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3.2 Compliance
MEDiCaL DEViCE DiRECTiVE
Ferno products meet the requirements of Medical Device
Directive 93/42/EEC as established by the European Union.
The chair meets the following standards:
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IEC 60601-1-2 (electrical and electromagnetic medical
equipment standards)
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IP 55 (Ingress Protection Rating; see
Disinfecting/
Cleaning the Chair,
page 36)
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3 - abOUT ThE ChaiR
3.1 Description
The Ferno
®
Model 59T EZ Glide
®
Evacuation Chair with
PowerTraxx
™
(referred to as the chair in this manual) is an
emergency patient-handling device designed to transport a
seated patient up or down stairs and over flat surfaces.
The chair is for professional use by a minimum of two
trained operators. A third person to “spot” may be required
by local protocols. Additional help may be required when
working with heavy patients.
The PowerTraxx option is a powered track system that
enables the operators to power the chair up or down
stairs instead of carrying it. The motor is powered by a
rechargeable 28 VDC battery (supplied).
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improper use of the chair can cause injury. Use the
chair only for the purpose described in this manual.
Operator Skills and Training, About the Chair
2 - OPERaTOR SkiLLS aND TRaiNiNG
2.1 Skills
Operators using the chair need:
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a working knowledge of emergency patient-handling
procedures.
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the ability to assist the patient.
2.2 Training
Operator trainees need to:
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read and understand this manual.
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be trained on the use of the chair.
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practice with the chair before using it with a patient.
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record their training information. A sample training
record sheet is provided on page 46.
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Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured.
Permit only trained personnel to operate the chair.
