Benefits
Developed from a specially formulated plastic construction the K9500 is specially designed to be flexible enough to prevent its use as a weapon by prisoners or violent psychiatric patients. It is shatter-resistant to reduce the risk of sharp edges if deliberately broken.
Suitable for lightweight curtain usage, and an excellent alternative to aluminium tracks when the threat of violence restricts usage of metal products.
Offering both wall-fix and top-fix options to blend in well with any environment whilst remaining pleasing to the eye.
This white flexible plastic window curtain track with special low friction gliders satisfies the most demanding of environments, whether it be residential or commercial.
Secured by load release magnetic brackets for 100% fail-safe anti-ligature functionality and in use in many mental health environments worldwide.
Specification
The magnetic anti-ligature YewdaleKestrel® K9500 flexible hand-drawn window curtain track as manufactured by Yewdale, +44 (0)1268 570900. White plastic track of special flexible plastic formulation complete with gliders at 16 per metre and magnetic wall-fix or top-fix brackets as necessary, spaced in accordance with manufacturers recommendations. Fitting to be carried out by trained and accredited personnel.
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O+M Guidance
It is an NHS requirement that items suspended on load-release support systems should be maintained and load-tested on an annual basis in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. It is a requirement to carry out a physical inspection and testing of YewdaleKestrel® fittings to identify any possible damage or evidence of tampering and undertake an annual load test. All installations require a commission pull test to be carried out and recorded and copy given to the client to sign off the installation.
A clear inspection and repair and/or replacement policy should be followed ensuring that components have not become redundant or worn or superseded by safer systems. Tests, including load tests, carried out on components should not affect the integrity and reliability of the components and parts should not need to be replaced each time a test is carried out.
Annual inspection and load testing of YewdaleKestrel® systems should only be carried out by Protects Plus 0345 646 0955.
Safety Note
Sensitive electronic equipment may be damaged by proximity to a magnetic field and should not come within 150mm of the underside of the brackets. Any load-release device, by its nature, may cause damage when operated. Articles suspended from the YewdaleKestrel® magnetic anti-ligature system will come down when pulled.
YewdaleKestrel® products are designed as standalone products only. Care should be taken when assessing or arranging a room to ensure that YewdaleKestrel® products cannot be misused in conjunction with any other item, furniture or fixings in the room. It is the responsibility of the end-user or client to ensure the product is suitable for the environment it is being installed in. YewdaleKestrel® products must be fitted by a qualified professional following the manufacturer’s instructions. Failure to do so could jeopardise the product’s effectiveness as an anti-ligature system.
Fixing Centres (Max.): 400
Bend Compatibility: Yes
Radius (Min.): 700
Arch Compatibility: No
Sizes shown in millimetres unless otherwise specified.
