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- Page 1 User Manual Compact PowerTraxx Powered Track Chair Read this Manual FERNO/MAN/0124/227-R1/UK and Retain for Stock Code 2003-0160 Future Reference...
- Page 2 Limited Warranty Statement USER MANUAL The products sold by Ferno (UK) Ltd. are covered by a limited warranty. The complete terms and conditions of the limited To request additional free user manuals, warranty, and the limitations of liability and disclaimers, are also contact Ferno Customer Service, your Ferno available upon request by calling Ferno (UK) Ltd.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Compact PowerTraxx Powered Track Chair TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Section Page 8 - Using the Chair to Transfer a Patient __________ 25 1 - Safety Information __________________________ 4 1.1 Warning notices _________________________ 4 8.1 Before Placing the Chair in Service __________25 1.2 Important notices _______________________ 4... -
Page 4: Safety Information
Improper maintenance can cause injury. Maintain the chair only as described in this manual. WARNING Non Ferno parts and service can cause injury. Use only Ferno parts and Ferno approved service on the chair. Do NOT exceed the safe working load of 200 kg Modifying the chair can cause injury and damage. -
Page 5: Safety And Instruction Labels
Safe Working Load Lubricate The symbols defined to the right are used on the Chair and/ or in this users’ manual. Ferno uses symbols recognised by the International Standards Organisation (ISO). Product meets UK and EU Standards Wheeling Chair no track attached Chair with Track attached ©... -
Page 6: Operator Skills And Training
Operator Skills and Training Compact PowerTraxx Powered Track Chair 2 - OPERATOR SKILLS AND TRAINING 2.0 Skills 2.1 Training Operators using the chair need: Operator trainees need to: The strength, balance, coordination and common Have followed a training plan. ●... -
Page 7: About The Chair
Ferno reserves the right to change specifications without notice. The Compact PowerTraxx is powered track chair, which can be used as a standard carry chair but with the capability of attaching a powered track module to assist in the descent and ascent of stairs, kerbs, inclines etc. -
Page 8: Operating The Chair
Compact PowerTraxx Powered Track Chair 4 - OPERATING THE CHAIR 4.1 Unfolding the Chair 3. Once the chair is locked secure, move both of the safety The chair can be folded for stowage only when the Powered rings down over the hinge bracket as per the photo. -
Page 9: Folding The Chair
Compact PowerTraxx Powered Track Chair 4.2 Folding the Chair 3. Push in a downward direction on the upper handle to fold the lower handle upwards in reaction to the Before folding, fully lower the height-adjustable handle if it downward force. -
Page 10: Attaching The Powered Track Module
Compact PowerTraxx Powered Track Chair 4.3 Attaching Powered Track Module The chair features an attachable Powered Track Module to aid ascending or descending stairways, moving up/down curbs, up inclines/ramps and even in and out of a vehicle via the rear or side steps (dependant on individual local... -
Page 11: Deploying The Track For Use
Compact PowerTraxx Powered Track Chair 4.4 Deploying the Track for Use 4.5 Stowing the Track Once the Track module is attached to the chair, it can be The track module can be stowed away at any time out of the unfolded and deployed for use. -
Page 12: Removing The Powered Track Module
Compact PowerTraxx Powered Track Chair 4.6 Removing the Track Module 3. With the Track module laid on the ground still attached Prior to folding the chair for storage the Powered Track to the chair axle, straddle the track behind the chair bring module must first be removed from the chair. -
Page 13: Adjusting Upper Handle Height
Compact PowerTraxx Powered Track Chair 4.7 Adjusting Upper Handle Height The upper handle of the Chair can be adjusted to different positions for when used as a Track Chair and when used as a Carry Chair. 1. To adjust the handle position, with one hand pull out the... -
Page 14: Using The Patient Straps
Operating the Chair Compact PowerTraxx Powered Track Chair 4.8 Using the Patient Straps Use the chest and foot straps to secure the patient into the • Releasing patient straps: To release the foot and chest Chair. Assess the patient condition to determine optimum straps, squeeze the two sides of the tang on the buckle strapping procedure. -
Page 15: Powered Track Module Features
Compact PowerTraxx Powered Track Chair 5 - POWERED TRACK MODULE FEATURES 5.1 Powered Track Overview Motorised system for ascending and descending stairs ● Rechargeable 28V lithium-ion motor battery ● Battery charger ● 220-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (Europe); CE certificate ○... - Page 16 The light on/ off button is located on the control unit and allows operator Do not open the motor housing. Only Ferno's to switch the lights on and off as and when required. authorised and trained technicians can open and...
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Page 17: Control Unit Overview
Compact PowerTraxx Powered Track Chair 5.2 Control Unit Overview The control unit has the following controls: Light Button - switches the lights on and off Ascent and descent buttons - to control the ● ● tracks movement for ascending or descending Speed selection button - allows to select the ●... -
Page 18: Motor Power On/Off Button
Compact PowerTraxx Powered Track Chair 5.3 Motor Power On/Off Button The Power button, located on the motor housing, is used to switch on the chair. Depress the button to turn on the chair and press again to turn off. Always keep the motor... -
Page 19: Motor Brake Disable Button
Compact PowerTraxx Powered Track Chair 5.5 Motor Brake Disable Button 5.6 Lights On/Off Button The Lights button switches the lights fitted on the motor on and off; the lights improve safety, illuminating the The brake function prevents track movement when the surroundings in which the chair is being used. -
Page 20: Battery & Battery Charger
Lithium-ion batteries have no memory effect. and / or injury. Use only batteries approved and It is not necessary to fully discharge the battery authorised by Ferno, and recharge only with before recharging. chargers approved and authorised by Ferno. Insertion slot... -
Page 21: Attaching & Removing The Battery
Compact PowerTraxx Powered Track Chair BATTERY CHARGE INDICATORS Important The battery charge indicator has four LED lights which show In case of overheating, the battery switches off for the charge status of the battery (approx. 25% intervals) protection purposes. Wait for the battery to cool when the button on the battery is pressed. -
Page 22: Battery Level Warning Indicators
Also available is a 12v battery charger for use in-vehicle. Both the 240v and 12v chargers can be wall mounted in vehicle-using dedicated wall brackets available from Ferno, which are crash tested and CEN compliant. © Ferno (UK) Ltd. FERNO/MAN/0124/227-R1/UK... -
Page 23: Powered Track Deployment
● trained and qualified operators. If and where available WARNING Ferno recommends using a third person as a supervisor or spotter. Lubricating the tracks can cause damage and / or injury Always make sure that the track is fully opened and to the patient and / or operators. - Page 24 Compact PowerTraxx Powered Track Chair © Ferno (UK) Ltd. FERNO/MAN/0124/227-R1/UK...
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Page 25: Using The Chair To Transfer A Patient
If it suspected that the load limit has been exceeded then a full inspection of injury. the Chair should be conducted, preferably by Ferno Service Technician. Use the Chair only for the Operators must take extra precautions when operating the Chair on uneven ●... -
Page 26: Before Using The Chair
Compact PowerTraxx Powered Track Chair 8.3 Before Using the Chair 8.4 Using the Chair to Move on Level Ground • Transfer the patient on and off the Chair using local patient manual handling protocols. • Before wheeling the Chair on level ground, the head-end •... - Page 27 Compact PowerTraxx Powered Track Chair 8.5 Moving the Chair DOWN stairs using Powered Track Module • It is recommended that the following procedures be practiced and trained with a chair loaded with a dummy or weights before any occupant is carried.
- Page 28 Compact PowerTraxx Powered Track Chair 8.5 Taking the Chair DOWN stairs with the Powered Track attached (cont...) 7. Head-end operator - as soon as the chair transitions from the top step landing and fully onto the stairs, a constant downward pressure should be applied to the top handle to...
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Page 29: Moving Chair Down Stairs Using Powered Track 27 8.6 Moving Chair Up Stairs Using Powered Track
Compact PowerTraxx Powered Track Chair 8.6 Moving the Chair UP stairs using Powered Track Module • Using the Chair to move upstairs requires a minimum of two operators. Use additional help, as needed. • The two operators face each other when transporting a patient upstairs. -
Page 30: Chair Positioning On The Stairway
Compact PowerTraxx Powered Track Chair 8.7 Using the Chair Powered Track 8.9 Using the Powered Track Module Module to navigate around narrow to give more space around narrow landings landings Where there is sufficient space and the situation has been... -
Page 31: Carrying The Chair Down Stairs (Without Track)
Compact PowerTraxx Powered Track Chair 8.10 Carrying the Chair DOWN stairs 8.11 Moving the Chair UP stairs WITHOUT using the Powered Track WITHOUT using the Powered Track Module Module The Chair can be used as a Carry Chair to move a patient... -
Page 32: Maintenance
& Track Module Wipe all surfaces with disinfectant. Follow the disinfectant manufacturer’s instructions for application method and contact time. Ferno recommend you inspect the Chair for damage as you clean and disinfect it. 1. Remove Track Module and any accessories. -
Page 33: Changing Control Unit Batteries
Compact PowerTraxx Powered Track Chair 9.4 Control unit batteries The chair is fitted with a control unit powered by two "AA" type batteries. If the controls do not respond and the display does not turn on, replace the batteries. If the “low charge” indicator light ( ) switches on, the batteries must be replaced. -
Page 34: Auxiliary Cable Connection (Re-Pair/No Battery)
Compact PowerTraxx Powered Track Chair 9.5 Auxiliary connection cable The chair is supplied as standard with an auxiliary cable. The auxiliary cable allows to re-establish the wireless connection (re-pair) between the control unit and the motor, if connection is lost. It also allows the control box to... -
Page 35: Inspecting The Chair Frame
Compact PowerTraxx Powered Track Chair 9.6 Inspecting the Chair Frame 9.7 Lubricating the Chair Frame Have your service’s equipment maintenance technicians Disinfect and clean the Chair before applying lubricant. inspect the Chair regularly. Follow the checklist below and Use the lubricants designated below to lubricate the Chair. -
Page 36: Parts And Service
In the United Kingdom, to order parts or for professional To order Ferno parts, and for professional Chair repair, Chair repair, contact Ferno (UK) Ltd. - the only agent contact your Ferno distributor. Your distributor is the only authorised by Ferno to manage, service, and repair Ferno agent authorised by Ferno to manage, service, and repair Ferno products. -
Page 37: Servicing Schedule
It is recommended in addition to the regular inspection and cleaning interventions that the Ferno Compact 2 Track chair is serviced at least once every 12 months. Below is a service schedule sheet where servicing dates and activities can be recorded. Ferno UK offers a range of cost-effective servicing programmes, helping to keep your equipment in good condition and keeping whole life time costs to a minimum.
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