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8 - USiNG ThE ChaiR
8.1 before Placing the Chair
in Service
Personnel who will work with the chair need to read this
manual.
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Set up the chair, following the instructions in
Setup
(pages 11-12)
.
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Confirm that the chair operates properly. See
Inspecting
the Chair
, page 37.
8.2 General Guidelines for Use
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Medical advice is beyond the parameters of this
manual.
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It is the users’ responsibility to ensure safe practices
for the patient and themselves.
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A minimum of two trained operators is required.
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Operators work together and maintain control of
the chair at all times.
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Follow standard emergency patient-handling procedures
when operating the chair.
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Operators communicate with one another and use
coordinated movements to operate the chair.
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Ferno recommends that a third trained person serve as
a “spotter” while using the chair on stairs.
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Lift only the weight you can safely handle. Use
additional help when working with heavy loads
(patient and equipment). For placement of help, see
Using Additional Help,
page 35.
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Stay with the patient at all times.
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Always use patient restraints to secure the patient on
the chair.
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The chair is for use on straight (non-spiral) stairways
or inclines.
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If the battery is stored separate from the chair, attach
the battery before using the chair.
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Remove any water, ice, snow, or debris from the stairs
before using the chair on them.
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Remove any water, ice, snow, or debris from the track
and tread belts before using the chair on stairs.
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Verify that the track system is locked in the open
position before using the chair on stairs.
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The chair can be used for manual descent if the power
system becomes disabled. See
Using a Chair Without
Power,
page 34.
Using the Chair
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improper operation can cause injury. Operate the
chair only as described in this manual.
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an unattended patient can be injured. Stay with the
patient at all times.
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an unrestrained patient can fall off the chair and be
injured. Use restraints to secure the patient on the
chair.
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Lubricating the track system can result in injury to
patient and/or operators. Never lubricate the track
or belts.
important
Store the battery and battery charger indoors or
inside the ambulance. Do not store in places where
temperatures will be below 0°F (-17°C) or will exceed
150°F (66°C).
important
The chair is for use on straight stairways or inclines.
Use on spiral stairways may cause the track belts to
become dislodged.
Non-Powered Operation
The chair can be used for non-powered
descent if the power system becomes disabled
due to low battery charge or other factors.
Battery Tips
To extend battery life, always turn the power
switch OFF when the chair is not in use.