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4.2
Fastening and Tightening
the Restraints
The strap with the three-bar and two bar buckle is constructed
with a looped end that attaches to the stretcher, and a free end
that that is used to tighten the restraint (figure 1).
1
Pass the three-bar buckle and webbing upward
through
the opening in the two-bar buckle ( fig.
2).
2
Pull slightly on the free end of the webbing to firmly
seat the three-bar buckle on top of the two-bar
buckle (fig. 3).
3
Tighten the restraint by pulling on the free end of the
webbing.
4.3 Loosening and unfasten
ing the Restraints
To loosen a restraint, pull the breakaway tab toward the buckle
(fig. 4). Continue pulling until the restraint is as loose as
desired.
To unfasten the restraint, first loosen as in step number 1, then
angle the three-bar buckle and pass it downward through the
opening in the two-bar buckle (fig. 5).
4.4
Attaching the Restraints
The top edge of the Durathene® netting is shaped with coves to
provide points where restraints can easily be fastened to the
lower-rail of the stretcher (fig. 6).
Select attachment points that are appropriate for effective
securing of the patient, as well as for working together with your
own fastening system.
Attach the supplied restraints as folows:
1.
Unfasten the buckle to seperate the restraint straps.
2.
Starting outside the stretcher, pass the looped end of the
strap inward between the stretcher rail and the netting at a
chosen attachment point.
3.
Thread the buckle through the restraint loop (Fig. 8) and
pull until the loop is tight around the stretcher rail.
4.
Attach the remaining strap to the opposite side of the
stretcher following steps 2 and 3.
5. Using the Stretcher
5.1 Before Placing the
Stretcher in Service
Personnel who will work with this stretcher need to read this
manual.
If using the supplied restraints, attach them as instructed in
Attaching the Restraints.
Confirm that the stretcher, restraints and mesh netting are
in good condition. Follow instructions in
Inspecting the
Stretcher
in this manual.
5.2
General
Guidelines for Use
Using the stretcher requires a
minimum of two trained operators. In
most situations, operators will want or
need additional help. For information
about placement and direction of
helpers, see
Carrying the Stretcher
in
this manual.
Follow standard emergency patient-
handling procedures when using the
stretcher.
Stay with the patient at all times.
Three-Bar
Buckle
Webbing,
Free End
Webbing,
Looped End
Webbing,
Looped End
Two-Bar
Buckle
Break-Away
Pull-Tab
Figure 1, Components
Three-Bar
Buckle
Two-Bar Buckle
Webbing,
Free-End
Break-Away
Pull-Tab
Figure 2, Fastening the Buckle
Figure 3, Seating the Buckles
Webbing
Free-End
Two-Bar
Buckle
Three-Bar
Buckle
Break-Away
Pull-Tab
Figure 4, Loosening Restraint
Figure 5, Unfastening Buckle
Figure 6, Restraint Cove
Figure 7, Passing
Looped End Through
Cove
Figure 8, Threading Buckle
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