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Summary of Contents for Posturite EvacuRite
- Page 1 ‘With you every step of the way’ Setup Guide Basic User Guide Usage / Inspection Log www.posturite.co.uk...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
It is recommended that appropriate training is undertaken before this chair is used in a trial or actual evacuation. To arrange a suitable course, please contact Posturite Ltd using the contact address at the end of this manual. Best Practice Best practice dictates that the chair operator is the same or heavier in weight than the evacuee. -
Page 3: Fitting The Evacurite Chair Bracket To A Wall
A. Fitting the EvacuRite chair bracket to a wall NB: The EvacuRite chair should not be sited outside. 1. Carefully remove the EvacuRite chair, wall bracket and cover from the box. 2. After choosing where the chair will be kept, fix the bracket onto the chosen wall using appropriate screws and rawl plugs for the type of wall, so that the: - Distance from the floor to the centre of bracket holes is 955mm - see Fig A. -
Page 4: Preparing The Evacurite Chair For Use
B. Preparing the EvacuRite chair for use Chair release 1. Remove the cover, leaving the chair in the wall bracket at this stage. 2. Holding the front seat bar (see Fig B), un-clip the BLACK retaining straps (chest straps) at the front of the chair and move straps away so as not to hinder the decent of the seat forwards. - Page 5 10. Attach both the lap belt and the chest belt across the evacuee (Chest belt should be attached around both arms and chest) and adjust accordingly so evacuee is securely fastened and comfortable in the chair - do not let any excess strap trail on the ground. 11.
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Page 6: Releasing Guide Tracks For Use On Stairs
C. Releasing guide tracks for use on stairs 1. At the rear of the chair, hold the BLUE bar located between the tracks and pull out and downwards to release track outwards. The tracks must lock into the fully opened position (see Fig E). An audible click will be heard. Check tracks are securely opened. -
Page 7: Assisting The Chair Downstairs
D. Assisting the chair downstairs The EvacuRite is fitted with two extendable handles that can be used, if desired, to assist descent. This can be beneficial if a heavier evacuee is seated in the chair, when stairs are steeper than normal or if the landing is smaller than normal. -
Page 8: After Use
E. After Use Before putting the chair away, carry out a visual inspection to confirm that the chair is in a suitable condition. If unsure, please contact your site manager. When the chair has been used, inspected and put away, complete the form at the back of this booklet. This forms part of the inspection log. - Page 9 10. Raise the seat up by placing your hand between the underside of the seat material and the bar below the seat, locate the ‘seat release’ which is a black rubberised cable positioned behind the foot rest and pull this upwards (see Fig I). This will release the side locking pins.
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Page 10: Cleaning And Chair Maintenance
Cleaning and chair maintenance ` The chair should be cleaned after use using an anti bacterial detergent. Do not use bleach or phenol based products. ` A chair inspection should be carried out on a quarterly basis and recorded. ` A mild lubricant can be used on all moving parts except track runner system. Inspection checklist: 1. -
Page 11: Inspection Log
Date of purchase: Serial Number: It is recommended that visual and operational checks are done at least quarterly and after use to ensure chair is fully functional. Only personnel who have received specific instruction and training in the safe use of this chair should be responsible for the regular checks and inspection. -
Page 12: Usage Log
Usage log Date Operated by Comments Action Taken... -
Page 13: Trained Operator Details
Trained operator details Date Name Trained By Notes... -
Page 14: Warranty
The chair is covered by a five year full parts and labour guarantee. This does not include damage that has been caused by neglect or use outside the intended use of the chair or normal wear and tear. Posturite Ltd will not accept any responsibility for any damage caused due to the incorrect use of the EvacuRite evacuation chair. Do’s & don’ts Do’s... -
Page 15: Chair Specifications
Chair specifications: Directive 93/42EEC Medical Devices - Class 1 Weight of chair 15.9 kg Maxiumum load 160 kg Registered design No. 001710195 Height closed 113 cm 165 cm Height open 165 cm Seat width 46 cm Seat depth 44 cm Seat back height 49 cm Seat height from floor... - Page 16 Posturite Ltd The Mill Berwick East Sussex BN26 6SZ t: 0845 345 0010 e: support@posturite.co.uk www.posturite.co.uk Registered in England No. 2574809.
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