Mule II User Manual - Rev0218714
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1. Understand the Manual Before Use www traverserescue com 2 Operator Skills and Training 2 1 Skills Operators using the stretcher need e Aworking knowlege of emergency patient handling procedures The ability to assist the patient e Acomplete understanding of the procedures described in this manual 2 2 Training WARNING Untrained Operators can cause injury or be injured Permit only trained personnel to operate the Mule Il Traverse Rescue LLC Mule Il Transport System 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 Mule Il before using it in regular service e Betested on their understanding of the Mule Il e Record their training information A sample Training Schedule and Maintenance Record sheet is provided Page 8 3 About the Mule Il 3 1 Mule Il Description The Mule Il is designed to transport most styles of rescue basket stretcher backboard or ski patrol toboggan over rough terrain during emergency rescue operations The Mule Il is for use by trained rescue personnel A minimum of two personnel are needed to operate the Mule Il when transporting a pa tient but additional help may be required in certain situations and conditions Mule Il features include e Design accommodates all Traverse Rescue basket stretchers and most styl2. pin into axle Fig A 2 Pivot ring against pin to lock Figure A Lynch pin in axle 4 3 Quick Release Pin for Handle Adjust ments The handles optional feature adjust to 8 positions The quick release pin secures the handle in the selected position Page 5 of 9 User Manual Mule Il Transport System 5 Deployment amp Breakdown 5 2 Deployment with Handles 1 Begin with the Mule Il in storage position and remove the 5 1 Deployment without Handles lynch pin from the axle 1 Begin with the Mule Il in storage position and remove the lynch pin from the axle 2 Unfold the top handle and lock in place with wire lock pin 2 Lift the wheel out of the cradle and slide onto axle with air s valve facing away from main frame struts Fig B Struts 3 Lift the wheel out of the cradle and slide onto axle with air valve facing away from main frame struts Figure B Place wheel onto axle 3 Secure wheel on axle with lynch pin Fig A 4 Turn Mule Il upright onto its wheel 6 Unfold the second handle and lock in position with wire lock pin Traverse Rescue LLC Mule Il Transport System Page 6 of 9 User Manual Mule Il Transport System 5 3 Break Down without Handles 2 Remove wire lock pin from handle and fold handle over top of the Mule Il 1 Join strap hooks on top of the Mule Il and tension straps tight against the frame 3 Turn the Mule Il upside down then remove the l
3. replace any metal component or weld If the wheel straps labels or handles are damaged or miss ing please call your Dealer or Traverse Rescue Customer Care for replacement parts Always follow the instructions packaged with accessories Keep the instructions with this manual Be aware of any special considerations loading heights door heights etc 8 Limited Warranty Traverse Rescue LLC Traverse Limited Warranty All Traverse Rescue LLC products are warranted for a period 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 immediately Traverse Rescue 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 purchas er that was not authorized by Traverse Rescue LLC No other warranties exist or are implied by Traverse This lim ited 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 Traverse Rescue LLC or otherwise or through the performance or non performance of any third party part products service or sys tem This limited warranty does no
4. ATRAVERSE fare rescue ule Il Transport System A FERNO GROUP COMPANY User Manual Engineered For Your Mission Tes Traverse Rescue LLC C TR102V03 201402 Mule Il User Manual Mule Il Transport System 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 discrestion of the user Safety information is included as a service to the user All other 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 Care Proprietary Notice The information disclosed in this manual is the property of Traverse Rescue LLC Mississauga Ontario 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 2460 Tedlo St Mississauga Ont
5. Il reverse side Struts Mule Il with Handles Nene iI Handle 2 II Handle Mount 4 Quick Release Pin Handle Brace 4 Traverse Rescue LLC Mule II Transport System Page 4 of 9 User Manual Mule Il Transport System 4 Operating the Fasteners 4 1 Ratchet Buckles The Mule Il is equipped with two tie down straps fitted with ratchet buckles Fig 1 for securing the stretcher to the Mule Il Webbing RSS gt Pf 2 4 L Release Tab T a li Spring ud d Handle Metal Ring te cn Figure 1 Ratchet buckle components 4 1 1 Releasing Tension on the Strap 1 Depress and hold release tab and fully open handle until it clicks into detent This overrides the ratcheting function Fig 2 2 Pull strap through roller to take up slack then depress and hold release tab and close handle to release from detent Figure 2 Fully open handle Traverse Rescue LLC Mule Il Transport System 4 1 2 Tensioning the Strap 1 Work handle up and down until strap is properly tensioned to secure load then close handle fully to lock and hold strap Fig C Figure C Work handle up and down to tension strap 4 2 Lynch Pin for Wheel The wheel is secured on the axle with a lynch pin The pin s self locking ring snaps into place to securely hold the assembly and also allows quick removal Operate the lynch pin as shown be low 1 Slide lynch
6. ario Canada L5A 3V3 Toll Free US and Canada 1 866 998 7866 Telephone Worldwide er 905 279 7866 Fax NA and Worldwide terrore 905 615 1367 Website 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 In accordance with the European Community Council Di rective 93 42 EEC Annex VII Traverse Rescue LLC declares the products that bear the CE mark conform with all the pro visions of this Directive that apply to them CE Traverse Rescue LLC Mule Il Transport System 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 the Mule Il Improper use of the Mule Il can cause injury Use the Mule II only for the purpose described in this manual An unrestrained or improperly restrained patient can suffer injuries Always secure the patient in the Mule Il with the proper restraint system suitable to the situation Improper operation can cause injury Operate the Mule Il 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 Mule Il and direct all helpers Improper maintenance can cause injur
7. es of other rescue basket stretchers e Wheel can be removed quickly for storage or transport inside the frame e Large ATV wheel tracks well over all kinds of terrain and absorbs shock for patient comfort e Pair of securing straps use ratchet buckles for fast and tight hold and vinyl coated hooks e Optional handles provide enhanced control 3 2 General Specifications Mule Deployed 33in L x 26in W x 29in H 83cm L x 65cm W x 72cm H Stored tt 33in L x 26in W x 19in H 83cm Lx 65cm W x 47cm H Mule with Handles Deployed 104in L x 26in W x 29in H 263cm Lx 65 cm W x 72cm H Stored ricicla Lx 26in W x 32in H 114cm L x 65cm W x 81cm H Weight MUC 41 Ib 19 kg Mule with Handles 51 Ib 23 kg Load LIMito asinis inai aarian 500 Ib 227 kg Construction Frame ini Aluminum AXle anus 3 4 in Stainless Steel la AT 22x11 8 Operate at 10 psi maximum Specifications are rounded to the nearest whole number Metric conversions are calculated before rounding the Imperial meas urements Traverse reserves the right to change specifications without notice Page 3 of 9 User Manual Mule Il Transport System 3 3 Components Mule Il re Main Frame Stretcher Support with Anti Slip a a Surface 2 Tie Down Strap se with Ratchet Buckle 2 All Terrain Tire in eet sl Vinyl Coated Hooks al Handle Mount 4 Axle Lynch Pin Mule
8. t limit in any way nor alter in any way other manufacturer s warranties on products that are sold by Traverse Rescue LLC 9 Traverse Rescue Customer Care Customer Care and product support are important aspects of each Traverse product For assistance with this or any other Traverse Rescue prod uct 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 2460 Tedlo Street Mississauga Ontario Canada L5A 3V3 Traverse Rescue LLC Mule Il Transport System Telephone 905 279 7866 Toll Free Canada amp US 1 866 998 7866 a S E E E ETE 905 615 1367 Email info traverserescue com Web site www traverserescue com A TRAVERSE A FERNO GROUP COMPANY Page 8 of 9 User Manual Mule Il Transport System Training Schedule Maintenance Record Traverse Rescue LLC Mule Il Transport System Page 9 of 9
9. y and damage Maintain the Mule Il only as described in this manual Improper parts and service can cause injury Use only Traverse approved parts and service on the Mule Il Modifying the Mule Il can cause injury and damage Use the Mule Il only as sold by Traverse Attaching improper or inapprpriate items to the Mule Il can cause injury Use only Traverse Approved items on the Mule Il Page 2 of 9 User Manual Mule Il Transport System 1 2 Important Boxes like the one below emphasize important information 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 received 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 Mule Il follow disinfecting and cleaning instructions in this manual 1 4 Safety Labels Labels place important information from the Users Manual on the Mule Il Read and follow label instructions Replace worn or damaged labels immediately New labels are available from Traverse The Load Limit label shown is affixed to the Mule II Load Limit 227 kg 500 Ib Read and
10. ynch pin and slide wheel off the axle 4 Nest wheel in frame cradle then slide lynch pin onto axle and lock 5 Remove wire lock pin from second handle and fold handle over the Mule Il axle 4 Nest wheel in frame cradle and slide lynch pin onto axle and lock 6 0 Attaching a Stretcher to the Mule Il Most styles of rescue basket stretchers ski patrol toboggans and backboards can be attached to the Mule II Attach the strap hooks to the appropriate rail handholds or other ele ment of the rescue basket stretcher If necessary the straps can be used full length and wrapped under and over completely around the rescue device Hooks are then joined and straps are tensioned to hold the device tight against the stretcher supports 5 4 Break Down with Handles 1 Join strap hooks on top of the Mule Il and tension straps tight against the frame 1 Release tension on the straps and separate hooks 2 Place stretcher on the Mule Il and center it over the wheel 3 Attach all 4 hooks to top rail of stretcher 4 Tension both straps until stretcher is tight against stretcher supports 5 Verify that handles on ratchets are closed Traverse Rescue LLC Mule II Transport System Page 7 of 9 User Manual Mule Il Transport System 7 Repair Parts and Service If the Mule Il shows excessive wear or cracks either in the material or at the welds it is time to retire it from service Do not attempt to repair or
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