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© Ferno (UK) Ltd. FERNO/MAN/0719/133-R03/UK
Paraguard Excel Stretcher
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Ferno Contact information _____________________ 2
1 - Safety Information __________________________ 4
1.1 Warning _______________________________ 4
1.2 Important ______________________________ 4
1.3 Safety Alerts ___________________________ 4
1.4 Precautions of Safety _____________________ 4
2 - Introduction ________________________________ 5
2.1 Introduction ____________________________ 5
2.1.1 Product Introduction ____________________ 5
2.1.2 Operator Skills __________________________ 5
2.1.3 Operator Training _______________________ 5
2.1.4 General Principles _______________________ 5
2.2 Warranty ______________________________ 6
2.2.1 Limited Warranty _______________________ 6
2.2.2 Limitation of Liability ____________________ 6
2.2.3 Returns Policy __________________________ 6
2.2.4 Customer Service _______________________ 6
2.4 Technical Specification ___________________ 7
2.5 Product Overview _______________________ 7
2.6 Pre-Requirements ______________________ 8
2.7 Pre-Service Checks ______________________ 8
3 - Principles of Operation ______________________ 8
3.1 Using the Paraguard
®
Excel Rescue Stretcher _ 8
3.1.1 Further Operator Skills and Training _________ 8
3.1.2 Operating Guidelines ____________________ 8
3.1.3 Using Additional Help ____________________ 8
3.2 Storage ________________________________ 9
3.3 Preparing the Stretcher for Use ____________ 10
3.4 Securing the Patient _________________ 11-12
3.5 Carrying the Patient to Safety _____________ 13
3.6 Lifting the Patient to Safety_______________ 13
3.6.1 Using the Four Point Lifting Sling __________ 13
3.6.2 Using the Slot-In Carry Handles ___________ 13
3.6.3 Using the Shoulder Harness ______________ 14
3.6.4 Using the Foul Weather Sheet _____________ 14
3.7 Packaging the Paraguard
®
After Use ________ 14
3.8 Backpacking the Valise __________________ 14
4 - Routine Inspection and Maintenance ________ 15
4.1 Routine Inspection _____________________ 15
4.1.1 Cleaning _____________________________ 15
4.1.2 Inspection ____________________________ 15
4.1.3 Paraguard Inspection ___________________ 16
4.2 Repair & Service _______________________ 17
4.3 Limitations on Repair ___________________ 17
4.4 Training Record ________________________ 18
4.5 Inspection Record ______________________ 19
4.6 Maintenance Record ____________________ 20
Section Page
Illustrations
Figure 1 - Serial Number Identification ___________________2
Figure 2 - Unit Identification __________________________7
Figure 3 - Removing the Paraguard
®
from Valise ___________10
Figure 4 - Preparing the Paraguard
®
for use ______________10
Figure 5 - Engaging the locking sleeve _________________10
Figure 6 - Releasing the carrying handle _________________10
Figure 7 - Releasing vertical lifting ring _________________10
Figure 8 - Removing head pad _______________________11
Figure 9 - Adjusting head restraint ____________________11
Figure 10 - Positioning head using head restraint and pad ___11
Figure 11 - Securing retaining straps ____________________11
Figure 12 - Securing green arm straps ___________________12
Figure 13 - Securing grey leg straps _____________________12
Figure 14 - Securing foot restraint -1 ____________________12
Figure 15 - Securing foot restraint -2 ____________________12
Figure 16 - Securing foot restraint -3 ____________________12
Figure 17 - Securing foot restraint - 4 ____________________12
Figure 18 - Securing foot restraint - 5 ____________________12
Figure 19 - Carrying Handles ___________________________13
Figure 20 - Using four point lifting sling _________________13
Figure 21- Using slot-in carrying handles _______________13
Figure 22 - Using shoulder harness _____________________14
Figure 23 - Using foul weather sheet ____________________14
Figure 24 - Using valise as a backpack ___________________14
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