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1. The STRETCHER SLING SYSTEM
consists of the following Sub-assemblies and parts:
a)
Two (2) ARCHES with END CAP/PLATES, QUICK RELEASE PINS and END HOOKS.
b)
One (1) CENTER RAIL - 2 inch x 32-inch square tube.
c)
One (1) MOVEABLE CENTER OF GRAVITY LOCATOR (MCGL) mounted to CENTER RAIL.
d)
Two (2) 72 inch long ALUMINUM POLES.
e)
One (1) 36 inch wide x 72 inches long FABRIC STRETCHER SLING.
2.
STRETCHER SLING SYSTEM
Assembly
Procedure (See attached photographs)
a)
Using the QUICK RELEASE PIN attached to the BOOM or the 5/16 inch diameter x 1½ long shoulder
bolt w/lock nut; attach the U bracket on the top of the CENTER RAIL, to the end of the LIFT BOOM,
either the 600 or 700 pound LIFT POINT.
b)
Mount the two (2) ARCHES - one on each end of the CENTER RAIL. Using the QUICK RELEASE
PINS, insert the pin through the hole in the END CAP/PLATE of the ARCHES and through the mating
holes in the CENTER RAIL, locking the ARCHES to CENTER RAIL. Make sure that the quick release
pin end extends through the bottom hole of the CENTER RAIL and is locked in place.
c)
If not already in place, insert the two (2) 70” long TUBES into each of the openings provided on the side
of the FABRIC STRETCHER SLING. Two straps on each side of the FABRIC STRETCHER SLING
are used to assemble the FABRIC STRETCHER SLING to the ARCH END HOOKS. These straps are
attached to the FABRIC STRETCHER SLING and go around the 70” long TUBE. After the FABRIC
STRETCHER SLING is positioned under the patient, assemble the ends of these straps through the
ARCH END HOOKS so the hooks capture them.
d)
Feed the STRAP CLIPS at each end of the FABRIC STRETCHER SLING through the loop attached to
the ends of the TUBE and close to prevent the poles from inadvertently slipping out.
3. STRETCHER SLING SYSTEM Operation
a)
Position LIFTEM for a normal patient lift and transfer.
b)
Position the BOOM away from the patient and assemble the STRETCHER SLING SYSTEM as
described above. Do not attach the FABRIC STRETCHER SLING at this time.
c)
The FABRIC STRETCHER SLING is placed under the patient and the patient log rolled on the
FABRIC STRETCHER SLING. If desired, to provide more comfort for the patient, the 70” long
TUBES may be removed from each side of the FABRIC STRETCHER SLING and reinstalled after the
FABRIC STRETCHER SLING is positioned under the patient.
d)
Rotate the BOOM so that the STRETCHER LIFTING SYSTEM is positioned directly over the patient,
making sure the BOOM is high enough not to interfere with the patient.
