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- Page 1 Aquaboard Immobilisation System Operation and Maintenance Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Section 5 Parts List Information General Ordering Information The Aquaboard Immobilisation System has been designed in conjunction with the RLSS UK and forms a part of their Spinal Injury Management Programme. Due to our constant improvement programme, units are subject to change without notice. -
Page 3: Section 1 Introduction
Ferno Aquaboard. Specific applications and operating techniques may vary from user to user. Ferno does not intend or recommend that this product be used for any purpose other than for which it is designed as outlined in this manual. Any other use or application of this product becomes the complete responsibility of the owner/user. -
Page 4: Ferno Aquaboard Immobilisation System
AQUABOARD IMMOBILISATION SYSTEM FERNO AQUABOARD IMMOBILISATION SYSTEM The Ferno Aquaboard is designed to effectively immobilise a casualty in the water prior to recovery on the poolside. With the incorporation of several innovative design features, we believe you will find this board easy, quick and effective to use during an aquatic emergency. -
Page 5: Warranty
The Ferno Aquaboard has been carefully inspected prior to despatch and is fully covered by warranty. We warrant all Ferno equipment to be free of defects in the material and workmanship. Any product claimed defective and caused by materials or workmanship within one year after date of purchase will receive our prompt investigation and a fair adjustment. -
Page 6: Section 2 Preparing Unit For Use
Preparing Unit for Use SET UP The Ferno Aquaboard is shipped in a cardboard box. Inside the box along with the Aquaboard, you will find a plastic bag containing the back support, head restraint and body straps. Before assembly, check that the pack contains the following items: Black neoprene back support, printed on one side. -
Page 7: Attaching The Head Restraint
2.1.2 Attaching the head restraint To install the head restraint, place it over the icon of the head (printed on the back support) with the apex of the restraint pointing towards the top of the Ferno Aquaboard (as in fig 2-3 below). -
Page 8: Attaching The Body Straps
AQUABOARD IMMOBILISATION SYSTEM 2.1.3 Attaching the body straps The body straps are attached to the long slots down either side of the Aquaboard. Starting with the strap with the green buckle, ensure that both halves of the buckle are connected and lay the strap across the board on top of the back support, adjacent to the two top outermost slots. -
Page 9: Folding And Storing The Straps
Repeat this process with the four remaining straps, checking that the straps will release freely. The Aquaboard is now ready to be mounted on its wall bracket and once in this position is ready for use. The Aquaboard strapping system should be cleaned in fresh water immediately after use, whether for training or as a result of an emergency, allowed to dry naturally and reassembled in the manner described in the set-up procedure. -
Page 10: Section 3 Principles Of Operation
Expired Air Ventilation and Chest Compression, should this prove necessary. The use of the Ferno Aquaboard allows the lifeguard/rescuer to ensure that there is limited movement of the spine and head during this critical phase of the casualty’s recovery. -
Page 11: Securing The Casualty To The Ferno Aquaboard
3.1.3 Securing the Casualty to the Ferno Aquaboard The lifeguard/rescuer who has positioned the board should now secure the casualty to the board. The chest strap should be secured first by clipping together the two halves of the green buckle and gently tightening the strap, thus effectively securing the casualty to the board. -
Page 12: Removal Of The Casualty From The Water
AQUABOARD IMMOBILISATION SYSTEM When all of the straps are secure, it is important to ensure that all are correctly adjusted and that the buckles are securely fastened and that the head restraint and straps are tightened. The casualty is now ready to be removed from the water by lifeguards/rescuers. -
Page 13: Section 4 Maintenance Log
Section 4 Maintenance Log SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE The Ferno Aquaboard is covered by the Ferno warranty. In order to register your purchase, please return the enclosed card. After each use, inspect the board, straps and neoprene back support regularly for indications of wear or damage. - Page 14 AQUABOARD IMMOBILISATION SYSTEM PARTS CHECKED Check condition of: DATE CLEANED BOARD HEAD RESTRAINT NEOPRENE SUPPORT STRAPS REPLACED FERNO/MAN/04/02/134/UK...
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Page 15: Section 5 Parts List Information
You now own a Ferno Aquaboard Immobilisation System, manufactured for the Ferno (UK) Division of Ferno-Washington Inc. The serial number for this product is located at the head end of the convex side. Record the number with other pertinent information in the space provided above. - Page 16 AQUABOARD IMMOBILISATION SYSTEM REPLACEMENT SPARE PARTS Item Part Number Description No. Rq’d 038245100 Neoprene Back Support 038245200 Head Restraint (head piece) 038245400 Left Hand Retaining Strap for Head Restraint 038245300 Right Hand Retaining Strap for Head Restraint 038245500 Top retaining strap for Head Restraint...
- Page 17 Ferno (UK) Ltd Ferno House, Stubs Beck Lane, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, England, BD19 4TZ Tel: + 44 (0) 1274 851999 Fax: + 44 (0) 1274 851111 e-mail: service.uk@ferno.com Stock Code: 2003-0038...
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