Application

Step 1

Hold folded strap above patient's chest with strap loops at bottom pointing to patient's feet.

Step 2

Unfasten small retaining fastener which holds entire strapping system together.

Step 3

Using both hands, divide the strap in the middle, letting it fall open naturally.

Step 4

Place strap on patient’s chest with the center strap folds pointing towards the patient’s feet and the V-Strap on the patient’s chest.

Step 5

Pull the top cross strap (foot strap) towards the patient’s feet. If it has been done correctly, you will see a solid
color strap down the center of the patient. If you see
any other colored straps crossing the center strap, that
strap is inverted.

Step 6

Unfasten the hook and loop on each cross strap and run through the holes in the backboard or scoop stretcher and then back around and fasten it to itself.

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Refolding the Spider-Strap™

1. Lay strap out as if on patient.

2. Fold cross straps back on themselves.
     Secure with hook and loop.

3. Position yourself at the foot end of the strap and
     grasp the right and left sides of the foot strap.

4. Pick up cross straps in sequence, half in your right hand      and half in your left hand, beginning with the bottom      strap. Align the center strap folds toward you.

5. When entire strapping system has been picked up,
     fold in half and secure with the small hook and loop
     fastener located on the V-Strap.

6. Store near backboard or scoop stretcher until next use.

Care

1. Keep hook and loop clean; the hook and loop closures
     will support considerable weight and “safe use” if
     kept clean and lint free.

2. Hand wash. For machine washing, put strap in a pillow      case, use cool water and a mild detergent and the
     gentle cycle.

Cautions

1. Inspect the Spider-Strap™ before each use.

2. Discard the strap if you observe: broken stitching,
    frayed or cut fabric or straps, cracked or deteriorated     hook and loop and/or other signs of deterioration.

3. Do not overtighten to assure adequate circulation.

4. NOT INTENDED FOR VERTICAL LIFTING.

5. DO NOT PLACE CHEST STRAP OVER
    PATIENT’S DIAPHRAGM.