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Flotation Kit, Narrow

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SKU:RS-103

Manufactured By: Lifesaving Systems Corporation

Designed for over-water and in-water rescue operations. This Flotation Kit provides flotation and patient restraint for the Medevac II (LSI P/N: RS-404 & RS-406) and Stokes-type litters (RS-0452). Components of each kit are constructed from quality synthetic materials, and are suitable for the marine environments. 

When properly installed the kits provide positive self-righting and head-up flotation characteristics. Each kit comes with five color-coded patient restraint straps utilizing the double locking Quick Release Safety Buckles. The included retainer straps prevent fouling of the patient restraint straps during in-water rescues.

The RS-103 Flotation Kit reduces the width of a litter with installed flotation by four inches when compared to the RS-100 and RS-101 Flotation Kits.  This can be very important in smaller helicopters and boats.  The narrower profile is accomplished by utilizing half-width flotation logs in combination with a foam back pad.  Flotation testing has been conducted on the RS-404 and RS-406 Medevac II litters only.  Currently in service with all U.S. Coast Guard helicopters. 

Features:

  • High visibility and compact stowage
  • Self-righting, floats the litter in a head-up position
  • Quick adjusting patient restraint straps
  • Corrosion resistant materials & hardware
  • Lift insert provides rapid patient transfer
The Flotation Kit includes:
  • Flotation Log Covers, pair (orange)
  • Ethafoam Chest Pads, pair
  • Chest Pad Covers, pair (orange)
  • Ethafoam Float Logs (Half-Width) pair
  • Ethafoam Back Pad
  • Patient Restraint Straps, set of 5
  • Retainer Straps, 4 each
  • Lift Insert, Litter
  • Ballast Bar
Note: This Flotation Kit has been designed to fit Medevac II, Medevac IIA, and MIL-SPEC type litters only.

Approved by NAVAIR for U.S. Navy use. Approved for U.S. Coast Guard use.