LSP Half Back - Blackwood Fire Company

1720Sublette
Ave
, O6 3 11 O
S t .L o u i sM
(314) 771-2400
Telephone:
FAX:(3'14)
771-0650
(800)44{-1i954
USER
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Description
The LSPHalf Backis a versatile,lightweightand durableshort
body immobilizationboard designedfor suspectedcervical/
spinaliqjuriesduring confinedspaceextrication(suchas auto,
storagetank,ships,etc.)The HalfBackcomescompletewith a
full head harnessand an optionalhelmetharnessfor helmeted
victims,both of which are comoatiblefor use with the Miller
Full BodySplint/Litter.
locatedhandlesallow for easymaneuverability
Sixstrategically
of the victim.Also,the quick releasevelcrorustoragepockets
neatlyhouseall strapsuntil neededduring rescue.
The Half Backfeaturesan aluminumback-stay
anatomically
designedfor the cervicalportion of the spinalcolumn.This
uniquedesigneliminates
the needfor any rollor extrapadding
to supportthe victimbhead, and it will not interferewith
cervicalx-rays,
The optionalVerticalLift StrapAssemblyallowsthe Half Back
to be used in two distinctly different ways. First,with the
in place,the Half Backwill verticallylift
aluminumback-stay
a suspectedcervical/spinalinjury victim during confined
spaceextrication.(Verticalliftingof this type of victimis not
recommendedunlessno other meansare evident.)Secondly,
the Half Backcan be quicklyconvertedinto a verticalliftl
harnesssimplyby removingthe aluminum
extrication/rescue
Thisuniquefeatureallowsthe HalfBackto be used
back-stay.
as a safetyharnessfor rescuepersonnelas well as a vertical
injuriesare
lift harnessfor the victim when cervical/spinal
not suspected.
The interior of the Half Backis a non-absorbent,closed-cell
foam. The outer coveringconsistsof a tough, stain-resistant,
washablejuniorballisticnylon which providesprotectionand
comfortto the victimand rescueperson.
Specifications
yellor.r
COLOR:Htghvisibiirty
WEIGHT:
Vest--75 lbs
Back'Stay
and HeadHarfress-35 lbs
SIZE
Open-34" long x 36" wide
C l o s e d - 3 4 "l o n gx 1 2 "w i d e a n d 7 " t h i c k
junior balllstic
JACKET2-ply,water repellent
nylon,m r n r m u mt e n s r l e
strengfhof 7l 5 lbs.for eachply
FOAM:%"thick2# non-abrsorbent
polyethylene
closed-cell
foam
BACK-STAY
5" wide x 33t/i' long x3/'o' thick,5052-H32anodized
a l u m i n u ma l l o y
STMPS.2" widt:, blackrrylonwebbingwith a minimum6,000 lbs
strenglh
BUCKIES.Forqedalloysteelwit a proofload of 2.500 lbs.
VELCRO:
!4" and 2" biackhook and loop; meetsmilitaryspecs
C L E A N I N G1:0 0 %w a s h a b l e
OUALIFIED
TO
A N SA| l 0 , 1 4 - 1/95
MtLSTD45662
MtL-t-452,08A
and 50 hr. saltspraytestl
{Freefalldrop t€rst
LimitedOne (1) YearWarranty
LSP warranls lhis producl lo be lree from delects in matedal and
workmanshipfor a period ol one ( 1) year lrom the date ol manulactureThis Warranty is expressly condilioned on compliance with all inspection
and prevenlative maintenance requiremenls as sel by applicable
government agencies and as specified by LSP.
This Waranty is exlended by LSP only the lirst purchaser ot the
product lrom eilher LSP or from an authorized LSP distribulor.
LSP'S OBLIGATIONS AND PURCHASER'S REMEDIES UNDER
THIS WARRANTY ARE LIMITED AS FOLLOWS: In lhe event oI a
defecl, mallunclion or lailure lo conlorm lo this Warrantv, DUrchaser
shall return this product to LSP, with shipping charges prepaid, within
a reasonable time atler discovery ol such delect, mallunctionor lailure
to conform. LSP shall repair or replace (at LSP's option) lhis product il
it is delective, malfunctions or lails lo conlorm lo this Warrantv, and
shall return it to purchaser wilh shipping charges prepaid and wjthout
any additional charges due to costs of repair or replacementIn the event the producl returned by purchaser is not defective,
has not mallunctioned and does conlorm to lhis Warrantv. LSP shall
not be obligated to repair or replace the product and shall not be
obligated for shipping charges lor relum of lhe product to the purchaser.
LSP shall in no event be liable for any consequentialdamages, nor
tor loss, damages or expenses directly or indireclly arising from the
use ol this producl
Disclaimer of Olher Warranties
THIS WARRANTY IS IN PLACE AND IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS,EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED, INCLUOING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
SPECIFIC PURPOSE, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR
OTHERWISE.
This Waranty does nol apply lo mailunction or damage resulting
lrom accidenl,alteralion,misuse, abuse ol lhe producl, improper
prevenlalavemaantenance,slorage al exlreme lemperaluresor exlreme
environmentsbeyonddesign limils,or, where appropriate,improperuse
ol the producl by untrained persons. This Warranly does nol apply lo
any plaslic or rubber cmponents since they can be atlected adversely
by undueexposureslo heal, sun, waler, ozone,orto olherdelerioralive
etements.
LSP has nol aulhorized any other tirm or person to mak€ any
represenlalionscmceminq this productnor lo assume on LSP's behall
any liabilily in any way cmnecled wilh the sale or use ol this product.
This Waranty becomes void immedialelyshould any repairs
o l , o r a l t e r a l i o n sl o l h i s w a r a n t e d p r o d u c l b e m a d e w i t h o u t
aulhorizalionby LSP.
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Telephone:(3'l4) 77 1-2440
FAX:(314)771-0650
{800) 444-3954
Thbfe of Contents
SECIION
1.0
PAGE
Preparationof the Victimfor Extricationprior to
HalfBackApplication
2
2.0
Preparingthe Half Backfor Extrication
2
3.0
Positioning
the HalfBackon the Mctlm
3
4.0
Connectingthe Shoulderand TorsoStraps
3
5.0
Adjustingthe Shoulderand TorsoStraps
A
a
6.0
Connectingthe Leg Straps
7.0
lmmobilizing
the Victim3Head
(r
8.0
Attachmentof the HelmetHarness
7
9O
Extricationof the Victimwith a Half Back
7
Placement
of the Victimwith a HalfBackon a Miller
FullBodySplinylitterfor Transport
I
I 1.0
Preparingthe HalfBackfor Useas a SafetyHarness
B
l2.O
Connectingthe ShoulderStraps
q
13.0
Connectingthe LegStraps
9
l4.O
Connectingthe TorsoStraps
l0
15.0
Preparingthe HalfBackfor VerticalLift
l l
16.0
OptionalAccessories
t2
10.0
l.O
prcparation of the Victim for Extrication Prior to Haff Back Application
l.l
Apply a cervicalcollarfirst.
1.2
Administerfirstaid to dealwith
cuts,abrasions,etc.,about the
face,neckand shoulders.
t . J
from victim
Removeeyeglasses
and any articlesfrom the victim3
shirt pockets.
FigureL l
2.O
l . l
2.2
Preparing the Half Back for Extrication Use
Open the Half Backvest.Be sure
the back-stayis securedwith the
velcrorustrapson the backof the
HalfBack.
head
Removethe velcrontrattached
Do not
harnessfrom the back-staY.
removeany straPsfrom their
pocketsat thistime. (Figure2. l)
F i g u r eZ , l
2
3.O
Positioning the Half Back on the Victim
Gentlyplacethe Half Backbehind
the victim with strapsto the
outside.
Positionthe sidesunder the victims
arms.(Figure3. l, arrowf
the padded leg strapsto
Release
exposethe torso strappocketson
the victimsright side.
F i g u r e3 . 1
4.O
Connecting the Shoulder and Torso StraPs
4.1
open the two torso strap pockets.
+.1
Connecteach color coded buckle
to the matchingsnap on the
oppositesideof the victimschest,
leavingthe strapsloose.(Figure4. l)
RepeatSteps4. I and 4.2 for each
shoulderstrap.{Figure4.2}
Figure4.2
Figure4. I
3
5.O Adjusting the Shoulder and Torso Straps
5.1
Adjustthe shoulderstrapsto bring
the sidesof the vestup againstthe
victimSunderarms.
(Figure
5 .l )
5.2
Adjustthe tOrsostrapsso the Half
Backis snug againstthe victims
torso.{Figure5.2)
Figure5 I
Figure5.2
4
6.0
Connecting the Leg Straps
6.1
Removea leg strap from the
pocketon one leg pad and start
the strapunder the victim3knee
from the outside.
6.2
Work the strapbackand forth up
the undersideof the leg to the
groin areausing the webbing
only to work the strapinto
position.
6.3
Pullthe foam padded poftion
underthe leg. {Figure6. l}
6.4
Connectthe buckleto the color
coded snap on the sameside
underthe victim5arm. pulling
the strapsnugly.(Figure6.2)
6.5
RepeatSteps6. I through 6.4 for
the other leg.
Figure6. I
Figure6.2
5
7.O
'7
1
fmmobilizing
the Victimb Head
Disconnectthe chin and forehead
velcrorMstrapson the head harness.
7.2
Placethe victimshead in the
foam'Y" of the back-stay.
Move
foam'Y" forward to meet the
backof the victimshead
7.3
Hold the head harnessby the
two thin flapswith the velcrorM
facing toward the victim.
7.4
Laythe centerfoam sectionof
the head harnessagainstthe top
of the victimshead. (Figure7 l)
7 5
Bringthe two outersectrons
down on eachsideof the head
and connectthe velcrorM
flapsto
the rearof the back-stay
so that
the foam sectionis snugagainst
the victimshead (Ftgure7 2l
7.6
Figure7.1
Firmlyad_;ust
the foreheadstrapby
usingan archingmotionoverthe
victimseyebrowsso the head does
not move.When properlypositioned,
the foreheadstrapshouldconnect
to both outer sidesof the foam
head harnessat the sameangle.
(Figure7 3l
NOTE: Hoid victim3head firmly
in placeto preventmovementwhen
ad1ustingforeheadstrap.
Figure7 .2
Figure7.4
7.7
Adjustthe chin strapsnugly.
aiiowing the mouth to open, if
(Flgure7.41.The victim
necessary
now readvfor extrication.
Figure7.3
6
8.O
Attachment
of the Hefmet Harness
8.1
Attachmentof the helmet harness*
may be accomplishedin the same
manneras the head harness.
{Referto Section7.0}
NOTE: The helmetharnessallows
the rescuerto immobilizethe
victim3head without removing
the helmet.
Figure8 I
9.O
Extrication of the Victim with a Half Back
Figure
9.I
v.l
Extricationof the victim can be
performedusing the six
locatedhandlesat
strategically
the hip, shoulde[or stomach.
9 .l }
{Figure
Figure
9.2
'1.2
Extricationof the victirncan be
performedusing the verticallift
strapassembly*.Referto Section
15.0for verticallift instructions.
Figure
9.3
9.3
Placethe victimon a MillerFull
Body Splint/Utterfollowing
extrication.(Referto Section10.0)
*Referto Optional Accessoraes,
page12
7
I O.O Pfacement of the Victim with a Half Back on a Miller Full Body Splint/Litter
for Tlansport
10.I
it is recommended
Afterextrication,
that the vlctimbe placedon a
MillerFull Body Splint/Litterfor
transport.(Figure10.l)
lA.2
Simplyloosenthe leg strapsto
allow the victimsiegsto lie flat.
10.3
Manual
Referto the UserInstruction
on the MillerFull BodySplint/
Litterfor detalls.
Figure10.I
t t.O Prcparing the Half Back for Use as a Safety Harness
il.1
Removethe aluminum back-stayby
looseningthe Nvo velcrorMstraps.
( F i g u rlel . l ]
|.2
Pullthe back-stayout of its
pocketon the backof the vest.
r 1 . 3 Open the vestand locatethe two
paddedshoulderstraps.fFigureI l 2)
F i g u r eI l . I
8
Figure| 1.2
l2.O Connecting the Shoufder Straps
12.1
Open the pocketson each
shoulderstrap.
t2.2
Connectthe color coded buckle
to the matchingsnap on the
chestportion of the vest,leaving
the strapsloose.
Figurel2.l
t 3.O Connecting the Leg Straps
r 3 r.
Put the veston with the strapsto
the outside.
t32
Drop the padded leg strapson
each side of the vest.
13.3
Open the pocketon one leg strap
t3 . 4
Inseftthe strapbetween the legs
from behind.
l3.s
Connectthe color coded buckle
to the matchingsnap on the
sameside of the vest,leavingthe
strapsloose.
13.6
lf the snap is hard to reach,then
remove the vest from opposite
shoulder.{Referto Figure13.l}
13.7
Adjust each leg strap snugly yet
comfortably.While adjusting the
Half Backsafetyharness,it should
be easyto walk around.
-
'
F
RemoYe Shoulder Strap
FigureI 3. i
I
l4.O Connecting the Torso StraPs
t4.l
Open the fwo pocketson the
right side of the vest.
14.2
Connectthe color coded buckles
to the matchingsnapson the
oppositeside of the chest,leaving
the strapsloose.(Figure14.I )
14.3
-
Snuglyadjusteach torsostrap.
Figure14.I
| 5.2
t 5.O Preparing Half Back for Vertical Lift
l5.r
Attachthe vefticallift straP
assembly*to the triangularlinks("D"
rings)on each sideof the vest.
15.2}
{Figure
Adjusteach shoulderstrapto PUll
sidesof the vest up snuglyuncler
eacharm.
Ver€tical
Lttt"v'
Ringj
74
'
;1:1:;:!,. .,;-.1
ffii
&
Figure15.2
F i g u r el 5 . l
to
| 5.O Prcparing the Half Back for Vertical Lift fcontinuedf
I 5.3
Figure15.3demonstrates
the Half
Backbeing usedas a verticallift
safetyharness.
IIOTE: Aluminum back-stavhas
been removed.
{Referto SectionI l.0l
I 5.4
Figure15.4demonstrates
the Half
Backbeing usedas a verticalliftl
extricationdevicefor the suspected
cervical,/spinal
injury victim.
15.5
NOTE: The 2 point attachmentfor
the verticallift strapassembly*
in Figures .'5.4and 15.5{stabilizer
strapmustbe removed.J
{Figure15.5}
Ftgure15.4
F i g u r e1 5 . 3
t5.6
Removestabilizerstrapfrom
buckle.Removebuckieand pull
"D" ring.
stabiiizerstrapout of
( F i g u r e1 5 . 5 )
*Referto OptionalAccessories,
page | 2
F i g u r e1 5 . 5
ll
| 6.0 Optional Accessories
Vertical Lift StraP AssemblY
Specifications
STITAPS:l3/+"wide,blacknylonwebbingwith a
strength.
minimum4,700 lbs.tensile
BUCKLES:Forgedalloysteelwith prooFloadof 2.500lbs.
OUALIFIEDTO: MIL-STD45662
MtL-l-452084
(Freelalldroptestand 50 hr salttest)
washable
CtEAIrflN G= 100o/o
Helmet Harness
Specificatlons
#7726 blackcommercialgrade nylon,2
WEBBIITfGz
inches,5,000/6,000lbs.tesLwashable
VELCROil: 2 inch hook and loop, meetsmilitaryspecs';
washable
utilitynylon, black'200 denier.
NYLON FABRIC: 1000/o
inch
thick 2# polyesterpolyurethane
I
FOAf,I:
NTERNAL
f
foam.
CLEAI{ING: I 000/owashable
illlller
Full Body SPlint/Litter
Specifications
COLOR: Yellow
LENGTH:657+"inches
WIDTH: l4 inches
THICKNESS:37+"at fullestPoint
WEIGHT! l5 lbs.
OUTER PTASTICSHELL: MarlexCL-100(Phillips
range:-t80'F to 240"8
Temperature
Petroleum.)
resistantto gasolineand other chemicals.Cleanswith
soapand water
INJECTED FOAilI CORE: Rigidpolyurethanefoam.
Meetsmilitaryspecs.
lltEBBlNG= #7226 commercialgrade nylon,2 inches.
5000/6000lbs.tesuwashable
VELCROn: 2 inch hook and loop' meetsmilitary
specs.;washable
ilYLON FABRIC: lO0o/oUtilityNylon, black,200 denien
FOAftf: 2# ethafoam.Meetsmilitaryspecs.
SLIDE: Plastic
l2