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Summary of Contents for Garaventa Lift EVACU-TRAC CD7
- Page 1 Garaventa EVACU-TRAC CD7 Emergency Evacuation Chair Owner’s Manual Printed in Canada Item No. 12440 Rev E...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Evacu-Trac CD7 OWNER’S MANUAL Table of Contents 1. Safety First Page 3 2. Terminology Page 4 3. Operating Instructions Page 5 Introduction Set-up and Loading Operating on Stairs 4. Storage Page 9 Surface-Mounted Storage Cabinet 5. Service Page 10 Tracks... - Page 3 Garaventa Evacu-Trac CD7 Congratulations on the purchase of your new Garaventa Evacu-Trac CD7. Evacu-Trac has been designed to provide an easy method of evacuating people with disabilities from multi-floor buildings. Before using the unit, please view the Operator Training DVD and take a moment to read this manual carefully so you will have a thorough understanding of the operation of Evacu-Trac.
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Page 4: Safety First
1 Safety First! The safety warning symbol shown to the left is used throughout this manual to draw your attention to instructions that must be carefully followed to avoid possible dangers. The following procedures are important to ensure the safe operation of Evacu-Trac: CHECK THE STAIRWAY Do not use Evacu-Trac on curved or spiral stairs, irregular or... -
Page 5: Terminology
2 Terminology Brake Release Bar Note On Leg Safety Strap: On more recent units the Leg Safety Strap has been repositioned to allow it to be used across the passenger’s upper or lower legs, depending on leg length. This position also allows the legs to be held together in a more secure position. -
Page 6: Operating Instructions
3 Operating Instructions INTRODUCTION To ensure the safety of the passenger and operator, read these operating instructions carefully and view the Operator Training DVD. Practice sessions should be held on a regular basis (monthly is recommended) to maintain operator proficiency. In addition, building occupants for whom the Evacu-Trac is provided should be familiar with and comfortable in using Evacu-Trac. -
Page 7: Operating On Stairs
4. Fasten the Safety Straps. If you cannot be certain that the passenger’s arms will remain in his or her lap, the arms should be wrapped inside the torso safety straps. OPERATING ON STAIRS Caution: When operating Evacu-Trac on stairs always wear footwear with flat soles. - Page 8 3. To turn on a flat surface, press down on the Handle and pivot Evacu-Trac on the Rear Auxiliary Wheels. 4. Position Evacu-Trac at the top of the stairs, at a right angle (90º) to the stairway, with the passenger facing towards the stairs.
- Page 9 8. At landings, push down on the Handle and turn Evacu- Trac with all the weight on the Rear Auxiliary Wheels. Keep to the inside of the corner for maximum turning clearance. Align the machine at a right angle to the stairs and proceed down the next flight.
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Page 10: Storage
4 Storage Evacu-Trac should be stored in an area that is readily accessible during an emergency and where there is sufficient room for making a transfer from a wheelchair. Recommended areas are in large upper stair landings or in the building interior as near as possible to the stairway that will be used. -
Page 11: Service
5 Service TRACKS Track Alignment It is important that the Tracks are aligned with each other to ensure that the Track Lugs on both Tracks contact a stair nose at the same time. Incorrectly aligned Tracks can cause Evacu-Trac to descend a stairway at an angle, reducing stability. -
Page 12: Track Tension Adjustment (Speed Adjustment)
Track Tension Adjustment (Speed Adjustment) If passengers usually weigh between 45 and 90 kg (100 to 200 lbs), descent will be easier if Track tension is decreased. To do this, loosen the lock nuts and loosen the Track Tension Adjusting Bolts by one complete revolution counter-clockwise. -
Page 13: Track Removal And Replacement
Track Removal and Replacement Since Evacu-Trac will be used in emergency situations only, wear on the Tracks should be minimal and Track life will be determined by natural environmental conditions. The Tracks contain hundreds of steel wires, which eliminate stretching, and are covered by a thick coat of rubber. -
Page 14: Brake Cable Adjustment
BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT Brake cable adjustment is set and tested at the factory. Under normal conditions it should not require further adjustment in the field. The Track Parking Brake is a fail- safe design that is always engaged by the force of the Brake Spring in tension. - Page 15 1. Loosen the Rear Brake Cable Sleeve lock nuts and adjust their location on the Positioning Screw to provide approximately 13 mm (1/2 in) of free movement in the Brake Release Bar. This is the amount of motion that should occur when squeezing the Brake Release Bar before any movement of the Brake Cable occurs.
- Page 16 3. The final step is to ensure that the Track Parking Brake is functioning correctly. It is designed to stop and hold rated load on the stairway. To do this, the Brake Spring must pull on the Brake Mechanism without any resistance from the Brake Cable.
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Page 17: Lubrication
LUBRICATION Evacu-Trac does not require any lubrication. Do not apply oil or grease to any parts or surfaces. This may attract dust and dirt. It may also get onto the track surfaces and brake mechanism. CAUTION: Do not apply any form of lubricant to Evacu-Trac. Ensure tracks are kept free of oil. - Page 18 Evacu-Trac CD7 Parts Identification...
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Page 19: Specifications
6 Specifications Evacu-Trac Load Capacity................136 kg (300 lbs) Weight ...................20.7 kg (46 lbs) Descent Speed ...0.67 m/sec. (2.2 ft./sec.) to 1.22 m/sec. (4.0 ft./sec.) Descent speed will vary based on passenger weight, track tension, use of the hand brake and stair angle Speed Control……by hydraulic governor and manually released hand brake Maximum Stair Angle ................ -
Page 20: Warranty
7 Warranty Garaventa warrants to the original purchaser that the Evacu-Trac CD7 is to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of fifteen (15) years (excluding consumable components) from the date of purchase.
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