Ferno 24 miniMAXX User manual

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Users’ Manual
February 2018
Pub. No. 234-0008-09
Read this Manual and Retain
for Future Reference
Model 24, 24H Mortuary Cots

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USERS’ MANUALS
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distributor, or www.ferno.com.
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 and local protocol. Training on the proper use
of this product must 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.
Proprietary Notice
The information disclosed in this manual is the property of Ferno-
Washington, Inc., Wilmington, Ohio, USA. Ferno-Washington, Inc.
reserves all intellectual property 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 all Ferno invoices. 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.
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you do not have a Ferno distributor, please contact Ferno Customer
Relations:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Ferno Customer Relations ________________________________ 2
1 - Safety Information _____________________________________ 4
1.1 Warning__________________________________________ 4
1.2 Notice ___________________________________________ 4
1.3 Tip ______________________________________________ 4
1.4 Bloodborne Disease Notice __________________________ 4
1.5 Fastening System Compatibility ______________________ 4
1.6 Symbol Glossary ___________________________________ 5
1.7 Safety and Instruction Labels _________________________ 5
2 - Operator Focus ________________________________________ 6
2.1 Operator Training __________________________________ 6
2.2 Operator Height and Strength ________________________ 6
2.3 Daily Operator Duties _______________________________ 6
2.4 Using Additional Help_______________________________ 7
3 - About the Cot__________________________________________ 8
3.1 Description _______________________________________ 8
3.2 General Specications ______________________________ 8
3.3 Components (Models 24 and 24H) ____________________ 9
4 - Setup________________________________________________ 10
4.1 Vehicle Information _______________________________ 10
4.2 Installing the Foot Support _________________________ 10
4.3 Mattress and Restraints ____________________________ 10
5 - Using the Cot _________________________________________ 11
5.1 Before Placing the Cot in Service _____________________ 11
5.2 General Guidelines for Use__________________________ 11
5.3 Changing Cot Levels_______________________________ 12
5.4 Transferring the Body to the Cot ____________________ 13
5.5 Rolling the Cot ___________________________________ 13
5.6 Maneuvering the Cot In a Conned Area ______________ 14
5.7 Loading the Cot __________________________________ 15
5.8 Unloading the Cot ________________________________ 16
6 - Maintenance _________________________________________ 17
6.1 Maintenance Schedule_____________________________ 17
6.2 Disinfecting and Cleaning the Body Restraints __________ 17
6.3 Disinfecting and Cleaning the Mattress________________ 17
6.4 Disinfecting the Cot _______________________________ 17
6.5 Cleaning the Cot __________________________________ 17
6.6 Waxing the Cot ___________________________________ 17
6.7 Inspecting the Cot ________________________________ 18
6.8 Lubricating the Cot________________________________ 19
7 - Parts and Service______________________________________ 20
7.1 U.S.A. and Canada_________________________________ 20
7.2 Worldwide_______________________________________ 20
7.3 Parts Diagrams ___________________________________ 20
8 - Accessories___________________________________________ 21
Training Record__________________________________________ 22
Maintenance Record _____________________________________ 23
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1  SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1 Warning
Warning safety alerts indicate a potentially hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, could result in injury or death.
1.4 Bloodborne Disease Notice
To reduce the risk of exposure to blood or other potentially infectious
materials when using the cot, follow the disinfecting and cleaning
instructions in this manual.
1.5 Fastening System Compatibility
Combining dierent manufacturers’ products such as a Ferno cot/
transport system with a non-Ferno fastening system can increase the
user’s risk of injury and damage.
Ferno-Washington, Inc. products are designed for use only with Ferno-
manufactured fastening systems. Use of a Ferno cot/transport system
with a non-Ferno fastening system is misuse of the Ferno product. The
user assumes responsibility for the outcome of known, intentional
misuse.
Safety Information
1.3 Tip
Tips provide recommendations for easier use of the product.
WARNING
Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured.
Permit only trained personnel to operate the cot.
Helpers can cause injury or be injured. Maintain control
of the cot, operate the controls, and direct all helpers.
Improper use of the cot can cause injury. Use the cot only
for the purpose described in this manual.
Attaching improper items to the cot can cause injury. Use
only Ferno-approved items on the cot.
Improper operation can cause injury. Operate the cot
only as described in this manual.
An unrestrained body can fall o the cot. Use restraints to
secure the body on the cot.
Rolling the Model 24H cot in the loading position can
cause it to tip. Use a rolling position when rolling the cot.
Rolling the cot sideways or in the loading position can
cause it to tip and injure the operator(s). Roll the cot only
in a level (Rolling) position and with the loading end or
control end rst.
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.
1.2 Notice
Notices emphasize important, but not hazard-related information.
Failure to follow Notices could result in product or property damage.
NOTICE

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Safety Information
Do Not
Lubricate
LubricateUnlocked Locked
Product meets
European Union Standards
Manufacturer Authorized Representative in the
European Community
1.6 Symbol Glossary
The symbols dened at right are used on the cot and/or in this’
manual. Ferno uses symbols recognized by the International Standards
Organization (ISO), American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and
the mortuary services industry.
Load Capacity
(Safe Working Load in
pounds, kilograms, stone)
400 lb
181 kg
28.5 st
General Warning of
Potential Injury
Pinch Point:
Keep Hands Clear
Operation Requires
Two Trained Operators
1.7 Safety and Instruction Labels
Safety and instruction labels place important information from the
users’ manual on the cot. Read and follow label instructions. Replace
worn or damaged labels immediately.
Read the Users’Manual
Loading-end Label: Identies the
function of the loading-end control
handle.
24, 24H Series
Operator-end Label: Identies the cot, provides safety and load capacity information, and identies the function of the control-end control handle.