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Venice Power evacuation chair - Venice Clack locking system
1.
Both operators:
Slowly move the chair down until
the track carriage is resting on the first two or three
steps. This serves to establish the angle of descent.
2.
Operator at head end:
Press the down control on the
control unit to make the tracks move in the correct
direction down the stairs.
3.
Both operators:
Move at a constant pace on the stairs.
To maintain the correct angle on the way down the
stairs, proceed as follows:
○
Operator at head end:
apply a gentle pressure
downwards on the carrying handle.
○
Operator at foot end:
apply gentle pressure
upward on the foot end telescopic handles.
4.
Both operators:
When the chair reaches the bottom of
the stairs and the rear wheels rest on the floor, the head
end operator stops pressing the controls and tilts the
chair forwards so that all four wheels touch the floor.
The foot end operator closes the telescopic handles.
5.
Operator at head end:
Adjust the carrying handle to
the desired height, close the track carriage and move
the chair.
9.6 How to stop on the stairs
To stop on the way up and/or down the stairs, proceed as follows:
1.
Operator at head end:
Release the controls. The
tracks will stop automatically.
Note: the tracks will stop automatically when the up and
down controls are released.
2.
Both operators:
Tilt the chair forwards so that the
rear wheels rest on the step while both operators keep
the chair in position.
To restart:
1.
Both operators:
Tilt the chair backwards and make
sure that the tracks are gripping the steps.
2.
Operator at head end:
Press the correct control to
restore the ascent or descent movement.
3.
Both operators:
Continue with the ascent or the
descent of the stairs.
WARNING
Never leave the patient alone at any time.
9.7 Going up stairs
GENERAL GUIDELINES
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The use of the chair for going up the stairs requires
a minimum of two trained and qualified operators
working together. If necessary, seek the help of
additional staff to control the chair (see section 9.9
Additional help
, page 39).
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Ferno recommends that the two operators take opposite
sides, with one facing the other, when transporting the
patient up and down stairs, and that a third trained
operator assist the one at the head of the patient.
Follow local regulations concerning the use of chairs.
●
Remove any water, ice, snow, or obstacles from the
stairs before using the chair.
●
Remove any water, ice, snow, or obstacles from the tracks
and their carriage before using the chair on the stairs.
●
Ensure that the track carriage is open and properly
locked before using the chair on the stairs.
●
If the operator is tired or needs to assist the patient, you
can stop on the stairs during transport (see section 9.6
How to stop on the stairs
, page 36).
●
The brake function is always active by default. When
the operator does not press any control, the tracks stop
(and lock). The brake function is described in detail in
section 8.6
Brake button
, page 28.
Bottom of the stairs
Adjust the handle as
needed
Close
the tracks
Close the
handles