Bariatric Conversion Suit

Water-Fillable Bariatric Suit

Obesity is a very real problem in Ireland and across the world, and judging by government figures and anecdotal evidence, the problem is rapidly getting worse. All sectors, including fire and rescue, hospitals, and Ambulances, can experience heavier casualties. However, positioning a full-sized and full-weight bariatric manikin can be difficult, depending on the training. We are therefore pleased to offer a new solution for Bariatric Training.

In addition to the Bariatric manikins, you can now purchase a Water-fillable suit that converts any adult Duty Range manikin into a Bariatric one! This is a new addition to Ruth Lee’s Bariatric range. It allows customers to place a manikin in situ before adding the weight. It is the perfect choice where space is limited or when there are not enough people to position a full-weight bariatric manikin ready for training. The Water-Fillable Bariatric Suit is a complete kit, including soft feet, all adapters, and two short hoses for filling. A water flow meter is also included, allowing you to monitor how much water is added. This comes complete in a sturdy bag for easy carrying and storage.

The kit is light enough for one person to carry into position and set up the training scenario. Place the suit over your existing Duty Range manikin, attach a hosepipe, and fill it with water to achieve the required weight. Up to 150kg of additional weight can be added using water. This process takes 15-20 minutes from arrival at the venue to have the manikin set up to train with (depending on the water pressure at your venue). When the training is over, use the special valves and a hosepipe to empty the water, or if you are outside, release the valves to empty the suit.

Features & Benefits

• The specially designed suit converts any adult Ruth Lee Duty Range manikin into a Bariatric.
• Innovative design allows one person to carry the equipment needed and position the ‘manikin’ in place.
• The suit is constructed from a highly high-specification Trilaminate of Cordura /Butyl/ Polyester fabric. This combination makes it fully waterproof but, more importantly, very hard-wearing and flexible.
• All seams are triple-stitched and hand-taped with 38 mm Aquatape for extra security against leakage.
• It is British-made and handmade. Due to its construction material, we do not recommend dragging the manikin across rough surfaces once it wears the suit—it should be permanently moved using a bariatric carry sheet.
• The weight of the complete manikin will depend on the dummy on which you place the suit. Up to 150kg of additional weight can be added using water (i.e., if you place the suit on a 30kg manikin, the total weight of the bariatric manikin will be 180kg once the suit and water are added). The water flow meter records the weight in litres—1 litre of water equals 1kg of additional weight.
• The Suit weighs approximately 5kg when empty and around 7 kg when placed in the bag for transportation with the adapters.
• Once filled, these manikins are designed to be carried by a team of at least 4-6 people.
• Pyjamas and a carrying sheet for easier handling and positioning are available separately. The Bariatric Carry sheet has a safe working load of 600 kg (LOLER certified).
• It comes with soft boots, all adapters, a water flow meter, and a carrying holdall.

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