Using Additional Help - Ferno EZ Glide 59-T Series User Manual

Using the Chair

6.8 Using Additional Help

Operating the chair requires a minimum of two trained operators. Ferno recommends that the operators and helpers at opposite
ends of the chair face each other when transporting a patient up or down stairs, and that a third trained person "spot" for the
lead operator. However, all applicable local protocols for carrying chairs should be followed.
The trained operators should maintain control of the chair and operate the controls, and the designated lead operator should
direct all helpers. The chart below shows suggested placement for operators and helpers.
Direction
Two
Operators
+
Two
Helpers
Gliding Down Stairs on Track System
Direction
Two
Operators
+
One
Helper
Two
Operators
+
Three
Helpers
22
Rolling on Flat Surface
or
Carrying Chair Down Stairs
Key: O = Operator H = Helper S = Spotter P = Patient
500 lb Inspect the chair if the load limit has
been exceeded (see Inspecting the
227 kg
Chair, page 24).
WARNING
Helpers can cause injury or be injured. Maintain
control of the chair, operate the controls, and direct
all helpers.
Carrying Chair Up Stairs
O
© Ferno-Washington, Inc 234-3298-02 May 2009
59, 59-T EZ Glide®
LOAD LIMIT
S
O
P