BS 7497:1992

Withdrawn

Specification for rigid stretchers

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Withdrawn date

27-09-2012

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-01-1992

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Dimensions
4. Dimensional stability under static load
5. Torsional rigidity under static load
6. Durability
7. Flame retardance
8. Water absorption
9. Information to be supplied by the manufacturer
10. Marking
Appendices
A. Test for dimensional stability under static load
B. Test for torsional rigidity under static load
C. Test for durability
Figures
1. Clamped stretcher with no load
2. Clamped stretcher with static load
3. Stretcher clamped at three points and subjected
to 25 N.m static torque
4. Pole loaded with sand bags

Specifies requirements for rigid stretchers used in industry for basic cover and by emergency services for disaster provision.

Committee	CH/239
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes 90/37237 DC. (10/2005) Inactive for the new design. (12/2007)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	10
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Withdrawn

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