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Operation Guide
USING RESTRAINT STRAPS - CONTINUED
• To lengthen the restraint, grasp the buckle, turn it at an angle to the webbing and pull it out. A hemmed tab at
the end of the webbing prevents the buckle from coming off the strap.
• To shorten the restraint , grasp the hemmed tab and pull the webbing back through the buckle until the required
tightness is achieved.
• When the chair is put into service, open the restraints and place them at either side of the chair until the passenger
is positioned on the seat. Lengthen the restraint, buckle it around the passenger and shorten it until the required
tightness to properly secure the passenger is achieved.
• To open the restraint , press the tabs on the side of the buckle to release the buckle and pull the tang out of the
receiver.
• To close the restraint , push the tang into the receiver until a “click” is heard.
• Whenever a restraint is buckled on a passenger, the attendant should verify the tang is locked and the extra
webbing is not tangled in the chair or hanging loose.
• Inspection of the restraints should be done at least once a month (more frequently if used heavily). Inspection
should include checking for a bent or broken receiver or tang, torn or frayed webbing, etc. Any restraint showing
wear or not operating properly must be replaced immediately.
PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES
When lifting the Stryker Evacuation Chair and passenger, remember these five basic guidelines:
• Keep your hands close to your body.
• Keep your back straight.
• Coordinate your movements with your partner and lift with your legs.
• Avoid twisting.
• Always operate the Stryker Evacuation Chair as described in this manual.