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Model 417-1 Harness Restraint
Description
The Model 417-1 Harness Restraint ("restraint") is a
combination shoulder and chest restraint designed to help
secure a patient on an ambulance cot or stretcher (the
"equipment") during transport.
Primary-Use restraint
Ferno defines this restraint as a Primary-Use Restraint.
When properly attached and used in conjunction with
additional restraints (not supplied), it is suitable for use to
transport a patient on an ambulance cot in a ground-based
ambulance.
FernO DeFInItIOns
Primary-Use Restraints are suitable for securing a
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patient on compatible equipment during transport in
a motor vehicle.
Secondary-Use Restraints ARE NOT suitable for
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securing a patient during transport in a motor vehicle.
They are for temporary use to secure a patient on a
backboard, hand-carried stretcher, scoop stretcher,
stair chair, or extrication device. Transfer the patient
onto an ambulance cot or other device with primary
restraints before transport in a motor vehicle.
Transport Restraint System is defined by Ferno
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as a set of Primary-Use restraints used together to
properly restrain a patient in an ambulance.
specifications
The restraint is constructed with nylon webbing and a
metal buckle. The shoulder straps have a metal link. All
straps have adjustable slide bars. A guide strap is included
to help keep the shoulder straps on the patient's shoulders.
Load Limit
When properly attached and used in conjunction with
additional restraints (not supplied) as specified in the
equipment users' manual, the restraint is capable of
securing a patient weighing the maximum allowable load
limit of the equipment. Do not exceed the load limit of the
equipment.
Important
Do not exceed the load limit of the equipment
on which the restraint is used. Refer to the
equipment users' manual for the equipment
load limit.
© Ferno-Washington, Inc 234-0231-03 September 2013
Model 417-1 Series
Harness Restraint
Patient Right
Shoulder Strap
Slide Bar (4, Circled)
Chest Strap
Male Buckle (Tang)
General Guidelines for Use
For transport in an ambulance, Ferno requires a Transport
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Restraint System composed of the Model 417-1 harness plus two
additional Ferno Model 430 primary, metal-buckle restraints.
Use the guide strap (provided) to help keep the shoulder straps
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from sliding off the patient's shoulders. Thread the shoulder straps
through the guide strap and position the guide strap near the backrest
frame, not over the patient (See page 2).
For placement on a patient, follow local protocols.
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Adjust restraints to safely secure the patient to the equipment
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without causing discomfort or impairing circulation.
Keep restraints fastened when not in use to prevent interference with
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equipment operation.
The Model 417-1 is not approved by the United States Federal
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Aviation Administration for use in aircraft. Please contact Ferno
Aviation at 1.770.521.1005 for FAA-approved patient restraints and
shoulder harness assemblies.
Improper use of the restraint can cause injury. attach and use
the restraint only as described in this manual.
Improper operation can cause injury. Operate the restraint only
as described in this manual.
Improper maintenance can cause injury. Maintain the restraint
only as described in this manual.
Guide Strap
(use with cots)
Patient Left
Shoulder Strap
Link (2)
Chest Strap
Female Buckle (Receiver)
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Summary of Contents for Ferno 417-1 Series
- Page 1 They are for temporary use to secure a patient on a General Guidelines for Use backboard, hand-carried stretcher, scoop stretcher, stair chair, or extrication device. Transfer the patient For transport in an ambulance, Ferno requires a Transport ● onto an ambulance cot or other device with primary Restraint System composed of the Model 417-1 harness plus two restraints before transport in a motor vehicle. additional Ferno Model 430 primary, metal-buckle restraints.
- Page 2 (Figure 3). Do not wrap the shoulder strap around equipment control handles. 3. Thread the link through the loop (Figure 4) and pull the webbing through the loop until the loop is snug around the attachment point. 4. Repeat Steps 1-3 to attach the other shoulder strap to the opposite side of the equipment. 5. Confirm that the shoulder straps are attached securely and do not interfere with use of the equipment. 6. If the guide strap is used, confirm that it properly holds the straps in position without interfering with equipment operation (Figure 5). removing the restraint To remove the restraint from the equipment, first unbuckle it. Then, feed the buckle, tang, and link ends backward through the loops and remove the restraint straps from the equipment. © Ferno-Washington, Inc 234-0231-03 September 2013...
- Page 3 4. Adjust the straps to an even length Hemmed Tab so the buckle will be centered on the patient when fastened. To shorten a strap: Grasp the hemmed tab and pull the webbing through the slide bar assembly until the strap is the desired length (Figure 9). Properly-fastened cot-mounted restraints will match Figures 10 and 11. © Ferno-Washington, Inc 234-0231-03 September 2013...
- Page 4 Limited Warranty statement Immerse the restraint webbing in a solution of mild soap and water. Do not immerse the buckles or slide bars in the The products sold by Ferno are covered by a limited warranty, solution. which is printed on the invoice you received when you purchased Repeatedly dip the webbing in clear water to rinse. Do not the product. Please refer to the warranty terms as printed on your immerse buckles or slide bars in liquid.
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