Using The Chair; Before Placing The Chair In Service; General Guidelines For Use - Ferno Compact 2 Track Chair User Manual

Compact 2 Track Chair

5.0 Before Placing the Chair in Service

Operators who will work with the Chair need to read and understand this
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manual and be trained on using the Chair.
Set up the chair, following the instructions in 'Operating the Chair', page 8.
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Confirm that the Chair operates properly. See 'Inspecting the Chair' , page 18.
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5.1 General Guidelines for Use

Two trained operators when the Chair is being used to transport a patient on
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stairs.
Always inform the patient before a manoeuvre.
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One operator only, can safely use the Chair on flat surfaces including single
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steps, thresholds etc., but this must be at the discretion of the operator who
must assess all likely conditions.
One operator can safely load/unload a patient using the Chair from a vehicle
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fitted with a ramp, automatic tail-lift or other approved mechanical lifting
mechanism, with second operator on stand-by.
Circumstance such as access, weather conditions or patient weight may
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require additional help when operating on stairs; this must be assessed at the
time, however the following is a suggested configuration.
Keep the load limit of the Chair in mind when working with a heavy patient.
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If it suspected that the load limit has been exceeded then a full inspection of
the Chair should be conducted, preferably by Ferno Service Technician.
Operators must take extra precautions when operating the Chair on uneven
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or soft ground.
Extra precautions, and risk assessment should be taken to prevent the Chair
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from slipping in adverse, wet or icy weather conditions.
Stay with the patient at all times and always use the patient restraints
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provided.
Always follow good lifting procedures as specified in current manual handling
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regulations and your appropriate training manual.
Follow standard emergency patient-handling procedures when operating
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the Chair.
Medical advice is beyond the parameters of the manual. It is the user's
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responsibility to ensure safe practices for both themselves and the patient
Improper use can cause injury.
Use the Chair only for the purpose described in this manual
© Ferno (UK) Ltd. FERNO/MAN/R5/08/18/207/UK

5 - USING THE CHAIR

WARNING
Using the Chair
WARNING
An unattended patient can be
injured. Stay with the patient
at all times
WARNING
An unrestrained patient
can fall off the Chair and be
injured. Use restraints to
secure the patient on the
Chair
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