Quick Reference Guide
Created to support rescuers during high-pressure extrication incidents, this quick reference guide highlights essential stabilization and lifting applications for Res-Q-Jack systems. The guide provides concise, field-focused information to help crews quickly identify effective setup approaches for a variety of vehicle rescue situations.
Important Safety Information
This information is intended to be used as a GUIDE ONLY. Vehicle condition and type, terrain, electrical hazards, department procedures, and other scene variables may require additional equipment, precautions, and/or techniques. For the safe operation of all vehicle rescue tools, including Res Q Jack® extrication struts, full PPE is required, along with a complete understanding of vehicle and equipment working load limits.
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(A) WHEEL-RESTING SIDE LIFT
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
(1)
Res-Q-Jack Strut
(1)
Res-Q-Jack Lifting Jack
(1)
Chain & Hook Assembly
WLL: 4,700 lbs (2,132 kg)
(3)
Wire Hook Ratchet Straps
WLL: 3,300 lbs (1,497 kg)
(4)
Clusters
WLL: 4,700 lbs (2,132 kg)
(2)
Ratcheting Wheel Chocks
+ any necessary cribbing, chocks, stakes, tie-lines, etc.
INITIAL SET-UP
INSTRUCTIONS
- Crib under the vehicle, on both sides of the vehicle
- Tie down suspension to gain clearance beneath wheels if desired
- Chock both front and rear wheels on the side of the vehicle opposite the lift
- Place the strut between the ‘A’ and ‘B’ posts leaning at a 40˚ - 70˚ angle, leaving a minimum of 4” between the strut and the door skin
- Engage the end fitting at the roof rail
- Hook the large J-Hook from the Chain and Hook Assembly to the roof rail near the head of the strut. Run the chain across the roof to the opposite side of the car
- Hook a ratchet strap to the end of the chain
- Pass the strap down, under the car, and to the opposite side
- Hook the strap to the base of the strut
- Tighten the ratchet strap until it is secure
- To lift, operate the jack. As the vehicle is raised, continually adjust cribbing to maintain contact with the vehicle
COMPLETED LIFT
(B) WHEEL-RESTING REAR LIFT
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
(2)
Res-Q-Jack Struts
(2)
Res-Q-Jack Lifting Jacks
(2)
Wire Hook Ratchet Straps
WLL: 3,300 lbs (1,497 kg)
(2)
Clusters
WLL: 4,700 lbs (2,132 kg)
(2)
Ratcheting Wheel Chocks
+ any necessary cribbing, chocks, stakes, tie-lines, etc.
INITIAL SET-UP
INSTRUCTIONS
- Crib under the vehicle, on both sides of the vehicle
- Tie down suspension to gain clearance beneath wheels if desired
- Chock the front and back of both front wheels to prevent both forward and backward movement
- Place two struts on opposite sides of the vehicle, close to the rear roof posts, leaning at a 40˚ – 70˚ angle and leaving a minimum of 4” between the strut and the door skin. Engage the end fittings with the roof rail
- Connect the bases of the two struts with a ratchet strap. Tighten strap
- Loosely attach sway straps from the strut bases to the undercarriage of the vehicle forming triangles. Ensure there are multiple wraps on the ratchet bale and the ratchet is in the locked position
- To lift, operate both jacks at the same time. To control sway, tighten the straps connected to the undercarriage as needed. As the vehicle is raised, continually adjust cribbing to maintain contact with the vehicle
Note: If patient interferes with a base-to-base strap, stake the base of each strut
COMPLETED LIFT
(C) SIDE-RESTING FRONT LIFT
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
(2)
Res-Q-Jack Struts
(2)
Res-Q-Jack Lifting Jacks
(1)
Wire Hook Ratchet Strap
WLL: 3,300 lbs (1,497 kg)
(1)
Chain & Hook Assembly
WLL: 4,700 lbs (2,132 kg)
(1)
16 ft (4.9 m) Chain
WLL: 4,700 lbs (2,132 kg)
(3)
Clusters
WLL: 4,700 lbs (2,132 kg)
+ any necessary cribbing, chocks, stakes, tie-lines, etc.
INITIAL SET-UP
INSTRUCTIONS
- Crib both sides of the vehicle to increase ground contact. Use a minimum of 4 wedges: 2 on the front and 2 on the back
- Place the strut at the ‘A’ post in the corner of the windshield on the high side of the vehicle
- Connect the J-hook from the Chain and Hook Assembly to the lower ‘A’ post, to create a base restraint
- Place the second strut at the underside of the vehicle, opposite the first strut at the front of the car
- Engage the strut head with the frame of the vehicle or other structurally sound area
- Connect a chain to the undercarriage or wrap chain around the front wheel assembly. Keep the connection point as low as possible
- Pull the chain to the rear wheel assembly, remove slack and reconnect the chain using a cluster
- To lift, operate both jacks at the same time. As the vehicle is raised, continually adjust cribbing to maintain contact with the vehicle
Note: This lift is intended for a maximum of 6-8” of clearance beneath front wheel
COMPLETED LIFT
(D) ROOF-RESTING REAR LIFT
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
(2)
Res-Q-Jack Struts
(2)
Res-Q-Jack Lifting Jacks
(2)
Pickets
(1) Wire Hook Ratchet Strap
WLL: 3,300 lbs (1,497 kg)
(1)
Snap Hook Ratchet Strap
WLL: 2,000 lbs (907 kg)
(1)
16 ft (4.9 m) Chain
WLL: 4,700 lbs (2,132 kg)
(2)
Clusters
WLL: 4,700 lbs (2,132 kg)
+ any necessary cribbing, chocks, stakes, tie-lines, etc.
INITIAL SET-UP
INSTRUCTIONS
- Crib the vehicle and use tie lines as necessary to control all possible movement
- If on soft ground. use a picket at each front corner to secure the vehicle
- Wrap the chain around the vehicle near the rear of the trunk, removing slack and hooking the chain to itself at the high side of the vehicle
- To remove additional slack. slide the chain forward
so the final position of the chain is tightly secure. centered between the wheel well and the rear of
the trunk - Place a strut on each side of the vehicle at the rear fender
- Engage the end fittings with the chain wrap near the middle of the rear fender. as shown
- Connect the bases of the struts to each other with a ratchet strap: tighten to remove slack in chain
- Secure the chain from sliding off the vehicle by connecting the snap hook from a ratchet strap into a link of chain, just below the strut engagement
- Run the strap around the rear wheel. Use cribbing to protect the strap from sharp objects or hot exhaust
- Connect the strap to the chain around the opposite wheel
- To lift, operate both jacks at the same time. To control sway, tighten the secondary straps as needed. As the vehicle is raised, continually adjust cribbing to maintain contact with the vehicle
COMPLETED LIFT
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