Ferno Model 418-1 Adjustable Lifting Bridle Users' Manual

This manual provides safety information, usage instructions, and maintenance procedures for the Ferno Model 418-1 Adjustable Lifting Bridle.


Ferno Model 418-1 Adjustable Lifting Bridle Users' Manual - cover page
Brand
Ferno
Category
Other
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
15
File format
PDF
File size
1.5 MB
Published
27 October, 2026
Updated
27 October, 2026
MD5 checksum
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About this manual

The Ferno Model 418-1 Adjustable Lifting Bridle is designed to serve as an interface between a basket stretcher and a rope hoist, cable, or other lifting device. It is compatible with Ferno Models 71, 71-S, and 71-SS Basket Stretchers. The bridle features color-coded webbing (orange and gray) to ensure proper attachment and level lifting, along with adjustable branch lengths and locking carabiners.

What's inside

  • Safety Information
  • Operator Skills and Training
  • About the Bridle
  • Bridle Features
  • Using the Bridle
  • Maintaining the Bridle

Specifications

Load Limit600 lb / 272 kg
Lift Ring Size3" x 2-5/8" (76 mm x 67 mm)
Webbing Width1-¾" and 1" (44 mm and 25 mm)
Leg Length (Lift Ring to Carabiner)54-½" (1384 mm)
Range of Adjustment11" (279 mm) per branch
Maximum Leg Separation100" (254 cm)
Temperature Range-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Weight5 lb (2 kg)

Frequently asked questions

Who is permitted to operate the lifting bridle?

Only trained personnel are permitted to operate the bridle to avoid injury.

What is the load limit of the Model 418-1?

The load limit is 600 lb (272 kg).

Which basket stretchers is this bridle compatible with?

It is compatible with Ferno Models 71, 71-S, and 71-SS Basket Stretchers.

How should the color-coded legs be attached?

Attach the orange legs to one end of the stretcher and the gray legs to the opposite end.

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