Rescue Equipment for the Technical Rope Professional

1. Do not deliberately drop or abuse the manikin.

2. Do not expose the manikin to fire, excessive heat or hazardous substances. Where it has to be

exposed, dress the manikin in protective overalls or clothing to enhance its durability. If it becomes

contaminated, it must be decontaminated before being handled again.

Visually inspect the manikin as follows:

1. Check that they have no tears or holes that would interfere with their handling.

2. Check that none of the seams has become un-stitched and that the stitching is not worn down.

3. Check that all the labels are secure.

4. Check that nothing has become embedded in the body of the manikin. No hard material is used in the

manufacture of the manikin, so anything hard will be a foreign object and it must be removed.

5. Check that none of the limbs are loose and that no part of the manikin is likely to fall loose during drills.

The manikins are covered with a sturdy, colourfast canvas that, in general, will be easy to keep clean.

However, if they are likely to get dirty, it is recommended that the manikins are first clothed with overalls. The

overalls can then be removed and cleaned in the usual way.

1. If the manikin does become soiled, wipe it down with a damp cloth and stand it up to dry.

2. If the manikin becomes soiled with oil or other similar substances, carefully clean these off using a

sparing amount of paraffin or similar cleaning fluid. Then wipe the manikin with soapy water to remove

traces of the cleaning fluid.

3. If the manikin has got wet during use or through cleaning, hang it up to dry in an airy place. The

manikin should dry quite quickly.

4. Although the manikin is made from rot-proof canvas, always ensure that it is completely dry before

stowing it away.

1. If the manikin has been exposed to hazardous substances during the exercise, it must be

decontaminated with the rest of the equipment. Include a warning about its weight on the bag label. If

the manikin has absorbed the substances, seek specific instructions from the Hazmat Officer.

1. This equipment cannot be repaired at the station, it must be returned to Brigade Stores for advice.

Water rescue manikin are designed to allow the ingress of water during use; it is desirable that this water is allowed to

drain out after use. To aid this process, it is recommended that the manikin are hung up using the large webbing loop to

the back and that the Wellingtons are removed.