RIT-CRAFT USER`S MANUAL
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1. MANUFACTURED BY 2TINGA RESCUE RESCUE ANAL F l s BE a i e 3 5 7 2 ayak ra 5 aia ee a SAL Sean CR y pel E od mn f lt ae Pe a E i ak e pe e me RE Ea NS 3 _ m gt p da Es gt a vr ET um Za a e e Congratulations on your purchase of a 2Tinga RIT Craft 2Tinga has been working with emergency services for more than 20 years and has invested a substantial amount of time to bring you this piece of lifesaving equipment Tried and proven in the aquatic rescue field the company s inflatable rescue boat can help save lives 2Tinga products are easy to use yet provide safety measures above and beyond other manufacturers We feel confident in our product and we know you will too Basics of the RIT Craft To a drowning person seconds will seem like a lifetime Being trained and having the right equipment on your vehicles can mean the difference between a successful rescue and a life lost The most versatile rescue craft available the 2Tinga RIT Craft was designed from scratch to incorporate the needs of those working in the emergency field In any situation the RIT Craft is a multipurpose piece of rescue equipment that is ideal for all season rescues A great workhorse in almost any terrain the three chamber rescue craft measures in at 12 ft 3 7 m in length with a 58 inch 1 5 m beam The inside working width is 20 in2. ches 51 cm Eight handholds allow the craft to be carried easily by any number of people Additional handholds placed at the bottom of the craft allow an overturned craft to be eye a5 corrected by one or two working personnel Three D rings along the center N M of the craft allow for the attachment of personnel safety lanyards Two cs po larger D rings at the front of the craft can be used to attach a safety line mn 27 or a towline for watercraft usage With its small size and a weight of only we xi Y 60 Ib 27 kg the RIT Craft is easily stored on almost any emergency CE WA ZAB A A z apparatus n sas This craft may be towed behind a boat or personal watercraft without costly attachments For a personal watercraft 25 mph 40 kmh is a Safe working speed For ice rescue it can slide on ice surfaces or be carried by responders Easily paddled by one or two people the RIT Craft tracks very well in water facilitating rapid retrieval of a patient In all cases the patient is brought in through the open rear of the craft a task that can be accomplished by one or two people The patient may be placed in a Supine position on the ridged inflatable work deck so that vitals can be monitored while returning to shore MANUFA SHERM ANDA Length 12 ft 3 7 m 12ft 3 7m Beam width 58 in 1 5 m RS S Pontoon Diameter 19 in 48 m 19in 48 cm s cm y Inside Working Width 20 in 51 cm h Capa
3. city 4 to 5 people a NAY NN Weight 60 Ib 27 kg Number of Air Chambers 3 D rings 9 Material PVC Warranty 2 years F CRAFT PARTS The following parts are included with the RIT Craft e ite gauge e Manual e Carry e u e RIT Craft floor tethers 2 M di Screw gate connectors 3 e Collapsible paddles 2 e Repair kit EE MICAL GLUE POR REPAIR OF B AT f CONTENT POLY RETHA j 5 i AS ONTENTS M EK EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE amp VAPOR RESCUE HARMFUL SKIN amp EYE IRRITANT HARM FUL OR FATAL w SWALLOWI p ri AKUD ABU A N WARNING e SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT FROM THE IMPROPER USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT e THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED FOR USE BY EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS ONLY e DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT PRIOR TRAINING e THOROUGHLY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE e USE INSPECT AND REPAIR ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS Assembly and Use By assembling and or using this RIT Craft you agree that you have read and understood this entire user manual including all instructions and warnings contained in this manual prior to using your RIT Cra t in any way You also agree that you will ensure any additional or subsequent user of your RIT Craft will read and understand the entire RIT Craft user s manual Safety Instructions Please read the RIT Craft manual carefully before using the produc
4. is advisable to apply an inflatable boat protectant for added ultraviolet UV protection Clean the boat with soap and water to remove all loose dirt after using Oil and tar can be removed with marine cleaners for inflatable boats DO NOT use other chemicals Always clean the boat with fresh water and apply UV protection over the entire surface It is equally important to clean all valves with a sponge or rag and rinse off with running water After cleaning allow the craft to dry completely before repacking or storing to reduce the chance of mold or mildew buildup Cover your craft to protect it from extended periods of direct sunlight It is recommended that you add UV protection after washing with any strong stain removing products or a minimum of once a year A Never wash your inflatable boat with e cleaner containing bleach e Paint or Lacquer Thinner e Mek acetone or gasoline e WD 40 or any other oil Repair Repair is Simple with the provided repair kit Simply cut a patch larger than the tear Clean surfaces thoroughly and apply glue to patch and to the craft Allow 10 minutes curing time before applying the patch over the hole Apply pressure until the patch is secure Allow a drying time of one to two hours before repacking the craft RESCUE REPAGKING Remove all three caps Push and turn to lock the valve stem in the open position Release the air from all chambers Fold the craft in half and place in front of sto
5. olled the craft should remain in its laid out position to allow for easy inflation Ti GM h RESCUE UP INSTRUCTIONS Make sure the inner air stop is in the out position Use the foot pump and or the inflator gun provided to connect and fill the cham bers The connector will lock into place when connected correctly A Y Check to make sure you did not exceed the max psi once inflated When inflating the tubes of the craft do not 7 exceed 3 psi Once inflated webbing can be tied to the inner floor This and the attached handles provide for easy and efficient mobility even for a single individual RESCUE LOADING A PATIENT 2 US AME gr Approach from a downwind direction and safely make contact with the patient Once in contact make sure to maintain a firm grip on the patient Draw the patient to the rear of the craft Pull the patient onto the inner bed of the boat adan PE m EEE Once the patient is securely onboard check vital signs then signal shore to retrieve RESCUE Maintain constant contact with the overturned craft Grasping one of the bottom handles push with opposite hand down and outward on the craft while pulling the handle toward yourself The craft will be upright and ready to board RESCUE CLEANING AND REPAIR Cleaninq Because the RIT Craft fabric is PVC it does not need a lot of maintenance Prior to using the craft it
6. rage bag Roll the craft into the storage bag and close RESCUE CMC RESCUE INC 6740 CORTONA DRIVE GOLETA CA 93117 USA 5 Phone 805 562 9120 RESCUE 800 235 5741 CMCRESCUE COM ISO 9001 Certified FOLLOW US ONLINE FOR INDUSTRY NEWS TECH TIPS PRODUCT VIDEOS RESCUE SCHOOL CLASS SCHEDULES AND MUCH MORE AN gt 2 APM RF b ECH 2015 CMC Rescue Inc CMC Control No 478103 00 061615
7. t The RIT Craft and included accessories are intended for professional use only Trainees should practice in a controlled environment under trained professional supervision Always use extreme caution when using the RIT Craft and products with the RIT Craft Always remember to wear personal protective equipment and never operate a RIT Craft alone Improper and or negligent use of this product may result in serious injury or death to yourself and or others Spend time becoming familiar with your RIT Craft and learn its limits Remember that you are responsible for your own safety and the safety of others when using this product Always operate within your own skill level and do not exceed it User s Manual To the fullest extent permissible by law 2Tinga and CMC Rescue disclaim any responsibility regarding content errors omis Sions or the correctness of information contained in this manual By reading this manual you agree to use the information contained herein at your own risk The owners and contributors are not responsible for any loss or accident to you or to third parties including the loss of business loss of sale equipment or property damage injury or death resulting from you or other third parties using the information contained herein RESCUE 92e INSTRUCTIONS Remove craft from carrying bag Be sure to clear area of sharp objects If on rough terrain a tarp is recommended A Unfold craft and unroll Once unr
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