Ferno Neomate Infant Restraint System User Manual - 5 - Maintenance

Model 

Neom

ate

5 - MainTenanCe

Maintenance schedule

The 

Neom

ate

requires regular maintenance. Set up and 

follow a maintenance schedule (see maintenance record 

sheet on page 14). The table at right represents minimum 

intervals for maintenance. 

When using maintenance products, follow the manufacturers' 

directions and read the manufacturers' material safety data 

sheets. 

Disinfecting the 

Neom

ate

Wipe or spray disinfectant on all 

Neom

ate

and surfaces 

and straps. Follow the disinfectant manufacturer's directions 

for application and contact time. 

Cleaning the 

Neom

ate

Hand wash the 

Neom

ate

blanket and straps with warm, 

soapy water and a clean cloth or soft brush. Rinse with clear 

water. Dry the blanket with a towel and allow the straps to 

air dry. 

Do not immerse the buckles in water. 

inspecting the 

Neom

ate

Have your services equipment maintenance personnel 

inspect the 

Neom

ate

regularly. Follow the inspection 

checklist. 

If the inspection shows damage or excessive wear, remove 

the 

Neom

ate from service. Ferno recommends that in 

addition to scheduled maintenance, operators perform 

a visual inspection each time the 

Neom

ate is used. If 

damage is noted, remove the 

Neom

ate

from service 

immediately and replace it. 

insPeCTiOn CheCklisT

● 

Are all components present? 

● 

Is the 

Neom

ate free of excessive wear? 

● 

Is all stitching secure? 

● 

Do the central buckle and adjustment tabs operate 

properly and smoothly? 

● 

Are there cuts or tears in the blanket or straps?

Warning

improper maintenance can cause injury. Maintain 

the 

Neom

ate only as described in this manual. 

important

Disinfectants and cleaners containing bleach, 

phenolics, or iodines can damage the Neomate. Do 

not use products containing these chemicals. 

important

If the Neomate is in use at the time of a vehicular 

accident, remove the Neomate from service and 

replace it. 

Maintenance

U.s.a. nOTiCe

The cot is for use with ambulances that meet the requirements 

of  the  “Star  of  Life”  certification  via  Federal Ambulance 

Specification KKK-A-1822. For information, contact:

Federal Supply Services, Specifications Section

Suite 8100

470 E. L’Enfant Plaza, SW

Washington, DC 204

Minimum  

Maintenance intervals

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Disinfecting 

(this page)

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Cleaning

 (this page)

•

inspecting

 (this page)

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