Ferno Kwik Klip 031-4002 User manual

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Description
Accessory Kit 031-4002 contains one Kwik Klip™Patient
Restraint System designed to secure a patient on the
Model 59 or Model 59-T EZ Glide Evacuation Chair.
Continuous left and right straps attach to the top of the
chair's back frame, crisscross the patient's chest, anchor
to a connector strap at each side of the chair seat, then
buckle across the patient's lap (see Components, below).
Buckles are color coded.
Improper use of the restraints can cause
injury. Use the restraints only for the
purpose described in this manual.
WARNING
!
Kwik Klip™Patient Restraint System for
Models 59 and 59-T EZ Glide Evacuation Chair
Accessory Kit 031-4002
General Specifications
Load Limit for System ........................... 500 lb/227 kg
Webbing ......................................... 2 in. Polypropylene
Buckle Style ............................................Side-Release
Buckle Material ................................................. Acetal
LOAD LIMIT
Inspect the restraint system if the
load limit has been exceeded
(see Inspecting the
Restraints, page 4).
500 lb
227 kg
Before Placing the Restraints
In Service
1. Personnel who will work with the restraints need to
read this manual and practice using the restraints.
2. Confirm that restraints operate properly. Follow
instructions in Inspecting the Restraints, page 4.
Improper operation of the restraints can
cause injury. Operate the restraints only as
described in this manual.
WARNING
!
Safety Information
Boxes with Warning headings (see below) indicate a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in injury or death.
Important
WARNING
!
Boxes with Important headings (see below) contain
important product or usage information.
Components
Important
The Kwik Klip™ is a secondary restraint and is
not designed for use on cots or in any other
situation requiring primary restraints.
Lap Area of Restraint
(with Black Dual-Adjust Buckle)
Shoulder Area
of Straps
Connector
Strap (2)
Looped End
of Strap
(2)
Length-Adjustment
Slide
(2)
Tan-Colored Side
Buckle
(2)

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Attaching the Restraints
The buckles that join the torso areas of the straps to the
connector straps are tan color. The lap buckle is black.
1. Slide the looped end of one connector strap up
through one of the seat-panel slots.
2. Wrap the buckle end of the strap up around the seat
frame and thread it through the loop (Figure 3).
3. Pull the strap until it is tight around the seat frame.
4. Repeat Steps 1-3 to attach the second strap to the
opposite side of the chair (Figure 3).
Fastening and Unfastening Buckles
To fasten: slide the male half into the female half (Figure
1-A) until it latches with an audible click. Always confirm
that the buckle is securely latched.
To unfasten: squeeze the buckle at the side-release
points (Figure 1-B) until the male half unlatches and
separates from the female half.
USINGTHE RESTRAINTS
LAPAREA
To shorten: unfasten the lap buckle, hold it at an angle
to the strap, and pull the free end of the strap (Fig 2-B).
To lengthen: unfasten the lap buckle, hold it at an angle
to the strap, and pull the buckle to slide it along the strap
(Figure 2-B).
Figure 1-A - Fastening
the Buckle
Adjusting Restraint Length
Adjust restraint straps to hold the patient securely in the
chair without impairing circulation or causing discomfort.
SHOULDER/CHESTAREA
To shorten: hold the adjuster slide at an angle to the
strap and pull the top layer of webbing upward through
the slide (Figure 2-A).
To lengthen: hold the adjuster slide at an angle to the
strap and pull the single layer of webbing downward
through the slide (Figure 2-A).
Fig 3 - Connector Straps Attached to Chair
Figure 1-B - Unfastening
the Buckle
Connector Straps
(With Tan Buckles)
Fig 2-A - Adjusting
Length of Shoulder/
Chest Straps
Fig 2-B - Adjusting
Length of Lap Straps
To Lengthen
To Shorten
Adjuster
Slide
To Shorten
To Lengthen
Release Point
Release Point

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Maintaining the Restraints
The restraints require regular maintenance.
Set up and follow a maintenance schedule. Minimum
intervals for maintenance are shown in the table at the
right.
When using maintenance products, follow the
manufacturers' directions and read the manufacturers'
material safety data sheets.
Each Month
As Needed
Each Use
•
Disinfecting (page 4)
Cleaning (page 4)
Inspecting (page 4)
•
•
•
Minimum
Intervals for Maintenance
Important
Polypropylene webbing can be damaged by
bleach or high temperatures. Disinfect and clean
restraints only as directed in this manual.
MAINTENANCE
SHOULDER STRAPS
1. Open the track if you are attaching the restraint to
the Model 59-T (tracked) chair.
2. For Models 59 and59-T, work from the back to the
front of the chair. Slide the looped end of one
shoulder strap through the horizontal slot at the top
of the backrest panel (Figure 4).
3. Bring the other end of the strap up and thread it
through the loop (Figure 4). Pull the entire strap
through the loop until the strap is tight around the
chair frame.
4. Lay the shoulder strap diagonally across the chair
and connect the tan-color male and female buckle
halves (Figure 5).
5. Repeat Steps 2-4 with the other shoulder strap.
6. Fasten the lap buckle (Figure 6).
7. Adjust shoulder and lap straps.
8. The restraint will secure the patient as shown in
Figure 7 when properly attached. Follow local
protocols for arm and hand confinement of patients.
Figure 4 - Attaching a
Shoulder Strap to the
Chair
Figure 5 - Attaching a
Shoulder Strap to a
Connector Strap
Figure 6 - Lap Straps
Buckled
Improper maintenance can cause injury.
Maintain the restraints only as described
in this manual.
WARNING
!
Figure 7 - Patient
Secured in Chair
Lap Buckle
Step 2
Step 3
Connector
Buckles
Are Tan

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Limited Warranty Statement
The products sold by Ferno are covered by a 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.
Cleaning the Restraints
1. Remove restraints from chair and buckle them.
2. Place restraints inside a mesh bag (not provided).
3. Wash restraints in the washing machine using warm
water, a mild detergent, and gentle agitation. Do
not use bleach.
4. Remove restraints from mesh bag and hang to dry.
Do not put restraints in a dryer.
5. Reattach clean, dry restraints to the chair.
Inspecting the Restraints
The restraints require inspection at regular intervals. Set
up and follow an inspection schedule.
To inspect restraints, attach them to the chair, work them
through their functions as described in Using the
Restraints, and follow the checklist below. Ferno
recommends also inspecting the restraints for visible
damage each time you disinfect them.
If inspection shows damage or excessive wear, remove
the restraints from service and destroy them to prevent
accidental use.
Disinfecting the Restraints
Ferno recommends that you visually inspect the restraints
each time you disinfect them.
1. Remove restraints from chair.
2. Spray or wipe buckles and all surfaces of webbing
with disinfectant. Follow the disinfectant
manufacturer's instructions for contact time.
Ferno Customer Relations
Telephone (Toll-free) ........................... 1.877.733.0911
Telephone (Global) .............................. 1.937.382.1451
Fax (Toll-free) .................................... 1.888.388.1349
Fax (Global) ........................................ 1.937.382.6569
Internet .............................................. www.ferno.com
Customer service and product support are important
aspects of each Ferno product. For information, please
contact Ferno Customer Relations:
INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Are all components present?
Is restraint webbing in good condition with no cuts
or frayed edges?
Are restraint buckles free of visible damage?
Do buckles open and close smoothly and fasten
securely?
Do straps adjust smoothly and properly?