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© Ferno-Washington, Inc 234-0231-03 September 2013
Model 417-1
Harness Restraint
General Guidelines for Use
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For transport in an ambulance, Ferno requires a Transport
Restraint System composed of the Model 417-1 harness plus two
additional Ferno Model 430 primary, metal-buckle restraints.
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Use the guide strap (provided) to help keep the shoulder straps
from sliding off the patient’s shoulders. Thread the shoulder straps
through the guide strap and position the guide strap near the backrest
frame, not over the patient (See page 2).
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For placement on a patient, follow local protocols.
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Adjust restraints to safely secure the patient to the equipment
without causing discomfort or impairing circulation.
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Keep restraints fastened when not in use to prevent interference with
equipment operation.
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The Model 417-1 is not approved by the United States Federal
Aviation Administration for use in aircraft. Please contact Ferno
Aviation at 1.770.521.1005 for FAA-approved patient restraints and
shoulder harness assemblies.
Important
Do not exceed the load limit of the equipment
on which the restraint is used. Refer to the
equipment users’ manual for the equipment
load limit.
Model 417-1 Series
Harness Restraint
Chest Strap
Female Buckle (Receiver)
Chest Strap
Male Buckle (Tang)
Patient Right
Shoulder Strap
Link (2)
Slide Bar (4, Circled)
Guide Strap
(use with cots)
Patient Left
Shoulder Strap
WarnInG
Improper use of the restraint can cause injury. attach and use
the restraint only as described in this manual.
Improper operation can cause injury. Operate the restraint only
as described in this manual.
Improper maintenance can cause injury. Maintain the restraint
only as described in this manual.
Description
The Model 417-1 Harness Restraint (“restraint”) is a
combination shoulder and chest restraint designed to help
secure a patient on an ambulance cot or stretcher (the
“equipment”) during transport.
Primary-Use restraint
Ferno defines this restraint as a
Primary-Use Restraint
.
When properly attached and used in conjunction with
additional restraints (not supplied), it is suitable for use to
transport a patient on an ambulance cot in a ground-based
ambulance.
FernO DeFInItIOns
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Primary-Use Restraints
are suitable for securing a
patient on compatible equipment during transport in
a motor vehicle.
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Secondary-Use Restraint
s ARE NOT suitable for
securing a patient during transport in a motor vehicle.
They are for temporary use to secure a patient on a
backboard, hand-carried stretcher, scoop stretcher,
stair chair, or extrication device. Transfer the patient
onto an ambulance cot or other device with primary
restraints before transport in a motor vehicle.
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Transport Restraint System
is defined by Ferno
as a set of Primary-Use restraints used together to
properly restrain a patient in an ambulance.
specifications
The restraint is constructed with nylon webbing and a
metal buckle. The shoulder straps have a metal link. All
straps have adjustable slide bars. A guide strap is included
to help keep the shoulder straps on the patient’s shoulders.
Load Limit
When properly attached and used in conjunction with
additional restraints (not supplied) as specified in the
equipment users’ manual, the restraint is capable of
securing a patient weighing the maximum allowable load
limit of the equipment. Do not exceed the load limit of the
equipment.
