TB 80 Nylon Utility Strap Flashcards
TB 80 Nylon Utility Strap
___ foot long strap made of one-inch nylon webbing.
12
TB 80 Nylon Utility Strap
The one inch webbing has a tensile strength of ____ pounds.
4,000
TB 80 Nylon Utility Strap
There are three knots that must be mastered to apply the strap to these uses, they are the “Overhead Follow-Through” (Water Knot), “Ring-Hitch” (Larks Foot), and the “Half-Hitch.”
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TB 80 Nylon Utility Strap
During the evaluation period, this utility strap was tested in several applications and resulted in three approved uses:
Knots
Hose Harness
Ladder Strap
Search and Rescue Tether
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TB 80 Nylon Utility Strap
Wash with dish soap and warm water; rinse thoroughly with cool water and air dry out of the sun light.
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TB 80 Nylon Utility Strap
To put into operation as a hose harness, use the following procedures:
- Tie the two ends of the strap together using an “overhand follow through.” The strap will now form a continuous loop.
- Place a “ring-hitch” approximately 5 to 6 feet from the base of the nozzle.
- Place a “half-hitch” approximately 2 to 3 inches on the nozzle side of the “ring-hitch” knot.
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