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Chair Features
WaRNiNG
Using the chair with the track system unlocked can
cause injury. Verify that the track system is locked
before transporting the patient.
WaRNiNG
Lubricating the track system can result in injury to
patient and/or operators. Never lubricate the tracks
or belts.
7.2 Track System
The PowerTraxx is a powered track system that allows the
operators to power the chair up and down stairs instead of
lifting and carrying it.
GUiDELiNES FOR USE
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Using the chair on stairs requires a minimum of two
trained operators. Ferno recommends using a third
person as a “spotter” (see
Transporting the Patient
Down Stairs,
page 30 and
Transporting the Patient Up
Stairs,
page 32).
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Verify that the track system is fully open and locked
before use.
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Never lubricate the belts. Lubrication can cause the
belts to perform unpredictably, resulting in injury to
the patient and/or operators.
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Moisture, water, snow, ice, or debris on or between the
tracks and belts can cause irregular belt performance that
results in sudden changes in the weight operators must
support. Make sure the tracks and belts are clean and dry
before using the chair on stairs.
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Moisture, water, snow, ice, or debris on the stairs can
cause poor footing for operators. To avoid possible
injury, clear the stairs or select an alternate route.
OPENiNG ThE TRaCk SySTEM
1.
Grasp the red release bar (Figure 32) and firmly pull
the track system away from the chair until it locks in
the open position.
2. Verify that track system has locked by trying to push
the tracks closed. If the lock is fully engaged, the track
system will not close.
CLOSiNG ThE TRaCk SySTEM
With your hand, push the red closing handle down (Figure
33) until the track system closes completely.
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