FERNO KED LIFTING BRIDLE
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1. Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured Permit only trained personnel to operate the bridle Improper use of the bridle can cause injury Usethe 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 Model BRB KED Lifting Bridle 1 2 Important Boxes like the one below emphasize important information 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 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 Identification Tag The lifting bridle has a product tag identifying each unit with date of manufacture product code and description a unique serial number and batch number This tag is located on2. Figure 4 Hinge Gate To operate the karabiner Locking Sleeve 1 Holding the karabiner firmly in your hand push the gate barrel ofthe karabiner away downward from the strap end of the karabiner Figure 5 2 While pushing the karabiner barrel downward twist the gate barrel anti clockwise Figure 6 3 Oncethe gate barrel has been twisted open push gate barrel towards the spine of the karabiner Keeping the gate depressed remove or inset karabiner into KED Pro lifting handle Figure 7 4 Whenthis operation is complete release the kara biner gate and the unit will automatically close and lock Figure 8 Note Normally a karabiner is oriented with the gate toward the inside of the KED to prevent the gate being opened by rubbing against a cliff face building rock or other element encountered during a rescue Figure 5 Push gate barrel away downward from strap end of karabiner 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 Figure 6 While pushing gate barrel downward twist barrel anti clockwise Figure 7 Push gate barrel towards spine then Figure 8 On release of karabiner gate the unit remove or insert karabiner to lifting handle automatically closes and locks 8 Ferno Washington Inc April 2011 5 5 Model BRB KED Lifting Bridle Using the Bridle 5 USIN
3. bridle for the following O Are all components present O Is all webbing in good condition with no cuts or frayed edges O Is webbing stitching in good condition with no frayed or broken threads O Are the adjustment buckles and lift ring true to their original forms and free of cracks deep scratches and gouges O Do moving parts of the adjustment buckles move smoothly O Are the karabiners true to their original form O Are the karabiners free of cracks deep scratches and gouges Check to make sure that what appears to be a scratch is not actually a crack O Are karabiner hinge pins securely in place and do the karabiners open and close properly O Do the karabiner locking sleeves turn smoothly and latch the gates securely If inspection shows damage or excessive wear remove the bridle from service and replace it with a new bridle Ferno Washington Inc April 2011 Model BRB KED Lifting Bridle Warranty Customer Relations 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 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 1s not used and cared for properly the warranty is void The warranty period begins the day the product is shipped
4. one of the RED lifting straps A sample of the identification tag is illustrated below ITEM No k DATE OF MANUFACTURE 3 BRB KED e T5kN 01 2011 ITEM Name SERIAL No Ked Pro 0000001 Adjustable 01 2021 Made in WA b Lifting Bridle DATE OF RETIREMENT y Ferno Australia Pty Itd 22 Casella Place WARNING EXPERT USE ONLY Kewdale WA 6105 fa Ph oe 93532300 You must be trained in the use of this lifting bridle Refer to the instructions provided before use Check bridle for wear and tear before every use and retire if you find any visible signs of damage Ferno Washington Inc April 2011 Model BRB KED 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 a complete understanding of the procedures described in this manual Ferno Washington Inc 00072 AU April 2011 2 2 Training Trainees need to receive instruction and training in rescue procedures using lifting bridles read this manual For additional free users manuals contact Ferno Customer Relations page 13 practice with the bridle before using it in regular service be tested on their understanding of the bridle record their training information A form is provided on page 14 A WARNING Untrained operators can cause injury
5. or be in jured 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 BRB KED Lifting Bridle 3 ABOUT THE BRIDLE 3 1 Model BRB KED Lifting Bridle Description The Model BRB KED Adjustable Lifting Bridle referred to as the bridle throughout this manual is designed to be used as an interface between a Kendrick Extrication Device and a rope hoist cable or other lifting device The unit consists of three adjustable attachment webbing straps legs consisting of two red straps for connection to lower carry handles of the KED Pro and one blue strap for attachment to the top central carry handle of the KED Pro Each strap is labelled to depict the appropriate placement of that strap The bridle is compatible with Ferno s Model 125 2 Kendric Extrication Devices A WARNING Improper use of the bridle can cause injury Use the bridle only for the purpose described in this manual LOAD LIMIT The KED Lifting Bridle is rated for a one person lift for vertical and confined space rescue Specialised training is required 3 3 Bridle Components Web Keeper and adjustment tabs 3 bw NS Locking Karabiner 3 3 2 Gen
6. Australia 1800 804 647 Telephone U S A and Canada 1 800 733 3766 Telephone Worldwide 1 937 382 1451 Fax United States sss 1 937 382 1191 Fax Outside U S A 1 937 382 6569 Internet eet eitis www ferno com Ferno Washington Inc April 2011 Model BRB KED Lifting Bridle TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 Safety Information 1 1 Warning 1 2 Important 1 3 Bloodborne Disease Notice 1 4 Identification Tag 2 Operator Skills and Training 2 1 Skills 2 2 Training 3 About the Bridle 3 1 ModelbBRB KED Lifting Bridle Description 3 2 General Specifications 3 3 Bridle Components 4 Bridle Features 4 Color Coded Webbing 4 2 Bridle Length Adjustment Ferno Washington Inc 00072 AU April 2011 Page Un ON ON Oo a N c6 Section 4 3 Karabiners 5 Using the Bridle 5 1 Before Placing the Bridle in Service 5 2 General Guidelines for Use 5 3 Attaching the Lifting Bridle 5 4 Final Checks Prior to Lifting 6 Maintenance 6 1 Maintenance Schedule 6 2 Disinfecting and Cleaning the Bridle 6 3 Lubricating the Karabiners 6 4 Storing the Bridle 6 5 Inspecting the Bridle 7 Limited Warranty 8 Ferno Customer Relations Training Record Maintenance Record 13 13 14 15 Safety Information 1 safety information 1 1 Warning The following warnings appear in this manual A WARNING
7. G THE BRIDLE 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 Inspecting the Bridle page 12 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 high angle rescue to know the techniques involved and to select the equipment appropriate for each rescue situation Make sure all equipment used with the bridle has a load rating at least equivalent to that of the bridle Ferno Washington Inc 00072 AU April 2011 A WARNING Improper operation can cause injury Operate the bridle only as described in this manual A WARNING An unrestrained or improperly restrained patient can be injured Secure the patient in the KED with a restraint system suitable to the rescue situation Refer to the KED User Manual A WARNING Modifying the bridle can cause injury and damage Use the bridle only as manufactured by Ferno Important Rescue procedures using liftin
8. OFERNO When It s Critical KED LIFTING BRIDLE Model BRB KED Users Manual Publication Date April 2011 Pub No 00072 AU Model BRB KED 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 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 Service Proprietary Notice The information disclosed in this manual is the property of Ferno Australia and 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 Copyright Ferno Washington Inc All Rights Reserved Ferno Washington Inc 70 Weil Way Wilmington OH 45177 9371 U S A Telephone
9. ance Record MAINTENANCE RECORD Maintenance Performed Ferno Washington Inc 00072 AU April 2011 15
10. arry handles of KED Pro 10 Ferno Washington Inc April 2011 Model BRB KED Lifting Bridle 5 4 Final Checks Prior to Lifting l Ensure the patient is securely placed and fitted in to the KED Pro refer to the KED Pro user man ual It is important to ensure that the leg straps and chest straps on the KED Pro are securely fastened and in posistion prior to attempting any lifting operations Once the lifting bridle is securely fastened as described to the KED Pro connect the lifting ring to the retrieval system that will be used for the operation Refer to your local retrieval guidelines and operational procedures Using the Bridle 3 Ensure all lifting straps are securely fastened and the load is equally shared between all three straps Each lifting strap must be taut It is very important that there is no slack or looseness in the straps Figure 12 Refer to Section 4 2 Shortening the Strap Double check the entire retrieval system and commence the operation as per your local retrieval and operational guidelines Figure 12 Ferno Washington Inc 00072 AU April 2011 Retrieval system lifting point Ensure straps are taut 11 Maintaining the Bridle Model BRB KED Lifting Bridle 6 MAINTAINING THE BRIDLE 6 1 Maintenance Schedule The bridle requires regular maintenance Set up and follow a maintenance schedule A form is provided on page 15 The schedule below represents mini
11. attached One 1 blue adjustable attachment strap that is a little shorter than the two red straps The blue strap should be attached to the upper carry handle of the KED The label on the blue strap also depicts this Refer to Figure 1 4 2 Bridle Length Adjustment Prior to using the lifting bridle ensure all lifting straps are at their maximum extension LENGTHENING BRIDLE STRAPS To return a leg of the bridle to its full length grasp the orange webbing tab and lift it away from the strap in an upward direction to release the lifting tail end webbing With your other hand grasp lifting tail webbing and pull on it to lengthen strap Figure 2 SHORTENING THE STRAP To shorten a leg of the bridle move the plastic web keeper as close to the adjustment buckle as possible Firmly grasp short web tail and pull in a downward direction The lifting tail webbing in turn will cinch up and shorten Figure 3 Important Do not attach straps of the same color to the same side of the KED Doing so will cause the KED to tilt to one side when the straps are shortened or lengthened Ferno Washington Inc 00072 AU April 2011 Red Strap Blue Strap Red Strap orange release tab Bl lifting tail Directo of pull lifting tail Figure 3 Shortening the strap 7 Bridle Features Model BRB KED Lifting Bridle 4 3 Karabiners Each bridle leg terminates with a locking karabiner
12. eral Specifications Product Code BRB KED Rating 22kN Polyester rated at 40kN ka kuu 44mm 1 73 inches Adjustment Buckles Steel TE Steel Lilting O Ring 100mm 3 94 inches Steel 50kN Karabiners Triple action lock auto lock Red Straps Leg length top of lifting O ring to 118cm 46 46 inches end of Karabiner Blue Strap Leg Length top of lifting O ring to 85cm 33 47 inches end of Karabiner Weight 1 55kg 3 421bs General specifications are rounded to the nearest whole number Metric conversions are calculated before round ing the English measurements For more information contact Ferno Customer Relations page 13 or your Ferno distributor Ferno reserves the right to change specifications without notice Lift Ring USERS MANUAL For additional free Users Manuals please call Ferno Customer Service in Australia on 1800 804 647 or Customer Relations internationally on 1 800 733 3766 or 1 937 382 1451 or contact your Ferno distributor Ferno Washington Inc April 2011 Model BRB KED Lifting Bridle Bridle Features 4 BRIDLE FEATURES 4 1 Color Coded Webbing The bridle consists of three Adjustable Attachment webbing straps or legs consisting of the following Two 2 red adjustable attachment straps for connection to the lower carry handles of the KED Pro A label on each strap depicts where the strap should be
13. 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 Customer Relations 8 FERNO CUSTOMER RELATIONS Customer relations and product support are important Outside the U S A and Canada for assistance with aspects of each Ferno product the bridle please contact your Ferno distributor or Ferno Customer Relations as listed below In the U S A and Canada for assistance with the bridle please contact Ferno Customer Relations Australia Toll Free 1800 804 647 below Telephone Worldwide 1 937 382 1451 Telephone bales Fax Outside U S A 1 937 382 6569 Telephone 1 937 382 1451 Internet www ferno com Fax 1 937 382 1191 Internet www ferno com Ferno Washington Inc 00072 AU April 2011 13 Training Record Model BRB KED Lifting Bridle TRAINING RECORD Training Method 14 Ferno Washington Inc April 2011 Model BRB KED Lifting Bridle Mainten
14. g 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 high angle rescue situation are responsible for knowing the techniques involved and for selecting the appropriate equipment best suited to the rescue situation Using the Bridle Model BRB KED Lifting Bridle 5 3 Attaching the Lifting Bridle Read the General Guidelines for Use page 9 before using the bridle Prior to placing the lifting bridle on to the KED ensure that all the lifting straps are at maximum length by following the lengthening procedure Section 4 2 BLUE CENTRAL LIFTING STRAP LEG Open karabiner as described in Section 4 3 and attach the blue central strap to top central carry handle ofthe KED Pro Figure 10 The blue lifting strap is marked with a label Attach to Upper Carry Handle RED LOWER LIFTING STRAPS Open karabiner and attach right hand side red lifting strap to the lower right hand side carry handle and left hand side red lifting strap to the lower left hand side carry handle as shown Figure 11 Figure 10 Attach blue central strap to top central carry handle of KED Pro Red lifting strap attachment Figure 11 Attach red lifting straps to lower c
15. mum maintenance o S e 2 V r gt a lt o Disinfecting this page Cleaning this page Inspecting this page When using maintenance products follow the manufacturers directions and read the manufacturers material safety data sheets A WARNING Improper maintenance can cause injury Maintain the bridle only as described in this manual Important Disinfectants and cleaners containing bleach phenolics or iodines can cause damage Disinfect and clean only with products that do not contain these chemicals 6 2 Disinfecting and Cleaning the Bridle Wipe or spray all surfaces of the bridle with disinfectant Follow disinfectant manufacturer s directions Hand wash the bridle in warm water with a mild soap Rinse in clear water Use towels to squeeze excess water from the webbing and to wipe excess water from the hardware and karabiners 12 Hang the bridle in a warm place to dry When webbing hardware and karabiners are completely dry lubricate the karabiners as described below 6 3 Lubricating the Karabiners Apply a preservative and lubricant such as WD 40 to karabiner hinge pins latches springs and locking sleeves Wipe off excess lubricant before storage Do not get lubricant on to webbing 6 4 Storing the Bridle Store the bridle in a dry place away from direct sunlight 6 5 Inspecting the Bridle After each use check the
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