Preparing The Stretcher For Use; Figure 3 - Removing The Paraguard® From Valise; Figure 4 - Preparing The Paraguard® For Use; Figure 5 - Engaging The Locking Sleeve - Ferno Paraguard Excel Stretcher User Manual

Principles of Operation
Paraguard Excel Stretcher
3 - PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

3.3 Preparing the Stretcher for Use

Figure 4 - Preparing the Paraguard® for use
Figure 3 - Removing the Paraguard® from Valise
1. Remove the Paraguard® Excel Stretcher from the valise and lay the Paraguard® Excel on the ground, poles uppermost.
Figure 5 - Engage locking sleeve
2. Engage locking sleeves by pressing the spring-loaded plunger and sliding the locking sleeve towards the locking pin.
3. Engage the locking sleeve until the locking pin is in view in the slot. Rotate locking sleeve 90° clockwise.
4. Ensure that the spring-loaded plunger re-engages in the locking sleeve. This is vital to prevent damage to the locking sleeve
and poles and to ensure that the poles cannot separate.
Figure 7 - Release vertical lifting rings
Figure 6 - Releasing Carrying Handle
5. Un-clip the handle retaining straps and the GREEN strap buckle. If a vertical lift is planned, un-clip the GREY vertical lifting
rings.
NOTE: This operation will be difficult if left until the stretcher has been turned over and the casualty is strapped in.
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