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The contents of this Manual must be read and 

fully understood before using the Saviour 

Tactical stretcher.  Incorrect use will reduce 

service life and may endanger the casualty.

Manual and 

Technical 

Specifications 

for the 

Saviour Technical 

Stretcher

a division of

Publication reference: 
BLKTECMan-001 Version 1

Summary of Contents for SAVIOUR stretchers TACTICAL

Page 1: ...derstood before using the Saviour Tactical stretcher Incorrect use will reduce service life and may endanger the casualty Manual and Technical Specifications for the Saviour Technical Stretcher a divi...

Page 2: ...straps for vertical lifting and lowering as well as dragging or hauling along evacuation routes The Saviour Technical may also be lifted horizontally using a suitable lifting strop arrangement The Sa...

Page 3: ...h handle 4 Foot loop closure side 4a Foot loop buckle side 5 Leg strap closure side with handle 5a Leg strap buckle side with handle 6 Left shoulder strap closure side 6a Left shoulder strap buckle si...

Page 4: ...to the sides and none are trapped underneath Follow the instructions of the team leader or first aider when rolling the casualty on to the stretcher Follow strapping sequence as described Do not fit...

Page 5: ...Packaging the casualty Remove the stretcher from the carry bag and unclip the closure strap Unroll the stretcher folding it back on itself so that it lies flat alongside the casualty Lay the stretcher...

Page 6: ...handles should be located under the casualty s arms as shown on Figure 3 2 Next fasten and tighten the Waist strap as shown on Figure 4 4 Use the foot loop to form a figure of eight around the feet a...

Page 7: ...ies on top of the foot loop as shown on Figure 7 6 Now fasten the diagonal straps across the chest Secure the strap over the casualty s left shoulder first 8 Fold up the three sides of the head hugger...

Page 8: ...opes or it may slide under the weight of the casualty This is best effected by fitting the lifting strops into the head haul eyelets and attaching a suitable rope recommended to be at least Class A EN...

Page 9: ...l Stretcher USE OF THE DRAG HARNESS There are two drag harnesses one at the head end and one at the foot end On removing the protective sheath a tape loop is released that is permanently attached thro...

Page 10: ...p make sure that the coloured indicator on the strop strap matches the eyelet colour Using the standard fixed length lifting strop will produce a head up attitude on the stretcher during horizontal ha...

Page 11: ...arness be removed from the stretcher to allow easy attachment of the strops The lower drag harness can be used to stabilise the stretcher during vertical hauling if required Being neutrally buoyant th...

Page 12: ...fasteners are clean and secure correctly Check the Carry bag is not damaged and the attachment and closure Velcro straps are in good order Check all components are present before re packing into carr...

Page 13: ...ix months The stretcher should thoroughly rinsed in cold fresh water after every use A mild detergent may be used if rinsed afterwards A LOW pressure power washer may be used with care to remove mud o...

Page 14: ...a division of Publication reference BLKTECMan 001 Version 1...

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