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1. Washington Inc 234 0234 04 September 2010 Model 418 1 Lifting Bridle Operator Skills and Training 2 OPERATOR SKILLS AND TRAINING 2 1 Skills Operators using the bridle need a working knowledge of emergency patient handling procedures the ability to assist the patient 2 2 Training Operator trainees need to receive professional instruction and training in rescue procedures using lifting bridles read and understand this manual be trained on the use of the bridle practice with the bridle before using it with a patient record their training information A sample training record sheet 1s provided on page 14 Ferno Washington Inc 234 0234 04 September 2010 Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured Permit only trained personnel to operate the bridle Important Rescue procedures using the lifting bridle require special skills and are potentially hazardous activities No rescue personnel should attempt such rescue procedures unless they have received professional instruction and training About the Bridle Model 418 1 Lifting Bridle 3 ABOUT THE BRIDLE 3 1 Description The Model 418 1 Adjustable Lifting Bridle called the bridle in this manual is designed to be used as an interface between a basket stretcher and a rope hoist cable or other lifting device The bridle is compatible with the Ferno Models 71 71 S and 71 SS Basket Stretchers Improper use of the bridle can c2. bridle only for the purpose described in this manual Improper operation can cause injury Operate the bridle only as described in this manual An unrestrained or improperly restrained patient can be injured Secure the patient in the basket stretcher with a restraint system suitable to the rescue situation Modifying the bridle can cause injury and damage Use the bridle only as manufactured by Ferno Improper maintenance can cause injury Maintain the bridle only as described in this manual 1 2 Important Important notices emphasize important usage or maintenance information 1 3 Bloodborne Disease Notice To reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne diseases such as HIV 1 and hepatitis when using the bridle follow the disinfecting and cleaning instructions in this manual 1 4 Safety and Instruction Labels Safety and instruction labels place important information from the users manual on the bridle The label below is affixed to two legs of the bridle BRIDLE CAPACITY 600 LB 272 KG TOTAL WEIGHT 1 5 Symbol Glossary The symbols defined below are used on the bridle and in this users manual Ferno uses symbols recognized by the International Standards Organization ISO American National Standards Institute ANSI and the emergency medical services industry General Warning of Standard Load Limit Potential Injury Read the Users Manual Product meets European Union Standards Ferno
3. S GFERNO Users Manual When It s Critical SS i LS RRND Ay RAY go gt Ps at gi NY Q ND go PWS r 3 X WS gt RY Model 418 1 Adjustable Lifting Bridle Read this Manual September 2010 GLO Pub No 234 0234 04 and Retain for Future Reference Ferno Technical Support Customer service and product support are important aspects of each Ferno product For technical support questions Telephone Toll free 1 800 733 3766 ext 1010 Telephone 1 937 382 1451 ext 1010 Email quality products ferno com Ferno Customer Relations For ordering assistance or general information CANADA ANDTHE U S A Telephone Toll free 1 877 733 0911 Telephone 1 937 382 1451 Fax Toll free 1 888 388 1349 Fax 1 937 382 1191 Internet www ferno com ALL OTHER LOCATIONS For assistance or information please contact your Ferno distributor If you do not have a Ferno distributor please contact Ferno Customer Relations Ferno Washington Inc 70 Weil Way Wilmington Ohio 45177 9371 U S A Telephone 1 937 382 1451 Fax 1 937 382 6569 Internet www ferno com EUROPEAN REPRESENTATIVE Ferno UK Limited Stubs Beck Lane Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 4TZ United Kingdom Model 418 1 Lifting Bridle Disclaimer This manual contains general instructions for the use operation and care of this product The instructions are not all inclusive Safe and proper use of this product is solely at the
4. September 2010 Model 418 1 Lifting Bridle Using the Bridle 5 USING THE BRIDLE 5 1 Before Placing the Bridle in Service Personnel who will work with the bridle need to read this manual Confirm that the bridle operates properly by operating it according to instructions in Bridle Features pages 7 and 8 and nspecting the Bridle page 13 5 2 General Guidelines for Use Rescue procedures using the lifting bridle require special skills and are potentially hazardous activities No rescue personnel should attempt such rescue procedures unless they have received professional instruction and training Because rescue situations are rarely the same this manual must be general in nature It is the responsibility of personnel specially trained in technical rescue to know the techniques involved and to select the lifting equipment stretcher and patient restraint system suitable for each rescue situation Make sure all equipment used with the bridle has a load rating at least equivalent to that of the bridle Anytime a bridle is used in conjunction with a stretcher to lift a victim the stretcher may be suspended horizontally vertically or at an angle and rescuers may slide or carry it at various angles Secure the patient in the stretcher so that he or she does not slip lengthwise slide from side to side or come out of the stretcher Ferno Washington Inc 234 0234 04 September 2010 Improper operation can cause i
5. ause injury Use the bridle only for the purpose described in this manual Load Limit Inspect the bridle if the load limit has been exceeded See Inspecting the Bridle page 13 3 3 Bridle Components Locking Leg 4 Carabiner 4 V Ring with Adjustment Assembly 2 Storage Pouch not to scale 3 2 General Specifications D Lift Ring 3 x 2 5 8 76 mm x 67 mm Webbing Width 1 34 and 1 44 mm and 25 mm Leg Length Lift Ring to Carabiner 54 12 1384 mm Individual Legs 34 12 876 mm 11 279 mm per branch 100 254 cm maximum between gray and orange legs 40 F to 140 F 40 C to 60 C Weight 5 lb 2 kg Load Limit 600 lb 272 kg General specifications are rounded to the nearest whole number Metric conversions are calculated before rounding the Imperial measurements For more information contact Ferno Customer Relations page 2 or your Ferno distributor Range of Adjustment Leg Separation Temperature Range Ferno reserves the right to change specifications without notice Branch 2 Lift Ring Users Manual 234 0234 Ferno Washington Inc 234 0234 04 September 2010 Model 418 1 Lifting Bridle Bridle Features 4 BRIDLE FEATURES 4 1 Color Coded Webbing The center section of the bridle divides into two branches of 1 34 in 44 mm webbing Each branch terminates with a V ring assembly that serves two purposes it is used to adjust the branch length and
6. chers are the head end handholds For proper hookup use all four legs of the bridle placing an orange leg and a gray leg at each of the two head end handholds Figure 10 ATTACHING THE CARABINERS To attach a leg open the carabiner gate slide the carabiner nose through the handhold opening and lock the carabiner around the basket rim and metal frame See page 8 for carabiner operating instructions Adjust the length of the branch webbing until the weight of the basket stretcher is held equally by each leg pair Tie in points on stretchers not manufactured by Ferno Washington Inc may vary in type and location Follow the stretcher manufacturer s instructions for choosing and using tie in points TAG LINES Attach tag lines to the stretcher to allow rescuers to position or maneuver the stretcher and to prevent it from spinning Figure 10 Ferno Washington Inc 234 0234 04 September 2010 Using the Bridle Orange Leg and Gray Leg Figure 10 Vertical Lifting Lowering 11 Maintaining the Bridle Model 418 1 Lifting Bridle 6 MAINTAINING THE BRIDLE 6 1 Maintenance Schedule The bridle requires regular maintenance Set up and follow a maintenance schedule The table at right represents minimum intervals for maintenance Improper maintenance can cause injury Maintain the bridle only as described in this manual Keep maintenance records sample maintenance record sheet is provided on page 15 W
7. discretion of the user Safety information is included as a service to the user All other safety measures taken by the user should be within and under consideration of applicable regulations It is recommended that training on the proper use of this product be provided before using this product in an actual situation Retain this manual for future reference Include it with the product in the event of transfer to new users Additional free copies are available upon request from Customer Relations Proprietary Notice The information disclosed in this manual is the property of Ferno Washington Inc Wilmington Ohio USA Ferno Washington Inc reserves all patent rights proprietary design rights manufacturing rights reproduction use rights and sales use rights thereto and to any article disclosed therein except to the extent those rights are expressly granted to others or where not applicable to vendor proprietary parts Limited Warranty Statement The products sold by Ferno are covered by a limited warranty which is printed on all Ferno invoices The complete terms and conditions of the limited warranty and the limitations of liability and disclaimers are also available upon request by calling Ferno at 1 800 733 3766 or 1 937 382 1451 USERS MANUAL To request additional free users manuals contact Ferno Customer Relations your Ferno distributor or visit www ferno com Copyright Ferno Washington Inc All Right
8. g Bridle Maintenance 6 4 Inspecting the Bridle INSPECTION CHECKLIST After each use have your service s equipment maintenance personnel inspect the bridle following the checklist at right Are all components present Is all webbing in good condition with no cuts or frayed edges If inspection shows damage or excessive wear remove the bridle from service and replace it with a new bridle Is webbing stitching in good condition with no frayed or broken threads Are the V rings and lift ring true to their original forms and free of cracks deep scratches and 6 5 Storing the Bridle gouges Store the bridle in a dry place away from direct sunlight Do moving parts of the V rings move smoothly Are the carabiners true to their original form Are the carabiners free of cracks deep scratches and gouges Check to make sure that what appears to be a scratch is not actually a crack Are carabiner hinge pins securely in place Do the carabiner locking sleeves turn smoothly and latch the gates securely Ferno Washington Inc 234 0234 04 September 2010 13 Model 418 1 Lifting Bridle TRAINING RECORD Training Method Ferno Washington Inc 234 0234 04 September 2010 14 Model 418 1 Lifting Bridle MAINTENANCE RECORD Maintenance Performed Gd lt Ferno Washington Inc 234 0234 04 September 2010 al Un
9. hen using maintenance products follow the manufacturers o directions and read the manufacturers material safety data Minimum sheets You can purchase a recommended disinfectant from Maintenance Intervals your Ferno distributor or Ferno Customer Relations page 2 Disinfecting this page pe 6 2 Disinfecting and Cleaning Cleaning this page a the Bridle Lubricating this page 1 Remove the bridle from the basket stretcher Inspecting page 13 2 To disinfect Apply disinfectant to all surfaces of the bridle following the manufacturer s instructions for application method and contact time ET jo 3 To clean Important o Wash the bridle by hand using warm soapy Disinfectants and cleaners containing bleach water phenolics or iodines can cause damage Do not use products containing these chemicals o Rinse in clear water o Use towels to squeeze excess water from the webbing and to wipe excess water from the hardware and carabiners o Hang the bridle in a warm place to dry o When webbing hardware and carabiners are completely dry lubricate the carabiners as described below 6 3 Lubricating the Carabiners As needed lubricate the carabiner hinge pins latches springs and locking sleeves using a multi purpose grease or a synthetic lubricant such as WRL 191S Use a small amount of lubricant Wipe off excess lubricant 12 Ferno Washington Inc 234 0234 04 September 2010 Model 418 1 Liftin
10. it is the attachment point for two legs of one inch 25 mm webbing Orange Legs The pair of legs attached to one branch is orange and the pair of G d legs attached to the other branch is gray For horizontal lifting attach the orange legs to the grommets on opposite sides of one end of the stretcher and attach the gray legs to the grommets on opposite sides of the other end of the stretcher Figure 1 This arrangement allows adjustment of the bridle length but keeps the stretcher level side to side Important Do not attach straps of the same color to the same side ofthe stretcher Doing so will cause the stretcher to tilt to one side when the straps are shortened or lengthened Always attach straps of the same color to the same end of the stretcher Figure 1 Placement of Color Coded Legs 4 2 Bridle Length Adjustment Adjusting the length of a branch changes the elevation at the end of the stretcher attached to that branch The length of each branch of the bridle may be shortened as much as 11 in 279 mm SHORTENING THE BRIDLE To shorten a branch of the bridle hold the V ring perpendicular to the webbing and pull the bottom layer of webbing backward through the V ring slide assembly until the branch is the desired length Figure 2 Pulling the bottom layer of webbing allows the slack portion of webbing to hang toward the inside of the bridle where it is less likely to snag on elements encountered in a re
11. njury Operate the bridle only as described in this manual An unrestrained or improperly restrained patient can be injured Secure the patient in the basket stretcher with a restraint system suitable to the rescue situation Modifying the bridle can cause injury and damage Use the bridle only as manufactured by Ferno Important Rescue procedures using lifting bridles and other specialized gear are considered technical in nature They are potentially hazardous activities and require special skills No rescue personnel should attempt technical rescue procedures unless they have received professional instruction and training Important Personnel using the bridle in a technical rescue situation are responsible for knowing the techniques involved and for selecting the bridle stretcher and patient restraint system best suited to the rescue situation Using the Bridle Model 418 1 Lifting Bridle 5 3 Horizontal Lifting Lowering Read the General Guidelines for Use page 9 before using the bridle Orange Legs USING THE COLOR CODED WEBBING For proper hookup both orange legs must be attached to opposite sides of the same end of the stretcher either the head end or the foot end and both gray legs must be attached to opposite sides of the other end of the stretcher Figure 7 See page 7 for more information about the color coded webbing Important Do not attach webbing of the same color to the same side of the
12. s Reserved Telephone 44 0 1274 851999 Fax 44 0 1274 851111 Internet www ferno co uk 2 Ferno Washington Inc 234 0234 04 September 2010 Model 418 1 Lifting Bridle TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Ferno Customer Relations Ferno Technical Support 1 Safety Information 1 1 Warning 1 2 Important 1 3 Bloodborne Disease Notice 1 4 Safety and Instruction Labels 1 5 Symbol Glossary 2 Operator Skills and Training 2 1 Skills 2 2 Training 3 About the Bridle 3 1 Description 3 2 General Specifications 3 3 Bridle Components Ferno Washington Inc 234 0234 04 September 2010 Page SONORE EE HB BN ND Section 4 Bridle Features 4 1 Color Coded Webbing 4 2 Bridle Length Adjustment 4 3 Carabiners 5 Using the Bridle 5 1 Before Placing the Bridle in Service 5 2 General Guidelines for Use 5 3 Horizontal Lifting Lowering 5 4 Vertical Lifting Lowering 6 Maintaining the Bridle 6 1 Maintenance Schedule 6 2 Disinfecting and Cleaning the Bridle 6 3 Lubricating the Carabiners 6 4 Inspecting the Bridle 6 5 Storing the Bridle Training Record Maintenance Record Safety Information Model 418 1 Lifting Bridle 1 SAFETY INFORMATION 1 1 Warning Warning notices indicate a potentially hazardous situation which 1f not avoided could result in injury or death Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured Permit only trained personnel to operate the bridle Improper use of the bridle can cause injury Use the
13. scue situation Figure 2 Shortening the Bridle RETURNING THE BRIDLE TO FULL LENGTH To return a branch of the bridle to its full length grasp the branch with one hand and with the other hand pull the V ring until no slack remains in the branch webbing Figure 3 Figure 3 Returning the Bridle To Full Length Ferno Washington Inc 234 0234 04 September 2010 7 Bridle Features 4 3 Carabiners Each bridle leg terminates with a locking carabiner Figure 4 To open the carabiner 1 Rotate the screw type locking sleeve to uncover the nose 2 Squeeze the gate open and slide the nose of the carabiner through a tie in point grommet on the basket stretcher Figure 5 Note Normally a carabiner is oriented with the gate toward the inside of the stretcher to prevent the gate being opened by rubbing against a cliff face building rock or other element encountered during a rescue However certain situations may dictate the opposite orientation It is the responsibility of the user to know which orientation is best suited to a given situation To secure the carabiner 1 Release the gate 2 Rotate the locking sleeve until it covers the nose and stops traveling Figure 6 Model 418 1 Lifting Bridle Locking Sleeve Figure 5 Attach the Carabiner With the Gate Facing the Inside of the Stretcher Locking Sleeve Figure 6 Carabiner Gate Locked Closed Ferno Washington Inc 234 0234 04
14. stretcher Doing so can cause the stretcher to tilt to one side when the bridle length is adjusted Always attach webbing of the same color to the same At Opposite Ends ofthe Stretcher end of the stretcher Figure 7 Attaching the Orange and Gray Legs ATTACHING THE CARABINERS The Ferno Models 71 71 S and 71 SS Basket Stretchers are fitted with four grommetted tie in points for the bridle Figure 8 Attach the carabiners to the tie in points see page 8 for carabiner operating instructions Tie in points on basket stretchers not manufactured by Ferno Washington Inc may vary in type and location Follow the stretcher manufacturer s instructions for choosing and using tie in points Adjust the length of the branch webbing until the basket stretcher is level See length adjustment instructions on page 7 Figure 8 Grommets at Tie In Points on the Ferno Models 71 71 S and 71 SS Basket Stretchers USING TAG LINES Attach tag lines to the stretcher to allow rescuers to position or maneuver the stretcher and to prevent it from spinning Figure 9 Orange Legs Figure 9 Horizontal Lifting Lowering 10 Ferno Washington Inc 234 0234 04 September 2010 Model 418 1 Lifting Bridle 5 4 Vertical Lifting Lowering Read the General Guidelines for Use page 9 before using the bridle USING THE COLOR CODED WEBBING For vertical lifting tie in points on Ferno Models 71 71 S and 71 SS Basket Stret
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