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Chapter 3:  Getting Started 

Read all TraumaFX and Third-Party user instructions and 
manuals before attempting to assemble, install or operate the 
EMITT-ASL or accessories. 
 

Notes on General Use and Care 

The EMITT-ASL is designed for rugged use in realistic training environments.  To 
ensure proper operation, care for the EMITT-ASL unit as you would a human patient 
by not subjecting your EMITT-ASL unit to unnecessarily harsh treatment.  Also, 
careful  preventive  maintenance  and  frequent  after-use  inspection  is  essential  to 
ensure the service life of your unit(s).  Please review 

Chapter 5: After Use Care

, 

which outlines the after use care required under the terms of the EMITT-ASL limited 
warranty. 

Only use TraumaFX-provided TraumaFX® simulated blood and 
blood mixes in your EMITT-ASL unit.

  Use of other liquids or the 

addition of any substance, including detergents, to the blood mix may 
damage internal components and will void the limited warranty. 

Charging the Batteries 

EMITT-ASL & TSR Transmitter Batteries 

Read  all  instructions  provided  in  the  Operating  Manual  –  Makita 
Battery  Charger  and  associated  Transmitter  Battery  documentation      
before using. 

Each  EMITT-ASL  unit  utilizes  two  (2)  18v  Makita  Lithium-Ion  batteries  for 
operation.  Two (2) Makita batteries are provided as standard equipment.  One battery 
powers  the  unit,  and  the  second  battery  powers  the  TSR  transmitter.    Additional 
batteries are available for purchase through TraumaFX by contacting your account 
representative or customer support.   

Only  use  the  batteries  and  charger(s)  provided  by  TraumaFX;  use  of  different 
equipment may result in damage to the batteries and/or TraumaFX equipment and 
can  void  the  limited  warranty.    Read  the  instructions  for  the  Makita  battery  and 
charger in the 

Operating Manual – Makita Battery Charger

 provided. 

Chapter 

3 

Summary of Contents for EMITT-ASL

Page 1: ...GENCY MEDICAL TRAUMA TRAINER ACTIVE SHOOTER LOWER EMITT ASL ______________________________________________________ Emergency Medical Trauma Trainer Active Shooter Lower EMITT ASL User Guide Rev_Q4_2020_TSR ...

Page 2: ... Copyright 2020 TraumaFX Solutions Rev_Q4_2020_TSR ...

Page 3: ... Copyright 2020 TraumaFX Solutions TraumaFX Emergency Medical Trauma Trainer Active Shooter Lower EMITT ASL TraumaFX Customer Service MATTsupport traumafx net 1 800 200 7465 ...

Page 4: ... Active Shooter Lower Features 7 Ruggedized Realistic Synthetic Skin 7 Material 7 Packable Hemostatic Wound 7 Gunshot Wound 7 Tibial I O Site on Left Leg 7 Crepitus 8 Cautions and Care 8 Materials 8 Bleeding System 8 Chapter 3 Getting Started 10 Notes on General Use and Care 10 Charging the Batteries 10 EMITT ASL TSR Transmitter Batteries 10 General Use and Care of Batteries 11 Installing and Remo...

Page 5: ...tronics Check 20 Tourniquet Application and Pressure Points 21 Cleaning 21 Cleaning the Inlet Blood Filter 22 Packing 23 Chapter 5 After Use Care 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Repair 25 Additional Support 26 How to Repair the EMITT ASL Skin 27 O Ring Procedures and Replacement 28 Maintaining O Rings 28 When to Replace an O Rings 28 Appendix A EMITT ASL Technical Specs 29 EMITT ASL Lower Unit 29 Mak...

Page 6: ...already robust features is the infusible tibial I O site on the left leg EMITT ASL s unparalleled ruggedness allows it to be carried and dragged through inhospitable field training environments without damage making it ideally suited for use in Tactical Combat Casualty Care TCCC and Combat Lifesaver courses Extraordinary realism provides desensitization to traumatic amputation injuries allowing Me...

Page 7: ...ptional components may or may not be included check your order or packing lists to determine if any optional components were purchased Standard Components EMITT ASL Lower unit Touchscreen Remote Control TSR Transmitter Blood Filling System 1 Gallon Blood Mix Packets 10 1 Pint Blood Paste Coagulated 18v Li ion Batteries 2 Li ion Battery Charger Figure 1 Other standard components not shown ...

Page 8: ... rings for the Filter Cap 5pc EMITT ASL User Documentation Optional Components Emergency Medical Trauma Trainer Tactical Medical Upper EMITT TMU Emergency Medical Trauma Trainer Active Shooter Upper EMITT ASU AirwayPlus Lifecast with or without Abdominal Evisceration APL AirwayPlus Lifecast Pulses Breathing APL PB Clinical Response Upper CRU Clinical Response Upper Resuscitate CRU R System Overvie...

Page 9: ... exposed externally at the base of each wound where blood enters Individualswith latexallergiesor sensitivities should use proper precautions before operating treating or attempting to repair the unit After Use Care EMITT ASL is designed for rugged use in realistic training environments To keep EMITT ASL working optimally careful preventive maintenance and frequent after use inspection will extend...

Page 10: ...r Get medical attention if irritation persists If blood powder is accidently inhaled remove victim to fresh air If breathing difficulties occur seek medical attention immediately If blood mix is ingested powder or liquid form DO NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by a physician Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person Loosen tight clothing such as a collar tie belt or waistb...

Page 11: ...uch equipment is provided the associated user manuals and any pertinent documentation are provided as well Storage The EMITT ASL unit accessories and fluids should be stored in a cool dry location Compliance If EMITT ASL is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired ...

Page 12: ...with immediate feedback of their efforts The wound at the left inguinal crease contains a packable wound with sensor that identifies if the right amount of pressure is being applied to the wound for an adequate amount of time If the trainee meets both the pressure and time requirements the bleeding will occlude and the EMITT ASL will live to fight another day However if the pressure and time requi...

Page 13: ...omposed of a heavy duty anodized aluminum yoke surrounded by a rugged core and layered with realistic silicone based skin This construction results in a high fidelity look and feel with exceptional durability that allows the EMITT ASL to be carried or dragged on many surfaces such as outdoors or various flooring commonly found in buildings Though highly ruggedized do not subject the EMITT ASL to s...

Page 14: ...at stores blood is made from heavy duty polyurethane and holds approximately two 2 liters of liquid blood mix The pumping system simulates pressurized pulsed blood flow and will exhaust the reservoir supply bleed out in approximately 4 7 minutes depending on treatment to occlude or slow blood flow Once the blood bladder is filled see Filling Refilling EMITT ASL with Blood users activate the blood ...

Page 15: ... Use of other liquids or the addition of any substance including detergents to the blood mix may damage internal components and will void the limited warranty Charging the Batteries EMITT ASL TSR Transmitter Batteries Read all instructions provided in the Operating Manual Makita Battery Charger and associated Transmitter Battery documentation before using Each EMITT ASL unit utilizes two 2 18v Mak...

Page 16: ...nding on the amount of usage provides up to 6 8 hours of training support 3 Remove the battery when readout indicates charging is complete NOTE A 220V Makita charger is available for International use This is a special order item and available for purchase through TraumaFX by contacting customer support or your account representative General Use and Care of Batteries All batteries used in TraumaFX...

Page 17: ...attery compartment door on the EMITT ASL unit by twisting the two 2 latches on the battery door Figure 5 counter clockwise 3 Insert the fully charged battery into the battery compartment Figure 6 4 Push the battery into the battery compartment until it audibly clicks into place Figure 6 5 Close the battery compartment door and secure it by twisting the two 2 latches clockwise until tight do not ov...

Page 18: ... to help trainees learn how to treat patients suffering from multiple traumatic injuries Be sure to install a fully charged battery in EMITT ASL before connecting the upper body unit the connection will block access to the battery compartment Both units have been designed to enable rapid battery replacement during training exercises Attaching to a TraumaFX Upper Unit 1 Fold back the upper unit che...

Page 19: ...gure 12 a false bottom floor Figure 13 or a hole dug in the earth Figure 14 If using a live actor here are a few tips to enhance the simulation Tips 1 Use the actor s shirt tails jacket and some light padding to conceal the seam where the EMITT ASL and the actor come together 2 Anchor the EMITT ASL unit with rope or straps to the surface structure or frame to prevent the EMITT ASL unit from moving...

Page 20: ... F before filling it with artificial blood to ensure optimum pump action This process removes the air that may be trapped during shipping and handling This process can be repeated if you notice any decrease in pumping pressure after prolonged use 1 Fill 1 gallon bucket with the quick connect fitting with clean cold or warm water temperature range of 40 120 F 2 Connect clear hosefrom bucket tolower...

Page 21: ...Refer to the Remote Control User Guide if the unit is not paired 8 Press Flush Figure 18 from the main menu 9 Press the Flush Lower Arterial Figure 19 button to begin priming the system IMPORTANT Ensure the EMITT ASL reservoir has sufficient fluid before turning on the blood pump 10 Press the Flush Lower Arterial Figure 19 button again to stop priming the system or when there is no more water comi...

Page 22: ...iately To mix the blood powder follow the instructions below 1 Remove anyitems from inside the blood fillingsystem andcheckthat bucket is clear of dirt or debris 2 Fill the blood fill container with the desired amount of water 3 Open the corresponding number of blood powder packets 1 packet per gallon and empty the entire contents of each blood powder packet into the blood fill container 4 Stir th...

Page 23: ...aste Additional quantities can be purchased by contacting TraumaFX customer service or your account representative Blood pasteprovides thelook ofcoagulatedblood The paste can be rubbed onto simulated wounds using a paint brush sponge or fingers to enhance their realistic appearance and feel and can be used to provide the appearance of coagulated blood on floors walls doors or other surfaces see ca...

Page 24: ...G E T T I N G S T A R T E D 19 Figure 24 ...

Page 25: ... EMITT ASL unit performing a quick sync check between the TSR transmitter and EMITT ASL is highly recommended Prior to shipment each TSR transmitter is synced and fully tested with its paired EMITT ASL unit and should not require any customer adjustment Instructions on how to sync your unit to the TSR Transmitter are located in the TraumaFX Touchscreen Remote Control Transmitter User Guide that ac...

Page 26: ...e blood system should be drained of all simulated blood and flushed with potable water This is best accomplished by leaving the blood pump on until the blood system is empty The blood can also be manually drained back into the blood fill bucket using the gravity fill technique described below IMPORTANT Make sure there is no water or simulated blood in the EMITT ASL blood system prior to storing th...

Page 27: ...ASL s exterior gently clean with a soft wet cloth or sponge DO NOT vigorously scrub the EMITT ASL s skin or surface area as this can remove skin coloring and cause permanent abrasions 3 Clothing that comes into contact with simulated blood can be cleaned using standard laundry techniques but should be cleaned separately from other items to avoid discoloration Simulated bloodstains should be pre tr...

Page 28: ...laces provided in the EMITT ASL storage case 4 Close the EMITT ASL battery compartment securely prior to placement in its case 5 Turn off the TSR Transmitter and Remove the battery from the TSR transmitter recharge fully and place it in its proper place in the EMITT ASL storage case 6 Place the TSR transmitter in its proper place in the EMITT ASL storage case 7 Empty and rinse out the blood fill b...

Page 29: ...unit or in the transmitter as this could cause the batteries to fail 4 Fully recharge the EMITT ASL battery after each training exercise Also fully recharge the TSR transmitter battery prior to each training exercise To extend the service life of the batteries do not run the batteries until they are completely out of charge 5 Only use approved chargers supplied with the EMITT ASL system to recharg...

Page 30: ... front to verify that it is functioning and paired with EMITT ASL Check battery charge replace if low Fill the EMITT ASL with blood Verify blood bladder is full by connecting gravity fill bucket to EMITT ASL and topping off reservoir Test bleeding EMITT ASL does not fill with simulated blood Faulty quick connectors Test each quick connector by pressing in the valve on the connector to see if air a...

Page 31: ...rs The wound display is flashing between success and no success without treatment being applied to the system Use the system flush feature to clear the unit of air bubbles or old blood TSR transmitter is not working Check to see if EMITT ASL unit is turned on Is the LCD displaying information located on the front panel Is the TSR Transmitter showing Paired with the EMITT ASL unit Ensure all batter...

Page 32: ...airing silicone cuts and tears 1 Thoroughly clean cut or tear with water followed by rubbing alcohol 2 Thoroughly dry the skin surface 3 Generously spread the Sil Poxy inside of and over the cut or tear Figure 31 and 32 4 For a cut pinch the cut back together 5 For a tear replace the skin flap Apply tape medical bandage if necessary to hold together until the Sil Poxy cures 6 Gently and immediatel...

Page 33: ...t lever on the connector in hand When to Replace an O Rings The O ring on each quickconnect valve should be inspected at the beginning and end of each training cycle for each individual EMITT ASL unit ANY nick or cut in the O ring requires immediate replacement When connecting and disconnecting a small amount a couple of drops of blood left over from the connecting action is normal but if a large ...

Page 34: ... decreasing linearly to 42 relative humidity at 109 F 43 C Makita DC18RC Battery Charger Input A C 120 V 50 60 HZ Output D C 7 2 V 18 V Weight 1 0 kg 2 2 lbs Touchscreen Remote Control Transmitter Effective Range Outdoor range is 200 meters line of site indoor range is 50 meters but is subject to building construction materials that may impede signal Power supply 18v Lithium Ion Battery Transmit p...

Page 35: ...d under ISO 9001 2000 registered standards XBee XBee PRO RF Modules are optimized for use in US Canada Australia Israel and Europe contact MaxStream for complete list of approvals IMPORTANT The XBee XBee PRO OEM RF Module has been certified by the FCC for use with other products without any further certification as per FCC section 2 1091 Modifications not expressly approved by MaxStream could void...

Page 36: ...A P P E N D I X B S A F E T Y D A T A S H E E T S 31 Appendix B Safety Data Sheets Blood Paste Blood Powder Lithium Ion Batteries Appendix B ...

Page 37: ...A P P E N D I X B S A F E T Y D A T A S H E E T S 32 Blood Paste SDS ...

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Page 40: ...A P P E N D I X B S A F E T Y D A T A S H E E T S 35 Blood Powder ...

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Page 47: ...A P P E N D I X B S A F E T Y D A T A S H E E T S 42 Lithium Battery SDS ...

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Page 54: ...compliance 6 crepitus 8 Customer Service i electrical 8 femoral 7 9 hemorrhage 7 8 hemorrhaging 1 jacket 14 latex 4 8 legs 5 7 8 live actor 14 lubrication 8 movement 14 power 20 preventive maintenance 4 quick connect blood fill 17 21 blood filling 17 18 21 Upper Torso 13 25 Radio Control See transmitter shirt 14 skin 7 8 22 24 storage 6 Technical Specifications 29 31 tourniquet 1 7 21 training 1 4...

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