casters by locking them in place.
To roll the table forward and backward only, turn all
four casters outward and turn the swivel locks toward
the ends of the table (Figure 3).
To help keep the table stationary during use, lock each
caster at a 90-degree angle to the adjacent casters
(Figure 4).
Figure 3 - Swivel Casters Converted to
Directional Casters
Figure 4 - Configuring the Casters to Help
Keep the Table Stationary
Figure 2 -
Unlocked Caster
Figure 1 -
Locked Caster
SwivelLock
Caster
Improper operation can cause injury.
Operate the table only as described in this
manual.
WARNING
!
Swivel
Lock
4.3 Locking/Unlocking a Caster
Thewheels lock at 90-degree angles, either parallelwith
or perpendicular to the long side of the table.
To lock a caster, place the wheel in one of the four
locking positions and turn the swivel lock toward the
end of the table (Figure 1).
To unlock a caster, turn the swivel lock toward the
side of the table (Figure 2).
Caster
SwivelLock
Swivel
Lock

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!
4.5 Unfolding the Table
1. Turn all four wheels parallel with the long side
of the table and lock the casters.
Figure 5 - Unfolding the Table
Figure 6 - Guiding the Table Top Down
Improper placement of hands when
unfolding the table can cause injury. Keep
hands clear of the area where the table
halves meet.
WARNING
!
2. Unfold the table by grasping both halves of the
table top and pulling outward (Figure 5).
3. Guide the top down to complete the unfolding
(Figure 6).
Note: If the table unfolds too quickly, bolts may
need to be tightened according to instructions
in the Note on page 11, or replaced. See
Inspecting the Table, page 11, and Repair Parts
and Service, page 12.

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1. Turn all four wheels parallel with the longsides
of the table and lock the casters.
2. With the fingers and thumb of one hand, spread
the diagonal braces apart. Use the other hand to
lift upward on one half of the table top (Figure 7).
3. Once the stop block on the inner brace passes
behind the outer brace, let go of the braces. Use
both hands (Figure 8) to push the table halves
together.
4.6 Folding the Table
Figure 7 - Spreading the Table Braces Apart
Figure 8 - Folding the Table
4.7 Rolling the Table
To roll the table around obstacles or through a narrow
space, fold it, grasp the edges, and push from an open
side (Figure 9).
The table does not lock in the folded position and can
open abruptly if you pull on one of the halves.
To roll the table through open areas, push or pull it in the
open (unfolded) position.
Figure 9 - Rolling the Table

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Maintaining the Table
5 - MAINTAINING THE TABLE
Important
Water under high pressure penetrates joints,
flushes away lubricant, and causes corrosion.
Do not use a high-pressure washer, or steam,
to clean the table.
When using maintenance products, follow the
manufacturers’directions and read the manufacturers’
material safety data sheets.
In the U.S.A., contact Ferno Customer Relations
(page 14) to order Ferno disinfectants and cleaners.
5.1 Maintenance Schedule
The table requires regular maintenance. Set up and
follow a maintenance schedule. A form to record
maintenance is provided on page 15. The schedule at
right represents minimum maintenance.
5.2 Disinfecting and Cleaning
the Table
Wipe or spray all surfaces of the table with disinfectant.
Follow disinfectant manufacturer’s directions. Ferno
recommends inspecting the table for obvious damage
as you disinfect it.
Clean all surfaces of the table with warm water and a
mild detergent. Rinse the table with warm water. Dry
with a towel or allow it to air dry.
Improper maintenance can cause injury.
Maintain the table only as described in this
manual.
WARNING!
Important
Using abrasive cleaning compounds or
applicators on the table can cause damage.
Do not use abrasive materials to clean the
table.
Important
Disinfectants and cleaners containing bleach,
phenolics, or iodines can cause damage to the
table. Disinfect and clean only with products
that do not contain these chemicals.
Each Month
As Needed
Each Use
•
Disinfecting (this page)
Cleaning (this page)
Inspecting (page 11)
Lubricating (page 11)
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•
Maintenance Schedule