Ferno 23 User manual

Model 23
Roll-In Style Mortuary Cot
Users’ Manual
Read this Manual
and Retain for
Future Reference
November 2007 GLO
Pub. No. 234-0059-05

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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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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.
Limited Warranty Statement
The products sold by Ferno are covered by a limited warranty,
which is printed on the invoice you received when you
purchased this product. Please refer to the warranty terms as
printed on your invoice. The complete terms and conditions
of the limited warranty, and the limitations of liability and
disclaimers, are also available upon request by calling Ferno
at 1.800.733.3766 or 1.937.382.1451.
Ferno Customer Relations
Customer service and product support are important aspects of
each Ferno product. For assistance or information, contact your
Ferno distributor or Ferno Customer Relations.
Please have the serial number available when calling Ferno
Customer Relations, and include it in all written communications.
Ferno-Washington, Inc.
70 Weil Way
Wilmington, Ohio 45177-9371, U.S.A.
Telephone (U.S.A. and Canada) ......................... 1-800-733-3766
Telephone (Worldwide)...................................... +1.937.382.1451
Fax (U.S.A. and Canada) ..................................... 1.888.388.1349
Fax (Worldwide) ................................................ +1.937.382.6569
Internet ................................................................. www.ferno.com
Serial Number
(Located on crosstube between control handles)

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Ferno Customer Relations.............................................. 2
1 - Safety Information..................................................... 4
1.1 Warning ................................................................ 4
1.2 Important.............................................................. 4
1.3 Bloodborne Disease Notice ................................. 4
1.4 Symbol Glossary .................................................. 4
2 - Operator Skills and Training.................................... 5
2.1 Skills .................................................................... 5
2.2 Training ................................................................ 5
3 - About the Cot .......................................................... 5-7
3.1 Cot Description .................................................... 5
3.2 General Specifications ......................................... 5
3.3 Components ......................................................... 6
3.4 Swing-Down Sidearms (Optional) ...................... 6
3.5 Restraints ............................................................. 7
3.6 Leg-Control Handles ........................................... 7
3.7 Leg Lock .............................................................. 7
4 - Using the Cot ......................................................... 8-10
4.1 Before Placing the Cot in Service ....................... 8
4.2 General Guidelines for Use ................................. 8
4.3 Changing Cot Positions ................................... 8, 9
4.4 Transferring the Body Onto the Cot .................... 9
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page Section Page
4.5 Rolling and Maneuvering the Cot ....................... 9
4.5 Loading the Cot Into a Vehicle .......................... 10
4.6 Unloading the Cot From a Vehicle .................... 10
5 - Maintenance ....................................................... 11, 12
5.1 Maintenance Schedule ........................................ 11
5.2 Disinfecting and Cleaning the Restraints ........... 11
5.3 Disinfecting and Cleaning the Mattress ............. 11
5.4 Disinfecting the Cot ............................................ 11
5.5 Cleaning the Cot ................................................. 11
5.6 Inspecting the Cot .............................................. 12
5.7 Waxing the Cot .................................................. 12
5.8 Lubricating the Cot ............................................ 12
6 - Parts and Service ..................................................... 13
6.1 U.S.A. and Canada ............................................ 13
6.2 Worldwide .......................................................... 13
6.3 Parts List ............................................................ 13
7 - Cot Setup................................................................... 14
7.1 Restraints, Mattress, and Accessories ............... 14
7.2 Vehicle Considerations ...................................... 14
7.3 Attaching the Foot Stop ..................................... 14
Training Record............................................................. 15
Maintenance Record ..................................................... 15

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1 - SAFETY INFORMATION
1.3 Bloodborne Disease Notice
To reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne diseases such
as HIV-1 and hepatitis when using the cot, follow the
disinfecting and cleaning instructions in this manual.
1.1 Warning
Warning notices indicate a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in injury or death.
1.2 Important
Important notices emphasize important usage or maintenance
information.
Important
Safety Information
Untrained operators can cause injury or be
injured. Permit only trained personnel to
operate the cot.
Improper operation can cause injury. Operate
the cot only as described in this manual.
An unrestrained body can fall off the cot. Use
restraints to secure the body on the cot.
Improper maintenance can cause injury.
Maintain the cot only as described in this
manual.
Improper parts and service can cause injury.
Use only Ferno parts and Ferno-approved
service on the cot.
Modifying the cot can cause injury and damage.
Use the cot only as designed by Ferno.
Attaching improper items to the cot can
cause injury. Use only Ferno-approved items
on the cot.
WARNING
1.4 Symbol Glossary
The symbols defined below are used on the cot and in this
users’ manual. Ferno uses symbols recognized by the
International Standards Organization (ISO), American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the mortuary
services industry.
General Warning of
Potential Injury
Read the Users’ Manual Do Not
Lubricate
Lubricate
400 lb
182 kg
Load Limit
Product meets European
Union Standards
LockedUnlocked

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3 - ABOUT THE COT
3.2 General Specifications
Height (Frame)
Raised Position ........................................ 32 in./80 cm
Lowered Position ..................................... 10 in./24 cm
Length ............................................................ 76 in./192 cm
Bed Width ........................................................ 20 in./51 cm
Overall Width .................................................. 21 in./53 cm
Loading Height ................................ 24 in.-26 in./62-67 cm
Weight ................................................................ 44 lb/20 kg
Load Limit ..................................................... 400 lb/182 kg
General specifications are rounded to the nearest whole number.
Metric conversions are calculated before rounding the Imperial
measurements. For more information, contact Ferno Customer
Relations (page 2) or your Ferno distributor.
Ferno reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
LOAD LIMIT
400 lb
182 kg
3.1 Cot Description
The Model 23 Roll-in Style One Man®Mortuary Cot (cot) is
a mortuary transport device designed for use by one or more
mortuary professionals to transport a body in a vehicle.
The cot is for professional use only. It is designed for use
with Model 5 Ferno® cot fastener (not included).
COT FEATURES:
• 2 Height positions (raised/lowered)
• Loading range 24-26 in. (62-67 cm)
• Foot stop
• Leg lock
• Two 5-inch swivel transport wheels (operator end)
• Two 5-inch fixed transport wheels (loading end)
• Leg-protecting scuff blocks
• Sidearms (optional)
INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE
• 1 in. mattress
• 2 quick-release restraints
• Users’ manual
Operator Skills; About the Cot
2 - OPERATOR SKILLS AND TRAINING
WARNING
Untrained operators can cause injury or be
injured. Permit only trained personnel to
operate the cot.
2.1 Skills
Operators using the cot need:
a working knowledge of mortuary body-handling
procedures.
2.2 Training
Trainees need to:
read and understand this manual.
be trained and tested on the use of the cot.
practice with the cot before using it in service.
record their training information. A sample training
record sheet is provided on page 15.

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About the Cot
3.4 Swing-Down Sidearms
(Optional)
The optional swing-down sidearms provide additional
security by helping to keep the body from sliding on the cot.
Keep the sidearms raised except when transferring a body
onto or off from the cot.
To lower a sidearm, pull the release pin (Figure 1) and swing
the sidearm down.
To raise a sidearm, rotate the sidearm upward until the pin
locks into place.
Important
Sidearms are not designed for lifting. Use only the
main frame to lift the cot.
3.3 Components
Swivel Transport
Wheel (2)
Loading-End Leg
Control Handle
Loading
Wheel (2)
Operator-End Leg
Control Handle
Leg Lock
Operator-End
Leg (2)
Cot Main Frame
Loading-End
Leg (2)
Foot Stop
Fixed Transport
Wheel (2)
LOADING
END
OPERATOR
END
Scuff Block (4)
Figure 1 - Using the Swing-Down Sidearm

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3.5 Restraints
A set of two restraints is supplied with the cot. Always use
both restraints to secure the body to the cot. Attach and
adjust restraints so they properly secure the body without
damaging it.
Use additional restraints if needed.
Keep restraints fastened when not in use to prevent them
from interfering with cot operation.
To fasten a restraint, insert the tang into the receiver (Figure
2). To unfasten a restraint, press the release button on the
receiver. For complete instructions, see the restraint users’
manual packaged with the restraints.
3.7 Leg Lock
The leg lock secures the legs in the folded position. This
allows the operator and helper(s) to lift and carry the cot like
a stretcher.
• To engage the leg lock, place the cot in the folded
position and pull the lock handle (Figure 4).
• To disengage the leg lock, push the handle toward the
loading end of the cot.
Note: Leg locks on cots with serial numbers lower than
L-728486 operate in the opposite direction. Pushing the
handle engages the leg lock, and pulling the handle
disengages it.
3.6 Leg-Control Handles
The cot has two leg-control handles that are used when
lowering the cot or loading it into a vehicle.
Squeeze the handle on the operator right side to unlock the
loading-end legs. Squeeze the handle on the operator left
side (Figure 3) to unlock the operator-end legs.
The leg-control handles are not used when raising the cot.
For complete instructions on lowering and raising the cot,
see Changing Cot Positions, pages 8 and 9. For loading and
unloading instructions, see page 10.
Figure 4 - Pull the Lock Handle
to Engage the Leg Lock
Tang
Release Button
Figure 2 - Two-Piece Restraint
Receiver
Tab
Figure 3 - Squeezing a Leg-Control Handle
Important
Do not engage the leg lock while the cot is loaded
in a vehicle. Verify that the leg lock is disengaged
before unloading the cot from the vehicle.

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4 - USING THE COT
4.2 General Guidelines for Use
• The cot can be operated and maneuvered by one
person, but operates and maneuvers more easily when
controlled by two operators.
• Operators may need help when working with heavy
loads. Use additional help as needed.
• Operator(s) and helpers must work together.
Communicate with one another and operate the cot using
coordinated movements.
• Follow standard mortuary-service procedures when
operating the cot.
• Stay with the cot at all times.
• Always use restraints.
• Read the cot fastener users’ manual for instructions on
using the cot fastener.
WARNING
Improper operation can cause injury. Operate
the cot only as described in this manual.
WARNING
An unrestrained body can fall off the cot. Use
restraints to secure the body on the cot.
Using the Cot
4.1 Before Placing
the Cot in Service
Personnel who will work with the cot need to read this
manual.
Set up the cot, following the instructions in Cot Setup,
page 14.
Confirm that the cot operates properly. See Inspecting
the Cot (page 12).
The vehicle transporting the cot must have a Ferno cot
fastener system installed.
4.3 Changing Cot Positions
To lower the cot with one operator:
1. Raise the operator end of the cot until the loading
wheels are on the ground (Figure 5).
2. Squeeze the right leg-control handle to unlock the
loading-end legs, and begin lowering the cot (Figure
6, page 9). Release the leg-control handle.
3. Squeeze the left leg-control handle to unlock the
operator-end legs, and lower the cot to the ground or
floor. Release the leg-control handle.
4. Engage the leg lock if the cot will be carried or rolled
while titled onto its loading wheels.
Figure 5 - Preparing to Lower the Cot
Loading
Wheels
Read Users’ Manual
for Operating and
Safety Information
Cot May be Operated
by One Trained Operator

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The leg-control handles are not used when raising the cot.
To raise the cot with one operator:
1. If the leg lock is engaged, disengage it.
2. Grasp the main frame at the operator end of the cot. Lift the cot until
the operator-end legs fully unfold and lock into place.
3. Do one of the following.
°If a body is on the cot: move to the loading end of the cot and lift
the cot until the loading-end legs fully unfold and lock into place.
°If the cot is empty: remain standing at the operator-end of the cot
and continue lifting upward until both sets of legs have completely
unfolded and locked into place.
If two operators are present, the operators stand at opposite ends of the cot
and work together to lift the cot at the same time. Lift the cot until the
transport wheels are off the ground and both sets of legs have fully unfolded
and locked into place. Then, set the cot onto its transport wheels.
4.5 Rolling and Maneuvering the Cot
Before rolling the cot, use the restraints to secure the body on the cot.
1. Raise the cot if needed before rolling it.
2. Stand at the cot operator end, grasp the main frame and push the cot
forward. Use additional help as needed to steer the cot.
When working in confined area or on stairs:
1. Fold the cot and engage the leg lock.
2. Lift the operator end of the cot and roll the cot on its loading wheels.
(Figure 7).
4.4 Transferring the Body Onto the Cot
Ferno recommends that you position the body with the head at the operator
end of the cot, if possible. This orientation will place the body in a “heads
up” position if you need to tilt the cot in a confined area.
1. Roll the cot as close as possible to the body. If possible, place the
operator-end of the cot nearest the head. Lower the cot to access a
body that is on the floor or ground.
2. Unfasten the restraints.
3. Place the body in a body pouch or use an accessory such as a transfer
board to ease transferring the body onto the cot. Use additional help
as needed to move the body.
4. Fasten the restraints. Cover the body with a body cover if desired.
Using the Cot
Figure 7 - Maneuvering the Cot
On Stairs
Important
Position the body with the head at
the operator end of the cot if
possible. This places the head
nearest the operator and the feet
against the cot’s foot-stop if the cot
must be rolled on its loading wheels.
Figure 6 - Folding the
Loading-End Legs

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4.6 Loading the Cot Into a Vehicle
Use additional help as needed to load the cot when it is
carrying a heavy load. To load the cot into a vehicle:
1. Push the cot into the vehicle until both loading wheels
are on the floor of the compartment (Figure 8).
2. Squeeze the loading-end (right) leg control handle and
begin pushing the cot into the vehicle. When the
loading-end legs have folded, release the control
handle.
3. Lift the weight of the cot and squeeze the operator-
end (left) leg control handle. Push the cot completely
into the vehicle (the operator-end legs will fold).
4. When the cot is completely inside the vehicle, release
the control handle and set the cot on its loading posts.
5. Secure the cot in the vehicle with an approved Ferno
cot fastener.
4.7 Unloading the Cot
From a Vehicle
Use additional help as needed to unload a cot when it is
carrying a heavy load. To unload the cot from the vehicle, do
not use the control handles. Do the following:
1. Disengage the cot from the cot fastener.
2. Verify that the leg lock is disengaged.
3. Grasp the operator end of the cot and begin pulling
the cot out of the vehicle. Keep the loading wheels on
the vehicle floor and raise the operator-end of the cot
high enough for both sets of legs to completely unfold
and lock into place.
4. To verify that the legs are locked, pick up the cot so
that all four transport wheels are off the ground, then
set the cot on the ground.
5. Roll the cot out of the vehicle.
Using the Cot
Important
Do not engage the leg lock while the cot is in a
vehicle. Verify that the leg lock is disengaged
before unloading the cot from the vehicle.
Figure 8 - Loading and Unloading the Cot