Ferno One Man 27-1 User manual

Model 27-1
Multi-Level First-Call Cot
July, 2001
Users’ Manual
Pub. No. 234-1862-03
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and care of this product. The instructions are not all-inclusive.
Safe and proper use of this product is solely at the discretion of
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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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1 - Safety Information ..................................................................... 4
2 - About the Cot............................................................................. 4
3 - Operator Skills and Training ..................................................... 6
4 - Using the Cot............................................................................. 7
5 - Maintaining the Cot ................................................................. 13
6 - Repair Parts and Service ........................................................ 16
7 - Setting Up the Cot ................................................................... 18
8 - Limited Warranty..................................................................... 19
9 - Ferno Customer Service.......................................................... 19
Illustrations
Components .............................................................................................5
Height and Strength Considerations........................................................6
Figure 1 - Operating Fold-Down Frame Control Handle .........................7
Figure 2 - Changing Cot Height with Two Operators...............................8
Figure 3 - One Operator Lowering Cot.....................................................9
Figure 4 - One Operator Raising Cot........................................................9
Figure 5 - Operating Swivel Locks............................................................9
Figure 6 - Fold-Down Frame in Lowered Position..................................10
Figure 7 - Rolling Cot in Confined Areas................................................10
Figure 8 - Loading Cot ...........................................................................11
Figure 9 - Unloading Cot .......................................................................11
Using Additional Help.............................................................................12
Lubrication Diagram...............................................................................15
Parts Diagram .........................................................................................17
Figure 10 - Attaching Pull Handle..........................................................18
Figure 11 - Attaching Mattress ...............................................................18
Figure 12 - Restraints..............................................................................18
Figure 13 - Attaching Restraint ..............................................................18
Serial Number Location ..........................................................................19
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1 - SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1 Warning
The following warnings appear in this manual.
1.2 Important
Boxes like the one below emphasize important
information.
2 - ABOUTTHE COT
2.1 Model 27-1 First-Call Cot
Description
The Model 27-1 First-Call Cot (cot) is a mortuary-
service product designed to transport the
deceased. The cot is for professional use by one
or more trained operators.
Cot features include 6-level positioning, 4 swivel
wheels(2withlocks),fold-downframeforshortening
cot, tapered operator end, and a pull handle.
Anodized tubing is used on the main frame to
help keep hands clean. A mattress and a set of
chest and leg restraints are included with the cot.
Important
Change cot levels only with the fold-down
framelockedin the raised position. Changing
cot levels with the fold-down frame lowered
can damage the cot.
Improper use of the cot can cause injury.
Use the cot only for the purpose described
in this manual.
Untrained operators can cause injury or be
injured. Permit only trained personnel to
operate the cot.
Improperoperationcancause injury.Operate
the cot only as described in this manual.
Anunrestrainedbody canfall offthecot. Use
restraints to secure the body on the cot.
Helpers can cause injury or be injured.
Maintain control of the cot, operate the
controls, and direct any helpers.
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.
WARNING
!
1.3 Bloodborne Disease Notice
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health
Administration) requires employers to protect
workers from workplace exposure to bloodborne
diseases such as HIV-1 and hepatitis. To reduce
the risk of exposure when using the cot, follow the
disinfectingandcleaninginstructionsinthismanual.
For more information, visit www.osha.gov on the
Internet or write to:
U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA
Office of Public Affairs, Room N-3647
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
Improper use of the cot can cause injury.
Use the cot only for the purpose described
in this manual.
WARNING
!

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2.3 Components
2.2 General Specifications
Height*
Level 6.................................................34 in.
Level 5.................................................29 in.
Level 4.................................................25 in.
Level 3.................................................21 in.
Level 2.................................................16 in.
Level 1.................................................10 in.
Loading Level **.................................25 in.
Length Overall .......................................79 in.
with Fold-Down Frame Lowered .......71 in.
Width Overall .........................................24 in.
Weight....................................................62 lb.
Maximum Load Limit...........................400 lb.
The vehicle bumper extension should not exceed
14 inches. The patient compartment should have
a level floor large enough for the folded cot, and
a cot fastener installed.
Generalspecificationsarerounded to the nearest
whole number. For detailed specifications,
contact Ferno Customer Service (page 19).
Ferno reserves the right to change specifications
without notice.
*To include pull-handle height, add 6 inches.
** Measured from ground to bottom of loading
wheel.
OPERATOR
END
LOADING
END
Pull
Handle
LoadingWheel(2)
Fold-Down
Frame
Undercarriage
Control Handle
Undercarriage
ControlHandle Swivel Locks (2)
MainFrame
Post(2)
Undercarriage
Fold-DownFrame
ControlHandle
SwivelTransport
Wheels(4)
LOAD LIMIT
Inspect the cot if the load
limit has been exceeded
(see Inspecting the Cot,
page 14).
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3 - OPERATOR SKILLS AND TRAINING
3.1 Skills
Operators using the cot need:
❑a working knowledge of mortuary-service
procedures
❑a complete understanding of the
procedures described in this manual.
3.3 Height and Strength Considerations
When unloading the cot from a vehicle, the
operator must be able to hold the cot high
enough for each set of undercarriage legs to
remain clear of the ground until they have
unfolded completely and locked into place.
Supporting the weight of the cot can require
greater strength from a short person than from a
tall person.
Forexample,ashort operator must raise and hold
his/her arms higher than a tall operator to permit
the cot undercarriage to unfold and lock.
Note: Use additional help as needed to lift the
weight of the cot and body (see Using Additional
Help, page 12).
Untrained operators can cause injury or be
injured. Permit only trained personnel to
operate the cot.
WARNING
!
3.2 Training
Trainees need to:
❑read this manual.
❑practicewiththe cot before using it in regular
service.
❑record their training information.

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4 - USINGTHE 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
LOWERINGTHE COTWITH
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-DownFrame
ControlHandle

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Figure 2 - Changing Cot Height with
Two Operators
2. If fold-down frame has been lowered,
loading-end operator raises frame and locks
it in the extended position.
3. Both operators grasp corners of main frame,
using an underhand grip (Figure 2).
4. Loading-end operator squeezes under-
carriage control handle and lowers his/her
endofthe cot until it nearsthedesiredheight,
then releases control handle and continues
lowering until undercarriage locks in place.
5. Operator-end operator squeezes control
handle and lowers his/her end of the cot
untilitnearsthe desired height, then releases
control handle and continues lowering until
undercarriage locks in place.
4.5 Changing Cot Levels Using
One Operator
When changing cot levels without assistance,
raise or lower the cot in stages. Placing the cot at
too great a tilt can cause the body to slide off.
The proper procedure for changing levels with a
body on the cot is to raise or lower the
appropriate end of the cot a small amount, then
raise or lower the other end a small amount,
repeating until the cot is at the desired height and
level.
LOWERINGTHE COTWITH
ONEOPERATOR
1. Stand at loading end of cot and grasp main
frame corners with an underhand grip
(Figure 3).
Important
Always lower the loading end of the cot
before lowering the operator end.
Important
Always lower the loading end of the cot
before lowering the operator end.
RAISINGTHE COTWITH
TWO OPERATORS
1. Operators position themselves at opposite
ends of the cot, facing each other and
grasping corners of main frame using an
underhand grip (Figure 2).
Important
Always raise the operator end of the cot
before raising the loading end.
2. Operator-end operator squeezes control
handle and raises his/her end of the cot until
it nears the desired height, then releases
control handle and continues raising until
undercarriage locks in place.
3. Loading-end operator squeezes under-
carriagecontrol handleandraises his/herend
of cot until it nears desired height, then
releasescontrolhandle and continues raising
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Figure 3 - One Operator Lowering Cot
2. Squeeze undercarriage control handle and
lowerloadingend of cot until it nearsdesired
height.
3. Release control handle and continue
lowering cot until undercarriage locks into
position.
4. Move to operator end of cot.
5. Grasp corners of cot main frame, squeeze
control handle, and lower operator end of
cot until it is nearly level with loading end.
6. Release control handle and continue
lowering operator end of cot until
undercarriage locks into place.
Figure 4 - One Operator Raising Cot
3. Release control handle and continue raising
operator end of cot until undercarriage locks
into position.
4. Move to loading end of cot.
5. Grasp corners of main frame with an
underhand grip, squeeze undercarriage
control handle, and raise loading end of cot
until nearly level with operator end.
6. Release control handle and continue raising
until undercarriage locks into place.
RAISINGTHE COT
WITH ONE OPERATOR
1. Stand at operator end of cot and grasp main
frame with an underhand grip.
2. Squeeze control handle, and raise operator
end of cot until it nears desired height.
Important
Always raise the operator end of the cot
before raising the loading end.
Loading
End Operator
End
4.6 Transferring Body to Cot
1. Roll cot to body.
2. Position cot at height level with body.
3. Lock swivel wheels at loading end of cot.
To engage locks, raise levers to the vertical.
To disengage, lower levers to the horizontal
(Figure 5).
Figure 5 - Operating Swivel Locks

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4.8 Maneuvering Cot in
Confined Areas
Lower the fold-down frame for easier
maneuvering in confined areas such as hallways
and elevators (Figure 6).
1. Fasten restraints.
2. Raise fold-down frame and lock in the
extended position.
3. Lower cot to lowest position.
4. Stand at operator end of cot, grasp corners
of main frame, tilt cot onto loading wheels,
and roll (Figure 7).
If lowering the fold-down frame does not shorten
thecot sufficiently, you can rollthecot in the tilted
position, as follows:
4.7 Rolling the Cot
Use help as needed to safely control the weight
of the body and cot (see Using Additional Help,
page 12).
Roll cot on smooth, unobstructed surfaces
whenever possible. Cross low obstacles such as
door sills squarely and carefully by lifting and
pulling the cot wheels over the obstacle.
Avoid high obstacles such as curbs whenever
possible. If you cannot avoid such obstacles, use
help to lift and carry the cot across them.
Roll the cot as follows:
1. Make sure restraints are fastened and cot is
in highest position.
2. Push or pull the cot from either end.
Note: Pushing the cot up an incline will be easier
if you engage the swivel locks on the loading-end
wheelsand push from theoperatorend of the cot.
4. Unfasten restraints.
5. Transfer body onto cot.
6. Fasten restraints.
7. Raise cot to highest position before rolling.
Figure 6 - Fold-Down Frame Lowered
Fold-Down
Frame
Figure 7 - Rolling Cot in Confined Areas