Track System (Models 59T, 59T-Lwh Only) - Ferno EZ-Glide 59T User Manual

5.2 Track System
(Models 59T, 59T-LWH Only)
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 trained
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operators. Ferno recommends using a third person as a "spotter".
See "Transporting a Patient Down Stairs (Models 59T, 59T-LWH)"
on page 23.
● Verify that the track system is fully open and locked before use.
Never lubricate the belts. Lubrication can cause the belts to perform
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unpredictably, resulting in injury to the patient and/or operators.
Moisture, water, snow, ice, or debris on or between the tracks and belts
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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 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.
© Ferno-Washington, Inc. / 234-3298-07 / July 2018
Features
Using the chair with the track system unlocked can
cause injury. Verify that the track system is locked before
transporting the patient.
Lubricating the track system can result in injury to patient
and/or operators. Never lubricate the tracks or belts.
WARNING
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