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ARS ARV-QC Product Manual Download Page 14

Page: 12

Rev Date: 1/20/2017

Doc Number: D1092

Initials: RF

Figure 11.

2.4.3 Victim Protection - Best Practices

• ARS recommends all victims be flown

while wearing a certified ANSI Z89.1

Type I helmet, ear protection, and eye

protection.

• ARS recommends all victims be flown

or extracted with a professional, trained

rescue attendant.

• The ARV-QC bag is designed to accom

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modate proper victim personal protec-
tive equipment for ease of deployment.

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Summary of Contents for ARV-QC

Page 1: ...donning and doffing One size fits all Structural O Ring for Tag Trail Line or handcuffs flex cuffs Rated to 4000 lbs 18kN MBS Operational Use Hoist Winch Operations Short Haul Operations High Angle Ra...

Page 2: ...cept as permitted under Section 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act without the prior written permission of the publisher AGENCY UNIT SHOP PRODUCT SERIAL NUMBER PART NUMBER DATE OF MANU...

Page 3: ...2019 2 A 05 01 2016 3 C 09 01 2019 4 C 09 01 2019 5 D 11 22 2019 6 A 05 01 2016 7 D 11 22 2019 8 B 01 20 2017 9 B 01 20 2017 10 B 01 20 2017 11 B 01 20 2017 12 B 01 20 2017 13 B 01 20 2017 14 B 01 20...

Page 4: ...se inspection and maintenance of these products Many products which Air Rescue Systems manu factures are used in helicopter operations which pose a very substantial risk of serious injury or death You...

Page 5: ...rthiness Limitations 6 2 0 User Operation 7 2 1 Pre Flight 7 2 2 Victim Packaging 7 2 3 Securing the Key Lock System 8 2 4 Optional Features 11 2 5 Extraction and Flight 14 3 0 Additional Products 17...

Page 6: ...Page 4 Rev Date 9 1 2019 Doc Number D1092 Initials RF...

Page 7: ...d reduces system height Reinforced neck structure provides vertical supporting head stabilization for conscious and unconscious victims Multiple positioning handles increase ease of victim control by...

Page 8: ...ormation as any alterations or repairs to the Air Rescue Vest Quick Connect ARV QC not conducted by Air Rescue Systems may damage structural integrity Alterations and or repairs are prohibited and voi...

Page 9: ...0 USER OPERATION Read all product documentation and store in a secure location Create a copy of all product documentation and keep with the ARV QC for reference A copy of this manual may be found onli...

Page 10: ...ing holes on the right plate When both pins are aligned the plates will sit flush together 2 2 2 Victim arm placement If already wrapped the rescuer can easily help the victim pull their arms through...

Page 11: ...Press both Key Lock plates together keeping a firm hold while locating the tail lock plate 2 3 3 GRAB The tail lock plate Grab the ARV QC tail and pull it up between the legs of the victim Optionally...

Page 12: ...properly attach the ARV QC to your hoist or short haul line please refer to section 2 5 2 3 4 HOOK The tail lock plate Hook the open eye of the tail lock plate over the first upward facing capture ho...

Page 13: ...en flying combative or violent victims 2 4 OPTIONAL FEATURES 2 4 1 Quick Pick Configuration In the event speed is paramount to achieving a safe and successful extraction the ARV QC can be used in the...

Page 14: ...ends all victims be flown while wearing a certified ANSI Z89 1 Type I helmet ear protection and eye protection ARS recommends all victims be flown or extracted with a professional trained rescue atten...

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Page 16: ...correctly and pre loaded correctly before the rescue attendant signals the aircraft to lift Immediately after lift the rescuer should visually re check all attachment systems to ensure proper function...

Page 17: ...ked and properly pre loaded before lift Air Rescue Systems strongly recommends tag line techniques to be utilized during single rider static hoist operations 2 5 2 SHORT HAUL Attaching ARV QC to a HEL...

Page 18: ...3 stage auto lock carabiner directly to the attachment point on the rescuer s harness Verify the hoist hook and all carabiners are locked and properly pre loaded before lift 2 5 5 HOIST Attaching ARV...

Page 19: ...d with two 30 kN rated DMM captive eye 3 stage auto lock carabiners with ANSI rated gates both sewn onto individual 30 kN MBS webbing legs Using the 2 Up in place of a carabiner can prevent dynamic ro...

Page 20: ...nt it is imperative the device is stowed properly after every use Figure 18 Figure 19 Step 4 1 Lay the ARV QC on a clean flat surface with the inside facing up Fold the ARV QC in half by joining the t...

Page 21: ...he ARV QC from the bottom of the device towards the head When properly rolled the ARV QC Key Lock plates should be protruding from the top of the roll as depicted Step 4 5 Stow the rolled ARV QC in th...

Page 22: ...in a cool dry and clean environment out of direct sunlight Do not expose ARV QC to flame or high temperature environments Avoid contact with any corrosive or caustic chemical agents to include but no...

Page 23: ...__________________________Part Number __________ The Air Rescue Vest Quick Connect ARV QC Victim Extrication Device VED should be inspected before and after each use ARV QC s found to be damaged exces...

Page 24: ...tended use of this item of equipment Lt N 0 N The user is responsible for reading and understanding all manufacturers instructions before use Always use and inspect this equipment in accordance with t...

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