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IMPORTANT

Slix Stretchers should be used by

TRAINED PERSONS ONLY

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE

USING THE SLIX100

It Is the duty of the rescue team to ensure that the casualty is secure at all times and that all ropes,
karabiners, slings or any other equipment attached to, or used to lift, the Slix Stretcher is of suitable
strength and in good order.
All belays must be correctly installed and used by a competent person or persons. 
Before using the Slix Stretcher check for wear or damage. Do not use if worn or damaged.
We recommend that no powered device is used to raise or lower a casualty in Slix Stretcher.
When lifting or lowering a Slix Stretcher in the vertical or horizontal mode it is recommended that a
separate lifeline of suitable strength and standard-belayed separately- be used.
We recommend that a spinal splint or spine board is always used, whether or not spinal injuries are
present.
The rescue team must be able to deal safely with any emergency that may arise during the evacuation of a
casualty.

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 relevant standards

when used with SLIX Stretchers.

The life of the casualty is in the hands of the rescuers and safety

precautions must be taken at all times.

The decision on which stretcher should be used would be influenced by the following factors.

Size and condition of the casualty – The stretcher should fit the casualty firmly and comfortably. 

If the casualty is not bariatric but requires a wide long board or other medical adjuncts the bariatric

stretcher may be the better option. 

If the casualty is non bariatric’ the SLIX100 is the better option.

The Principle is that casualty care and comfort is paramount throughout any extrication journey

This is not a manual of First Aid or Rescue techniques.

Rescuers using SLIX equipment should be trained in vertical and confined rescue and first aid techniques

Содержание Slix100

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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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Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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