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© Ferno-Washington, Inc.   234-3237-00   February 2006

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Najo

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 Backboards by Ferno

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 - Safety Information ..................................................... 4

1.1 Warning ............................................................. 4
1.2  Important .......................................................... 4

2 - Operator Skills and Training ................................... 4

2.1  Skills .................................................................. 4
2.2  Training ............................................................. 4

3 - About the Backboards ........................................... 5, 6

3.1  Backboard Description ...................................... 5
3.2  Special Features ................................................ 5
3.3  General Specifications ....................................... 6

4 - Using the Backboard ............................................. 7, 8

4.1  Before Placing the Backboard in Service .......... 7
4.2  General Guidelines for Use ................................ 7
4.3  Restraints and Head Immobilizer ....................... 7
4.4  Using the Backboard ......................................... 8
4.5  Using Additional Help ...................................... 8

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5 - Maintenance ............................................................... 9

5.1  Maintenance Schedule ...................................... 9
5.2  Disinfecting the Backboard ............................... 9
5.3  Cleaning the Backboard .................................... 9
5.4  Inspecting the Backboard ................................. 9

6 - Ferno Customer Relations ...................................... 10

7 - Limited Warranty ................................................... 10

 Training Record ........................................................... 11

 Maintenance Record .................................................... 11

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Special Features ................................................................ 5
General Specifications Table ............................................ 6
Fig. 1 - Speed Clip Attached ............................................. 7

 ILLUSTRATIONS

Figure 2 - Placement of Operators and Helpers ................ 8
Maintenance Schedule ..................................................... 9
Figure 3 - Date-of-Manufacture Wheels .........................10

Summary of Contents for Najo

Page 1: ...LO Users Manual Pub No 234 3237 00 Najo Backboards by Ferno Najo Sports Backboard Najo Mega 1000 Backboard Najo Water Rescue Backboard Najo Disaster Board Najo RediWide Najo Lite Backboard Najo RediHold Najo RediBoard ...

Page 2: ... Include it with the product in the event of transfer to new users Additional free copies are available upon request from Customer Relations Proprietary Notice The information disclosed in this manual is the property of Ferno Washington Inc Wilmington Ohio USA Ferno Washington Inc reserves all patent rights proprietary design rights manufacturing rights reproduction use rights and sales use rights...

Page 3: ... 2 General Guidelines for Use 7 4 3 Restraints and Head Immobilizer 7 4 4 Using the Backboard 8 4 5 Using Additional Help 8 Section Page 5 Maintenance 9 5 1 Maintenance Schedule 9 5 2 Disinfecting the Backboard 9 5 3 Cleaning the Backboard 9 5 4 Inspecting the Backboard 9 6 Ferno Customer Relations 10 7 Limited Warranty 10 Training Record 11 Maintenance Record 11 Section Page Page Page Special Fea...

Page 4: ...rmit only trained personnel to operate the backboard Improper use of the backboard can cause injury Use the backboard only for the purpose described in this manual An unattended patient can be injured Stay with the patient at all times An unrestrained patient can fall off the backboard and be injured Use restraints to secure the patient on the backboard Helpers can cause injury or be injured Maint...

Page 5: ...e backboard only for the purpose described in this manual WARNING SPORTS BOARD MEGA 1000 18 in 46 cm wide 1000 lb 454 kg load capacity Two tapered ends for transport flexibility 20 in x 80 in 51 cm x 203 cm Large size allows immobilization of athletes wearing bulky equipment Angled handholds at all four corners REDIWIDE 18 in 46 cm wide Rectangular for patient placement at either end Angled edges ...

Page 6: ...2 buoyancy Available with Optional Speed Clip Pins One Tapered End Two Tapered Ends Rectangular Angled Edges Handle Surface Recessed for Strap Placement Compatible with all head immobilization devices About the Backboards Najo Lite RediWide Sports Board Water Board RediBoard Mega 1000 Disaster Board Redihold 72 in 72 in 72 in 72 in 72 in 72 in 72 in 80 in 1 3 4 in 1 3 4 in 2 1 4 in 1 3 4 in 2 1 4 ...

Page 7: ...Follow local emergency patient handling procedures and protocols when using the backboard 3 Stay with the patient at all times 4 Always use patient restraints not supplied Important Do not attach lifting devices such as ropes or bridles to the backboard handholds or pins Alwalys lift and carry the backboard by hand grasping the handholds In heavy rescue situations secure the backboard in a transpo...

Page 8: ...Helpers Lifting and Carrying Helpers Two Operators Four Helpers 4 4 Using the Backboard 1 Follow local EMS stabilization guidelines and procedures before placing the patient on the backboard 2 Apply any appropriate cervical or extrication collars needed for head and neck support 3 Follow local EMS procedures for applying the backboard 4 Secure the patient on the backboard with restraints not suppl...

Page 9: ...ackboard free of cracks crevices and punctures q If the backboard is fitted with speed clip pins are all pins solidly in place and free of cracks or damage If inspection shows damage to any part of the backboard except the speed clip pins remove the backboard from service and destroy it to prevent accidental use Speed clip pins are replaceable see information at right Maintenance Monthly Improper ...

Page 10: ...kboards are warranted for lifetime replacement Damage caused by accident abuse misuse or improper care will be repaired at a reasonable charge for which you will be informed prior to the repair work being done Integrated Charging System ICS is warranted for 2 years Ferno repairs are warranted for 90 days from the date of repair This limited warranty applies only when the product is used as describ...

Page 11: ... Ferno Washington Inc 234 3237 00 February 2006 11 Najo Backboards by Ferno TRAINING RECORD Date Training Method Name MAINTENANCE RECORD By Date Maintenance Performed ...

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