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EvacuRite Evacuation Chair

Please note that this manual provides setup and general operating instructions and does not replace a structured training course delivered 
by a qualified trainer.

 

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Maximum Load: 160 Kg / 25 Stone

 

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Stair Angle: up to 40°

EvacuRite Evacuation Chair Training

It is recommended that appropriate training is undertaken before this chair is used in a trial or actual evacuation. To arrange a suitable 
course, please contact Posturite Ltd using the contact address at the end of this manual.

Best Practice

Best practice dictates that the chair operator is the same or heavier in weight than the evacuee. If the evacuee is significantly heavier, the 
chair operator may not be able to provide a controlled and safe descent of the stairs.

Contents:

A. Fitting the EvacuRite chair bracket to a wall 

03

B. Preparing the EvacuRite chair for use 

04

C. Releasing guide tracks for use on stairs 

06

D. Assisting the chair downstairs 

07

E. After use 

08

Cleaning and chair maintenance 

10

Inspection checklist 

10

Inspection log 

11

Usage log 

12

Trained operator details 

13

Warranty 14
Do’s & don’ts 

14

Chair specifications 

15

Summary of Contents for EvacuRite

Page 1: ...www posturite co uk With you every step of the way Setup Guide Basic User Guide Usage Inspection Log ...

Page 2: ...g the contact address at the end of this manual Best Practice Best practice dictates that the chair operator is the same or heavier in weight than the evacuee If the evacuee is significantly heavier the chair operator may not be able to provide a controlled and safe descent of the stairs Contents A Fitting the EvacuRite chair bracket to a wall 03 B Preparing the EvacuRite chair for use 04 C Releas...

Page 3: ...ket to the wall 3 Once the wall bracket is in place keeping the chair closed with the black tracks facing the wall push the green brake handle bar into the two clips on the bracket The clips on the wall bracket will fit between the brake levers 4 Ensure that the black curved handles are facing forwards The black retaining knobs will click shut to secure the black handles in the forward position It...

Page 4: ...on Each brake is locked on by squeezing the brake lever and pushing in the silver locking spring The brake lever can then be released and the brake will remain on whilst the silver locking pin is pushed in Repeat with other brake Check that both rear wheels are now locked in position 7 Make sure the foot rest is in the up position and that both the lap and chest belt straps are undone beside chair...

Page 5: ... and positioned at the top of the stairs re apply brakes and lock on see instruction B6 Raise the handle extension 14 At the rear of the chair with one hand pull the RED coloured bar firmly towards you thus releasing the locking pins either side and simultaneously with the other hand lift up the top handle until an audible click is heard to lock this bar in the raised position Check that this hand...

Page 6: ... happy that the evacuee is safely secured in the chair and everyone is ready release the brakes as described in B11 4 To tilt the chair backwards in a balanced controlled way hold the top handle extension bar at either side near the top and place your foot on the black bar with YELLOW label between the tracks see Fig F Pivot chair backwards gently maintaining the evacuee in a balanced position The...

Page 7: ...ob located near the handle and pull out the rod by approximately 30cm the rod will click in a secure extended position see Fig G Do not use these handles unless they are securely locked into place 2 To retract side handles if used pull up the black knob on each side of chair and slide closed the carrying handles until black knob clicks into the closed position IMPORTANT Before the evacuee is helpe...

Page 8: ...r glide tracks by holding the BLUE bar in palm of hand and pulling outwards and push upwards towards the chair back until an audible click is heard to indicate that the tracks are in their closed position 4 Slide the neck support to its highest position 5 Lower the top handle by holding it with one hand whilst with the other hand pull the centre of the red bar towards you and then control the dece...

Page 9: ...This will release the side locking pins Now raise the seat up fully 11 To secure the seat closed fasten the chest straps around the seat front and under the side handles Adjust length of straps as required to keep seat in place 12 Position the cover neatly onto chair 13 Enter details of use and any other function issues of the chair onto the report form at the end of this booklet and advise your s...

Page 10: ... raised and lowered position 2 Brake levers Locks in On position and releases as needed 3 Brake cables Secure and undamaged 4 Brake pads Gives secure braking to wheels 5 Wheels Front Pivot and rotate normally 6 Wheels Back Rotate normally 7 Track release bar Releases and closes into secure positions 8 Track Rotates manually by hand not sticking 9 Straps Clips Straps undamaged Clips functional 10 C...

Page 11: ...ast quarterly and after use to ensure chair is fully functional Only personnel who have received specific instruction and training in the safe use of this chair should be responsible for the regular checks and inspection Inspection log suggested quarterly checks Date Inspected by Comments Action Taken ...

Page 12: ...12 Usage log Date Operated by Comments Action Taken ...

Page 13: ...13 Trained operator details Date Name Trained By Notes ...

Page 14: ...n on this chair before use Do not exceed the maximum weight of 160kg or 25 stone Do carry out regular maintenance inspections Do not leave an evacuee unattended in the chair Do record maintenance log details Do not lubricate the track system Do not attempt to slide chair down stairs unless tracks are fully and securely opened Do not use the EvacuRite Evacuation Chair for any other purpose other th...

Page 15: ...evices Class 1 Registered design No 001710195 113 cm 165 cm 49 cm 49 cm 44 cm 46 cm Weight of chair 15 9 kg Maxiumum load 160 kg Height closed 113 cm Height open 165 cm Seat width 46 cm Seat depth 44 cm Seat back height 49 cm Seat height from floor 49 cm ...

Page 16: ...Posturite Ltd The Mill Berwick East Sussex BN26 6SZ t 0845 345 0010 e support posturite co uk www posturite co uk Registered in England No 2574809 ...

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