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Using the Chair
6.5 Gliding the Chair Down Stairs -
Model 59-T Only
GENERAL GUIDELINES
Using the chair on stairs requires a minimum of two
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operators. Use additional help as needed to control the
chair (see Using Additional Help, page 22).
Ferno recommends that the two operators face each
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other when transporting a patient down stairs and that
a third trained person "spot" for the foot-end operator.
However, the foot-end operator may face forward
(with back to patient) if desired. Follow your local
protocols for carrying chairs.
Remove any water, ice, snow, or debris from the stairs
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before using the chair on them.
Remove any water, ice, snow, or debris from the track
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and tread belts before using the chair on stairs.
Verify that the track is locked in the open position
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before starting down the stairs with the chair.
GLIDING THE CHAIR DOWN STAIRS
1.
Head-End Operator:
engage the wheel locks.
2.
Foot-End Operator:
to the desired stop point. Verify that both handles are
locked.
3.
Spotter:
Stand below the foot-end operator with a
hand on the operator's back to help steady and guide
him/her throughout the descent.
4.
Head-End Operator:
yourself until the track locks open. Verify that the
track is locked.
5.
Head-End Operator:
position and verify that it is locked (Figure 23).
6.
Head-End Operator:
(Figure 23) and tilt the chair back.
7.
Both Operators:
Working together, guide the chair
over the edge of the top step, allowing the track belts
to engage the step (Figure 24).
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Roll the chair to the stairs and
Extend the foot-end lift handles
Pull the track system toward
Raise the lift bar to the desired
Disengage the wheel locks
WARNING
Using the chair with the track unlocked can cause
injury. Verify that the track is locked before
transporting the patient.
WARNING
Lubricating the track system can result in injury to
patient and/or operators. Never lubricate the track
or belts.
Figure 23 - Preparing Model 59-T for the Descent
Figure 24 - Track Belts Engaging Top Step
© Ferno-Washington, Inc 234-3298-02 May 2009
59, 59-T EZ Glide®
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