Ferno 24, 24H User Manual
Model 24, 24H Mortuary Cots
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Users’ Manual
February 2018
Pub. No. 234-0008-09
Read this Manual and Retain
for Future Reference
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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 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page Section Page
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 Specications ______________________________ 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 Conned 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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Safety Information
1 SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1 Warning
Warning safety alerts indicate a potentially hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, could result in injury or death.
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
1.3 Tip
Tips provide recommendations for easier use of the product.
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 dierent 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 Fernomanufactured 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.
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Safety Information
1.6 Symbol Glossary
The symbols dened 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.
General Warning of
Potential Injury
Pinch Point:
Keep Hands Clear
Read the Users’ Manual
400 lb
181 kg
28.5 st
Load Capacity
(Safe Working Load in
pounds, kilograms, stone)
Manufacturer Authorized Representative in the
Operation Requires
Two Trained Operators
Product meets
European Union Standards
Do Not
Lubricate
European Community
LubricateUnlocked Locked
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.
Loading-end Label: Identies the
function of the loading-end control
handle.
24, 24H Series
Operator-end Label: Identies the cot, provides safety and load capacity information, and identies the function of the control-end control handle.
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Operator Focus
2 OPERATOR FOCUS
2.1 Operator Training
Operator using the cot:
● must read and understand this manual.
● must have training on proper use of the cot.
● must have a training on mortuary-service procedures.
● must have the physical ability to operate the cot.
● must practice with the cot before using it in regular service.
● must keep training records. For a sample training record sheet, see
“Training Record” on page 22.
2.2 Operator Height and Strength
When unloading the cot from a vehicle, the operator must be able to
hold the cot high enough for both sets of legs to remain clear of the
ground so they can unfold completely and lock into place.
Supporting this weight requires greater strength from short operators
than from tall operators because short operators must raise their arms
higher in relation to their shoulders (Figure 1).
If the vehicle is parked on an uneven surface, the Operator-end operator
(and any helpers) may need to lift the cot higher than normal to allow
the legs to unfold completely and lock.
Note: Use additional help as needed to lift the weight of the cot, body and
equipment. See “Using Additional Help” on page 7.
WARNING
Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured.
Permit only trained personnel to operate the cot.
Clearance from Ground
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2.3 Daily Operator Duties
It is good practice for operators to check equipment at the start of each
work shift. To check the cot prior to use, follow the procedures described
in this manual:
● Unload the cot from the vehicle.
● Fold the cot to the oor or ground.
● Raise the cot to a suitable rolling height.
● Visually inspect the cot for readiness. See “Inspecting the Cot” on
page 18.
● Rotate the cot in a circle to verify it rolls easily.
● Load the cot into vehicle and secure it in the fastening system, if
present.
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Operator Focus
2.4 Using Additional Help
Operating the cot requires a minimum of one trained operator. The
operator may need additional help when working with heavy loads.
The operator should remain at the Operator end of the cot, operate the
controls, and direct all helpers.
Ferno recommends that helpers work in pairs to help maintain
cot balance. Side helpers may need to walk sideways under some
circumstances. Follow local protocols.
Refer to the chart for suggested placement for operators and helpers.
Helpers Loading/UnloadingRolling
One
Operator
+
One
Helper
Changing Levels
WARNING
Helpers can cause injury. Maintain control of the cot,
operate the controls, and direct all helpers.
NOTICE
The trained operator position stay at the Operator end of the
cot and operate the controls. Show helpers where to stand
and how to grasp the cot.
400 lb
181 kg
28.5 st
Inspect the cot if the load capacity has
been exceeded. See “Inspecting the Cot”
on page 18.
Load Capacity
One
Operator
+
Three
Helpers
One
Operator
+
Five
Helpers
Key: O = Operator H = Helper B = Body
H* = Second Trained Operator if present
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About the Cot
3 ABOUT THE COT
3.1 Description
The Ferno® Model 24 and 24H Series Multi-Level Mortuary Cots is a
mortuary-service device designed to transport a body. The cot is for
professional use by one or more trained operators. It is designed for
roll-in loading to help reduce the risk of back injury to mortuary service
personnel.
A mattress and a set of chest and leg restraints are included with each
cot. Both Model 24 and Model 24H are referred to as the “cot” in this
manual where features are identical. Where features dier, the model
name is specied.
Features:
● Footrest
● Loading wheels
● Loading posts
● (Model 24) 7-level positioning
● (Model 24H) An eighth level is provided at the loading end only for
use with high-oored vehicles.
Options:
● Operator-end transport wheels swivel locks
● Side rails
WARNING
Improper use of the cot can cause injury. Use the cot only
for the purpose described in this manual.
400 lb
181 kg
28.5 st
Specications Imperial Metric
Load Capacity 400 lb 181 kg
Load Capacity (UK) 28.5 st
Weight (Model 24) 51 lb 23 kg
Weight (Model 24H) 51 lb 23 kg
Construction Tubular aluminum
Wheel Bearings Sealed/greaseless
Inspect the cot if the load capacity has
been exceeded. See “Inspecting the Cot”
on page 18.
Load Capacity
3.2 General Specications
Specications for the cot are shown in the tables at right. General
specications are rounded. Metric conversions are calculated before
rounding the Imperial measurement.
Ferno reserves the right to change specications without notice. For
more information, contact Ferno Customer Relations or your Ferno
distributor (page 2).
● Height measurements are as follows:
○ Loading Position is the distance from the ground to the bottom
of the loading wheel.
○ Bed Position is the distance from the ground to the bed surface,
measured at the casting in the center of the bed surface.
● Weight is without mattress, restraints and optional features.
● All Ferno® mattresses are fully-sealed.
Dimensions Imperial Metric
Width Overall 20.5 in 521 mm
Length Overall 77 in 1960 mm
Wheels (Diameter x Width) 5x1 in 127x25 mm
Model 24 Height*
Bed Surface Maximum 33.5 in 850 mm
Loading Height 26 in 655 mm
Bed Surface Minimum 11 in 290 mm
Model 24H Height*
Bed Surface Maximum 36 in 925 mm
Loading Height 31 in 780 mm
Bed Surface Minimum 11 in 290 mm
Note: The footrest adds 7 inches (178 mm) to the overall height.
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