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4.3.4
For transferring the patient to the chair
1. Place the chair next to the patient.
2. Insert the brake to prevent the chair from moving.
3. Open seat belts.
4. Transfer the patient to the chair in accordance with procedures approved by the Emergency Medical Services.
5. Use all the belts to fasten the patient to the chair.
6. Before transporting the patient unlock the brake.
Do not use Eva chair in case of suspected suspects cervical or spinal traumas or fractures.
4.3.5
Use of safety belts
Always use safety belts to secure the patient to the chair. Otherwise the patient may fall off the chair and be injured.
Always secure the patient to the chair using all safety straps. For the version with roller the belt is already connected to the
frame of the chair and already in the correct position.
To avoid damages to the belts and buckles, when the chair is not used with the patient, keep the straps fastened.
When the chair is put into service, open the seatbelts and keep them arranged on both sides of the chair until the patient is
sitting. Lengthen the straps, fasten around the patient and shorten up to reach the fastening required to ensure the patient
safely.
For belts with retractor it is necessary to remove them until they stop and then make the adjustment suitable to the
patient.
To fasten the seat belt, push the male part in the female, until you hear a "click".
To unfasten the belt, press the tabs on the side of the buckle or the red button to release the buckle and pull the male part
from the female.
While fixing the belt around the patient, always verify that the connection is firm and the excess part of the belt is not caught
in the chair or hangs loose.
Check the belts before putting into operation, check carefully that the components are not bent or broken, the fabric belt
is not torn or worn or frayed, etc. Immediately replace the belts which show signs of wear or malfunction.
4.3.6
Functioning of rear handles (if equipped)
For raising the rear handles:
1.
The slides strips should be in the closed position (if present).
2.
Lift handles completely (fig. 14).
3.
Verify that the handles are locked in the open position.
The rear handles can be used only with the slides in the closed position.
The rear handles are designed only to lift the load, it is forbidden to apply loads down; failure to respect this warning may
cause damage to the device, the operator and patient.
For lowering the rear handles:
1.
To lower the lever to the left of the operator, unlock the red lever with the left hand (fig. 15).
2.
Serve up the handle with the right hand to its complete closing (fig. 15).
3.
To lower the lever to the right side of the operator, unlock the red lever with the right hand.
4.
Serve up the handle with the left hand to its complete closing.
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