Lyon LBSKT BRW User manual

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USER INSTRUCTIONS
Lyon Equipment Limited
Units 3-7,Tebay Business Park,
Old Tebay,
Penrith,
Cumbria, United Kingdom,
CA10 3SS
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: lyon.co.uk
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Lyon Four Point Basket
Stretcher Lifting Bridle -
Wire
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This information to be read and
kept for the lifetime of the product
in conjunction with the component
user instructions, Lyon general
user instructions and stretcher
user instructions.
All users must have appropriate training,
knowledge and experience of casualty
care and work and rescue at height, or
be working under the direct supervision
of such a person.
Note. In these instructions the Four
Point Basket Stretcher Lifting Bridle –
Wire is referred to as ‘the bridle’.
Working Load Limit (WLL)
(4-point lift)
272kg
Certication
CE, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Static test co-efcient 1.5 (proof loaded
to 408kg)
Nomenclature of parts
1. Suspension ring
2. Wire leg
3. Connector
4. Maillon Rapide
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Limitations
The bridle has passed manufacturer’s
test requirements with a test mass
equivalent to the intended combined
load (casualty + stretcher + medical
equipment) of 272kg.When working
with loads of over 100kg, take care not
to exceed the load bearing capacity of
other components in the system.
This bridle is manufactured to connect
to basket stretchers with attachment
points congured as shown in gure on
right of this page.
Connection to stretchers with
differently congured attachment points
will alter the stretcher suspension
angle (head up/head down) and
height of the bridle suspension point.
In extreme cases, the vector forces
created by the bridle leg angle may
overload components. It is the user’s
responsibility to check compatibility
before placing the bridle into service.
Use
This bridle is for rescue and rescue
training purposes only.
It is designed solely to connect and
orientate horizontally a compatible
basket stretcher to a lifting system
within the guidance set out in these
instructions and by trained and
competent users.All other uses are
forbidden without the written approval
of Lyon Equipment Ltd.
The bridle must not be used in a fall
arrest system
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Planning a rescue
Taking into consideration the casualty’s
injuries and the intended extraction
system, assess whether this bridle is
suitable for the particular application.
Before commencing the rescue, a plan
must be in place as to how to deal with
any emergencies which may arise during
the rescue.
The time that a casualty is held in the
stretcher must be kept as short as
possible to minimise risks to respiration
and circulation (suspension intolerance).
Securing the bridle to the
stretcher
Before securing the bridle to the
stretcher, consider any medical
conditions and take care to ensure the
casualty is not further injured by poor
tting, trapping parts of the body, or by
displacement of the bridle during the
rescue. Do not allow the bridle or any
components to come into contact with
any open wounds. Ensure that the bridle
is not allowed to drop onto the casualty
during the rescue.
The bridle consists of two assemblies,
each consisting of a suspension ring
(marked A and B) with two wire legs
permanently tted. Each wire leg has a
captive screw gate connector tted.
A Maillon Rapide is also supplied which
may be used for connection to the rope
rescue system.
The wire legs are colour coded:
Red = head end connection
Blue = foot end connection
Take one assembly and connect each
of the wire legs to its respective
designated connection point on a single
side of the stretcher using the captive
connectors and screw shut.
Take the second assembly and connect
each of the wire legs to its respective
designated attachment point on the
opposite side of the stretcher using the
captive connectors and screw shut.
Connectors must always be
attached with the gate facing
the bed of the stretcher. Gate
outwards = Danger.
Bring both suspension rings together
and check that the two assemblies are
not twisted or crossed over, and that all
the connections are secure with locking
mechanisms screwed shut.
It is essential to regularly check all
fastening elements during use.
Lifting or suspension of the
casualty package
Rope rescue system anchors must be
unquestionably reliable, situated above
the user and of sufcient strength
for the anticipated load. Ensure all
other components in the system are
compatible and of sufcient strength.
All connections to the rope rescue
system must be made via BOTH
suspension rings, A+B, using the Maillon
Rapide supplied or by other suitable
locking connector(s) or by tying in
directly.
Ensure the connector(s) selected have
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sufcient gate opening clearance and
volume to accommodate BOTH rings.
The four wire legs of the bridle must
all be connected to the appropriate,
designated lifting points on the stretcher
using the captive connectors tted to
them. Care should be taken to verify
that the connector’s locking mechanism
is securely closed with the gate screwed
shut.
ONLY LIFT/SUSPEND WITH ALL
FOUR POINTS CONNECTED TO
THE STRETCHER
When supporting a suspended load, all
four wire legs of the bridle should be
equally loaded.
If at any stage the casualty shows signs
of distress or injury from the use of
this bridle and stretcher, cease use
immediately and review its suitability.
Single point connection
In certain operations, e.g. helicopter
winching, the rescue system terminal
connector(s) may not physically
accommodate both suspension rings at
the same time.
To allow an alternative, single point
connection, a triangular Maillon
Rapide is provided pre-tted into both
suspension rings.This Maillon Rapide is
suitable for multi-directional loadings.
When used, the Maillon Rapide screw
sleeve must be fully closed, tight and
with no threads showing. If the screw
sleeve is opened and closed at any time
the screw sleeve should be tightened
to 9 N.m.
Training in the use of this bridle
It is essential that all potential users
receive training in the use of this bridle.
This bridle is only for use as the sole
means of suspension in a rescue
situation.
If training with live casualties, the use
of a back-up safety system (including an
additional fall arrest harness) is strongly
recommended.
Inspection
The bridle should be subject to:
• Pre-use checks
• Thorough inspections
• Interim inspections (as appropriate)
The bridle and all components should
be checked.
Check for correct operation and
legibility of markings of all components.
The checks should be undertaken in
good light.Any item showing any defect
should be withdrawn from service
immediately.
Do not disassemble any part of the
bridle. Contact Lyon Equipment for
servicing and spares.
The bridle must be thoroughly inspected
every ve years by the manufacturer.
Remove from service and destroy any
product which fails inspection or has
arrested a fall.
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Metal items – Suspension rings,
connectors, wire legs, Maillon
Rapides
Check all metal items for any signs of
wear, corrosion, deformity or defect.
Connectors/Maillon Rapides should
be inspected in accordance with
the connector/Maillon Rapide user
instructions.
Check the wire legs and ferrules
by visual inspection for any signs of
corrosion, permanent deformation
or other damage.There should be no
broken strands or kinks in the wire.
The ferrules should be tight with no
movement of the wire within the
ferrule; the tail of the wire exiting the
ferrule should either be ush with the
end of the ferrule or protrude no more
than 2mm.There should be no cracks
in the ferrules.There should be no
deformation of the thimbles.
Chemicals
Avoid all contact with chemical reagents
that could affect the performance of the
bridle e.g. acids, caustic substances and
oxidising agents. Discard this product
immediately if contamination is even
suspected to have occurred.
Temperature
Always keep metal items at
temperatures between -20°C and
+60°C.
Materials
The suspension rings and connectors
are aluminium alloy.
The Maillon Rapides are zinc plated
steel.
The wire legs and thimbles are stainless
steel.
The ferrules are copper alloy.
Obsolescence
Metal items have a potentially indenite
lifespan if stored correctly.
Maintaining your equipment
Wash in clean water not exceeding
30°C with pure soap and rinse in
clean cold water. Do not use chemical
products, solvents or detergents – these
should be regarded as harmful.
Due to the difculties in effectively
disinfecting equipment, we recommend
that any contaminated equipment
should be withdrawn from use and
disposed of in a suitable manner.
Equipment must be clean and dry before
storing.Always allow to dry naturally,
away from direct heat. Equipment should
be stored in a cool, dry, well ventilated
area, away from excessive heat, high
humidity, sharp edges, corrosives,
sunlight or other sources of ultraviolet
light (UV) and other possible causes of
damage.
During transport, this product should
be protected from abrasion, mechanical
damage, chemical contamination, UV
and heat.
If contaminated with biohazard, dispose
of immediately.
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Manufacturer’s logo
Refer to user
instructions
www.lyon.co.uk Manufacturer’s web
address
CE mark (Machinery
Directive)
2006/42/EC Machinery Directive
WLL
A + B = 272 kg
Working Load Limit
(kg)
idN
(Serial Number)
Individual serial number
will be in a four digit
format,1234, referring
to the number in the
series.
LBSKT_BRW Product code
mm-yyyy
Month and date of
manufacture. The rst
two digits give the
month of manufacture,
the last four give
the year
Additional
Information for use
LIFT FROM BOTH
RINGS
Note to resellers
If this product is re-sold outside of the
UK and Eire, but within the EU, the
reseller is responsible for providing
instructions of use, maintenance,
periodic examination and for repair in
the language of the country in which the
product is to be used. Such instructions
must be marked ‘Translation of original
instructions’.
Markings
End of document.
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Lyon Product Inspection Record
ProductProduct code
description Individual serial number
Year of
manufacture
Date of first use
Purchase date
Manufacturer Lyon Equipment Ltd. Unit 3-7 Tebay Business Park
Old Tebay Penrith CA10 3SS UK Address Other relevant information
Record of inspection and repair
Date Next due dateName and signature of competent inspectorComments
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone] [email protected] lyon.co.uk
Length if applicable
All user instructions supplied with this product must be kept as part of the product inspection record
Certificate of conformity number
EN
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lyon.co.uk/user-instructions
For more detailed user information and to download a PDF copy of these instructions and a Declaration of Conformity follow the link above or scan the QR code with your smart phone
General user
instructions
Lyon Equipment Limited
Units 3-7,Tebay Business Park,
Old Tebay,
Penrith,
Cumbria, United Kingdom,
CA10 3SS
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: lyon.co.uk
© Lyon Equipment 2019
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Notied body controlling
manufacture (where applicable)
Where items of Personal Protective
Equipment require an EU type
examination in accordance with
Personal Protective Equipment
(EU) Regulation 2016/425, the body
controlling the manufacture is:
Notied body No. 0598
SGS Fimko Oy,
P.O. Box 30 (Särkiniementie 3),
00211 HELSINKI, Finland.
WARNING
Make sure that you have read and
understood these instructions before
using this equipment.These user
instructions are to be read and kept
along with any other user information
provided.
Activities at height are hazardous and
may lead to injury or death. It is the
user’s responsibility, at all times, to
ensure that they understand the correct
use of any equipment supplied by or
through Lyon Equipment, use it only for
the purposes for which it is designed,
and practice proper safety procedures
including having a rescue plan in case of
emergency.
This product must not be used outside
its limitations, or for any purpose
other than those described in the user
instructions. Misuses forbidden in these
instructions are examples only; many
other misuses may exist which could
lead to injury or death.
Do not use combinations of items of
equipment in which the safe function of
any one item is affected or interferes
with the safe function of another.
Please note, the information in these
user instructions is not exhaustive, and
is not a substitute for comprehensive
instruction and training by a competent
person.
Lyon Equipment is not responsible
for any consequences, whether direct,
indirect or accidental, resulting from the
use of its products. If you are unsure
about the correct use of this product,
please contact us.
Who can use this equipment
This equipment should only be used
by trained, competent and responsible
persons, or the user should be under
the direct supervision of a trained,
competent and responsible person.
Activities at height should not be
undertaken by persons affected by
alcohol or drug dependence, diabetes,
epilepsy, ts, blackouts, fear of heights,
vertigo / dizziness / difculty with
balance, heart disease / chest pain, high
or low blood pressure, impaired limb
function, obesity, psychiatric illness,
musculoskeletal issues, e.g. a bad back.
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General instructions for use
Equipment must be checked before
each use, to ensure it is serviceable and
operates correctly. Checks should also
be carried out during use. In addition,
a thorough inspection by a competent
inspector should be carried out in strict
accordance with these user instructions,
and a record kept of these inspections.
This product may be used with any
compatible item of equipment, keeping
in mind the limitations of each item
in the safety chain. It should be noted
that a full body harness is the only type
of harness which may be used in a fall
arrest system.
The anchor device or anchor point
is of primary importance and should
be unquestionably reliable. It should
be strong enough to withstand the
foreseeable maximum load that could
be applied e.g. in the event of a fall.
When selecting an anchor, the
anticipated directions of loading and
potential loads should be taken into
account.
Anchors should be selected and
positioned to allow work to be carried
out in such a way as to minimise the
potential for a fall and potential fall
distance, for example by keeping the
anchor point / device above the user.
Anchors should not have sharp or rough
edges which could damage equipment
(use edge protection if necessary).
On each occasion of use, verify the
free space required beneath the user in
order to avoid an impact.Always try to
place protection so that any fall will be
stopped before the user hits the ground
or any other obstruction. Remember
to allow for rope stretch and slippage
in the belay device or rope ascender /
descender. In a fall arrest situation, the
user must be protected from dynamic
forces of greater than 6 kN in the
event of a fall, e.g. by use of a fall arrest
system incorporating an EN 355 energy
absorber.
Maintaining your equipment
Wash in clean water not exceeding
30°C with pure soap and rinse in
clean cold water. Do not use chemical
products, solvents or detergents – these
should be regarded as harmful.
Due to the difculties in effectively
disinfecting equipment, we recommend
that any contaminated equipment
should be withdrawn from use and
disposed of in a suitable manner.
Equipment must be clean and dry before
storing.Always allow to dry naturally,
away from direct heat. Equipment should
be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated
area, away from excessive heat, high
humidity, sharp edges, corrosives,
sunlight or other sources of ultraviolet
light (UV) and other possible causes of
damage.
During transport, this product should
be protected from abrasion, mechanical
damage, chemical contamination, UV
and heat.
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Textiles
Always keep textile items at
temperatures between -30°C and
+50°C.
Metal items
Always keep metal items at
temperatures between -20°C and
+60°C.
No alterations, additions or repairs may
be made to this product without the
manufacturer’s prior written consent;
if done, the repair must be carried
out by a competent person for repair
authorised by Lyon Equipment to make
the repair, and in accordance with
specied procedures.
These instructions must be strictly
adhered to.
Inspection
A thorough inspection should be
carried out at least every 6 months by
a competent inspector in accordance
with these user instructions.A record
of these checks should be kept with
the product along with these user
instructions. In addition, interim
inspections should be carried out
where products are used intensively,
or in particularly harsh environments
where damage is more likely to occur,
or where legislation or the type of
equipment make it necessary.
Pre-use and thorough inspections are
essential because the user’s level of
protection depends on the continuing
correct performance of this product.
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
inspection training is available from Lyon
Equipment.
Lifetime, and when to withdraw
your equipment from use
Withdraw your equipment from use if
any one of the following applies:
• It shows sign of wear and
tear / damage that may affect
performance
• Markings on the product are no
longer legible
• You suspect it may have
been exposed to chemical
contamination or extreme
temperatures
• It fails a periodic examination
• It has been used to arrest a fall or
has been excessively loaded
• It is more than 10 years after the
date of manufacture (textile items
or items with textile components).
Metal items have a potentially
indenite lifespan if stored
correctly.
• If you have any reason to doubt
that it is safe to use.
It is the responsibility of the competent
inspector to decide whether the
equipment should be put back into use,
or permanently withdrawn from use.
Equipment permanently withdrawn from
use must be destroyed, and should be
recycled where facilities exist.
Certain environmental elements will
considerably accelerate wear: salt, sand,
dust, snow, ice, moisture, chemicals,
sunlight (UV radiation) – list not
exhaustive.
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Warning: the safe working life of this
product may be as short as its rst use
in extreme circumstances.
If in doubt, do not hesitate to scrap this
product.
Guarantee
In the event of any defect in materials
or workmanship please return the
product to the dealer, distributor or
manufacturer within 3 years of purchase
for inspection.We will replace or
repair as required.This guarantee does
not cover normal wear and tear or
accidental damage.
Note to resellers
If the product is re-sold outside the
UK and Eire, but within the EU, the
reseller is responsible for providing
instructions for use, maintenance,
periodic examination and for repair in
the language of the country in which the
product is to be used.
If you require the Intrastat commodity
code / customs tariff code or NATO
stock number (where applicable) for
this product, please contact us via
lyon.co.uk
Inspection records
A record must be kept for each
component, subsystem and system,
including name and contact details of
the manufacturer or supplier, product
description, serial number, year of
manufacture, date of purchase, date of
rst use, any other relevant information,
and history of periodic examinations
and repairs, the name and signature of
the competent inspector and the next
due date for inspection.An example of
a suitable equipment record is shown
on this user instruction and can also be
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Local jurisdiction may dictate that
extra information be recorded in
the inspection record – check your
country’s legal requirements. Some
products may have features which need
special monitoring during periodic
inspections, e.g. wear indicators, in
which case this information should also
be recorded on the inspection record.
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250kg
SWL
Explanation of symbols
Refer to user instructions
Permitted use
Caution
Danger of death
Telephone number
Anchor point
Rope diameter
Cable
SWL
(Safe Working Load)
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Lyon Product Inspection Record
ProductProduct code
description Individual serial number
Year of
manufacture
Date of first use
Purchase date
Manufacturer Lyon Equipment Ltd. Unit 3-7 Tebay Business Park
Old Tebay Penrith CA10 3SS UK Address Other relevant information
Record of inspection and repair
Date Next due dateName and signature of competent inspectorComments
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone] [email protected] lyon.co.uk
Length if applicable
All user instructions supplied with this product must be kept as part of the product inspection record
Certificate of conformity number
EN
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