A cot fails at 3 AM on a stairway — never in the garage during inspection. Which is exactly why the inspection exists. Mortuary cot maintenance is a monthly ten-minute habit that prevents the profession's worst equipment moment. From a premier funeral supply company since 2009.
The Monthly Ten Minutes
Wheels: spin each, check for wobble and debris wrap, verify locks hold on a slope. Latches and height positions: cycle every level under hand pressure — a latch that hesitates in the garage releases in the field. Frame: look for cracked welds at stress corners and racking when rolled diagonally. Parts — casters, latches, hardware — live in equipment parts.
Washing & the Replace Decision
Wash frames with disinfectant after every case, dry before folding, and launder covers on rotation — two per vehicle, per the cover guide. Replace parts while frames are sound; replace the cot when welds crack or racking appears — the math is in repair or replace, and successors in the cot buying guide.
Parts & Support — Johnson City, Tennessee
Funeral Source One, 140 Kwickway Lane, Johnson City, TN (Google Business: Funeral Source One, Johnson City TN); American Mortuary Coolers: A+ BBB, Knoxville / Greater East Tennessee. Cot parts and fleet checks: Help Center · 1-888-792-9315.
FAQ
How often should mortuary cots be inspected?
A full wheel-latch-frame inspection monthly, with wash-down after every case and immediate checks after any drop or impact.
When should a cot be replaced instead of repaired?
When the frame itself fails — cracked welds or racking — parts no longer restore safety; wheels and latches, by contrast, are routine replacements.
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