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1.2

 

Important

 

Boxes like the one below emphasize important information. 
 

1.3

 

Bloodborne Disease Notice

 

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requires 
employers  to  protect  workers  from  workplace  exposure  to 
bloodborne  diseases  such  as  HIV-1  and  hepatitus.  To  reduce 
the risk of exposure when using the stretcher, follow disinfecting 
and cleaning instructions in this manual.

 

 

1.4

 

Safety Labels

 

Lables  place  important  information  from  the  Users’  Manual  on 
the stretchers.

 

 

Read  and  follow  label  instructions.  Replace  worn  or  damages 
labels immediately. New labels are available from Traverse.

 

 

The Load-Limit label shown is affixed to the stretcher. 

2. Operator Skills and Training

 

2.1

 

Skills

 

Operators using the stretcher need:

 

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A  working  knowlege  of  emergency  patient-handling 
procedures.

 

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The ability to assist the patient

 

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A  complete  understanding  of  the  procedures  described  in 
this manual

 

 

2.2

 

Training

 

Trainees need to:

 

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Follow  a  training  program  designed  or  approved  by  their 
training officer

 

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Read  this  manual.  For  additional  free  users’  manuals, 
contact Traverse Customer Care.

 

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Practice with the stretcher before using it in regular service

 

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Be tested on their understanding of the stretcher

 

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Record their training information

 

3.About The Stretcher

 

3.1 General Specifications 

Durathene® Netting...-65°F/-54°C to +200°F/+93°C

 

 

Restraint Webbing

 

 

Tensile Strength.......................975 lbs. / 442 kg 

 

Load Rating ..............................500 lbs. / 227kg 

 

Restraint Buckles

 

 

Minimum Tensile Load.........4000 lbs. / 1814 kg

 

 

Buckles meet ANSI Z359.1 and CSA Z259.1 

 
Traverse  Rescue  LLC  reserves  the  right  to  change 
specifications with out  notice. 

4.Restraints 
4.1  About the Restraints 

A total of  four restraints are included with your purchase of this 
stretcher.

 

 

These restraints are to suppliment what you will typically use to 
tie-in a patient in a high-angle situation. We have made them to 
a  suitable  strength  in  order  to  compliment  your  own  system  of 
tubular  webbing,  cord  or  the  like.  These  restraints  are  only  for 
securing the patient into the stretcher, and are not to be used for 
lifting or for any other purpose. 

Length 

83.5” 

212 cm 

Width - Non Split 

23” 

58 cm 

Width - Split 

23.75” 

60 cm 

Width - 32 

32” 

81.25 cm 

Depth 

7.25” 

18 cm 

Weight - Non Split 

31 lbs 

14 kg 

Weight - Split  

36 lbs 

16.5 kg 

Weight - 32 

42 lbs 

19.2 kg 

Rated Load Limit 

2500 lbs. 

11 kN 

Summary of Contents for Traverse Rescue Titan Series

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Page 2: ...ide 905 615 1367 Web Site www traverserescue com 1 Safety Information 1 1 Warnings The following are warnings in this manual Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured Permit only trained personnel to operate this stretcher Improper use of the stretcher can cause injury Use the stretcher only for the purpose described in this manual An unrestrained or improperly restrained patient can suff...

Page 3: ...l free users manuals contact Traverse Customer Care Practice with the stretcher before using it in regular service Be tested on their understanding of the stretcher Record their training information 3 About The Stretcher 3 1 General Specifications Durathene Netting 65 F 54 C to 200 F 93 C Restraint Webbing Tensile Strength 975 lbs 442 kg Load Rating 500 lbs 227kg Restraint Buckles Minimum Tensile ...

Page 4: ...s the looped end of the strap inward between the stretcher rail and the netting at a chosen attachment point 3 Thread the buckle through the restraint loop Fig 8 and pull until the loop is tight around the stretcher rail 4 Attach the remaining strap to the opposite side of the stretcher following steps 2 and 3 5 Using the Stretcher 5 1 Before Placing the Stretcher in Service Personnel who will wor...

Page 5: ...te load rating and that it is at least as great as that of the stretcher During a high angle rescue the stretcher may be oriented vertically horizontally or in other positions Secure the patient in the stretcher so that he she does not slip in any direction or be able to accidentally come out of the stretcher Tie In Points The Stretcher has several Tie In points where carabiners or ropes may be at...

Page 6: ...facturers directions Traverse recommends inspecting the stretcher for obvious dam age as you disinfect it Hand clean the stretcher and netting with a mild detergent in warm water Rinse well and dry with a towel 6 4 Inspecting the Stretcher Have your stations services maintenance personnel check the following All components should be present Weld joints should be free of cracks or any other sign of...

Page 7: ...rranty excludes and Traverse shall not be held liable for any punitive incidental special or exemplary damages arising out of the breach of the warranty on sales by Traverse Rescue LLC or otherwise or through the performance or non performance of any third party part products service or sys tem This limited warranty does not limit in any way nor alter in any way other manufacturer s warranties on ...

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