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Using the FROG-XT
3.1
Safety Features
Protected Seating Position:
Seats are positioned directly behind the buoyancy panels providing maximum protection and
minimised sense of exposure. The arrangement of the seats and individual entry / exit
points allow rapid access and egress, allowing faster and more efficient transfers.
Fall Protection:
3-point harness system and grab handles protect from the risk of falling during transfer.
Vertical impact protection:
i.
Seats mounted on a suspension system which consists of coil springs and recoil
dampers
ii.
Semi-upright secure seat position, cushioned saddle seat
iii.
Impact absorbing EVA foam feet
Lateral impact protection:
i.
Stainless steel frame
ii.
Buoyancy panels
iii.
High backed headrest designed to reduce risk of whiplash
iv.
Grab handles and pommel shaped seat cushion for secure seating position
Flotation:
Buoyancy panels ensure the carrier floats with both passengers and stretcher above the
water line. All XT transfer capsules are performance tested for the most extreme immersion
scenarios and self-right. All Frog-XT capsules self-rights up to 180° inverted to the vertical
position in less than 10 seconds and will provide a stable floating platform in a wide range of
conditions. Frog-XT capsules are also tested for their responses to free-fall into water.
3.2
Passenger Instructions
i.
Enter carrier and take the seat to the left
ii.
Fasten seat harness
iii.
Keep hands and feet inside the carrier
iv.
Hold the grab handles to keep body stabilised
v.
Place feet onto the floor in front of the buoyancy panel
vi.
Bear weight slightly onto feet in order to adopt a comfortable secure position
especially during landing and take-off