Ferno Venice Basic User And Maintenance Manual

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Evacuation chair Model
Venice Basic, Venice Plus, Venice Power
Venice Clack locking system
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Rel.15012020 English (UK)
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  • Page 1 User and maintenance manual Evacuation chair Model Venice Basic, Venice Plus, Venice Power Venice Clack locking system Read this manual Rel.15012020 English (UK) carefully and keep it for future reference...
  • Page 2: Ferno Customer Service

    Ferno s.r.l.'s Customer Service. Intellectual property declaration The information in this manual is the property of Ferno s.r.l. - Via Benedetto Zallone 26, 40066 Pieve di Cento (Bologna) Italy. All patent rights, design rights, construction, reproduction, use and ©...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    10.5 Lubricating the device ___________________ 40 3.2 CE Compliance __________________________ 7 10.6 Venice Power inspection __________________ 42 3.3 Components (Venice Basic) ________________ 8 10.7 Control unit batteries _____________________ 43 3.4 Components (Venice Plus) _________________ 9 10.8 Adjusting track tension ___________________ 44 3.5 Components (Venice Power) _______________ 10...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Unauthorised repairs, and repairs carried out by people not waste. For proper disposal, contact the approved by Ferno s.r.l., will render all warranties null and void and appropriate authority. may compromise the safety of the device.
  • Page 5: Glossary Of Symbols

    WEEE Directive: PRESS the red buttons on the main Do not wash with Do not Lubricate Dispose of batteries properly battery to extract it high pressure jets lubricate This product meets European Union QR Code Standards © Ferno Washington Italia. Rel.15012020...
  • Page 6: Information And Safety Labels

    The information and safety labels contain important information that the user needs to know. Read and follow the label instructions. Replace worn and/or damaged labels immediately. To obtain replacement labels, contact Ferno s.r.l.'s Customer Service (page 2). The labels shown below are attached to the device. PUSH 1.62”...
  • Page 7: 2- Operator Training And Skills

    ● record the training sessions on the form on page 55. ● Important Ferno s.r.l. is not liable for damages caused to users 2.2 Training and/or third parties arising from improper use of the Operators are required to: device, or if the Venice evacuation chair is used with a device not approved by Ferno s.r.l..
  • Page 8: Components (Venice Basic)

    Venice evacuation chair - Venice Clack locking system 3.3 Components (Venice Basic) WARNING The evacuation chair Model Ferno VENICE can be configured with a set of accessories. When a manual or motorised track is added, the name changes into Venice Plus or Venice Power, respectively.
  • Page 9: Components (Venice Plus)

    Venice evacuation chair - Venice Clack locking system 3.4 Components (Venice Plus) FRONT VIEW WARNING The evacuation chair Model Ferno VENICE PLUS can be configured with a set of accessories and is equipped with a manual track. Extendible carrying handle (with...
  • Page 10: Components (Venice Power)

    Venice evacuation chair - Venice Clack locking system 3.5 Components (Venice Power) WARNING REAR VIEW The evacuation chair Model Ferno VENICE POWER can be configured with a set of accessories and is equipped with a motorised track (Powertraxx). Motorised tracks...
  • Page 11: General Specifications

    Venice evacuation chair - Venice Clack locking system 3.6 General specifications Venice Basic open Ferno reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. For further details, please contact Ferno's Customer Service (page 2). Specifications Load capacity 507 lbs 230 kg Weight* 21.83 lbs...
  • Page 12 230 kg 507 lb 36.2 st WARNING DO NOT OPEN THE MOTOR HOUSING. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Contact Ferno s.r.l. for Technical Assistance. Venice Power (full optional) closed © Ferno Washington Italia. Rel.15012020...
  • Page 13: Accessories

    Venice evacuation chair - Venice Clack locking system 4 - ACCESSORIES Ferno offers several approved accessories for the Venice WARNING chair. Always follow the directions in this instruction manual. The use of improper and/or unauthorised devices For more product information, contact Ferno Customer may cause accidents, damage, and/or injury.
  • Page 14: Standard Components For Venice Power

    Rear Light Green power light Main battery Main battery Motor housing Power button Front and Rear lighting system Battery charger Port for auxiliary cable Tracks Small storage bag Motorised system components Serial port Auxiliary connection cable © Ferno Washington Italia. Rel.15012020...
  • Page 15: Device Configuration

    Make a knot by inserting buckle (male or female), then pull the restraint so that it wraps around panel and frame. 3. Repeat steps 1 to 2 for the other restraint end. Figure 1 Figure 2 © Ferno Washington Italia. Rel.15012020...
  • Page 16 (Figure 5) 3. Try to bring the seat closer to the backrest to make sure that you reached the maximum opening and the locking system works correctly. Figure 5 © Ferno Washington Italia. Rel.15012020...
  • Page 17: Rear Foldable Handles

    Figure 7 5.3 Rear foldable handles The operator positioned behind chair backrest can use the rear foldable handles (Figure 8) to move the chair on flat surfaces and up and down the stairs. Figure 8 © Ferno Washington Italia. Rel.15012020...
  • Page 18: Telescopic Front Handles

    In order to engage the rear wheel brakes, push the red lever down with the foot. (Figure 10) Push the red lever up with the foot to disengage them. (Figure 11) Figure 10 Figure 11 © Ferno Washington Italia. Rel.15012020...
  • Page 19: Using The Chair

    Make sure that the chair is positioned/locked so that it ● ● Ferno recommends the presence of a third trained person cannot move backward/forward. as a supervisor when the chair is used on the stairs, both Unfasten the thorax and femoral restraints.
  • Page 20 Venice evacuation chair - Venice Clack locking system ● Ferno recommends that the two operators take opposite sides, with one facing the other, when carrying the chair, and that a third trained operator helps during the operation. (Figure 1). However, if required, the operator at foot end can turn forwards (with their back turned to the patient).
  • Page 21: How To Stop On The Stairs

    7.3 Additional help The chair should be used by a minimum of two duly trained operators. Ferno recommends that operators and assistants take opposite sides, with one facing the other, and that an operator assists during patient's handling. Follow applicable chair transport regulations.
  • Page 22: Going Down The Stairs With The Manual Track Chair (Venice Plus)

    If necessary, seek additional help to control the chair. • While going down a staircase, Ferno recommends that the two operators take opposite sides, with one facing the other, while a third qualified person controls the foot end operator.
  • Page 23 11. Operator at head end: Close the carriage and adjust the lifting bar to a suitable height, then move the chair (Figure 9). Figure 6 Figure 9 Figure 7 © Ferno s.r.l.. Rel.21062018...
  • Page 24: Venice Power Configuration

    Incorrect charging of the chair may cause damage and / or injury. Use only batteries approved and authorised by Ferno, and recharge only with chargers approved and authorised by Ferno. Do not leave the VENICE POWERTRAXX chair unattended on surfaces with a gradient over 10°.
  • Page 25: Motorised System

    The motorised system includes the motor, the battery, and the REMOVE SAFETY COMPONENTS. track drive system. Do not open the motor housing. Only Ferno's There are no user serviceable parts inside. Contact authorised and trained technicians can open and work on the motor Ferno s.r.l.
  • Page 26: Control Unit

    Brake Button - to enable or disable the brake function. ● The brake function is always enabled by default. Speed Main Brake selection battery activation button indicator button Hare Connection Lights Controller mode problem button batteries indicator indicator Control unit guide © Ferno Washington Italia. Rel.15012020...
  • Page 27: Power Button

    TO GO UP STAIRS: Press the “+” symbol button. ● • • TO GO DOWN STAIRS: Press the “-” symbol button. ● Up and down control symbols © Ferno Washington Italia. Rel.15012020...
  • Page 28: Brake Button

    In these two cases, contact the Technical Support Service immediately (page 2). In case of a low battery, recharge the battery immediately. © Ferno Washington Italia. Rel.15012020...
  • Page 29: Battery

    Ferno. ® and / or injury. Use only batteries approved and To request additional batteries and chargers, see Chapter 4 authorised by Ferno, and recharge only with Accessories, page 13. chargers approved and authorised by Ferno. BATTERY Lithium-ion batteries have no memory effect.
  • Page 30: Inserting And Removing The Battery

    Removing the battery: Fully press both red buttons marked PRESS (both left and right buttons), and extract the battery. Battery insertion slots on the chair Battery inserted Battery fitted correctly © Ferno Washington Italia. Rel.15012020...
  • Page 31: Battery Warnings

    If the control unit's indicators do not light up, and the controls do not work, you may need to replace the batteries. © Ferno Washington Italia. Rel.15012020...
  • Page 32: Battery Charger

    Removing the battery: Fully press both red buttons marked PRESS (both left and right buttons), and extract the battery. © Ferno Washington Italia. Rel.15012020...
  • Page 33: Tracks

    The use of the chair on stairs requires a minimum of two ● trained and qualified operators. Ferno recommends using a third person as a supervisor (see Sections 9.5 Going down stairs, page 35 and 9.7 Going up stairs, page 36).
  • Page 34: Use Of The Venice Power Chair

    Ensure that tracks are closed when the patient seats on the Venice Power. If they are open, close them Ferno recommends the presence of a third trained ● before seating the patient.
  • Page 35: Transferring The Patient

    Adjust the handle as (see section 9.9 Additional help, page 38). needed Ferno recommends that the two operators take opposite ● sides, with one facing the other, when carrying the chair on the stairs, and that a third trained operator helps the foot end operator.
  • Page 36: How To Stop On The Stairs

    9.6 How to stop on the stairs Additional help, page 39). To stop on the way up and/or down the stairs, proceed as follows: Ferno recommends that the two operators take opposite ● 1. Operator at head end: Release the controls. The sides, with one facing the other, when transporting the tracks will stop automatically.
  • Page 37: Use Without The Motor

    / or injury. Ensure the track carriage is properly restraints and assistance if necessary. locked before carrying the patient. Ferno recommends that the two operators take opposite ● sides, with one facing the other, when carrying the device up and down stairs, and that a third trained operator WARNING assists the one at the head end.
  • Page 38: Additional Help

    The chair should be used by a minimum of two duly trained and qualified operators. Ferno recommends that the 4. Supervisor: Stand behind the head end operator and, operators and assistants stand at opposite ends, with one...
  • Page 39: Maintenance

    1. Remove restraints and any other accessory from the 1. ROUTINE maintenance: Ferno recommends carrying product. out routine maintenance operations once a year. Ferno 2. Disinfect all equipment (including accessories such as engineers will issue a conformity certificate of the medical cushions, restraints, etc.) with a cloth or sponge dampened...
  • Page 40: Cleaning The Device

    If any signs of wear or damage are found during inspection, Important discontinue use of the device and immediately contact Ferno's Technical Support Service to request repairs or Before disinfection / cleaning, make sure the chair is maintenance. See Chapter 12 Technical Support, page 53.
  • Page 41 Do not lubricate parts unnecessarily as this can cause dirt and particles to build up on the lubricated parts and cause damage. Lubricate only the points indicated. lubricant detergent* silicone spray * recommended product: WD40 lubricant detergent* lubricant detergent* silicone spray silicone spray © Ferno Washington Italia. Rel.15012020...
  • Page 42: Venice Power Inspection

    If signs of wear or damage are found during inspection, Are the restraints correctly installed? ● discontinue use of the chair and immediately contact Ferno's Technical Support Service for repairs or maintenance. Are the restraints in good conditions? Do they show ●...
  • Page 43: Control Unit Batteries

    Remove the batteries from their compartment and ● replace them, taking care to re-fit the rubber seal correctly (Figure 3). Repeat the steps in reverse order. ● Figure 2 - Battery compartment Figure 3 - Changing the batteries © Ferno Washington Italia. Rel.15012020...
  • Page 44: Adjusting Track Tension

     N ote: It is recommended to assign re-tensioning of the tracks to technical staff.  N ote: If you cannot get the correct tension in the tracks, the tracks should be replaced. Contact the Ferno Technical Support Service (page 2). Operator 1: acts on the tabs Figure 6 - Adjusting track tension ©...
  • Page 45: Removing And Fitting The Abs Panels

    Fitting the seat panel: Align the panel with the chair frame and push it downwards until it fits into place. Panel retainers Figure 8 - Backrest panel retainers Figure 9 - Seat panel © Ferno Washington Italia. Rel.15012020...
  • Page 46: Auxiliary Connection Cable

    (Figure 14). 7. Remove the serial cable from the motor housing and store it in the bag provided. Figure 13 - Connecting the cable to the motor housing Figure 14 - Unplugging the connector © Ferno Washington Italia. Rel.15012020...
  • Page 47: Venice Clack Locking System

    Any unauthorised modification of Venice Clack Using Venice Clack with devices / instruments not could cause serious damage, injury and / or approved or authorised by Ferno s.r.l. may result unforeseeable problems. Do not modify or alter in damage,serious accidents, and / or injury to Venice Clack in any way.
  • Page 48: Operators' Knowledge

    • know the device, its features and all accessories used. For proper training it is necessary to: Important • follow a training program given by Ferno s.r.l. to learn how to operate the Venice Clack locking system. Ferno s.r.l. is not liable for damages caused to users and / or third parties arising from improper use of the •...
  • Page 49: Description Of The Locking System

    Push the lower part of the chair in its housing until ● you hear an audible "clack". Make sure that the chair is locked. Make sure that the lower locking system is properly ● secured. © Ferno Washington Italia. Rel.15012020...
  • Page 50 Chair unlocking Carry out the locking procedure in reverse order. Seize the chair's carrying handle. Push the unlocking ● buttons and lift the chair to extract it from the support. © Ferno Washington Italia. Rel.15012020...
  • Page 51: Locking System Installation

    3 mm thick. If necessary, secure the device to the floor, too, with the special L-shaped plate shown in the figure. L-shaped plate © Ferno Washington Italia. Rel.15012020...
  • Page 52: Compatibility With Ezclack

    Venice evacuation chair - Venice Clack locking system COMPATIBILITY WITH EZCLACK Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 © Ferno Washington Italia. Rel.15012020...
  • Page 53: Technical Support

    Do not modify or alter the device in any way. For more information on the Venice device, and to schedule training courses on its correct use, contact the Ferno s.r.l. Customer Service team. © Ferno Washington Italia. Rel.15012020...
  • Page 54: Warranty

    Ferno's products are guaranteed against manufacturing - inadequate maintenance, - failure to use original spare parts. defects for a period of 24 months from the date on the Ferno s.r.l. shipping document. In cases not covered by the warranty, Ferno s.r.l. will not cover the transport costs for sending or returning the product.
  • Page 55 Venice evacuation chair - Venice Clack locking system TRAINING RECORD Date Instructor Name Training Type TRAINING RECORD Date Instructor Name Training Type © Ferno Washington Italia. Rel.15012020...
  • Page 56 Venice evacuation chair - Venice Clack locking system TRAINING RECORD Date Instructor Name Training Type TRAINING RECORD Date Instructor Name Training Type © Ferno Washington Italia. Rel.15012020...
  • Page 57: Training Record

    Venice evacuation chair - Venice Clack locking system TRAINING RECORD Date Instructor Name Training Type TRAINING RECORD Date Instructor Name Training Type © Ferno Washington Italia. Rel.15012020...
  • Page 58 Re.15012020 English (UK) Ferno s.r.l. Via Benedetto Zallone 26 40066 - Pieve di Cento (BO) - ITALY Telephone (toll-free in Italy) 800.501.711 Phone +39 0516860028 +39 0516861508 E-mail info@ferno.it Website www.ferno.it © Ferno Washington Italia. Rel.15012020...

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