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Venice Power evacuation chair - Venice Clack locking system
9.3 Transferring the patient
Follow the instructions in chapter 7.1
Using the Chair
to go
up the stairs, page 19.
9.4 Handling the chair
GENERAL GUIDELINES
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Whenever possible, use the chair on flat surfaces free
from obstacles.
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Use the track carriage to overcome any obstacles, such as
differences of level and ramps, according to their height.
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Close the track carriage and use the extendible
carrying handle and the front telescopic handles to lift
and move the chair on irregular surfaces.
MOVING THE CHAIR
1.
Operator at Head End:
Disengage the wheel brakes.
2.
Operator at Head End:
Adjust the carrying handle
to the desired height and use it to guide the chair on
its four wheels or, by tilting it, on its rear wheels only.
3.
Operator at Foot End:
Help the head end operator as
required and assist the patient.
9.5 Going down stairs
GENERAL GUIDELINES
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Use of the chair on the stairs must be managed by a
minimum of two qualified and trained operators. If
necessary, seek additional help to control the chair
(see section 9.9
Additional help
, page 38).
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Ferno recommends that the two operators take opposite
sides, with one facing the other, when carrying the
chair on the stairs, and that a third trained operator
helps the foot end operator. Follow local regulations
concerning the use of chairs.
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Remove any water, ice, snow, or obstacles from the
stairs before using the chair.
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Remove any water, ice, snow, or obstacles from the
tracks and their carriage before using the chair on the
stairs.
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Ensure that the track carriage is open and properly
locked before using the chair on stairs.
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If the operator is tired or needs to assist the patient, you
can stop on the stairs during transport (see section 9.6
How to stop on the stairs
, page 36).
GOING DOWN STAIRS
1.
Operator at head end:
Take the chair near the stairs
and engage the brakes.
○
Open the track carriage and lock it in open position.
Ensure the track carriage is correctly locked.
○
Set the extendible carrying handle to the desired
height and ensure that it is locked correctly.
2.
Operator at foot end:
Extend the telescopic front
handles to the desired length. Ensure that both handles
are locked properly.
3.
Supervisor (third operator):
Position yourself at the
foot end, keeping one hand on the operator's back, and
guide them down the stairs.
4.
Operator at head end:
Disengage the brakes.
5.
Both operators:
Work together to bring the chair over
the edge of the first step and tilt it, so that the tracks get
a grip on the step.
WARNING
The use of the chair without correctly opening or
locking the track carriage may cause damage and /
or injury. Ensure the track carriage is properly locked
before carrying the patient.
Going down the stairs
Adjust the handle as
needed
Adjust the handles as
needed
Third Operator
