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Slix100

Identifying Components

Loading of Casualty

Importnt Considerations

Fitting Vertical Haul & Life Lines

Fitting Horizontal Hauling Strops

Notes on Karabiners & Haul Strops

Inspection & Cleaning

Storage

Certification

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Instruction & Maintenance Manual for

SLIX 100 Stretcher

2015 V1.0

Summary of Contents for Slix100

Page 1: ...itting Vertical Haul Life Lines Fitting Horizontal Hauling Strops Notes on Karabiners Haul Strops Inspection Cleaning Storage Certification Page 2 Page 5 Page 6 Page 8 Page 9 Page 11 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Instruction Maintenance Manual for SLIX 100 Stretcher 2015 V1 0 ...

Page 2: ...asualty All the Slix range of Stretchers conform to CE 93 42 EEC CLASS 1 Currently there are no EU Standards for stretchers The karabiners Mallion Rapides sewn slings and lifting strops supplied are manufactured to the relevant standards It is the users duty to ensure that any other item of rigging equipment for example ropes harnesses karabiners belaying equipment is equal to or better than the r...

Page 3: ...ed Please pay particular attention to the rope and sewn slings especially when the stretcher has been dragged in harsh or abrasive conditions If in any doubt replace Use only karabiners of suitable strength and a large enough gate opening similar to those provided to connect ropes and slings to the stretcher belay points red and blue eyeleted holes only as using smaller gate opening karabiners WIL...

Page 4: ...ngth securely tucked away to prevent snagging All equipment used for raising or lowering the Slix Stretcher must be of suitable strength and in first class condition Only the Vertical and Horizontal slings and the connectors provided should be used to attach Haul lines to the stretcher Haul ropes and Lifelines must be to a minimum of EN1891A standard When raising or lowering the Slix Stretcher the...

Page 5: ...5 Identifying components of the SIix100 Stretcher Spinal Splint ...

Page 6: ...the casualty carefully into the Stretcher and attach the Spinal Splint to the Stretcher 2 Fit the Foot Loops Item 100FL p5 to the casualties feet do not remove footwear crossing them over and adjust buckles If leg injuries are present it may be necessary to omit one or both Foot Loops 3 Starting at the foot secure the 4 Closure Straps Item 100MCS p5 across the Stretcher and tighten securely but be...

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Page 8: ...ld be provided as the transition takes place At least one person supporting each side is a very good precaution It is possible to provide support by utilising the shoulder level attachment points By connecting to a haul line via a V hang This will allow the haulers to lift the stretcher from horizontal to vertical without undue bending of the stretcher compromising the casualty Once the stretcher ...

Page 9: ...Tighten the screw gate on the karabiner A karabiner E is clipped over the Lifeline C and then into the bight of the haul line This will prevent the stretcher hanging sideways in the event of a Haul line or main belay failure It is important that the bights on the double Fig 8 knots are even Do not tie a single loop Fig 8 and then attach to the karabiners as this will cause the head of the stretche...

Page 10: ...10 Fitting Vertical Haul Lines to Slix Stretchers ...

Page 11: ... to the Haul rope E with a karabiner F To avoid 3 way load attach the karabiner to the loop of the Haul rope Fig 8 knot NEVER into the Haul karabiner D Connecting like this will keep the Stretcher in a more horizontal attitude in the event of a Haul rope or Security rope failure See p 9 for Important Strop rigging information Note that Horizontal and Vertical Haul Strops Are Now Supplied As Sewn S...

Page 12: ... bag If the legs of a Strop are connected across the stretcher then the load will compress the casualty Make sure that all karabiners are correctly fitted and the gates screwed closed before commencing a haul Always use independent belay points for the Haul and Security ropes Keep the same tension on both ropes to lessen the chance of a shock load in the event of a rope or belay failure ...

Page 13: ...arabiners will result in damage to the edge of the stretcher skin Showing the easy way to fit and remove karabiners Forcing the karabiner into the eyelet will result in damage to the edge of the stretcher skin Notes on Hauling Strops Sewn Strops are now supplied as standard Colour coded to give Head up RED to RED BLUE to BLUE ...

Page 14: ...dry in a warm dry atmosphere DO NOT APPLY HEAT Inspect Horizontal and Vertical Lifting Slings for physical or chemical damage The integrity of the Lifting Straps is essential and particular attention should be given to the stitching and the loop section of the Slings for wear If any damage is present DO NOT USE Replace damaged Lifting Slings immediately Inspect all Closure Straps Closure Buckles H...

Page 15: ...p of the Carry Bag Sealing the Carry Bag discourages tampering or pilfering and the rescuers are assured that the contents are present in the event of a incident To allow storage in a manner that does not ensure that the contents are correctly cleaned inspected and complete is negligent The Stretcher and Spinal Splint are manufactured from nylon polyethylene stainless steel and polyester and will ...

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