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- Page 1 Users’ Manual MODEL 59-T MODEL 59 Model 59-T and Model 59 ™ EZ Glide Evacuation Chair October 2005 Pub. No. 234-3298-01...
- Page 2 Additional free copies are available upon request from Customer Relations. Proprietary Notice The information disclosed in this manual is the property of Ferno- Washington, Inc., Wilmington, Ohio, USA. Ferno-Washington, Inc. reserves all patent rights, proprietary design rights, manufacturing...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
6.2 General Guidelines for Use ....... 16 10 - Limited Warranty ..........34 6.3 Transferring the Patient ........17 11 - Ferno Customer Relations ........34 6.4 Rolling the Chair ..........17 Training Record ............. 35 Maintenance Record ............. 36... - Page 4 Figure 47 - Tighten Straps ..........30 Figure 25 - Establishing the Glide Angle ......19 Parts Diagrams ..............33 Figure 26 - Preparing to Roll the Chair ......19 Serial Number Location ..........34 © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3298-01 October 2005...
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Page 5: Safety Information
Improper maintenance can cause injury. damaged labels immediately. New labels are available Maintain the chair only as described in this from EMSAR (page 32) or from Ferno Customer manual. Relations (page 34). The labels illustrated on pages 6 and 7 are affixed to the chairs. - Page 6 Label C - Instruction for Folding and Unfolding Chair Label D Label F Safety Instruction: Instruction for Do NOT Lubricate Closing Track Track System Label E - Instruction for Opening Track Label 234-1440-00 Safety Instruction: How to Attach One- and Two-Piece Restraints © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3298-01 October 2005...
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Page 7: Operator Skills And Training
A sample read this manual. For additional free users’ manuals, training record sheet is provided on page 35. contact Ferno Customer Relations (page 34). © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3298-01 October 2005... -
Page 8: About The Chair
• Ankle restraint Imperial measurements. For more information, contact Ferno • Multiple patient restraint options Customer Relations (page 34). Ferno reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Optional Accessories: • Rear lift handles, locking or non-locking • IV bag holder LOAD LIMIT •... -
Page 9: Components
Lock Chair 4" Swivel Folding Lock Bar Wheel (2) Footrest USERS’ MANUAL RESTRAINT Soft Vinyl Seating OPTIONS 59-T and 59 To request additional free users' manuals, contact Ferno Cust- omer Relations (page 34). © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3298-01 October 2005... -
Page 10: Chair Setup
Cross Restraint Configuration with CRISS-CROSS CONFIGURATION Lap Belt Use two restraints for the torso. Ferno recommends using a third restraint for the lap (Figure 2). WARNING 1. Attach one strap of a restraint through a vertical slot on the backrest panel of the chair. -
Page 11: Ankle Restraint
4. Repeat steps 1-3 to attach the second torso restraint. 5. Attach a lap restraint alongside the restraints already attached to the seat frame. 6. Fasten and adjust the restraints. Figure 7 - Torso Restraints on Chair with Soft Vinyl Seating © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3298-01 October 2005... -
Page 12: Using The Features
Pull the lock bar. The chair will not fold if the lock is lock bar forward, then begin to fold or unfold the chair. engaged. © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3298-01 October 2005... -
Page 13: Track System - Model 59-T Only
GUIDELINES FOR USING THE TRACK SYSTEM • Using the chair on stairs requires a minimum of two trained operators. Ferno recommends using a third person as a "spotter" (see Gliding the Chair Down Stairs, page 18). -
Page 14: Extending Lift Bar
3. Verify that both handles are locked by trying to push or pull them without pressing the release buttons. When the locks are engaged, the handles will not move. Figure 15 - Right: Lift-Handle Positions Inset: Extending/Retracting a Lift Handle © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3298-01 October 2005... -
Page 15: Footrest
To engage a wheel lock, press down on the rear end of the lock pedal (Figure 18). To disengage a wheel lock, press down on the forward end of the lock pedal (Figure 19). © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3298-01 October 2005... -
Page 16: Using The Chair
An unrestrained patient can fall off the chair and be injured. Use restraints to secure the • Ferno recommends that a third trained person patient on the chair. serve as a "spotter" while the chair is being moved up or down stairs. -
Page 17: Transferring The Patient
(Figure 21), or tilt the chair back and roll it on its rear wheels. Figure 22 - Gliding the Chair Down a 2. Foot-end Operator: Assist the head-end operator Curb as needed and attend the patient. © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3298-01 October 2005... -
Page 18: Gliding The Chair Down Stairs
(see Using Additional Help, page 22). WARNING • Ferno recommends that the two operators face each other when transporting a patient down stairs Lubricating the track system can result in and that a third trained person “spot” for the foot- injury to patient and/or operators. -
Page 19: Figure 25 - Establishing The Glide Angle
To continue down the stairs, tilt the chair back to the glide angle and engage the belts on the steps. Figure 26 - Preparing to Roll the Chair Figure 27 - Pausing on the Stairs © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3298-01 October 2005... -
Page 20: Transporting The Patient Down Stairs
Use additional help as needed (see Using Additional Help, page 22). • Ferno recommends that the two operators face each other when transporting a patient down stairs and that a third person “spot” for the foot-end operator. -
Page 21: Transporting The Patient Up Stairs
Use additional help as needed (see Using Additional Help, page 22). • The two operators face each other when transporting a patient up stairs. Ferno recommends that a third person “spot” for the head-end operator. Follow your local protocols for carrying chairs. -
Page 22: Using Additional Help
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”... -
Page 23: Maintenance
SD-20 All-Purpose Cleaner and a clean cloth. Do not use abrasive materials to clean the Follow instructions on the container. chair. 3. Dry track and belts thoroughly. Note: To order SD-20 Cleaner, call Spartan Chemical Company at 1.800.537.8990. © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3298-01 October 2005... -
Page 24: Inspecting The Chair
Is there visible damage to the track or belts? Are inner cords of belts visible (indicating the need for replacement)? Are the belt-tensioning bolts and nuts tight? Do the belts roll properly? Do the track and belts perform properly? © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3298-01 October 2005... -
Page 25: Lubricating The Chair
Never belts with SD-20 All-Purpose Cleaner before using the lubricate the track or belts. chair again. See Cleaning Track and Belts, page 23, for cleaning instructions. Figure 33 - Label on Chair Track © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3298-01 October 2005... -
Page 26: Adjusting Track-Belt Tension
7/16-inch wrenches to tighten the bolt and nut only enough to hold the tension (Figure 36). Figure 36 - Tensioning the Belt © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3298-01 October 2005... -
Page 27: Figure 37 - Checking Tension With Chair Laying On Its
1-1/2 in. (3.175 cm to 3.8 cm), as in Figure 37. Figure 38 - Checking Tension with Chair Figure 37 - Checking Tension with Chair Standing on Its Wheels Laying on Its Tracks on a Work Bench © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3298-01 October 2005... -
Page 28: Reconditioning The Track Belts
If the belts do not perform properly, you may need to re-sand them, or they may need to be replaced. Figure 40 - Sand in Direction of Arrows © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3298-01 October 2005... -
Page 29: Removing And Attaching Abs Panels
To attach the seat panel: align the panel with the chair frame and press down to snap the panel onto the frame. Figure 42 - Lifting the Backrest Panel Over the Keepers Figure 43 - Releasing a Corner Of the Seat Panel © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3298-01 October 2005... -
Page 30: Removing And Attaching Soft Vinyl Seating
4. Pull the free end of each buckled retaining strap Figure 45 - Unbuckle Straps until the strap is tight (Figure 47), then return the chair to the upright position. Snaps Figure 46 - Unfasten Seat Snaps Figure 47 - Tighten Straps © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3298-01 October 2005... -
Page 31: Accessories And Related Products
Models 59 and 59-T Evacuation Chair Accessories 8 - ACCESSORIES AND RELATED PRODUCTS Ferno offers a full line of emergency medical service WARNING accessories (fasteners, IV poles, immobilizers, blankets, etc.). Selected items approved for use with the chair Attaching improper items to the chair can are listed here. -
Page 32: Parts And Service
Modifying the chair can cause injury and Worldwide damage. Use the chair only as designed by To order Ferno parts and for professional repair, contact Ferno. your Ferno distributor. Your distributor is the only agent authorized by Ferno to manage, service, and repair Ferno products. -
Page 33: Parts Diagrams
Models 59 and 59-T Evacuation Chair Parts and Service 9.4 Parts Diagrams © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3298-01 October 2005... -
Page 34: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Obligation If a product is proven defective, Ferno will repair or replace it, or, at our option, refund the item’s purchase price. In no event is Ferno liable for more than the selling price of the product. The purchaser accepts these terms in lieu of all damages. -
Page 35: Training Record
Models 59 and 59-T Evacuation Chair Training and Maintenance Records TRAINING RECORD Date Name Training Method MAINTENANCE RECORD Maintenance Performed Date © Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-3298-01 October 2005...