Users` Manual Titan-Ti Series Basket Stretcher
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1. 540 Rescue Belay Small Titan Tapered Stretcher SS Titan Split Tapered Stretcher SS UT2000 Series Backcountry Stretcher Traverse Rescue Stretcher 8 Limited Warranty chaser that was not authorized by Traverse No other warranties exist or are implied by Traverse This limited warranty excludes and Traverse shall not be held liable for any punitive incidental special or exemplary damages arising out of the breach of the warranty on sales by Trav erse or otherwise or through the performance or non performance of any third party part product service or system This limited warranty does not limit in any way nor alter in any way other manufacturer s warranties on products that are sold by Traverse 9 Traverse Customer Care Customer Care and product support are important aspects of each Traverse product For assistance with this or any other Traverse product please contact Traverse Customer Care Please have the serial number of your Traverse stretcher avail able when calling Traverse Customer Care and include this number with any written communications Traverse Rescue LLC 755 Queensway East Unit 8 Mississauga Ontario Canada L4Y 4C5 Printed in Canada Traverse Rescue LLC Rev April 2003 Titan Ti Series Basket Stretcher Telephone cece eeseeeeessssesssesssssesee DOO 279 7866 Toll Free Canada amp US eeeeeeee ees 1 866 998 7866 Fae eet eee eta E T 905 615 1367 Email2. require special skills and are potentially hazardous activities No rescue personnel should attempt such rescue procedures unless he or she has resceived professional instruction and training 1 3 Bloodborne Disease Notice OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires employers to protect workers from workplace exposure to bloodborne diseases such as HIV 1 and hepatitus To reduce the risk of exposure when using the stretcher follow disinfecting and cleaning instructions in this manual 1 4 Safety Labels Lables place important information from the Users Manual on the stretchers Read and follow label instructions Replace worn or damages labels immediately New labels are available from Traverse Load Limit 1134 kg 2500 Ib Read and Understand the Manual Before Use www traverserescue com The Load Limit label shown is affixed to the stretcher 2 Operator Skills and Training 2 1 Skills Operators using the stretcher need e A working knowlege of emergency patient handling procedures e The ability to assist the patient e A complete understanding of the procedures described in this manual 2 2 Training Trainees need to e Follow a training program designed or approved by their training officer e read this manual For additional free users manuals contact Traverse Customer Care e Practice with the stretcher before using it in regular service Traverse Rescue LLC Rev April 20
3. check the following All components should be present Weld joints should be free of cracks or any other sign of breakage Stretcher frame top and lower rails runners ribs should be free of dents cracks or un intentional bends Polyethylene netting should be free of breaks and tears and should be securely fastened to the lower rail Blue back support should be securely fastened into place Warning labels should be clear and legible for all users to see and read Restraint webbing should be in good condition with no cuts or frays Restraint buckles should be free of visible damage and should operate properly If inspection shows damage or excessive wear remove the stretcher from service until appropriate repairs are completed see Repair Parts and Service Section 7 6 5 Storing the Stretcher Store the stretcher in a dry area Make sure the stretcher is clean and dry before placing it into storage AX WARNING Improper maintenance can cause injury Maintain the stretcher only as described in this manual Important Disinfectants and cleaners containing bleach phenolics or iodines can cause damage to the restraints and stretcher Disinfect and clean only with products that do not contain these chemicals Page 6 of 8 User Manual Titan Ti Series Basket Stretcher 7 Repair Parts and Service If your stretcher is showing excessive wear or cracks either in the material or
4. form represents minimum maintenance and you can modi fy your own program based on your needs 9s yeg p p N SY yuon yoeg Disintecting See8 3 Jef J G eaning See63 Jef Inspecting See64 Jefe When using maintenance products follow the manufacturers directions and read the manufacturers material safety data sheets 6 2 Disinfecting and Cleaning the Restraints 1 Remove restraints from stretcher 2 Buckle restraints before cleaning This helps prevent dam age to buckles or washing machine 3 Place buckled restraints inside a mesh bag not supplied and place in an industrial washing machine 4 Launder restraints in warm water using a disinfectant soap and gentle agitation Do not use bleach 5 Remove restraints from mesh bag and hang to dry Do not put restraints into home or commercial dryer 6 Attach clean dry restraints to stretcher as instructed in Section 4 6 3 Disinfecting and Cleaning the Stretcher Wipe or spray all surfaces of stretcher and netting with disinfect ant Follow disinfectant manufacturers directions Traverse recommends inspecting the stretcher for obvious dam age as you disinfect it Hand clean the stretcher and netting with a mild detergent in warm water Rinse well and dry with a towel Traverse Rescue LLC Rev April 2003 Titan Ti Series Basket Stretcher 6 4 Inspecting the Stretcher Have your stations services maintenance personnel
5. info traverserescue com Web site www traverserescue com MA ilraverse A Ferno Group Company Page 7 of 8 User Manual Titan Ti Series Basket Stretcher Training Schedule Maintenance Record Traverse Rescue LLC Rev April 2003 Titan Ti Series Basket Stretcher Page 8 of 8
6. suffer injuries Always secure the patient in the stretcher with a restraint system suitable to the rescue operation seats Eo Figure 7 Passing Looped End Figure 8 Seana joa Rev April 2003 Titan Ti Series Basket Stretcher Page 4 of 8 User Manual Titan Ti Series Basket Stretcher e Always use the patient restraints provided as well as a supplimentary restraining system as per your training and team protocols and the situation e Personnel using the stretcher in high angle environments are responsible for learning the proper techniques involved and for selecting the equipment and procedures best suited to the rescue situation 5 3 Carrying the Stretcher Carrying the stretcher requires a minimum of two operators Additional personnel will be helpful or even needed in most situations Use an even number of personnel and position them to keep the stretcher as even as possible Using Additional Help Operators should maintain control of the stretcher and direct any helpers 9 4 Sliding the Stretcher Slide the stretcher on its runners over smooth surfaces Avoid rock stumps branches or other hazards that could penetrate the netting or cause discomfort or injury to the patient 5 5 Transporting the Stretcher on a Cot Use the cot restraints to secure the stretcher to the cot 5 6 Using High Angle Rescue Procedures High angle and rope access rescue can involve any combination of ropes winches pulleys litt
7. 03 Titan Ti Series Basket Stretcher e be tested on their understanding of the stretcher e record their training information 3 About The Stretcher 3 1 General Specifications Polyethylene Netting 65 F 54 C to 200 F 93 C Restraint Webbing Tensile Strength cc 975 Ibs 442 kg Restraint Buckles Minimum Tensile Load 4000 Ibs 1814 kg Buckles meet ANSI Z359 1 and CSA 2259 1 Untrained Operators can cause injury or be injured Permit only trained personnel to operate the stretcher Important Rescue procedures using ropes harnesses bridles and other Personal Protective Equipment require special skills and are potentially hazardous activities No rescue personnel should attempt such rescue procedures unless he or she has resceived professional instruction and training Traverse reserves the right to change specifications with out notice 4 Restraints 4 1 About the Restraints A total of four restraints are included with your purchase of this stretcher These restraints are to suppliment what you will typically use to tie in a patient in a high angle situation We have made them to a suitable strength in order to compliment your own system of tubular webbing cord or the like These restraints are only for Page 3 of 8 User Manual Titan Ti Series Basket Stretcher 4 4 Attaching the Restraints The top edge of the Durathene netting is shaped with coves to provide points where r
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9. ap inward between the stretcher rail and the netting at a chosen attachment point Thread the buckle through the restraint loop Fig 8 and pull until the loop is tight around the stretcher rail Attach the remaining strap to the opposite side of the stretcher following steps 2 and 3 Using the Stretcher Stretcher in Service Personnel who will work with this stretcher need to read this manual If using the supplied restraints attach them as instructed in Attaching the Restraints Confirm that the stretcher restraints and mesh netting are in good condition Follow instructions in Inspecting the Stretcher in this manual Three Bar Webbing Webbing Three Bar Two Bar Buckle Webbing Bue ali J rece 5 2 General Oe Away Guidelines for Use e Using the stretcher requires a minimum of two trained operators In BreakAway most situations operators will want or Webbing Two 7 Pull Tab need additional help For information Looped End Buckle about placement and direction of helpers Figure 1 Components Figure 2 Fastening the Buckle see ee the Stretcher in this manual Webbing Two Bar FreeaEnd Buckle Three Bar si SSS BOSS ee ere TSS LS LS SISSI 64 P Figure 5 Unfastening Buckle Figure 6 Restraint Cove Traverse Rescue LLC Follow standard emergency patient handling procedures when using the stretcher Stay with the patient at all times An unrestrained or improperly restrained patient can
10. at welds it is time to retire it from service Do not attempt to repair or replace any metal component or weld If the Mesh Liner the Back Support Patient Restraint straps or any labels are damaged and need repair please call your Dealer or us to have them replaced See the table below for further description 04 0108 08 0102 Restraint Strap Load Limit Label Accessories Traverse offers a full line of accessories that are approved for use with the Titan Series stretchers 05 0115 Mesh Titan Split Tapered Always follow the instructions packaged with accessories Keep the instructions with this manual Be aware of any special considerations loading heights door heights etc Traverse Rescue LLC Traverse Limited Warranty states that all Traverse products are warranted for a peri od of one year after the date of invoice to the original purchaser This warranty is provided against any material or workmanship flaws or defects In the event of such a flaw or defect during this warranty period please contact Traverse Rescue immediately Traverse agrees to repair or replace at our choice the defective product Our Lim ited Warranty does not cover damage due to abuse mis use lack of care improper use or accidents It also does not cover damage due to attempted repair by the pur eS oo o a Related Products Part Number 16 0100 16 0200 11 0100 11 0104 42 000 000 19 0100 540 Rescue Belay Large
11. e 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 Care Proprietary Notice The information disclosed in this manual is the property of Traverse Rescue LLC Mississauga ON Canada Traverse Rescue LLC 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 Copyright Traverse Rescue LLC All Rights Reserved Traverse Rescue LLC 755 Queensway East Unit 8 Mississauga Ontario Canada L4Y 4C5 Telephone cece eeesseessseesssessseessss DOO 279 7866 Toll Free Canada amp US ceeceeeeeeneees 1 866 998 7866 FG eue ata ke erases 905 615 1367 Web Site www traverserescue com Traverse Rescue LLC manufactures its products under a strict Quality Assurance Program We also recognize and comply to any applicable standards that apply to each product The CE symbol on Traverse Rescue products signifies they have been certified in accordance with the Medical Devices Directive 93 42 EEC concerning Class 1 Medical Devices C a Traverse Rescue LLC Rev April 2003 Made in Canada Titan Ti Serie
12. er bridles belay devices and many other specialized items and devices too numerous to mention Proper and safe use of these tools requires professional instruction and training When using high angle or rope access equipment with the stretcher ensure the equipment has an adequate load rating and that it is at least as great as that of the stretcher During a high angle rescue the stretcher may be oriented vertically horizontally or in other positions Secure the patient in the stretcher so that he she does not slip in any direction or be able to accidentally come out of the stretcher Tie In Points The Stretcher has several Tie In points where carabiners or ropes may be attached to the upper rail As an option this stretcher has incorporated into it a patent Str tload feature which allows for dedicated attachment points when being rigged with a four point litter bridle for a horizontal raise or lower AS Lane ORR Traverse Rescue LLC Rev April 2003 5 7 Using Split Apart Feature The Traverse Split Apart stretchers offer very fast assembly time and there are no pins to place etc Before starting be sure to clean all parts of dirt mud snow etc To assemble 1 Face the two open parts of stretcher toward each other 2 Lift the open ends simultaneously to about a 30 angle and slide the two parts together interlocking all of the teeth of the Bottom Connectors Lower the now inter locked parts to the floor E
13. estraints can easily be fastened to the lower rail of the stretcher fig 6 securing the patient into the stretcher and are not to be used for lifting or for any other purpose 4 2 Fastening and Tightening the Restraints The strap with the three bar buckle is constructed with a looped end that attaches to the stretcher and a free end that is used to tighten the restraint figure 1 1 Pass the three bar buckle and webbing upward through the opening in the two bar buckle fig 2 Make sure to pull the free end of the webbing completely through the opening 2 Pull slightly on the free end of the webbing to firmly seat the three bar buckle on top of the two bar buckle fig 3 3 Tighten the restraint by pulling on the free end of the webbing 4 3 Loosening and unfastenin the Restraints To loosen a restraint pull the breakaway tab toward the buckle fig 4 Continue pulling until the restraint is as loose as desired To unfasten the restraint first loosen as in step number 1 then angle the three bar buckle and pass it downward through the opening in the two bar buckle fig 5 Select attachment points that are appropriate for effective securing of the patient as well as for working together with your own fastening system Attach the supplied restraints as folows l Zz 5 5 1 Before Placing the Unfasten the buckle to seperate the restraint straps Starting outside the stretcher pass the looped end of the str
14. nsure Upper Connector parts mate Turn Collets onto the opposing threaded parts of the Upper Connectors Ensure these Collets are snug and that there are no threads showing To disassemble simply reverse the above sequence es Please Note It is imperative that throughout the operation of this stretcher during a rescue or in practice that you check the in tegrity of the connection If you see threads on the Upper Connector re tighten the collets Lower Connector Teeth Interlocked j R Fully Connected Op SISA l eT m z Collet A A Threaded Upper Connector Part Important Personnel using the stretcher in high angle rescue situations are responsible for knowing the techniques involved and for selecting the equipment and procedures best suited to each rescue situation A WARNING Improper operation can cause injury Operate the stretcher only as described in this manual An unattended patient can be injured Stay with the patient at all times Titan Ti Series Basket Stretcher An unrestrained or improperly restrained patient can suffer injuries Always secure the patient in the stretcher with a restraint system suitable to the rescue operation Page 5 of 8 User Manual Titan Ti Series Basket Stretcher 6 Maintaining The Stretcher 6 1 Maintenance Schedule The stretcher requires regular maintenance Set up and follow a maintenance schedule such as provided by the form below This
15. s Basket Stretcher 1 Safety Information 1 1 Warnings The following are warnings in this manual WARNING Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured Permit only trained personnel to operate this stretcher Improper use of the stretcher can cause injury use the stretcher only for the purpose described in this manual An unrestrained or improperly restrained patient can suffer injuries Always secure the patient in the stretcher with a restraint system suitable to the situation Improper operation can cause injury Operate the stretcher only as described in this manual An un attended patient can be injured Stay with the patient at all times Helpers can cause injury or be injured Maintain control of the stretcher and direct all helpers Improper maintenance can cause injury and damage Maintain stretcher only as described in this manual Improper parts and service can cause injury Use only Traverse approved parts and service on the stretcher Modifying the stretcher can cause injury and damage use the stretcher only as sold by Traverse Attaching improper or inappropriate items to the stretcher can cause injury Use only Traverse Approved items on the stretcher Page 2 of 8 User Manual Titan Ti Series Basket Stretcher 1 2 Important Boxes like the one below emphasize important information Important Rescue procedures using ropes harnesses bridles and other Personal Protective Equipment
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