UM_2003-0037 - Paraguard Excel_02

Paraguard Excel Stretcher

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Illustrations Figure 1 - Serial Number Identification ___________________2 Figure 2 - Unit Identification __________________________7 Figure 3 - Removing the Paraguard ® fromValise ___________10 Figure 4 - Preparing the Paraguard ® for use ______________10 Figure 5 - Engaging the locking sleeve _________________10 Figure 6 - Releasing the carrying handle _________________10 Figure 7 - Releasing vertical lifting ring _________________10 Figure 8 - Removing head pad _______________________11 Figure 9 - Adjusting head restraint ____________________11 Figure10 - Positioningheadusinghead restraint andpad___11 Figure 11 - Securing retaining straps ____________________11 Figure 12 - Securing green armstraps ___________________12 Figure 13 - Securinggrey leg straps _____________________12 Figure 14 - Securing foot restraint -1 ____________________12 Figure15 - Securing foot restraint -2 ____________________12 Figure 16 - Securing foot restraint -3 ____________________12 Figure 17 - Securing foot restraint - 4 ____________________12 Figure 18 - Securing foot restraint - 5 ____________________12 Figure19 - CarryingHandles___________________________13 Figure 20 - Using four point lifting sling _________________13 Figure 21- Using slot-in carrying handles _______________13 Figure 22 - Using shoulder harness _____________________14 Figure 23 - Using foul weather sheet ____________________14 Figure 24 - Using valise as a backpack ___________________14 Section Page

Ferno Contact information_ ____________________ 2 1 - Safety Information_ __________________________ 4 1.1 Warning________________________________ 4 1.2 Important_ _____________________________ 4 1.3 Safety Alerts _ ___________________________ 4 1.4 Precautions of Safety______________________ 4 2 - Introduction_ _______________________________ 5 2.1 Introduction_ ___________________________ 5 2.1.1 Product Introduction _ ____________________ 5 2.1.2 Operator Skills _ _________________________ 5 2.1.3 Operator Training ________________________ 5 2.1.4 General Principles _ ______________________ 5 2.2 Warranty _ ______________________________ 6 2.2.1 LimitedWarranty _ _______________________ 6 2.2.2 Limitation of Liability _____________________ 6 2.2.3 Returns Policy_ __________________________ 6 2.2.4 Customer Service ________________________ 6 2.4 Technical Specification ____________________ 7 2.5 Product Overview ________________________ 7 2.6 Pre-Requirements _ ______________________ 8 2.7 Pre-Service Checks _ _____________________ 8 3 - Principles of Operation_ ______________________ 8 3.1 Using the Paraguard ® Excel Rescue Stretcher_ _ 8 3.1.1 Further Operator Skills and Training_ ________ 8 3.1.2 Operating Guidelines_ ____________________ 8 3.1.3 Using Additional Help_____________________ 8 3.2 Storage_ _______________________________ 9 3.3 Preparing the Stretcher for Use_ ___________ 10 3.4 Securing the Patient_ _________________ 11-12 3.5 Carrying the Patient to Safety______________ 13 3.6 Lifting the Patient to Safety_______________ 13 3.6.1 Using the Four Point Lifting Sling___________ 13 3.6.2 Using the Slot-In Carry Handles_ ___________ 13 3.6.3 Using the Shoulder Harness_______________ 14 3.6.4 Using the Foul Weather Sheet_ ____________ 14 3.7 Packaging the Paraguard ® After Use_________ 14 3.8 Backpacking the Valise_ __________________ 14 4 - Routine Inspection and Maintenance ________ 15 4.1 Routine Inspection_ _____________________ 15 4.1.1 Cleaning _ _____________________________ 15 4.1.2 Inspection_ ____________________________ 15 4.1.3 Paraguard Inspection_ ___________________ 16 4.2 Repair & Service _ _______________________ 17 4.3 Limitations on Repair_ ___________________ 17 4.4 Training Record_________________________ 18 4.5 Inspection Record_______________________ 19 4.6 Maintenance Record_____________________ 20

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