Ferno® Tactical Litter
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1. sss 9 Figure 8 Securing the Litter With the Restraints 9 Figure 9 Securing the Patient sss 10 Using Additional Help oe e 11 Maintenance Table sinenion in nE 2 Serial Number Location seen l4 3 Safety Info Skills amp Training Ferno Tactical Litter 1 SAFETY INFORMATION 1 1 Warning The following warnings appear in this manual A WARNING Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured Permit only trained personnel to operate the litter Improper use of the litter can cause injury Use the litter only for the purpose described in this manual An unattended patient can be injured Stay with the patient at all times An unrestrained patient can fall off the litter and be injured Use restraints to secure the patient on the litter Improper attachment to a cot can cause injury Follow the attachment instructions in the 35 L users manual Always check to make sure the litter is securely attached to the cot Helpers can cause injury or be injured Maintain control of the litter and direct all helpers Improper maintenance can cause injury Maintain the litter only as described in this manual A WARNING Modifying the litter can cause injury and damage Use the litter only as designed by Ferno 1 2 Important Boxes like the one below emphasize important information Im2. 10 4 6 Attaching the Litter to an Ambulance Cot 10 4 7 Using Additional Help see 11 Section Page 5 Maintenance sssssssssssssssssossssososssssssosssssssssossssssssssssas 12 13 5 1 Maintenance Schedule ssssss 12 5 2 Decontaminating the Litter eee 12 5 3 Disinfecting amp Cleaning the Litter and Restraints sesssssss 12 5 4 Inspecting the Litter icio 13 5 5 Lubricating the Litter oce 13 6 Related Products eere eerte eee eene eee ee nenne 13 7 Limited Warranty eeeeeee esses eee eene nena ennae 14 8 Ferno Customer Relations eere 14 Training Record 1 eee esses eese ee ee eee enne tne tuae 15 Maintenance Record ceres eeeeeeeeeene 15 ILLUSTRATIONS AND DIAGRAMS Components iet Ate ep ee PO rebote eS 6 Figure Unfolding the Litter eee 8 Figure 2 Rotating the Litter Poles sss 8 Figure 3 Grasping the Handles and Opening the Litter esses 8 Figure 4 Engaging the Spreader Bars 8 Figure 5 Using Your Foot to Disengage the Spreader Bars 9 Ferno Washington Inc 234 3226 00 October 2002 Figure 6 Closing the Litter een 9 Figure 7 Rotating the Handles
3. Important Using abrasive cleaning compounds or applicators on the litter frame can cause damage Do not use abrasive materials to clean the litter 5 3 Disinfecting and Cleaning the Litter and Restraints DISINFECTING THE LITTER Wipe all surfaces with disinfectant Follow disinfectant manufacturer s directions Ferno recommends inspecting the litter for damage as you disinfect it CLEANING THE LITTER Clean all surfaces of the litter with warm water and a mild detergent Use a stiff bristled brush but not a metal bristle brush to remove stains if necessary Rinse the litter with warm water Dry the litter with a towel or allow it to air dry PLASTIC BUCKLE RESTRAINTS The plastic buckle restraints are permanently attached to the litter Clean and disinfect the restraints following the instructions above If additional restraints are used with the litter clean and disinfect them according to the restraint manufacturer s instructions Ferno Washington Inc 234 3226 00 October 2002 Ferno Tactical Litter 5 4 Inspecting the Litter Have your equipment maintenance personnel follow the instructions in Using the Litter pages 7 11 and check the following QO Are all components present Q Are all drive screws and stainless steel rivets securely in place LY Do all moving parts operate smoothly and properly GL Is the litter free of excessive wear C Isrestraint webbing in good condition with no
4. OOO FERNOG MIR Major Incident Response Users Manual Ferno Tactical Litter October 2002 GLO uud No 234 3226 00 Ferno Tactical Litter 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 discretion of the user Safety information is included as a service to the user AII 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 Ce EUROPEAN REPRESENTATIVE Ferno UK Limited Stubs Beck Lane Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 4TZ United Kingdom Telephone 44 0 1274 851999 F
5. Backboards 16 Multiple color options 2000 Millennia Backboards 18 Multiple color options 13 Warranty Customer Relations Ferno Tactical Litter 7 LIMITED WARRANTY Limited Warranty Summary Ferno Washington Inc Ferno warrants the products we manufacture to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year except as follows A External finishes gelcoat decals paint etc are warranted for 90 days B Soft goods webbing vinyl fabric foam etc are warranted for 90 days This limited warranty applies when you use and care for the product properly If the product is not used and cared for properly the warranty is void The warranty period begins the day the product is shipped from Ferno or the day you receive it if you have proof of the delivery date Shipping charges are not covered by the limited warranty We are not liable for shipping damages or damages sustained through using the product Limited Warranty Obligation If a product or part is proven to be defective Ferno will repair or replace it At our option we will refund the product s purchase price The purchaser accepts these terms in lieu of all damages This is a summary of the limited warranty The actual terms and conditions of the limited warranty and the limitations of liability and disclaimers are available upon request by calling 1 800 733 3766 or 1 937 382 1451 8 FERNO CUSTOMER RELATIONS Customer servic
6. cuts or frayed edges Q Are restraint buckles free of visible damage and do they operate properly If there are indications of damage or wear remove the litter from service and replace it Dispose of worn or damaged litters Maintenance Related Products 5 5 Lubricating the Litter The litter is constructed of lubrication free materials and does nor require lubrication Applying lubricant to the litter may allow dirt sand or other contaminants to gather on litter parts and impair function Do not lubricate the litter 6 RELATED PRODUCTS Ferno MIR offers equipment and supplies for medical rescue incident command disaster mortuary Haz Mat and Chem Bio decontamination situations Products of special interest to users of the litter are listed at the right Always follow product instructions Keep the instructions with this manual Contact Ferno Customer Relations or your Ferno distributor page 14 for product information Ferno Washington Inc 234 3226 00 October 2002 A WARNING Modifying the litter can cause injury and damage Use the litter only as designed by Ferno Model Description Model 35 L Litter Carrier Call for availability 430 Restraint I pIece T ssscsacsesthssssesssdeseseassesessessnes 031 2530 430 Restraint 1 piece 9 031 2550 125 RED cg sssessesoeeds hiv onte REO DRE 031 3676 445 Head immobilizer eese 031 3855 2000 Millennia
7. ations are rounded to the nearest whole number Metric conversions are calculated before rounding the English measurements For more information contact Ferno Customer Relations page 14 or your Ferno distributor Ferno reserves the right to change specifications without notice LOAD LIMIT Inspect the litter if the load limit has been exceeded See Inspecting the Litter page 13 About the Litter 3 3 Litter Components Bed Surface Handle Grip 4 Storage View Ferno Tactical Litter Sewn On Restraints 2 Hinge 2 Top View Spreader Bars 2 Legs 4 Bottom View USERS MANUAL For additional free Users Manuals contact Ferno Customer Relations at 1 800 733 3766 1 937 382 1451 or www ferno com Ferno Washington Inc 234 3226 00 October 2002 4 1 Before Placing the Litter in Service Ferno Tactical Litter Using the Litter 4 USING THE LITTER q Personnel who will work with the litter need to read this manual q Confirm that the litter operates properly Follow the instructions in Inspecting the Litter page 13 4 2 General Guidelines for Use Using the litter requires a minimum of two trained operators Operators may need help when working with heavy loads For information about placement and direction of helpers see Using Additional Help page 11 Follow standard emergency patient handling procedures when operating the litter Stay with the patient at al
8. ax 44 0 1274 851111 Internet www ferno co uk 234 3468 00 Copyright Ferno Washington Inc All Rights Reserved Ferno Washington Inc 70 Weil Way Wilmington OH 45177 9371 U S A Telephone U S A and Canada 1 800 733 3766 Telephone Worldwide 1 937 382 1451 Fax United States 1 937 382 1191 Fax Outside U S A 1 937 382 6569 Internet 35a nee ode www ferno com Ferno Washington Inc 234 3226 00 October 2002 Ferno Tactical Litter TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page 1 Safety Information cec cese cree eere eren 4 Imi Cuni 4 152 Important rero YER Re aee he 4 1 3 Bloodborne Disease Notice 4 2 Operator Skills and Training 4 AMISIT 4 2 2 T TAIDIDS jee 3505405 e Lerner RE ERREUR URGERE PETER 4 3 About the Litter eres eerte eene 5 6 3 1 Litter Description eroe ets 5 3 2 General Specifications enisinia iesi 5 3 3 Litter Components scere el 6 4 Using the Litter eeeeeeee eee ee eese rennen 7 11 4 1 Before Placing the Litter in Service 7 4 2 General Guidelines for Use 7 4 3 Unfolding the Litter for Use 8 4 4 Folding the Litter for Storage 9 4 5 Using the Litter With a Patient
9. e and product support are important aspects of each Ferno product Serial Number In the U S A and Canada for assistance with the litter please contact Ferno Customer Relations below Telephotie inre 1 800 733 3766 Telephone ihn 1 937 382 1451 e 1 937 382 1191 WCC TMG E 3 use iei poteet www ferno com Outside the U S A and Canada for assistance with the litter please contact your Ferno distributor or Ferno Customer Relations as listed below Telephone Worldwide 1 937 382 1451 Fax Outside U S A 1 937 382 6569 Internet Juden meret www ferno com Please have the serial number of your Ferno litter available when calling Ferno Customer Relations and include it in all written communications 14 Ferno Washington Inc 234 3226 00 October 2002 Ferno Tactical Litter TRAINING RECORD Date Name Training Method MAINTENANCE RECORD Maintenance Performed Ferno Washington Inc 234 3226 00 October 2002 15
10. l times Always use patient restraints Ferno Washington Inc 234 3226 00 October 2002 A WARNING An unattended patient can be injured Stay with the patient at all times A WARNING An unrestrained patient can fall off the litter and be injured Use restraints to secure the patient on the litter Using the Litter Ferno Tactical Litter 4 3 Unfolding the Litter for Use 4 Lay the stretcher with its bottom surface facing up so the legs are visible To prepare the litter for use 5 With a partner rotate the handles outward 90 1 Stand the litter upright with the handles on the This raises the legs and secures the hinges so they floor or ground and with the litter legs facing to cannot be folded Figure 2 the sides 6 With your partner grasp the handles and pull the 2 Unbuckle the restraints poles apart to open the litter Figure 3 3 Unfold the litter by grasping the pairs of poles 7 Use your foot to push each pair of spreader bars and pulling them away from one another toward the center of the litter Figure 4 until the Figure 1 spreader bars lock in the open position Figure 3 Grasping the Handles and Opening the Litter Figure 1 Unfolding the Litter Figure 2 Rotating the Litter Poles Figure 4 Engaging the Spreader Bars 8 Ferno Washington Inc 234 3226 00 October 2002 Ferno Tactical Litter Usi
11. ng the Litter 4 4 Folding the Litter for Storage 4 Turnthe handles 90 inward to lower the feet and position the hinges for folding Figure 7 To fold the litter for storage 5 Lift the litter at its center and fold the pairs of poles until the handle grips meet in the folded position Figure 8 1 Lay the stretcher with its bottom surface facing up 2 Disengage the spreader bars by using your foot to push the spreader bars away from the center 6 of the litter Figure 5 Wrap the restraints around the litter and fasten them to secure the litter in the storage position 3 Pull the poles together to close the litter Figure 8 Figure 6 Figure 5 Using Your Foot to Disengage Figure 7 Rotating the Handles the Spreader Bars Litter in Folded Position Figure 8 Securing the Litter Figure 6 Closing the Litter With the Restraints Ferno Washington Inc 234 3226 00 October 2002 9 Using the Litter 4 5 Using the Litter With a Patient Open the litter following the instructions on page 8 Then l 2 Position the litter as close to the patient as possible Unfasten the two litter restraints and position the restraint straps so they will not interfere with transferring the patient onto the litter Transfer the patient onto the litter according to approved medical procedures and following your protocols Fasten and adjust the patient res
12. portant Using abrasive cleaning compounds or applicators on the litter frame can cause damage Do not use abrasive materials to clean the litter 1 3 Bloodborne Disease Notice To reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne diseases such as HIV 1 and hepatitis when using the litter follow the disinfecting and cleaning instructions in this manual 2 OPERATOR SKILLS AND TRAINING 2 1 Skills Operators using the litter need Q a working knowledge of emergency patient handling procedures Q the ability to assist the patient C a complete understanding of the procedures described in this manual 2 2 Training Trainees need to Q follow a training program designed by their training officer Q read this manual For additional free users manuals contact Ferno Customer Relations page 14 C practice with the litter before using it in regular service C be tested on their understanding of the litter Q record their training information A form is provided on page 15 A WARNING Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured Permit only trained personnel to operate the litter Ferno Washington Inc 234 3226 00 October 2002 Ferno Tactical Litter About the Litter 3 ABOUT THE LITTER 3 1 Litter Description The Ferno Tactical Litter referred to as litter in this manual is an emergency patient handling device designed to transport a patient The litter is p
13. rimarily carried by hand but can also be attached to a Ferno Model 35 L Litter Carrier for wheeled transport or transport in an ambulance The litter is for professional use by two trained operators Additional helpers may be necessary when transporting heavy patients Litter features include OVERALL FEATURES Conforms to Military Specification MIL L 49511B a specification for materials load performance and cleaning Folds lengthwise and crosswise for compact storage Powder coat OD green POLES Heavy duty poles made of 6061 aluminum tubing ntegrated handles with sanoprene rubber end plug BED Polypropylene mesh bed surface Bed material is fire retardant and meets California State Fire Marshal standards Bed material is chemical resistant Bed material is UV stabilized to help prevent deterioration from exposure to sunlight RESTRAINTS Two polypropylene restraints sewn onto bed surface Two polypropylene quick release restraint buckles HINGE Extra strong aluminum hinge constructed of 2024 T4 aluminum Ferno Washington Inc 234 3226 00 October 2002 A WARNING Improper use of the litter can cause injury Use the litter only for the purpose described in this manual 3 2 General Specifications In use ooeeeccecesseeees 92 x 23 x 6 234 x 57 x 14cm Storage occ 46 5 x 8 x 7 118 x 19 x 18cm Load Limit 1 200 Ib 544 kg Weight 17 Ib 8 kg General specific
14. tional Help Helpers Lifting and Carrying Two Operators Two Operators Two Helpers Two Operators Four Helpers Note When a squad of four or more operators is present the senior medical person stands at the head end on the patient s right side and issues lifting and carrying commands 11 Maintenance Ferno Tactical Litter 5 MAINTENANCE 5 1 Maintenance Schedule The litter requires regular maintenance Set up and follow a maintenance schedule A form is provided on page 15 The following table represents minimum maintenance o 9 gig s 21g 2 8 2 8 oO o oO uw lt ul Decontaminating this page Disinfecting this page e Cleaning this page Inspecting page 12 e o When using maintenance products follow the manufacturers directions and read the manufacturers material safety data sheets In the U S A contact Ferno Customer Relations to order Ferno disinfectants and cleaners page 14 A WARNING Improper maintenance can cause injury Maintain the litter only as described in this manual 12 5 2 Decontaminating the Litter The litter is suitable for power washing When decontaminating the litter follow the instructions for decontamination equipment and cleaners and read the manufacturers material safety data sheets Contain and dispose of contaminants according to government guidelines
15. traints Figure 9 Use additional help as needed to lift and carry heavy patients See Using Additional Help page 11 Additional restraints may be desired for some situations or patients Follow your protocols for using and attaching additional restraints See Related Products page 13 4 6 Attaching the Litter to an Ambulance Cot The litter can be attached to a Ferno Model 35 L Litter Carrier See the Model 35 L users manual for instructions on attaching the litter to the carrier 10 Ferno Tactical Litter Figure 9 Securing the Patient A WARNING Improper attachment to a cot can cause injury Follow the attachment instructions in the 35 L users manual Always check to make sure the litter is securely attached to the cot Ferno Washington Inc 234 3226 00 October 2002 Ferno Tactical Litter 4 7 Using Additional Help Using the litter requires two operators They may need additional help when working with heavy patients Operators should maintain control of the litter and direct all helpers The diagram shows suggested placement for operators and helpers A WARNING Helpers can cause injury or be injured Maintain control of the litter and direct all helpers LOAD LIMIT Inspect the litter if the load limit has been exceeded See Inspecting the Litter page 13 Ferno Washington Inc 234 3226 00 October 2002 Using the Litter Using Addi
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