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© Ferno (UK) Ltd. FERNO/MAN/R5/08/18/207/UK
Compact 2 Track Chair
5 - USING THE CHAIR
5.0 Before Placing the Chair in Service
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Operators who will work with the Chair need to read and understand this
manual and be trained on using the Chair.
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Set up the chair, following the instructions in
'Operating the Chair'
, page 8.
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Confirm that the Chair operates properly. See
'Inspecting the Chair',
page 18
.
WARNING
An unattended patient can be
injured. Stay with the patient
at all times
5.1 General Guidelines for Use
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Two trained operators when the Chair is being used to transport a patient on
stairs.
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Always inform the patient before a manoeuvre.
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One operator only, can safely use the Chair on flat surfaces including single
steps, thresholds etc., but this must be at the discretion of the operator who
must assess all likely conditions.
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One operator can safely load/unload a patient using the Chair from a vehicle
fitted with a ramp, automatic tail-lift or other approved mechanical lifting
mechanism, with second operator on stand-by.
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Circumstance such as access, weather conditions or patient weight may
require additional help when operating on stairs; this must be assessed at the
time, however the following is a suggested configuration.
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Keep the load limit of the Chair in mind when working with a heavy patient.
If it suspected that the load limit has been exceeded then a full inspection of
the Chair should be conducted, preferably by Ferno Service Technician.
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Operators must take extra precautions when operating the Chair on uneven
or soft ground.
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Extra precautions, and risk assessment should be taken to prevent the Chair
from slipping in adverse, wet or icy weather conditions.
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Stay with the patient at all times and always use the patient restraints
provided.
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Always follow good lifting procedures as specified in current manual handling
regulations and your appropriate training manual.
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Follow standard emergency patient-handling procedures when operating
the Chair.
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Medical advice is beyond the parameters of the manual. It is the user’s
responsibility to ensure safe practices for both themselves and the patient
WARNING
An unrestrained patient
can fall off the Chair and be
injured. Use restraints to
secure the patient on the
Chair
WARNING
Improper use can cause injury.
Use the Chair only for the purpose described in this manual
Using the Chair
