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© Ferno Washington Italia MU-094-D February 2017
SAERBAG III
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Ferno Technical Support _______________________ 2
Ferno Customer Relations _____________________ 2
1 - Safety Information ___________________________ 4
1.1 Warning ________________________________ 4
1.2 Important _______________________________ 4
1.3 Bloodborne Disease ______________________ 4
1.4 Load capacity ___________________________ 4
1.5 Compatibility ____________________________ 4
1.6 Symbol Glossary _________________________ 5
1.7 Information and Safety Labels ______________ 5
2 - Operator Skills and Training __________________ 6
2.1 Skills __________________________________ 6
2.2 Training ________________________________ 6
3 - The Rescue bag _____________________________ 6
3.1 Description _____________________________ 6
3.2 CE Conformity __________________________ 6
3.3 Components (Rescue bag) _________________ 7
3.4 General Technical Specifications
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4 - Rescue bag configuration _____________________ 9
4.1 Adjusting the length ______________________ 9
4.2 Straps_________________________________ 10
4.3 Applying the straps________________________12
4.4 The cover ______________________________ 15
4.5 Lifting bridle ___________________________ 15
4.5.1 Lifting bridle shortening system _________ 16
4.6 EARS anti rotation sail ___________________ 17
4.7 Anti rotation tag-line links ________________ 19
4.7.1 Top release systems __________________ 19
4.8 Securing straps ________________________ 22
4.9 Lifting Handles _________________________ 22
4.10 Monitor cable access ____________________ 22
5 - Using the rescue bag ________________________ 23
5.1 Before using the rescue bag _______________ 23
5.2 Instructions for use ______________________ 23
5.3 Preparing the rescue bag __________________ 24
5.4 Using the rescue bag as a chair _____________ 26
5.5 Rescuing the patient from a rock face _______ 26
6 - Maintenance _______________________________ 27
6.1 Routine Maintenance ____________________ 27
6.2 Disinfection ____________________________ 27
6.3 Cleaning ______________________________ 27
6.4 Inspection _____________________________ 28
6.5 Storage ________________________________ 29
7 - Accessories ________________________________ 31
7.1 SAERBAG III Accessories _______________ 31
7.2 SAERBAG III Models ___________________ 31
8 - Technical Support __________________________ 31
8.1 Technical Support _______________________ 31
9 - Warranty _________________________________ 32
9.1 Warranty Conditions _____________________ 32
9.2 Disclaimers ____________________________ 32
9.3 Warranty Requests ______________________ 33
9.4 Complaints ____________________________ 33
9.5 Authorization for Returns _________________ 33
Training Record ______________________________ 34
Maintenance Record ___________________________ 35
