Transportation through cable-ways
Once the TELEFERICA (cable-ways) belts have been tied on to the stretcher, insert the
pulleys and the related supporting rope in the two metal rings.
Please note that the pulling rope has to be tied on to the short pulling point and, at the
same time, to the front ring of the cable-ways belts: the two connections shall work at the
same time, in order to prevent the victim from oscillating during the handling. The addition
of a "tail" safety rope can make the stretcher more stable: tie it on to "Y" points or tail
points, making a triangle of rope instead of using the bottom handrail.
TRANSPORTATION IN MEANDER
The stretcher can be handled 'on the side', as a knife blade. In this case, two rescuers
shall tie their slinging devices on to "Y" and "Z" points of one side. Inside the meander,
they shall move in opposition. This operation requires that the rescuers are very skilled
and strong. The victim's situation is highly critical, as the internal harness can not work
properly.
MAINTENANCE
After each use, wash the stretcher with cold water. Use a brush in case of mud or soil.
Leave it drying in a cool and ventilated place. Do not leave it in the sun light for long!
Check the general wear, in particular on all the fastening points (long pulling points, short
pulling points, TRIMM belt points, Y Z X points). With a 4-mm Allen wrench, check that all
the screws fastening the flat board to the fabric are well tightened, WITHOUT FORCING!
Tighten only if the screws are loosened.
Store the stretcher and the related supporting belts in the special sheath, in a dry and cool
place.
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