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Glide® LBS

1 - SAFETY INFORMATION

Safety Information

1.1 Warning

Warning notices indicate a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in injury or death.

WARNING

Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured. Permit

only trained personnel to operate the chair.
Improper use of the chair can cause injury. Use the chair

only for the purpose described in this manual.
Attaching one-piece restraints improperly can allow seat

and back panels to dislodge, resulting in injury. Restraints

must capture panels AND chair frame.
Using the chair with the track unlocked can cause injury.

Verify that the track is locked before transporting the

patient.
Lubricating the track system can result in injury to the

patient and/or operators. Never lubricate the track or

belts.
Improper operation can cause injury. Operate the chair

only as described in this manual.
An unattended patient can be injured. Stay with the

patient at all times.
An unrestrained patient can fall off the chair and be

injured. Use restraints to secure the patient on the chair.
Helpers can cause injury or be injured. Maintain control

of the chair, operate the controls, and direct all helpers.
Improper maintenance can cause injury. Maintain the

chair only as described in this manual.
Attaching improper items to the chair can cause injury.

Use only Ferno-approved items on the chair.
Improper parts and service can cause injury. Use only

Ferno parts and Ferno-approved service on the chair.
Modifying the chair can cause injury and damage. Use the

chair only as designed by Ferno.

1.2 Important

Important notices emphasise important usage or

maintenance information.

Important

1.3 Bloodborne Disease Notice

To reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne diseases

such as HIV-1 and hepatitis when using the chair, follow

the disinfecting and cleaning instructions in this manual.

1.4 Symbol Glossary

The symbols defined below are used on the chair and

in this users’ manual. Ferno uses symbols recognized by

the International Standards Organization (ISO), American

National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the emergency

medical services industry.

General Warning of

Potential Injury

Load Limit

Read the Users’ Manual

Chair Operation Requires

Two Trained Operators

Do Not

Lubricate

Unlocked

Locked

700 lb

318 kg

50 st

Close Track

System

Open Track

System

Product meets UK and EU Standards

Summary of Contents for EZ-Glide LBS

Page 1: ...User Manual EZ Glide LBS Chair FERNO MAN 0721 210 R5 UK Stock Code 2003 0141 Read this Manual and Retain for Future Reference ...

Page 2: ...ights thereto and to any article disclosed therein except to the extent those rights are expressly granted to others or where not applicable to supplier proprietary parts Limited Warranty Statement The products sold by Ferno UK are covered by a limited warranty The complete terms and conditions of the limited warranty and the limitations of liability and disclaimers are also available upon request...

Page 3: ...ers can cause injury or be injured Maintain control of the chair operate the controls and direct all helpers Improper maintenance can cause injury Maintain the chair only as described in this manual Attaching improper items to the chair can cause injury Use only Ferno approved items on the chair Improper parts and service can cause injury Use only Ferno parts and Ferno approved service on the chai...

Page 4: ... LABELS Label C Instruction for Folding and Unfolding Chair Label 234 1440 00 Safety Instruction Label D Safety Instruction Do NOT Lubricate Track System Label A Basic Safety Guidelines and Load Limit Label B Instruction for Adjusting Rear handle Height Label F Instruction for Closing Track Label E Instruction for Opening Track ...

Page 5: ...ng procedures the ability to assist the patient WARNING Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured Permit only trained personnel to operate the chair 2 2 Training Operator trainees need to Read and understand this manual Be trained on the use of the chair Practice with the chair before using it with a patient Record their training information A sample training record sheet is provided on p...

Page 6: ...osition extending handle at rear of chair 5 position telescoping front handles 6 rear locking wheels 5 front swivel wheels Folding footrest Ankle restraint Multiple patient restraint options Seat cushion Headrest Rear locking lift handles IV Bag Holder Winch Attachment OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES D size O2 Bottle Holder Floor Mount Lock About the Chair 3 2 General Specifications Height Maximum 1610 mm Mi...

Page 7: ...equest additional free users manuals contact Ferno Customer Service USERS MANUAL Removable PR Seat Cushion Extending Rear handle IV Bag Holder Removable ABS Back Panel with Restraint Slots Folding Footplate Telescoping Front Handles 2 5 Swivel Wheel 2 6 Wheel with Lock 2 Patient Restraint Ankle Restraint ...

Page 8: ...ts in sudden changes in the weight operators must support Make sure the track and track belts are clean and dry before using the chair on stairs Water snow ice or debris on the stairs can cause poor footing for operators To avoid possible injury clear the stairs or select an alternate route Using the Features WARNING Using the chair with the track unlocked can cause injury Verify that the track is...

Page 9: ...djusted to five locked lifting positions Adjust the handles according to operator preference and the task at hand EXTENDING AND RETRACTING THE FRONT FOOT END HANDLES 1 Pull the plunger knob and push or pull the handle until it is near the stop point desired 2 Release the knob and slide the handle a little forward or backward until it locks into the stop point 3 Verify that both handles are locked ...

Page 10: ... his her feet Keep the footrest raised when it is not in use 4 5 Wheel Locks The rear wheels of the chair are fitted with wheel locks to help keep the chair from rolling during patient transfer Stay with the chair and maintain control of it at all times Do not use the wheel locks as a substitute for operator control To engage a wheel lock press down on the rear end of the lock pedal To disengage a...

Page 11: ...and maintain control of the chair at all times Operators communicate with one another and use coordinated movements to operate the chair Ferno recommends that a third trained person serve as a spotter while the chair is being moved up or down stairs Lift only the weight you can safely handle Use additional help when working with heavy loads patient and equipment Stay with the patient at all times ...

Page 12: ...3 Foot End Operator Assist the head end operator as needed and attend the patient 5 5 Gliding the Chair Down Stairs GENERAL GUIDELINES Using the chair on stairs requires a minimum of two operators Use additional help as needed to control the chair Ferno recommends that the two operators face each other when transporting a patient down stairs and that an optional third trained person spot is used f...

Page 13: ...ould then be adjusted according to the patient weight by rotating the dial in an anti clockwise direction in direction of the red arrow which will then increase the braking effect as the dial is rotated The brake dial will rotate a total of 2 5 complete turns from fully clockwise position of zero braking to the brake fully on after 2 5 turns ant clockwise 2 Increase of weight of patient being tran...

Page 14: ...ck locks open Verify that the track is locked 5 Head End Operator Raise the rear handle to the desired position and verify that it is locked 6 Head End Operator Disengage the wheel locks and tilt the chair back WARNING Using the chair with the track unlocked can cause injury Verify that the track is locked before transporting the patient WARNING Lubricating the track system can result in injury to...

Page 15: ...additional trained person spot for the lead operator However all applicable local protocols for carrying chairs should be followed The trained operators should maintain control of the chair and operate the controls and the designated lead operator should direct all helpers The chart below shows suggested placement for operators and helpers Key O Operator H Helper S Spotter P Patient Two Operators ...

Page 16: ...bris 2 Clean both sides of the track frame and both belts with SD 20 All Purpose Cleaner and a clean cloth Follow instructions on the container 3 Dry track and belts thoroughly Important Water under high pressure or steam can penetrate joints flush away lubricant and cause corrosion Use caution when cleaning moving parts such as joints and hinges Important Using abrasive cleaning compounds or appl...

Page 17: ...17 Ferno UK Ltd FERNO MAN R4 0721 210 R5 UK EZ Glide LBS TRAINING RECORD Date Name Training Method ...

Page 18: ...18 Ferno UK Ltd FERNO MAN R4 0721 210 R5 UK EZ Glide LBS MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Maintenance Performed By ...

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