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© Ferno Washington Italia MU-094-D February 2017
SAERBAG III
Rescue Bag Configuration
FOOT STRAP
To apply the foot strap:
1. Fasten the foot area with the Velcro fastenings (Figure 21).
2. Insert the sides of the foot area into the rescue bag (Figure 22). Always close the foot area before applying the foot strap.
LEG STRAP
To apply the leg strap:
1. Hold the strap with the large buckle (right side, operator’s point of view) and the part of the strap with the small buckle (left
side, operator’s point of view).
2. Follow instructions in “
Securing the straps
”, page 10.
3. Adjust the straps (Figure 19).
4. Tuck in the excess of the straps using the integrated elastics. Ensure that any excess strap length has been secured in order
not to hamper rescue operations.
Ensure that the straps are applied correctly so that the patient is secure inside the rescue bag.
Figure 19 – Adjusting the straps
Figure 20 –Leg strap correctly applied
Figure 21 - Closing the foot area
Figure 22 - Closing the foot area
5. Tuck in the excess of the straps using the integrated elastics. Ensure that any excess strap length has been secured in order
not to hamper rescue operations. Ensure that the straps are applied correctly so that the patient is secure inside the rescue bag.
