Track System - Ferno 59T EZ Glide User Manual

Chair Features

5.2 Track system

The track system enables operators to glide the chair down
stairs instead of lifting and carrying it.
GUiDElinEs FOr UsE
Using the chair on stairs requires a minimum of two
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trained operators. Ferno recommends using a third
person as a "spotter" (see Transporting a Patient Down
Stairs, page 17).
Verify that the track system is fully open and locked
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before use.
Never lubricate the belts. Lubrication can cause the
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belts to perform unpredictably, resulting in injury to
the patient and/or operators.
Moisture, water, snow, ice, or debris on or between the
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tracks and belts can cause irregular belt performance that
results in sudden changes in the weight operators must
support. Make sure the tracks and belts are clean and dry
before using the chair on stairs.
Moisture, water, snow, ice, or debris on the stairs can
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cause poor footing for operators. To avoid possible
injury, clear the stairs or select an alternate route.
OPEninG ThE TraCk sysTEM
1. Grasp the red release bar (Figure 9) and firmly pull the
track system away from the chair until it locks in the
open position.
2. Verify that track system has locked by trying to push
the tracks closed. If the lock is fully engaged, the track
system will not close.
ClOsinG ThE TraCk sysTEM
With your hand, push the red closing handle down (Figure
10) until the track system closes completely.
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WarninG
Using the chair with the track system unlocked can
cause injury. Verify that the track system is locked
before transporting the patient.
WarninG
lubricating the track system can result in injury to
patient and/or operators. never lubricate the tracks
or belts.
Figure 9 - Opening the Track System
Figure 10 - Closing the Track System
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59T EZ Glide®