Spencer EVA, User Manual

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4.3.10 Functioning of armrests (if equipped)
For opening the armrests:
1 Carry out the operations for the opening of the chair.
2 Take the armrests and recline them until complete opening towards the front of
the chair (fig. 22).
3 Make sure the armrests are properly reclined.
Before transferring the patient on the chair and using the armrests, make sure they
are properly secured to the structure of the chair.
The armrests are not designed to support the total weight of the patient, but only
to give greater comfort when he is sitting on the chair, the failure to do so may
cause damage to the device, the operator and patient.
For closing the armrests:
1. With the chair open, take the armrests and recline them towards the rear part of
the chair, up to their complete closure.
2. Perform the same manoeuvres before closing of the device.
4.3.11 Functioning of the sliding system (if equipped)
For opening the slides:
1. Carry out the operations for opening the chair.
2. Brake the chair following the procedures described above (paragraph 4.3.3).
3. Stand in the rear part and lift with your finger the red button (par. 3.2 n° 11), at the left of the chair, between the
supporting pipe of the chair and the slide.
4. For models equipped with variable geometry , maintaining the red button activated, with the other hand hold the
tube labelled with the adhesive ACTIVATE SLIDE. Once held the tube identified by the adhesive, lift upwards until intercepting
the first fixing hole of the adjustment system ESC (fig. 23).
The regulation of the ESC (Eva Scrolling Control) system is made by the operator according to the following features of the
situation that arises:
a. Physical characteristics of operators
b. Inclination angle of the stairs
c. Weight of transported patient
Range of adjustments ESC system:
GREEN: standard inclination for use in all permitted conditions in compliance with all the warnings given in the user’s manual
of the device.
YELLOW: reduction of the angle of inclination compared to the green position, with consequent increase in the sliding of the
chair.
RED: reduction of the angle of inclination compared to the yellow position, with a consequent increase in the sliding of the
chair.
The adjustment is made by holding with the left or right hand the tube that is labelled with the adhesive ACTIVATE SLIDE, and
pressing with the opposite hand towards the top the red plastic tube. Raising or lowering the tube ACTIVATE SLIDE it is
possible to select the desired position.
For versions with fixed position lift the red button (par. 3.2 n° 11) the slide opens automatically.
Before use of the device verify that you have correctly selected the position of the slides and the full opening.
For closing the sliding system:
1. Brake the chair following the procedures described above.
2. Check that the rear handles are properly closed.
3. For models equipped with variable geometry take with your left or right hand the tube indicated with the adhesive
ACTIVATE SLIDE and with the opposite hand push up the red plastic tube (fig. 24). Accompany the slide until completely
closing.
4. For versions with fixed position grab the tube indicated with the adhesive ACTIVATE SLIDE, press it down, and with
your free hand accompany the slide until it is completely closed.
5. Make sure that the slide is properly locked.
Be careful during the closing phase of the slide not to place your hands between the fixed structure of the chair and the
slides. Failure to comply with this warning may result in damage to the device, the operator and the patient.
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