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© Ferno Washington Italia. Rel.15012020
Venice evacuation chair - Venice Clack locking system
On the
WAY DOWN THE STAIRS
, the operators should
lift the chair with the patient seated.
● Before lifting the chair, check that the patient is properly
secured by the restraints. Use additional restraints and
assistance if necessary.
● Engage the rear brakes before climbing the stairs.
● Ferno recommends that the two operators take opposite
sides, with one facing the other, during the transport on
the stairs and that a third trained operator assists thefoot
end operator. Follow local regulations concerning the
transport of chairs. Require additional help, if necessary.
● Carry the patient with the head end towards the top of the
stairs.
1.
Operator at foot end
: Extend the telescopic front handles
to the desired length. Ensure that the handles are properly
locked.
2.
Operator at head end
: Open the foldable handles.
3.
Supervisor
: Stand behind the foot end operator and,
keeping a hand on their back, guide them on the way
down the stairs.
4.
Operators
: Lift and transport the chair.
Supervisor: Keeping a hand on the back of the foot end
operator, control their movement.
5.
Operator at foot end
: Once the handling 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 local regulations for the transport of the chairs.
Ask for further assistance if necessary.
● Carry the patient with the head end towards the top of the stairs.
1.
Operator at foot end
: Extend the telescopic front handles
to the desired length. Ensure that the handles are properly
locked and retain your grip.
2.
Operator at head end
: Open the foldable carrying handles
3.
Supervisor
: Stand behind the head end operator and
guide them on the way up the stairs.
4.
Operator at head end
: Firmly grasp and check your
colleague.
5.
Operators and Supervisor
: The supervisor places one
hand on the upstream operator's back, guiding him/her
during transport operations. (Figure 2)
6.
Both operators
: Once the way up the stair is completed, they
must lay the chair on the ground, making sure it is stable.
7.
Operator at foot end
: Close the telescopic handles.
8.
Operator at head end
: Handle the chair on flat surfaces.
WARNING
Make sure that all the operators are duly trained
and physically fit to handle loads.
Figure 1
Figure 2
