Ferno FST User Manual page 21

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1. Head-end operator – fully extend the upper handle
and ensure it is locked. (see page 9).
2. Head-end operator – lower the track and ensure it is
locked (see page 11)
3. Foot-end operator – take up position on the stairs
facing the chair gripping the lower foot-end handle.
4. Both operators – working together, guide the Chair
over the edge or the top step, allowing the track belts to
engage the step.
5. Both operators – move the Chair slowly downwards
until the tracks are resting on the top two or three steps.
This establishes the glide angle. Ensure both operators
are comfortable before proceeding.
WARNING
Before positioning the patient on the Chair, always
ensure the Chair is fully unfolded and that the safety
rings are up and over each hinge bracket.
Avoid rapid Chair repositioning as this may result in
patient injury. Support the Chair while adjusting
handles.
Never leave a patient unattended in the Chair and
always use restraints.
6. To maintain the glide angle –
• Foot-end operator – applies slight downward pressure on the extended upper handle.
• Head-end operator – applies slight upward lift to the foot-end lift handles.
7. Both operators – when chair reaches the bottom of the steps and rear wheels are on the floor, the foot
end operator releases the foot-end handle, the head-end operator tips the Chair forward until all four wheels
are on the floor.
8. If this is the end of the stairs then the Head-end operator can fold the track and lower the upper handle
to a comfortable height.
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FST Chair ( Fixed Track)