Inspecting The Stretcher; Lubricating The Stretcher; Checking/Securing Pins In The Couplings; Figure 11 - Pin In Coupling Half - Ferno Stretcher Series User Manual

Scoop EXL Stretcher Series

5.5 Inspecting the Stretcher

Have your service's equipment maintenance personnel
inspect the stretcher regularly. Follow the checklist
below and work the stretcher through all its functions
as described in this manual.
INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Are all components present?
Is the stretcher free of excessive wear?
Do all moving parts (couplings, levers, hinges,
and sliding frame) operate smoothly and
properly?
Are the coupling pins securely in place? (See
subsection 5.7, pages 15 and 16.)
Does the foot section lock properly into each
position?
Are all 8 speed-clip pins securely in place?
(For stretchers with pins.)
Do the head- and foot-end couplings require
lubrication?
Is restraint webbing in good condition with
no cuts or frayed edges?
Are restraint buckles free of visible damage
and do they operate properly?
Do speed clips on restraints function properly?
If inspection indicates damage or excessive wear, take
the stretcher out of service until repairs are made (see
Parts and Service, page 19).
If inspection indicates damage or excessive wear to
restraint(s), take restraint(s) out of service and destroy
to prevent accidental use. For replacement restraints,
contact your Ferno distributor or Ferno Customer
Relations (page 21).
Keep maintenance records.
© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-2125-05 May 2006

5.6 Lubricating the Stretcher

The stretcher's head-end and foot-end couplings are
lubricated during assembly but may require additional
lubrication with use.
Choose one of the following lubrication methods. Apply
lubricant(s) to the points indicated below:
METHOD A
(WHITE LITHIUM GREASE)
1. Apply a small amount of white lithium grease to
the sliding surfaces of the end couplings.
2. Wipe off excess lubricant.
METHOD B
(DRY-COATING TEFLON
1. Spray a very small amount of general purpose,
dry coating Teflon
surfaces of the end couplings. Follow the lubricant
manufacturer's instructions.
2. Wipe off excess lubricant.
5.7 Checking and Securing Pins in
the Couplings
Follow the instructions below to check that the pins in
the Twin Safety Lock couplings are securely in place.
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If a pin has loosened, follow the instructions on page
16 to tighten it. If a pin is missing, remove the stretcher
from service until the pin has been replaced (see Parts
and Service, page 19).
CHECKING THE PINS
There are four threaded pins in the couplings: one pin
in each half of each coupling (Figure 11). Loctite
threadlocker is applied to the pins during assembly of

Figure 11 - Pin in Coupling Half

Maintenance
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lubricant onto the sliding
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Pin
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