Confined Space/Structural Collapse
In confined space and structural collapse
situations the Hand Vario provides a lightweight, compact and powerful
system to help free victims. With 10,000 Lbs. of spreading force and 10
inches of spread, the Hand Vario is perfect for moving concrete, steel or
timbers in order to remove trapped victims. With 50,000 Lbs. of cutting
force the Hand Vario can be used to cut small diameter re-bar and other
obstacles. Since the Hand Vario is manually operated, there is no danger
when operating in a low oxygen environment. No carbon monoxide is
produced, lessening the need for ventilation.
Construction/Machinery Accidents
On construction sites and industrial
sites, the Hand Vario can be used to free victims caught in all types of
machinery. Its compact and lightweight design make it easy to transport to
the accident scene. Many farm accidents happen in fields where an
ambulance or rescue truck can not be driven. Indoor industrial sites make
it difficult to use a gasoline driven power unit. The Hand Vario solves
these problems.
The Hand Vario as a First
Responder
The First Responder Hand
Vario is a self-contained forcible entry tool. Primarily designed
as a first response tool for vehicle rescue, it is also a valuable
resource for structural collapse and confined space rescue. The First
Responder Hand Vario weighs only 22 lbs., making it easy to
transport, yet has as much spreading and cutting force as most full size
combination tools. The First Responder Hand Vario comes with a
removable shoulder carrying strap and requires no set-up time to begin an
extrication. For many extrications, the Hand Vario can finish the job
before the heavy hydraulics can be taken off the truck.
Vehicle Rescue
The First Responder
Hand Vario was designed for vehicle rescue. With 10,000 Lbs. of
spreading force, it can be used to remove car doors, easily breaking door
hinges and Nader pins. "Roof Flaps" are easy to do with the Hand Vario.
Its long cutting blades allow it to cut through roof posts and make relief
cuts. The First Responder Hand Vario has no engine to make
noise, so communication between squad members is easier and patient
agitation is reduced.
The First Responder Hand Vario weighs
only 22 lbs., nearly half that of heavy hydraulic combination tools. The
ergonomic design of the Hand Vario makes it easy to handle and use, even
by less experienced squad members.
Fender Benders
The First Responder Hand
Vario can be used in minor fender benders by ambulance crews to open
stuck doors. The compact size of the tool allows it to be stored in
almost any compartment. Satellite stations equipped with the Hand Vario
can reduce the need to "roll" heavy rescues on minor accidents and be able
to do extrication with a small investment in equipment.
Multi-Vehicle Accidents
The First Responder Hand
Vario can be used on multi-vehicle accidents to remove doors and
roofs, and to make relief cuts for using rams. While the heavy hydraulic
tools are tied up on more serious wrecked vehicles, the Hand Vario can be
used to remove the doors of the minor wrecks. On more seriously wrecked
vehicles the Hand Vario can be used to make purchase points and remove
roofs allowing Paramedics access to victims waiting for other equipment to
become available.
Underwater Use
The First Responder Hand
Vario is a closed system and can be used underwater in rescue and
salvage operations. The tool can be used totally submerge by divers to
free victims from wreckage or other salvage operations. After use, the
tool should be dried and the eternal mechanism lubricated.
