Training Bulletin 120 SKED

Question 1

The SKED remains pliable up to what temp?

At what temperature does the SKED begin to melt?

Answer 1

Pliable up to 120 degrees

Begins to melt at 450-500

Question 2

How many securing straps with steel buckets are sewn into the SKED.

Answer 2

6

Question 3

What are the dimensions of the vertical lift sling for the SKED.

Answer 3

3/8” PMI kernmantle rope 30 feet long

Question 4

What is the breaking strength of the vertical lift sling on the SKED?

Answer 4

5,265 pounds

Question 5

How long is the tow strap for the SKED?

Answer 5

6 feet

Question 6

What is the breaking strength of the horizontal lift slings on the SKED?

Answer 6

9,000 pounds

Question 7

How many grommets can the SKED be suspended by?

Answer 7

Minimum 2

Question 8

When the SKED is used in the horizontal position, what else is needed?

Answer 8

Tag line to prevent spinning

Question 9

For a vertical hoist using the SKED, what knot is tied in the hoist rope?

Answer 9

Figure 8 on a bite

Question 10

What technique is used to place a patient in the SKED using the short backboard?

Answer 10

SLIDE technique

Question 11

The SKED can be carried by up to how many rescuers?

Answer 11

8

Question 12

What are the 3 knots used to secure the vertical hoist to the SKED?

Answer 12

Square, square, and overhand knot

Question 13

What are the dimensions of the SKED when it is rolled?

When it is lain out flat?

Answer 13

Rolled 9” high x 36” wide

Laid out 3’ x 8’