Ferno 173 Cot Fastener Kit

The Ferno 173 Cot Fastener Kit is available in two distinct configurations, allowing you to select the version that best suits your specific ambulance installation needs:

• Universal Floor Plate Kit
• Standard Floor Plate Kit

Regardless of the configuration chosen, the kit includes all required components for securing the chair cot, such as the floor plates for the front antler assembly and the adjustable rear hook assembly.

The Ferno Model 173 Cot Fastener Kit is a complete, two-part system engineered for securing compatible Ferno chair cots inside ground-based ambulances. The kit includes all the necessary hardware for installation:

• Antler: This component secures the cot’s loading wheels. It features an improved design with integrated mounting plates for simplified installation.
• Antler Floor Plate: Used to secure the front antler mechanism to the ambulance floor.
• Rear Hook: An adjustable component designed to fasten directly onto the cot frame for rear stability.
• Rear Hook Floor Plate: Used to secure the rear hook component to the ambulance floor.
• Small Parts Kit: Contains necessary hardware, including a jam nut and four socket-head cap screws.

No, the new 173 Antler design integrates mounting plates, eliminating the need for separate mount blocks and extra hardware.

The Ferno 173 Cot Fastener Kit is compatible with the 28 Fernoflex Roll-In Chair Cot, the 28-Z PROFlexx Ambulance Chair-Cot, and the PRO 28Z Chair Cot.

The shipping dimensions of the Ferno 173 Cot Fastener Kit are 27” x 20” x 7”.

The shipping weight of the Ferno 173 Cot Fastener Kit is 10 lb.

The Ferno 173 Cot Fastener Kit is offered in two distinct configurations, which determine the specific mounting hardware provided for secure installation in ground ambulances:

• Universal Floor Plate Kit
• Standard Floor Plate Kit

Both configurations include the necessary floor plates and hardware to safely anchor both the front antler and the adjustable rear hook components to the patient compartment floor.

The Ferno 173 Cot Fastener Kit uses a robust, two-part system to securely anchor compatible Ferno chair cots within a ground-based ambulance patient compartment.

Fastening Mechanism

This system provides reliable restraint through two core components:

• Front Antler: This component secures the cot’s loading wheels. A key feature is the new 173 Antler design, which includes integrated mounting plates. This update streamlines installation by eliminating the need for separate mount blocks and extra hardware.
• Adjustable Rear Hook: This component fastens directly to the cot frame to provide reliable rear restraint and stability.

For improved field use, the system incorporates hex-headed removable knobs, which allow for easier and quicker installation and removal of the fastener assembly. This kit is compatible with specific models, including the 28 Fernoflex Roll-In Chair Cot, 28-Z PROFlexx Ambulance Chair-Cot, and the PRO 28Z Chair Cot.

The Ferno 173 Cot Fastener Kit is engineered to provide critical, two-point securement for compatible Ferno chair cots within a ground ambulance patient compartment.

This robust system utilizes two mechanisms to lock the cot firmly in place:

• Front Antler: This component is designed to secure the cot’s loading wheels, preventing movement during transport.
• Adjustable Rear Hook: This hook fastens directly to the cot frame, ensuring a tight and stable connection to the vehicle’s floor plate.

Furthermore, the updated 173 Antler features integrated mounting plates, which streamlines installation while ensuring a secure, fixed anchoring point without the need for external mount blocks.

Yes, the Ferno 173 Cot Fastener Kit is specifically engineered for simplified installation and quick, secure use within an ambulance patient compartment. The design focuses on minimizing hardware and steps for the installer.

Key features that streamline the setup and removal process include:

• Integrated Antler Design: The new 173 Antler incorporates mounting plates directly into its design, which eliminates the need for separate mount blocks and extra hardware. This drastically simplifies the installation compared to older systems.
• User-Friendly Knobs: The system features hex-headed removable knobs that facilitate easier and faster installation procedures and allow for quick removal of the cot fastening system when necessary.
• Complete Kit: The kit is a comprehensive two-part system (Antler and Rear Hook mechanism) and includes all necessary small parts (like the jam nut and cap screws) for immediate, secure mounting.