Spencer SHELL User Manual page 5

4.3.2 FOOTREST SYSTEM
1. Position the footrest (fig. D) in the correct position so that the flat surface is in contact with the patients feet and the patient is comfortably blocked
on the longitudinal axis.
2. Insert the buckles on the end of the belts through the button holes/handles on the perimeter of the SPENCER SHELL (fig. E).
3. Check that the footrest is centred correctly, the belts correctly attached and that it maintains a position perpendicular to the base of the stretcher
(fig. F).
Fig. D
4.3.3 LIFTING THE STRETCHER WITH A PATIENT ON BOARD
1. Restrain the patient in the SPENCER SHELL using the supplied belts (fig. G).
2. Check that the belts are not too tight.
3. The operators must be positioned at the ends of the stretcher, one in head area the other by the feet.
4. Using a correct lifting technique which will avoid excessive strain, each operator should take a strong grasp of the handholds at each end of the
basket and lift.
4.3.4 LOADING OF THE BASKET STRETCHER ONTO THE AMBULANCE OR OTHER
ADAPT VEHICLE
Position the stretcher in the purpose made allotments.
4.3.5 UN-LOADING OF THE BASKET STRETCHER ONTO THE AMBULANCE OR
OTHER ADAPT VEHICLE
Remove any fastening devices used to fix the basket. Grasp the handholds and
remove from the vehicle.
4.3.6 TRANSPORT ON INCLINED/SLOPING GROUND
1. Correctly position the footrest so that the patient will not move up and down.
2. If the patient has leg injuries, immobilise with the correct device and do not upright the SPENCER SHELL.
3. Secure the stretcher with a static safety system before lifting or descending.
4. The patient must always be assisted during manoeuvres.
4.3.7 VERTICAL TRANSPORT
1. Correctly position the footrest so that the patient does not move.
2. If the patient has any leg injuries, immobilise with the appropriate device and do not upright the SPENCER SHELL stretcher.
3. After immobilising the patient use the lifting bridle system STX 519 (code ST04519C) or STX 540 (code ST04522B) fixing them to the 4 alumi-
nium buttonholes on the shell of the stretcher.
4. After adjusting the length of the liftting bridle so as to maintain correct horizontal position, lift the stretcher vertically using the hook of the system
STX 519 or STX 540.
5. The patient must always be assisted during all manovres.
handle
belt
Fig. E Fig. F
Fig. G
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