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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
operators. Use additional help as needed to control
the chair (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 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 before using the chair on them.
•
Remove any water, ice, snow, or debris from the
track and tread belts before using the chair on stairs.
•
Verify that the track is locked in the open position
before starting down the stairs with the chair.
GLIDING THE CHAIR DOWN STAIRS
1. Head-End Operator: Roll the chair to the stairs
and engage the wheel locks.
2. Foot-End Operator: Extend the foot-end lift
handles 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: Pull the track system toward
yourself until the track locks open. Verify that
the track is locked.
5. Head-End Operator: Raise the lift bar to the desired
position and verify that it is locked (Figure 23).
6. Head-End Operator: Disengage the wheel locks
(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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Models 59 and 59-T Evacuation Chair
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. 234-3298-01 October 2005
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