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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing Evac Skate, BARTELS EMERGENCY EVACUATION DEVICE.Please thoroughly read this operation manual for safe operation in emergency situations.Furthermore, please carry out actual training to master how to operate Evac Skate.Evac Skate has been developed for people who cannot hurry downstairs in an emergency situation, i.e. those who have physical handicaps, are patients in serious condition or aged persons.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. ESSENTIALS OF SAFE OPERATION 2. SPECIFICATIONS 4. SET-UP 3. NAME OF EACH UNIT 5. LOADING 6. TRANSFERING ON FLAT SURFACE 7. DESCENDING STAIRS 8. STORAGE 9. DAILY MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 10. TERMS OF GUARANTEE 11.
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Evac Skate Quick emergency evacuation Cabinet for sto- ring Evac Skate when not in use...
1. ESSENTIALS OF SAFE OPERATION 1. ESSENTIALS OF SAFE OPERATION 1. Always check Evac Skate before using it • The operator must check Evac Skate before using it. The initial inspection is necessary for safe operation. 2. Safe operation with proper knowledge •...
CAUTION FOR STAIRCASE Be sure to confirm in advance that the landing area is wide enough to tarnEvac Skate. Minimum dimensions for landing (mm) : Evac Skate may not be used on spiral staircase, curved staicase, staircase angles exceeding 40 degrees. 40°...
3. NAME OF EACH UNIT 3. NAME OF EACH UNIT Handle Brake Release Lever (Deadman type) Back Support Back Support Frame Leg Straps (w/Velcro Tape) Body Straps (w/Velcro Tape) Locker Lever (Red) Seat Rear Footrest Wheels ID Sticker (Type, Serial number) Indicator Window Rubber Front Wheels...
5. LOADING 1. Position the machine parallel to bed or < Passenger´s position > wheelchair. 2. Maintain the machine in the same place until the passenger is transferred to the machine Board the passenger abdomen first. Place the passenger‘s feet on Footrest and lay him/ her on Back Support.
6. TRANSFERING ON FLAT SURFACE 1. Push the machine while squeezing Brake < Straight run > < Turn > Release Lever. The machine will transfer on its six Wheels. ADVICE: For easier squeezing of Brake Brake Release Lever Release Lever, push Handle downward a little in order to float the front part of the machine.
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2. Approach the stairs at a right angle with the machine. Never try to obiiquely descend the stairs.Doing so may cause WARNING the machine to toppie dangerously. 3. When Front Wheels drop off the edge The machine stops Lift Handle to tilt the of the top stair, the machine will machine forward automatically stop.
IMPORTANT PROCEDURE: When the machine reaches the bottom of the stairs, press Handle downward forcefully in order to bring Rear Wheels into contact with the floor. When a light weight passenger is on the machine the machine may not descend the stairs even if the brake is relaised.
9. DAILY MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 9. DAILY MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE RUBBER CRAWLER Brake Release Lever • If oil adheres, immediately wipe it off completely. • Check there is no crack or wear conceming Rubber Crawlers. If any defect on Rubber Crawler is observed, stop Evac Skate immediately and replace the part with a pair of new ones.