Ferno Venice Basic, User And Maintenance Manual

Page 1: ...User and maintenance manual Evacuation chair Model Venice Basic Venice Plus Venice Power Venice Clack locking system Read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference Rel 15012020 English UK ...

Page 2: ...ble for proper and safe use of the product The safety information is provided as a service to the user and ensures only the minimum required level of safety to prevent injury to operators and patients Any other safety measure implemented by the user must comply with applicable regulations Before using the product it is strongly recommended that staff be trained in its correct usage Retain this man...

Page 3: ...________________ 25 8 3 Control Unit____________________________ 26 8 4 Power button____________________________ 27 8 5 Ascent and descent controls________________ 27 8 6 Brake Button____________________________ 28 8 7 Lights button____________________________ 28 8 8 Speed Limiter SSL_______________________ 28 8 9 Selecting movement speed_________________ 28 8 10 Battery___________________________...

Page 4: ...compromise the safety of the device Non original spare parts and inadequate repairs may cause damage and or injury Use only original Ferno parts and refer exclusively to Ferno s r l Customer Support 1 2 Important Boxes labelled Important contain important information on use and or maintenance of the device Important 1 4 Load capacity Observe the load capacity of the Venice device Refer to section ...

Page 5: ... Unlocked Locked Read the user manual carefully The chair requires at least two qualified operators for correct use 2 Close the track carriage Danger Risk of injury Danger Risk of electric shock Load capacity in pounds kilos and stone OFF ON Do not wash with high pressure jets Open the track carriage Battery charge is low Replace the control unit batteries Main battery charge is OK Main battery ch...

Page 6: ...eplacement labels contact Ferno s r l s Customer Service page 2 The labels shown below are attached to the device Label with serial number and load capacities Label showing how to open the track carriage Label showing how to close the track carriage 238 1425 02 C x2 238 1425 02 D 238 1425 02 E 1425 02 F 5 02 G 238 1425 02 H 8 49 4 68 1 26 1 60 5 Do NOT lubricate label 238 1425 02 A 238 1425 02 B 2...

Page 7: ...ar closable handles Rear wheels of 200 mm length 30 mm Front wheels of 150 mm length 30 mm Patient restraint system User s manual Read the user manual carefully The device requires at least two qualified operators for correct use 2 2 OPERATOR TRAINING AND SKILLS WARNING Improper use of the device may cause damage and or injury Use the device as described in this manual 2 1 Skills Operators who use...

Page 8: ... VIEW Rear closable handles Telescopic handles extensible in 5 positions Rear wheels of 200 mm Locking lever Front caster wheels of 150 mm WARNING The evacuation chair Model Ferno VENICE can be configured with a set of accessories When a manual or motorised track is added the name changes into Venice Plus or Venice Power respectively ...

Page 9: ...E VIEW FRONT VIEW Toothed track 3 4 Components Venice Plus WARNING The evacuation chair Model Ferno VENICE PLUS can be configured with a set of accessories and is equipped with a manual track Extendible carrying handle with adjustable height Handle adjustment lever Track carriage locking system ...

Page 10: ...er WARNING The evacuation chair Model Ferno VENICE POWER can be configured with a set of accessories and is equipped with a motorised track Powertraxx Adjustable armrests optional Control unit SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW Foot leg rest optional Motorised tracks Safety lighting Lever for closing the track carriage Main battery ...

Page 11: ...e page 2 With rear handles open Load capacity Never exceed the load capacity of the device Inspect the device if the load capacity has been exceeded 230 kg 507 lb 36 2 st Venice Basic closed Venice Basic open Specifications Load capacity 507 lbs 230 kg Weight 21 83 lbs 9 9 kg Closed chair Width 19 80 in 503 mm Height 35 75 in 908 mm Depth 8 03 in 203 mm Open chair Width 19 80 in 503 mm Height 33 8...

Page 12: ... 21 06 in 535 mm Height 39 17 in 995 mm Depth 7 99 in 203 mm Open chair Width 21 06 in 535 mm Height 38 54 in 979 mm Depth 38 42 in 976 mm Load capacity Never exceed the load capacity of the device Inspect the device if the load capacity has been exceeded 230 kg 507 lb 36 2 st WARNING DO NOT OPEN THE MOTOR HOUSING There are no user serviceable parts inside Contact Ferno s r l for Technical Assista...

Page 13: ...wer ADJUSTABLE ARMRESTS In order to raise or lower the armrests bring them to the desired position To widen the armrest Activate the locking system by raising the armrest and keeping it parallel to the ground then widen it up to the maximum extension Make sure the armrest is locked To narrow the armrest Activate the locking system by raising the armrest and keeping it parallel to the ground then t...

Page 14: ...y cable Tracks Control unit Speed button Brake button Lights button Front and Rear lighting system 4 2 Standard components for Venice Power Motorised system for ascending and descending stairs Control unit Rechargeable 28V lithium ion battery 1 5V AA alkaline batteries Battery charger 220 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Europe CE certificate Auxiliary connection cable Green power light Power button Rear Light Ma...

Page 15: ...atient to the chair Each restraint must be fastened to both sides of the seat or the backrest and to the aluminium frame of the chair Always secure all restraints before moving the chairs TWO PIECE RESTRAINTS 1 Slide the restraint through the opening on the seat or the backrest panel Figure 1 and 2 2 Make sure that the restraint wraps around chair aluminium frame Make a knot by inserting buckle ma...

Page 16: ... restraints and a third femoral restraint Figure 4 1 Secure one end of the first thorax restraint through the upper horizontal opening present onbackrest panel 2 Secure the other end using the opening of the seat panel on the opposite side of the chair 3 Repeat the same operation for the second thorax restraint 4 Secure the femoral restraint using the openings of the chair seat 5 Secure the foot r...

Page 17: ...g lever and bring the seat closer to the backrest 4 Make sure that the chair is completely closed and the locking system is engaged Note Tilt the chair slightly forwards during the closing to help the front wheels reach the correct position Figure 6 Turn the front wheels inwards to block them with the special magnets Figure 7 5 3 Rear foldable handles The operator positioned behind chair backrest ...

Page 18: ...ver down with the foot Figure 10 Push the red lever up with the foot to disengage them Figure 11 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 TELESCOPIC HANDLE ADJUSTMENT 1 Push the red lever forwards and extract or close the telescopic handles to the desired position 2 Release the lever and let the handle slide forwards or backward until correct locking 3 Lock both handles in the same position 4 Ensure that both...

Page 19: ...s It is the responsibility of the operators to follow correct procedures and ensure the safety of both the patient and themselves This manual explains the use of the chair under ideal conditions and is purely indicative The chair should be used by a minimum of two duly trained and qualified operators The operators must work together and maintain the control of the chair during all the operations F...

Page 20: ...ing is completed close the telescopic front handles 6 Operator at head end Handle the chair on flat surfaces Ferno recommends that the two operators take opposite sides with one facing the other when carrying the chair and that a third trained operator helps during the operation Figure 1 However if required the operator at foot end can turn forwards with their back turned to the patient Follow loc...

Page 21: ...ng the chair with the seat not correctly locked may cause damage and or injury Make sure that it is properly locked before transporting the patient WARNING DO NOT USE RESTRAINTS UNSUITABLE TO SECURE THE PATIENT 7 2 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 Hold the patient on the floor by keeping the rear wheels on the step 2 O...

Page 22: ...the chair CARRYING HANDLE ADJUSTMENT Turn the locking lever in any direction to adjust the height of the carrying handle Once the desired position has been reached restore the original position of the lever Figure 4 Make sure that the handle is locked GOING DOWN THE STAIRS WITH THE MANUAL TRACK CHAIR 1 Operator at head end Reach the stairs with the chair and engage the wheel brakes 2 Operator at f...

Page 23: ...or three steps In this way the sliding angle is established Figure 8 9 To maintain this angle on the way down the stairs work together as follows The operator at head end applies a gentle pressure downwards on the extended handle The operator at foot end applies a gentle pressure upwards on the foot handles 10 Both operators When the chair reaches the end of the staircase and the rear wheels are o...

Page 24: ...ury to the patient and or operators Never lubricate the track carriage Ensure that both tracks and adjustable handle are closed when the patient seats on the VENICE POWER If they are open close them before seating the patient Incorrect charging of the chair may cause damage and or injury Use only batteries approved and authorised by Ferno and recharge only with chargers approved and authorised by ...

Page 25: ...age 28 BRAKE FUNCTION The brake function is automatically activated when the chair is switched on It blocks track movement when the up and down controls are not pressed Refer to section 8 6 Brake button page 28 SPEED LIMITER The chair is fitted with an internal speed limiter If the system loses power and the tracks turn freely this system reduces the speed of the chair on the way down the stairs R...

Page 26: ...n the left side have no speed control function so when the button is pressed the chair reaches its maximum speed depending on whether hare or tortoise mode is selected Brake Button to enable or disable the brake function The brake function is always enabled by default Lights Button switches the lights on and off Speed selection button allows to select the maximum speed required Main battery indica...

Page 27: ...ible via the corresponding indicator light on the control unit and the one on the battery itself see section 8 10 Battery page 29 8 5 Ascent and descent controls The ascent and descent controls are identified by labels with the symbols and The controls are located on the control unit fitted on the extendible carrying handle so they are always within easy reach of the operators The pressure with wh...

Page 28: ...e function is disabled 8 7 Lights button The Lights button switches the lights fitted on the motor on and off the lights improve safety illuminating the surroundings in which the chair is being used Press the button to switch on the lights press again to switch them off 8 9 Selecting movement speed The chair has two speeds for going up and down the stairs To select the desired speed proceed as fol...

Page 29: ...if it is stored for a long period at temperatures below 17 C or above 66 C Dispose of the battery when it reaches the end of its working life Do not dispose of the battery with household waste BATTERY USAGE The slots on the battery are compatible with those of the charger and with those on the chair See sections 8 11 Inserting and removing the battery page 30 and 8 13 Battery charger page 32 Press...

Page 30: ...ng the button the indicator lights showing the battery level will light up briefly If the battery is fully charged all 4 LED indicators will light up simultaneously If the battery has a charge level below 10 pressing the button will cause the first LED to blink four times BATTERY SWITCH OFF Thebatterywillswitchoffincaseofinternalovertemperature Pressing the button on the battery will cause the LED...

Page 31: ...er by means of the specific indicator see section CONTROL UNIT CONTROL UNIT BATTERIES The control unit is powered by two 1 5V AA batteries If the icon at the bottom centre of the control panel lights this means the batteries must be replaced If the control unit s indicators do not light up and the controls do not work you may need to replace the batteries Main battery messages on the display LEDs ...

Page 32: ...g RED steady the battery is connected and charging GREEN steady charging completed RED flashing Overheating Recharge the battery only when the temperature range is between 0 C and 65 C RED GREEN alternating flashing the battery is damaged or not functioning correctly Replace the battery immediately CHARGING THE BATTERY Fitting and charging the battery Align the battery slots with the special suppo...

Page 33: ...sure that the track carriage and the tracks are clean and dry before using the chair on stairs Moisture water snow ice or debris on the stairs may affect the balance of the operators To prevent possible damage and or injury clean the stairs or choose an alternative route WARNING The use of the chair with an unlocked track carriage may cause damage and or injury Ensure the track carriageisproperlyl...

Page 34: ...ve The chair should be used by a minimum of two duly trained and qualified operators The trained operators must work together and maintain control of the chair during all operations Follow procedures while complying with standard regulations for moving the patient in an emergency Ferno recommends the presence of a third trained person as a supervisor when the chair is used both up and down the sta...

Page 35: ...d operator 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 stairs If the operator is tired or needs to assist the patien...

Page 36: ...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 GUIDEL...

Page 37: ...oceed 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 telescopic handles 2 Both operators At the end of the staircase the head end operator lowers the rear wheels on the floor and releases the movement controls Figure 36 3 Both operators Move the chair away from the steps and tilt it forwards so that ...

Page 38: ... height before moving the chair 9 9 Additional help The chair should be used by a minimum of two duly trained and qualified operators Ferno recommends that the operators and assistants stand at opposite ends with one facing the other when carrying the device up and down stairs and that a third trained operator assists the first operator Follow applicable chair transport regulations The duly traine...

Page 39: ...e to be carried out by the user as specified in the table If the chair undergoes particularly heavy use maintenance should preferably be carried out on a more frequent basis If there are signs of wear and damage discontinue use of the chair and immediately contact Ferno s Technical Support Service Ferno directly carries out repair maintenance operations without the need of dealers mechanics or ext...

Page 40: ... dry the treated surfaces make sure that all the device s components are completely dry before using them 4 After cleaning be sure to replace on the device the restraints and any other accessory that was removed 10 5 Lubricating the device Disinfect and clean the chair before lubricating Lubricate every point requested see picture on the following page then move the locking levers back and forth s...

Page 41: ...d Are the restraints in good conditions Do they show cuts or worn edges Do restraint buckles show visible damage Do they work correctly Do the installed accessories work properly without interfering with the operation of the device lubricant detergent silicone spray lubricant detergent silicone spray Important Do not lubricate parts unnecessarily as this can cause dirt and particles to build up on...

Page 42: ...ECK LIST FOR INSPECTION OF THE TRACK CARRIAGE AND TRACKS Is there any lubricant dirt or debris on the tracks or track carriage Are the tracks and track carriage visibly damaged Are the bolts and nuts securely fastened Are the tracks and track carriage working properly WARNING Impropermaintenancemaycauseseriousaccidents injuries and or damage Perform maintenance as instructed in this user manual WA...

Page 43: ...partment below the control unit Figure 1 The auxiliary cable connection port is positioned next to the battery slot Figure 1 Refer to section 10 10 Auxiliary connection cable page 46 TO REPLACE THE TWO AA BATTERIES Use a cross head screwdriver to undo the battery compartment screws Lift the battery compartment cover Figure 2 Remove the batteries see figure Remove the batteries from their compartme...

Page 44: ...ws using a 2 5 mm Allen wrench Figure 6 Take the utmost care not to over tighten the screws 5 While one operator keeps the two tabs of the track tensioner in position the other operator tightens the main screw using a 6 mm Allen wrench and a 13 mm hex socket wrench 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 for the second track 7 Check the track tension The tension must be the same on both tracks Check the tension by ...

Page 45: ...ainers on the upper side of the frame Figure 8 Fitting the backrest panel Position the panel with the horizontal restraint openings up Slide the two upper holes on the retainers then push both lower borders of the panel on the frame sides until they click on the retainers SEAT PANEL Removing the seat panel Pull both front borders of the panel upwards to separate the seat from the frame Figure 9 th...

Page 46: ...g reconnection procedures 1 Open the control unit connector compartment with the aid of a coin Figure 10 2 Insert the auxiliary cable connector into the port located in the compartment Figure 11 3 Remove the door protection on the motor housing Figure 12 4 Connect the cable s serial plug to the port on the motor housing Figure 13 5 Press the power button of the chair and wait for the wireless inte...

Page 47: ...ice out of service if it shows signs of wear or damage ________________________________________ Venice Clack is not designed to lock the chair with the patient seated in it It is recommended to close the chair before securing it to Venice Clack WARNING Any use of Venice Clack other than that described in this manual may cause damage serious accidents and or injuries to personnel __________________...

Page 48: ...erno s r l train operators according to the Ferno s r l educational programme scrupulously record the training sessions performed with the Venice Clack system on the form attached to this manual see chapter Training record Operators knowledge Operators must be able to ensure the safety of both themselves and their patients while using the product The operators must be able to correctly and safely ...

Page 49: ...afely into place INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Securing the chair in the Locking hook Close and lock the Venice series chair correctly Use the side telescopic handles to lift the chair so that the upper carrying handle reaches the special upper hooks of Venice Clack Place the chair correctly paying the utmost attention to the track gears Push the lower part of the chair in its housing until you hear an aud...

Page 50: ...cking Carry out the locking procedure in reverse order Seize the chair s carrying handle Push the unlocking buttons and lift the chair to extract it from the support WARNING In case of Venice Power chair align the special references on the Venice Clack label to ensure that the chair is perfectly centred ...

Page 51: ... board a vehicle must be carried out by specialised technical personnel Fasten the device using four M8 screws in its holes Make sure that the screws are tightened on a metal wall at least 3 mm thick If necessary secure the device to the floor too with the special L shaped plate shown in the figure LOCKING SYSTEM INSTALLATION L shaped plate ...

Page 52: ...52 Ferno Washington Italia Rel 15012020 Venice evacuation chair Venice Clack locking system COMPATIBILITY WITH EZCLACK Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 ...

Page 53: ...nical Support Service Telephone toll free in Italy 800 501 711 Phone 39 0516860028 Fax 39 0516861508 E mail assistenza ferno it Website www ferno it For more information on the Venice device and to schedule training courses on its correct use contact the Ferno s r l Customer Service team The Venice Clack system can also be used with an EzClack locking system for 59 T series already installed on th...

Page 54: ...port Service The intervention provides that the right to call and the sending of the technician will be charged Repairs are guaranteed for 6 months from the date of repair This warranty applies only when the product is used according to the instructions in the user manual provided Misuse and negligence invalidate this warranty The warranty is valid from the day the product is shipped from Ferno s ...

Page 55: ...55 Ferno Washington Italia Rel 15012020 Venice evacuation chair Venice Clack locking system TRAINING RECORD Date Instructor Name Training Type TRAINING RECORD Date Instructor Name Training Type ...

Page 56: ...56 Ferno Washington Italia Rel 15012020 Venice evacuation chair Venice Clack locking system TRAINING RECORD Date Instructor Name Training Type TRAINING RECORD Date Instructor Name Training Type ...

Page 57: ...57 Ferno Washington Italia Rel 15012020 Venice evacuation chair Venice Clack locking system TRAINING RECORD Date Instructor Name Training Type TRAINING RECORD Date Instructor Name Training Type ...

Page 58: ...40066 Pieve di Cento BO ITALY Telephone toll free in Italy 800 501 711 Phone 39 0516860028 Fax 39 0516861508 E mail info ferno it Website www ferno it Product User and Maintenance Manual required to operate the product safely maintain its efficiency and reliability and comply with the terms of the warranty Re 15012020 English UK ...