Using Additional Help - Ferno EZ-Glide LBS User Manual

EZ-Glide® LBS

5.6 Using Additional Help

Operating the chair requires a minimum of two trained operators at all times for occupants being moved up to around 150
kgs and 4 operators for occupants over 150 kgs
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 an additional 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
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Rolling on Flat Surface
Gliding Down Stairs on Track System
Direction
Two
Operators
+
One
Helper
Two
Operators
+
Three
Helpers
Key: O = Operator H = Helper S = Spotter P = Patient
700 lb
Inspect the chair if the load limit
318 kg
has been exceeded.
50 st
WARNING
Helpers can cause injury or be injured. Maintain
control of the chair, operate the controls, and direct
all helpers.
Using the Chair
LOAD LIMIT
15