FERNO POWERFlexx Hydraulic Cot

The FERNO POWERFlexx allows EMS professionals to lift, lower, load, and unload with the push of a button, reducing strain and risk of injury. The power-lift system helps reduce the risk of back injury to medical service personnel by hydraulically raising and lowering the cot.Keep your FERNO POWERFlexx operating safely and reliably with annual Preventative Maintenance (PM) service. Certified biomedical technicians follow OEM-compliant service protocols to calibrate, test, and verify your equipment meets OEM specs for safety and performance.

FERNO POWERFlexx Service Options

  • PM Cycle: Annual
  • Functions Test
  • Preventative Maintenance (PM)Learn More
  • Repair
  • On-Site PMs
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Possible Repair or Service Needs for the FERNO POWERFlexx

General wear and tear
Broken hydraulics
Issues with charging
Cosmetic damage
Broken wheels
Broken fasteners
Bent or broken tubing or sheet metal
Issues with any movable parts

Preventative Maintenance for the FERNO POWERFlexx

  • Secure all fasteners (per assembly prints)

  • Inspect tubing and sheet metal for bends or breaks

  • Check ground wheels

  • Check load wheels

  • Check wheel locks

  • Move and latch siderails properly

  • Confirm cot locks securely in each height position

  • Test breakaway head section for proper function

  • Test ambulance pole for proper operation

  • Inspect mattress cover for rips or cracks

  • Check cot movement for smooth, passing quality

  • Test headrest hydraulic function

  • Inspect arm guards for damage and proper function

  • Apply PTFE dry lubricant to rust-prone moving bolts

  • Calibrate and test actuator

  • Test backrest for proper operation

  • Test height positioning latch

  • Fold undercarriage to confirm functionality

  • Test safety bar for secure locking and release

  • Test footrest operation

  • Inspect body restraints for integrity and function

  • Clean and sanitize the unit

  • Apply inspection sticker

FERNO POWERFlexx Care Instructions

Proper storage in climate climate-controlled area

Use only fingers to press buttons (not ink pens)

Be gentle with older units

Regularly service your stretcher