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Compact 5 Track Chair
5.8 Use of Track on Chair
In addition to the wheels the Chair is fitted with a track system to allow the operators to glide the chair down stairs instead of
lifting and carrying.
Guidelines for using the track system
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Using the Chair on stairs requires a minimum of two trained operators. Ferno recommends using a third person as
a "spotter" (see, using the Chair on Stairs), wherever possible.
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Verify that the track is fully opened and locked into place before using it.
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Verify that the telescopic handles are extended and locked before lifting.
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Never lubricate track belts. Lubricated track belts can perform unpredictably, resulting in injury to the patient
and/or operators.
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Moisture, water, snow, ice or debris on or between the track and belts can cause irregular track-belt performance that
results in sudden changes in the weight operators must support. Make sure the track and track belts are clean and dry
before using the Chair on stairs.
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Always clear stairs of debris etc., which could interfere with the operation of the Chair or impede the operators.
Opening the Track
1.
Grasp the top of the chair with one hand and with the other grasp the track release bar (red labelled) located near the top
of the tracks and firmly pull it back until the track locks into the fully extended position. (See fig. 10)
2.
Verify that the lock is engaged by trying to push the track closed. If the lock is fully engaged the track will not fold
back.
Closing the Track
1.
With one hand, grasp the track release bar (red labelled) located near the top of the tracks and with the other hand push
down on the track closing handle located on the right side of the tracks. Pushing the track closed with the track release
bar will assist this action. The track closing handle can also be operated using your foot to push down on the handle,
instead of pushing with your hand. (See image below or 4.2)
© Ferno (UK) Ltd. FERNO/MAN/0721/212-R2/UK
Figure 20 - Red track closing handle
Compact 5 Track Chair Operation
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