QTAC EMS-R User manual
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EMS-R
Owner’s Manual
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A THANK YOU FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Customer,
Thank you very much for purchasing a QTAC product. We know that a purchasing
decision like this requires careful consideration, and we appreciate you selecting QTAC
for your needs.
We are passionate about offering products that provide top-level fire and emergency
protection, and we let that passion guide us in all the QTAC products we develop and
manufacture here at our facility in Northern California. We hope that after getting to
know your QTAC product, you feel that same passion.
Sincerely,
Jason Black
President
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Table of Contents
Transporting Your QTAC.................................................................................................4
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.......................................................................................4
General QTAC Mounting and Fastening......................................................................4
Special Precautions For Carrying a QTAC On Ride-On ATVs Or Side-By-Side UTVs 4
Optional Items.................................................................................................................6
Using the Oxygen Bottle Rack (Size ‘D’ Bottles) .........................................................6
Using the IV Pole.........................................................................................................9
Servicing Your QTAC....................................................................................................10
Cleaning Your QTAC.................................................................................................10
Routine QTAC Maintenance......................................................................................10
Technical Specifications................................................................................................11
Warranty........................................................................................................................12
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TRANSPORTING YOUR QTAC
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
•Ensure that the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the QTAC carrying vehicle
is sufficient to support your QTAC unit plus any equipment, fluids and personnel
that you may wish to carry.
General QTAC Mounting and Fastening
•Mount the QTAC at the flanges (see Figure 1), located at the bottom of the skid.
Ensure that the bottom of the QTAC (including the mounting flanges) abuts a
firm, flat surface or rack. Avoid significant leveraging of the mounting flanges.
See Figure 1for examples of proper and improper mounting surfaces.
Figure 1 – Bolting locations
Special Precautions For Carrying a QTAC On Ride-On ATVs Or Side-By-
Side UTVs
•Ensure that the area to which you are securing your QTAC is an approved
loading area for your ATV or UTV.
IMPROPER
MOUNTING
SURFACE!
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•Ensure that the weight of your QTAC does not exceed the maximum
recommended weight of the ATV or UTV loading area to which you are securing
your QTAC.
•The additional weight of your QTAC may result in a.) Poor steering response
and/or b.) An increased inclination for the wheels of the ATV or UTV to lift off the
ground. Therefore, the operator should spend some time operating the vehicle in
a safe area (e.g. wide and flat) once the QTAC has been properly secured and
loaded to ensure the vehicle operates in a safe manner. If the vehicle does not
operate in a safe manner, immediately recheck the GVWR calculations to ensure
that the QTAC unit is not overloading your vehicle. If the unsafe operation cannot
be corrected, do not carry your QTAC in this fashion.
•When carrying your QTAC unit on the rear rack of an ATV or in the bed of a UTV,
avoid steep side slopes. If an uphill must be traversed, it is recommend that you
back your ATV or UTV up the uphill to avoid the front wheels lifting on the uphill.
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OPTIONAL ITEMS
Using the Oxygen Bottle Rack (Size ‘D’ Bottles)
If your QTAC is equipped with the optional oxygen bottle rack, it can be removed and
loaded using the following method.
1. The oxygen bottle rack uses a copolymer polypropylene frame, along with four
rubber retention straps. To remove the rack, first slide the attendant seat all the
way forward, then lift the rack out from behind the seat. The two straps attached
to the copolymer polypropylene rack are used to keep the bottles securely
fastened to the rack. (see Figure 2)
Figure 2
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2. Slide the oxygen bottle (not provided) in so that the regulator (not shown) is
closest to the outside of your UTV’s bed, and strap it to the rack using the
corresponding retention strap (see Figure 3).
Note: When using only one bottle, it must be placed in the lower-most holder.
Figure 3
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3. After the bottle(s) are fastened securely to the rack, lift the entire assembly into
position, placing it behind the attendant seat. Make sure the two lower straps
fastened to the base of the QTAC are positioned so that they can be wrapped
around the lower-most oxygen bottle. Fasten the straps around the lower bottle,
and check to make sure the entire assembly is secure. (see Figure 4)
Figure 4
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Using the IV Pole
If your QTAC is equipped with the optional IV pole and holder, you’ll find the holder
fastened to the outside of the storage box, closes to the attendant. (see Figure 5)
Figure 5
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1. To place the IV pole in position for use during patient extract, remove it from the
rubber retention straps, and place it through the insertion hole provided on the
top, forward, leading edge of the patient platform. There is also a corresponding
hole on the base of the QTAC. (see Figure 6) To secure the pole, use the rubber
retention strap located just beneath the patient platform. (see Figure 7)
Figure 6 Figure 7
SERVICING YOUR QTAC
Cleaning Your QTAC
Your QTAC is best cleaned with plain water. If additional cleaning power is needed, a
small amount of dish or car washing soap may be used. Avoid the use of high pressure
spray on the water tank as the decals and rubber components may be damaged.
Routine QTAC Maintenance
Your QTAC requires no special maintenance.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dry Weight (no options)
160 lbs (72.5 kg)
Construction
Fully-welded, top-grade Copolymer Polypropylene
MTECH PolyTough
TM
construction
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WARRANTY
GENERAL PROVISIONS - The warranty described below is provided by MTECH, Inc.
(hereinafter “MTECH”) to the original purchaser (hereinafter “Purchaser”) of new QTAC
fire suppression products (hereinafter “Product”) purchased from MTECH. Under this
warranty, MTECH will repair or replace, at its option, any covered part which is found to
be defective in material or workmanship during the applicable warranty term. Purchaser
shall provide MTECH with prompt written notice of the defect and allow reasonable time
for replacement or repair. Warranty services must be performed by MTECH, or an
MTECH designee, which will use only new or remanufactured parts or components
furnished by MTECH. Purchaser will be responsible for any service call and/or
transportation of Product to and from MTECH, or MTECH’s designee, for any premium
charged for overtime labor requested by Purchaser, and for any service and/or
maintenance not directly related to any defect covered under the warranties below.
WHAT IS WARRANTED - All parts of any Product are warranted for a period of 12
months, with the warranty term beginning on the date Product is delivered to Purchaser.
Note that some components may carry a manufacturer’s warranty – see the appropriate
component documentation for details. Warranty statements required by law covering
engine emission-related parts and components are found in the documentation
delivered with the Product.
WHAT IS NOT WARRANTED – MTECH IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
FOLLOWING: (1) Used Products, (2) Any Product that has been altered or modified in
ways not approved by MTECH, (3) Any Product that is used in conjunction with non-
QTAC approved devices or equipment to perform tasks, (4) Any Product that is
mounted or secured in ways not approved by MTECH, (5) The vehicle or device used to
transport or house the Product, (6) Depreciation or damage caused by normal wear,
lack of reasonable and proper maintenance, failure to follow operating instructions,
misuse, lack of proper protection during storage, or accident, (7) Normal maintenance
parts, lubricants, and service, (8) Exposure of Product to non-approved contents and
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environments, including, but not limited to, fuel, chemical agents, industrial effluents,
and extreme temperatures.
SECURING WARRANTY SERVICE – To secure warranty service, Purchaser must (1)
Report Product defect to MTECH and request repair within the applicable warranty
term, (2) Present evidence of the warranty start date, and (3) Make Product available to
MTECH within a reasonable period of time as agreed upon with MTECH.
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND OTHER REMEDIES – To the extent
permitted by law, neither MTECH nor any company affiliated with it makes any
warranties, representations or promises as to the quality, performance or freedom from
defect of Product covered by this warranty. IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE
EXTENT APPLICABLE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE APPLICABLE
PERIOD OF WARRANTY SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION. PURCHASER’S ONLY
REMEDIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE BREACH OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY
WARRANTY ON THE PRODUCT ARE THOSE SET FORTH ON THIS PAGE. IN NO
EVENT WILL MTECH OR ANY COMPANY AFFILIATED WITH MTECH BE LIABLE
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. (Note: Some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not
apply to you.) This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
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