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The Slix Stretcher may be used to raise or lower a casualty vertically or horizontally.
When correctly applied the Slix is a safe, protective stretcher that may be used in the most
adverse conditions.
The adjustable Closure and Foot loops will accommodate casualty insulation and applied first aid
equipment such as leg splints and the Spinal Splint
The configuration of the shaft will dictate if the Slix Stretcher can be raised or lowered with the
casualty horizontal or vertical but if circumstances allow, for medical considerations, the casualty
should always be raised or lowered horizontally.
The Horizontal Haul Slings are colour coded to allow the rescuers to choose to raise or lower the
casualty in a Head Up or Head Down attitude, as dictated by any injuries.
By attaching the Red sling leg to the Red Horizontal haul points and the Blue sling legs to the Blue
Horizontal haul points a Head Up attitude is achieved. By reversing the slings- Red to Blue and
Blue to Red -a Head Down attitude is achieved.
All closure straps must be correctly fastened and any surplus length securely tucked away to
prevent snagging.
All equipment used for raising or lowering the Slix Stretcher must be of suitable strength
and in first class condition.
Only the Vertical and Horizontal slings and the connectors provided should be used to
attach Haul lines to the stretcher.
Haul ropes and Lifelines must be to a minimum of EN1891A standard.
When raising or lowering the Slix Stretcher there must be separate lifeline protection for
security in the event of a main rope failure.
The recommended rope for hauling and lifelines is 11mm diameter Mammut Performance
Static Rope.
Using dynamic ropes can give rise to 'bouncing' which is uncomfortable for the casualty.
Karabiners must be of screw gate type to a minimum of 26Kn. BS EN362, and correctly
attached with the gates tightened.
Screw links (mallion rapide's, Quick Links) must be to a minimum of 26Kn. BS EN362 and
correctly attached with the screw link tightened
Belays for the Haul and Lifelines must be sound and capable of withstanding 26Kn.
At all times during a raise or lower the haul rope and lifelines must be kept taught.
Failure to do so could result in an unacceptable shock load onto the casualty, ropes, slings,
belays or connectors and may lead to injury or equipment failure.
SWL – 400KG
The SIix100 Stretcher
