Load & Lock

Loading the nylon restraint into the FENDCUFF® Type R (Rigid) Connector is a quick and simple process:

Insert the head of the nylon restraint into one end of the Connector
Rotate the head until you see the strap channel in one of the smaller oval apertures
If using a reusable key operated nylon restraint, the keyway should appear in the larger oval aperture
Insert the tail of the nylon restraint into the strap channel
Push the strap inside the strap channel until the tail appears on the other side of the oval aperture
The teeth of the strap will engage with the pawl causing the nylon restraint to self-lock
The nylon restraints are now good to go!

Applying key operated reusable nylon restraints to a subject (captured/detained person):

Insert hands of the subject into each loop of the nylon restraint (front or rear)
Pull on the tail of the nylon restraint to cinch around the wrists of the subject
Check for tightness (you should be able to touch the tips of your thumb and index finger between the restraint and wrist)
Adjust in necessary (if too tight, release with a handcuff key and reapply)
Place subject under direct observation and supervise continuously, such as during transport.

To remove insert the handcuff key and turn towards the tail to release (key operated reusable nylon restraints can be reused 20 times).

Applying disposable nylon restraints to a subject (captured/detained person):

Insert hands of the subject into each loop of the nylon restraint (front or rear)
Pull on the tail of the nylon restraint to cinch around the wrists of the subject
Check for tightness (you should be able to touch the tips of your thumb and index finger between the restraint and wrist)
If too tight, cut off the nylon restraint and reapply a new nylon restraint and check again for tightness
Place subject under direct observation and supervise continuously, such as during transport.

To remove use a safety cutter to remove the nylon restraints and then dispose of the restraint.