Carrying The Patient To Safety; Lifting The Patient To Safety; Using The Four Point Lifting Sling; Using The Slot-In Carry Handles - Ferno Paraguard Excel Stretcher User Manual

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Paraguard Excel Stretcher

3.6 Lifting a Casualty to Safety (Vertical and Horizontal)

The casualty may be evacuated horizontally using the 4 fixing point D-rings on the sides of the unit or vertically using the

vertical lift O rings at the head-end and foot-end.

Vertical

Lifting Ring

3.6.1 Using the Four-Point Lifting Sling

1. Unlock the four Carabiners by turning the knurled lock-

ing thimbles.

2. Clip the Carabiners to the D-rings as shown ensuring

that the two shorter straps marked "HEAD" with the fluo-

rescent markers are at the head end. See Figure 20.

3. The longer straps are for use at the foot end. Lock all

four Carabiners by rotating the knurled locking thimbles.

4. Secure the side carrying handles to the GREEN strap

and the leg-board using the GREY straps and press-studs.

3.6.2 Using the Slot-In Carrying

Handles

1. These carrying handles are fitted by pushing them onto

the main Paraguard® poles at each end. See Figure 21.

2. The carrying handles should be pushed on until the

spring-loaded plungers engage.

3 - PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

Attachment points for lifting

Improper use can cause injury.

Use the Stretcher only for the purpose described in this manual

Figure 20 - Using Four Point Lifting Bridle

Figure 21 - Using Slot-In Carrying Handles

WARNING

Principles of Operation

Vertical

Lift guide rope attachment

D Rings for 4-point bridle

attachment

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