Ferno 417-1 Series User manual

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Model 417-1 Harness Restraint
General Guidelines for Use
● For transport in an ambulance, Ferno requires a Transport
Restraint System composed of the Model 417-1 harness plus two
additional Ferno Model 430 primary, metal-buckle restraints.
● Use the guide strap (provided) to help keep the shoulder straps
fromslidingoffthepatient’sshoulders.Threadtheshoulderstraps
throughtheguidestrapandpositiontheguidestrapnearthebackrest
frame,notoverthepatient(Seepage2).
● Forplacementonapatient,followlocalprotocols.
● Adjust restraints to safely secure the patient to the equipment
withoutcausingdiscomfortorimpairingcirculation.
● Keeprestraintsfastenedwhennotinusetopreventinterferencewith
equipmentoperation.
● The Model 417-1 is not approved by the United States Federal
Aviation Administration for use in aircraft. Please contact Ferno
Aviationat1.770.521.1005forFAA-approvedpatientrestraintsand
shoulderharnessassemblies.
Important
Do not exceed the load limit of the equipment
on which the restraint is used. Refer to the
equipment users’ manual for the equipment
load limit.
Model 417-1 Series
Harness Restraint
ChestStrap
FemaleBuckle(Receiver)
ChestStrap
MaleBuckle(Tang)
PatientRight
ShoulderStrap
Link(2)
SlideBar(4,Circled)
GuideStrap
(usewithcots)
PatientLeft
ShoulderStrap
WARNING
Improper use of the restraint can cause injury. Attach and use
the restraint only as described in this manual.
Improper operation can cause injury. Operate the restraint only
as described in this manual.
Improper maintenance can cause injury. Maintain the restraint
only as described in this manual.
Description
The Model 417-1 Harness Restraint (“restraint”) is a
combinationshoulderandchestrestraintdesignedtohelp
secure a patient on an ambulance cot or stretcher (the
“equipment”)duringtransport.
Primary-Use Restraint
Fernodenesthisrestraint asa Primary-Use Restraint.
When properly attached and used in conjunction with
additionalrestraints(notsupplied),itissuitableforuseto
transportapatientonanambulancecotinaground-based
ambulance.
FERNO DEFINITIONS
● Primary-Use Restraints aresuitableforsecuringa
patientoncompatibleequipmentduringtransportin
amotorvehicle.
● Secondary-Use RestraintsARE NOT suitable for
securingapatientduringtransportinamotorvehicle.
Theyarefortemporaryusetosecureapatientona
backboard, hand-carried stretcher, scoop stretcher,
stairchair,orextricationdevice.Transferthepatient
ontoanambulancecotorotherdevicewithprimary
restraintsbeforetransportinamotorvehicle.
● Transport Restraint System is dened by Ferno
as a set of Primary-Use restraints used together to
properlyrestrainapatientinanambulance.
Specications
The restraint is constructed with nylon webbing and a
metal buckle. The shoulder straps have a metal link.All
strapshaveadjustableslidebars.Aguidestrapisincluded
tohelpkeeptheshoulderstrapsonthepatient’sshoulders.
Load Limit
When properly attached and used in conjunction with
additional restraints (not supplied) as specied in the
equipment users’ manual, the restraint is capable of
securingapatientweighingthemaximumallowableload
limitoftheequipment.Donotexceedtheloadlimitofthe
equipment.

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Before Using the Restraint
● Personnelwhowillworkwiththerestraintneedtoreadthismanual.
● Conrm that the restraint operates properly (See Inspection
Checklist, page4).
Attaching the Restraint
Attachtherestrainttotheequipmentatpointsthatensurestronganchorage
and proper patient restraint. Verify that restraint placement will not
interferewithuseoftheequipmentoraccessories.
ATTACHING THE CHEST STRAPS
1. Unbuckletherestraintandseparatethestraps.
2. Wrap the loop end of a chest strap around the equipment main
frame.Anexampleattachmentpointforanambulancecotisshown
inFigure1.Do not attach the chest strap to moveable areas of
equipment such as a cot drop frame or backrest.
3. Threadthe malebuckle/tang orfemale buckle/receiver(Figure 2)
through the loop and pull the webbing through the loop until the
loopissnugaroundtheattachmentpoint.
4. RepeatSteps2and3toattachtheothercheststraptothemainframe
ontheoppositesideoftheequipment.
5. Conrmthatthestrapsareattachedsecurely.
ATTACHING THE SHOULDER STRAPS
AND GUIDE STRAP
● Whenusingtherestraintonanambulancecot,attachtheguidestrap
to both shoulder straps. For other equipment, use the guide strap
onlyifappropriate.Followlocalprotocols.
● Arrangetheshoulderstrapssothelinkswilllayagainstoneanother
whentherestraintisbuckled(seeFigures6-7onpage3).
1. Ifusingtheguidestrap,threadtheshoulderstrapthroughoneloop
oftheguidestrap.
2. Wrap the loop end of the shoulder strap around the selected
attachment point on the equipment (Figure 3). Do not wrap the
shoulderstraparoundequipmentcontrolhandles.
3. Threadthelinkthroughthe loop(Figure4) andpullthe webbing
throughtheloopuntiltheloopissnugaroundtheattachmentpoint.
4. RepeatSteps1-3toattachtheothershoulderstraptotheopposite
sideoftheequipment.
5. Conrmthat theshoulder straps areattached securelyand donot
interferewithuseoftheequipment.
6. Iftheguidestrapisused,conrmthatitproperlyholdsthestraps
inpositionwithoutinterferingwithequipmentoperation(Figure5).
Removing the Restraint
Toremovetherestraintfromtheequipment,rstunbuckleit.Then,feed
thebuckle,tang,andlinkendsbackwardthroughtheloopsandremovethe
restraintstrapsfromtheequipment.
AttachmentPoint
1
5
ShoulderStrapLoop
3GuideStrap
Shoulder
StrapLoop
4
Link
2
Loop
WARNING
Improper use of the restraint can cause injury. Use the restraint only
as described in this manual.

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Buckling/Unbuckling
To buckle the restraint:
1. Lay the shoulder straps over the
patient’sshoulders.Laythecheststraps
across the patient’s high diaphragm/
ribcage.
2. Evenly adjust the length of each
shoulder and chest strap to position
the buckle at the patient’s breastbone.
Adjustthe shoulder strapsso they are
againstthepatient’sshoulders.
3. Insertthemalebuckle/tangthroughboth
shoulder-strap links and into the female
buckle/receiver until it locks into place
(Figure6).
4. Always conrm that the buckle is
securelyfastened.
To unbuckle the restraint:Presstherelease
buttoninthecenterofthebuckle(Figure7)
andseparatethepieces.
Adjusting the Restraint
To lengthen a strap:
1. Unfastentherestraint.
2. Grasp the strap slider bar and turn
it perpendicular to the webbing
(Figure8).
3. Pullthesliderbaroutward,awayfrom
the strap attachment point until the
strapisthedesiredlength(Figure8).
4. Adjust the straps to an even length
so the buckle will be centered on the
patientwhenfastened.
To shorten a strap: Graspthe hemmedtab
and pull the webbing through the slide bar
assemblyuntilthestrapisthedesiredlength
(Figure9).
Properly-fastenedcot-mountedrestraintswill
matchFigures10and11.
HemmedTab
SlideBar
HemmedTab
6
7
8
9
10
11
WARNING
Improper operation can cause
injury. Operate the restraint only as
described in this manual.

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Limited Warranty Statement
The products sold by Ferno are covered by a limited warranty,
whichisprintedontheinvoiceyoureceivedwhenyoupurchased
theproduct. Pleaserefer tothe warrantyterms asprintedon your
invoice.Thecompletetermsandconditionsofthelimitedwarranty,
andthelimitationsofliabilityanddisclaimers,arealsoavailableupon
requestbycallingFernoat1.800.733.3766or1.937.382.1451.
Maintenance Schedule
The restraint requires regular maintenance. Set up and follow a
maintenanceschedule.Conductmaintenanceasfollows:
● Inspecting: Inspect the restraint as needed, following the
InspectionChecklistbelow.Atminimum,inspectmonthly.
● Disinfecting:Disinfecttherestraintaftereachuse.
● Cleaning:Cleantherestraintasneeded.
Inspection Checklist
● Areallcomponentspresent?
● Isrestraintwebbingingoodcondition(nocuts/frayededges)?
● Arerestraintbucklesandslidebarsfreeofvisibledamage?
● Dobucklesopenandclosesmoothlyandproperly?
● Canstraplengthbeadjustedsmoothlyandproperly?
● If used on a cot, is the guide strap properly attached and
locatedsoitwillnotinterferewithequipmentfunction?
Ifinspectionindicatesdamageorexcessivewear,taketherestraint
outofserviceanddestroyit.
Disinfecting the Restraint
1. Removetherestraintfromtheequipment.
2. Spray the metal buckles and slide bars with a disinfectant
cleaner,followingthedisinfectantmanufacturer’sinstructions
forapplicationmethodandcontacttime.Do not immerse the
buckles or slide bars in liquid.
3. Hang the restraint to air-dry if needed. Attach only dry
restraintstotheequipment.
Cleaning the Restraint
1. Immersetherestraintwebbinginasolutionofmildsoapand
water. Do not immerse the buckles or slide bars in the
solution.
2. Repeatedlydipthewebbinginclearwatertorinse.Do not
immerse buckles or slide bars in liquid.
3. Hangtherestrainttoair-dry.Attachonlyclean,dryrestraints
totheequipment.
Important
Metal buckles and slide bars can be damaged by
immersion in liquids or by washing-machine action.
Disinfect and clean only as described in this manual. Ferno Technical Support
Customer service and product support are important aspects of
eachFernoproduct.Fortechnicalsupportquestions:
Telephone(Toll-free) 1.800.733.3766ext.1010
Telephone 1.937.382.1451ext.1010
Email quality[email protected]
Ferno Customer Relations
CANADA AND THE U.S.A.
Telephone(Toll-free) 1.877.733.0911
Telephone 1.937.382.1451
Fax(Toll-free) 1.888.388.1349
Fax 1.937.382.1191
Internet www.ferno.com
ALL OTHER LOCATIONS
Forassistanceorinformation,contactyourFernodistributor.Ifyou
donothaveaFernodistributor,contactFernoCustomerRelations:
Telephone +1.937.382.1451
Fax +1.937.382.6569
Internet www.ferno.com
Ferno-Washington, Inc.
70 Weil Way
Wilmington, Ohio 45177-9371 U.S.A.
Restraint Versions
031-3914 417-1 Restraint, Orange
031-3915 417-1 Restraint, Black
031-3945 Guide Strap, Black (only)
Note:Only restraints shipped with Ferno®cots include the guide
strap. For replacement, order a restraint plus a guide strap.
WARNING
Improper maintenance can cause injury. Maintain
the restraint only as described in this manual.
Important
Disinfectants and cleaners containing bleach,
phenolics, or iodines can cause damage. Do not use
products containing these chemicals.