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- Page 1 FERNO When It’s Critical ® KED LIFTING BRIDLE Model BRB-KED Users’ Manual Publication Date: April 2011 Pub. No. 00072-AU...
- Page 2 Additional free copies are available upon request from Customer Service. Proprietary Notice The information disclosed in this manual is the property of Ferno Australia and Ferno-Washington, Inc., Wilmington, Ohio, USA. Ferno- Washington, Inc. reserves all patent rights, proprietary design rights,...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
6.5 Inspecting the Bridle 3.2 General Specifications 3.3 Bridle Components 7 - Limited Warranty 8 - Ferno Customer Relations 4 - Bridle Features 7 - 8 Training Record 4.1 Color-Coded Webbing Maintenance Record 4.2 Bridle Length Adjustment © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 00072-AU April 2011... -
Page 4: Safety Information
Safety Information Model BRB-KED Lifting Bridle 1 - safety information 1.1 Warning 1.2 Important The following warnings appear in this manual. Boxes like the one below emphasize important information. WARNING Important Rescue procedures using the lifting bridle Untrained operators can cause injury or be require special skills and are potentially injured. -
Page 5: Operator Skills And Training
Permit only trained personnel to operate the bridle. Important Rescue procedures using the lifting bridle require special skills and are potentially hazardous activities. No rescue personnel should attempt such rescue procedures unless they have received professional instruction and training. © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 00072-AU April 2011... -
Page 6: About The Bridle
Each strap is labelled to depict the appropriate placement Karabiners Triple action lock (auto of that strap. lock) The bridle is compatible with Ferno's Model 125-2 Kendric Red Straps - Leg length Extrication Devices. (top of lifting ‘O’ ring to 118cm (46.46 inches) -
Page 7: Bridle Features
Do not attach straps of the same color to the same side of the KED. Doing so will cause the KED to tilt to one side when the straps are shortened or lengthened. lifting tail Figure 3 -Shortening the strap © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 00072-AU April 2011... -
Page 8: Karabiners
Bridle Features Model BRB-KED Lifting Bridle 4.3 Karabiners Each bridle leg terminates with a locking karabiner Hinge (Figure 4). Gate To operate the karabiner: Locking Spine Sleeve 1. Holding the karabiner firmly in your hand, push Nose the gate barrel of the karabiner away (downward) Claw from the strap end of the karabiner (Figure 5) 2. -
Page 9: Using The Bridle
Important Personnel using the bridle in a high angle rescue situation are responsible for knowing the techniques involved and for selecting the appropriate equipment best suited to the rescue situation. © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 00072-AU April 2011... -
Page 10: Attaching The Lifting Bridle
Using the Bridle Model BRB-KED Lifting Bridle 5.3 Attaching the Lifting Bridle Read the General Guidelines for Use, page 9, before using the bridle. Prior to placing the lifting bridle on to the KED, ensure that all the lifting straps are at maximum length by following the lengthening procedure (Section 4.2). BLUE CENTRAL LIFTING STRAP/LEG Open karabiner as described in Section 4.3 and attach the blue central strap to top central carry handle of the KED Pro (Figure 10.). -
Page 11: Final Checks Prior To Lifting
Refer to your local retrieval guidelines and operational procedures. Retrieval system lifting point Ensure straps are taut Figure 12 © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 00072-AU April 2011... -
Page 12: Maintenance
Maintaining the Bridle Model BRB-KED Lifting Bridle 6 - MAINTAINING THE BRIDLE 6.1 Maintenance Schedule Hang the bridle in a warm place to dry. When webbing, hardware, and karabiners are completely The bridle requires regular maintenance. Set up and dry, lubricate the karabiners as described below. -
Page 13: Limited Warranty
We are not liable for shipping damages or damages sustained through using the product. Limited Warranty Obligation If a product or part is proven to be defective, Ferno will repair or replace it. At our option, we will refund the product’s purchase price. The purchaser accepts these terms in lieu of all damages. -
Page 14: Training Record
Training Record Model BRB-KED Lifting Bridle TRAINING RECORD Date Name Training Method © Ferno-Washington, Inc. April 2011... -
Page 15: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record Model BRB-KED Lifting Bridle MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Maintenance Performed © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 00072-AU April 2011...