background image

Users’ Manual

July 2018 

Pub. No. 234-3298-07

Read this Manual and Retain 

for Future Reference

EZ

-Glide

®

Evacuation Chair

Models 59, 59T, 59T-LWH

Содержание EZ-Glide 59

Страница 1: ...Users Manual July 2018 Pub No 234 3298 07 Read this Manual and Retain for Future Reference EZ Glide Evacuation Chair Models 59 59T 59T LWH ...

Страница 2: ...y Statement The products sold by Ferno are covered by a limited warranty which is printed on all Ferno invoices The complete terms and conditions of the limited warranty and the limitations of liability and disclaimers are also available upon request by calling Ferno at 1 800 733 3766 or 1 937 382 1451 Ferno Customer Relations For ordering assistance or general information CANADA AND THE U S A Tel...

Страница 3: ... 17 5 7 Rear Lift Handles Model 59T LWH Only_________________ 18 5 8 Rear Lift Handles Models 59 59T Optional _____________ 19 6 Using the Chair________________________________________ 20 6 1 Before Placing the Chair in Service____________________ 20 6 2 General Guidelines for Use___________________________ 20 6 3 Transferring the Patient_____________________________ 21 6 4 Rolling the Chair______...

Страница 4: ...erify that the track system is locked before transporting the patient Lubricating the track system can result in injury to the patientand oroperators Neverlubricatethetracksorbelts Improper operation can cause injury Operate the chair only as described in this manual An unattended patient can be injured Stay with the patient at all times An unrestrained patient can fall off the chair and be injure...

Страница 5: ...formation Open Track System Close Track System 1 5 Symbol Glossary The symbols defined on this page are used on the chair and or in this users manual Ferno uses symbols recognized by the International Standards Organization ISO American National Standards Institute ANSI and the emergency medical services industry Do Not Lubricate Lubricate Unlocked Locked 500 lb 227 kg 35 7 st QR Code Access Onlin...

Страница 6: ...acks Ferno Products are Protected by Patents Worldwide Instruction Folding Unfolding the Chair Instruction Opening the Tracks Safety Instruction Attaching Restraints Safe Use Guidelines 1 6 Safety and Instruction Labels Model 59 Safety and instruction labels place important information from the users manual on the chair Read and follow label instructions Replace worn or damaged labels immediately ...

Страница 7: ...manual click a link in an electronic version of this manual or visit our website at www ferno com LOAD The load is the overall weight of the patient plus equipment placed on or attached to the chair LOAD CAPACITY Load capacity is the amount of weight the chair is designed to hold This includes the patient weight plus any accessories attached to the chair IV poles bags etc OPERATORS Trainedoperator...

Страница 8: ...chairs Trained operators maintain control of the chair and operate the controls The designated lead operator should direct all helpers The charts on this page show suggested placement for operators and helpers Direction Descend Ascend Two Operators and One Helper O O P S Two Operators and Three Helpers Key O Operator H Helper S Spotter P Patient Direction Rolling on Flat Surface Two Operators and ...

Страница 9: ...system for gliding chair down stairs Molded ABS seat and back panels Choice of color 5 position extending rear lift bar 5 position telescoping front lift handle 2 6 rear locking wheel 2 4 front swivel wheel 2 Folding footrest Ankle restraint Patient restraints page 11 3 2 General Specifications Specifications for the chair are shown in the table at right General specifications are rounded Metric c...

Страница 10: ...e ABS Seat Panel with Restraint Slots Removable ABS Back Panel with Restraint Slots Chair Lock Bar Extending Lift Bar Folding Footrest Telescoping Lift Handle 2 Ankle Restraint 4 Swivel Wheel 2 6 Wheel with Lock 2 Patient Restraints Lift Bar Release Wheel Lock 2 Locking Rear Handle Pair Optional ...

Страница 11: ... 2 Extending Lift Bar Removable ABS Back Panel with Restraint Slots Removable ABS Seat Panel with Restraint Slots Restraint Options See Accessories on page 34 Model 430P Model 430 Ankle Restraint Belt 2 Track Release Bar IV Pole Optional Extending Lift Bar Lift Bar Release Tabs Track Closing Handle Locking Rear Handle Pair Optional Wheel Lock 2 3 4 Components Model 59T Model 59T LWH ...

Страница 12: ...when configuring and using restraints Two possible configurations are described below HORIZONTAL CONFIGURATION Use one restraint for the chest and one restraint for the lap Figure 2 Use additional restraints as needed 1 Attach the chest straps through vertical slots in the back panel 2 Attach the lap straps through the seat panel slots CRISS CROSS CONFIGURATION Use two restraints for the torso and...

Страница 13: ...ce ankle restraint to the front legs of the chair To attach the restraint 1 Unbuckle the restraint to separate the straps 2 Wrap a strap around one front leg of the chair and thread the buckle through the loop then pull the strap tight around the chair leg Figure 3 3 Attach the remaining strap to the opposite front leg 4 Buckle the restraint and adjust the length Figure 4 3 4 ...

Страница 14: ...air Figure 6 then fold the seat toward the lift bar AS YOU FOLD THE SEAT Tilt the chair forward Figure 7 to keep the swivel wheels rotated outward This prevents the wheels from holdingtheframeawayfromtheseatandallowsthelocktoengage 5 Press the seat against the back panel frame until the lock engages Figure 8 6 Verify the lock has engaged by pulling the seat away from the lift bar without pulling t...

Страница 15: ...operators must support Make sure the tracks and belts are clean and dry before using the chair on stairs 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 9 and firmly pull the track system away from the chair until it locks in the op...

Страница 16: ...into position 3 Verify that the lift bar is locked by trying to raise or lower it without squeezing the release tabs When the lock is engaged the lift bar will not move 5 4 Telescoping Lift Handles The telescoping lift handles adjust to five locked positions Figure 11 Adjust the handles according to operator preference and the task at hand EXTENDING RETRACTING THE LIFT HANDLES 1 Press the release ...

Страница 17: ...eat the patient before lowering the footrest When preparing to transfer the patient off the chair unfasten the ankle restraint and raise the footrest into the storage position before unfastening the patient s torso and lap restraints This will prevent the patient from attempting to stand before the footrest has been stored out of the way of his her feet Keep the footrest raised when it is not in u...

Страница 18: ... must be disengaged 1 Press and hold the red release lever to disengage the safety lock Figure 17 2 With the red release lever still pressed grasp the center of the handle and lift the entire handle upward to unlock the secondary lock Figure 18 Keep the handle parallel with the floor as you raise it 3 Fold the handle and release the red release lever Figure 19 17 18 NOTICE LIFT ONLY Lift handles a...

Страница 19: ...air using only one handle To raise a handle lift the handle until it locks with an audible click To lower a handle press the red release lever toward the chair to disengage the lock Figure 20 then lower the handle Keep the handles folded when not in use 20 NOTICE LIFT ONLY Lift handles are designed for lifting and carrying the chair only Use the handles to lift and carry the chair up stairs or ove...

Страница 20: ...p when working with heavy loads patient and equipment For placement of help see Using Additional Help on page 8 Stay with the patient at all times Always use patient restraints to secure the patient on the chair Remove any water ice snow or debris from the stairs before using the chair on them Remove any water ice snow or debris from the track and tread belts before using the chair on stairs Verif...

Страница 21: ...and guide the chair on all four wheels Figure 18 or tilt the chair back and roll it on its rear wheels 3 Foot End Operator Assist the head end operator as needed and attend the patient 6 3 Transferring the Patient Always assist the patient onto and off from the chair ASSISTING THE PATIENT ONTO THE CHAIR 1 Unfold the chair and verify that it is locked 2 Engage the wheel locks 3 Verify that the foot...

Страница 22: ... your grasp 3 Spotter Stand below the foot end operator with a hand on the operator s back to help steady and guide him her throughout the descent Figure 24 4 Head End Operator Raise the lift bar to the desired position and verify that it is locked Or use the rear lift handles if your chair has rear lift handles 5 Head End Operator Disengage the wheel locks and tilt the chair back 6 Operators and ...

Страница 23: ...RS 1 Head end Operator Roll the chair near the stairs and engage the wheel locks 2 Head end Operator Open the track system See Track System on page 15 Verify that it has locked 3 Head End Operator Raise the lift bar to the desired position and verify that it is locked Figure 25 Or use the rear lift handles if your chair has rear lift handles 4 Foot end Operator Extend the foot end lift handles to ...

Страница 24: ...Operator Apply slight downward pressure on the extended lift bar Foot end Operator Apply slight upward pressure on the foot end lift handles 10 Both Operators At the bottom of the stairway tilt the chair onto all four wheels 11 If the chair has reached the destination prepare the chair for rolling by retracting the lift handles rear lift handles and or lowering the lift bar to a comfortable height...

Страница 25: ...standard equipment 1 Both Operators Roll the chair to the bottom of the stairs and position it with the patient s back to the stairs 2 Head End Operator Raise the lift bar to the desired position and verify that it is locked Or use the rear lift handles if your chair has rear lift handles 3 Head End Operator If the chair has a track system do not open the track system 4 Spotter Stand above the hea...

Страница 26: ...tors hold the chair in place To resume a descent both operators tilt the chair back to the glide angle and engage the belts on the steps Then continue down the stairs as instructed in this manual See Transporting a Patient Down Stairs Model 59 on page 22 or see Transporting a Patient Down Stairs Models 59T 59T LWH on page 23 PAUSING DURING AN ASCENT Both operators set the chair down on its rear wh...

Страница 27: ...o order SD 20 Cleaner in North America contact the Spartan Chemical Company Maumee Ohio USA at 1 800 537 8990 or visit www spartanchemical com on the internet 7 1 Maintenance Schedule The chair requires regular maintenance Set up and follow a maintenance schedule The table at right represents minimum intervals for maintenance Keep maintenance records A sample maintenance record sheet is provided o...

Страница 28: ...cessive wear Are all screws nuts bolts rivets and roll pins securely in place Do all moving parts operate smoothly and properly Do all locks on the chair operate properly Does the chair roll smoothly Are the restraints properly installed Is restraint webbing in good condition with no cuts or frayed edges Are restraint buckles free of visible damage and do they operate properly Do installed accesso...

Страница 29: ...m Never lubricate the tracks belts or any other part of the track system Lubricants on the tracks or belts can cause the chair to perform unpredictably resulting in injury to the patient and or operators A label Figure 32 instructing the user not to lubricate the track system is affixed to each track If these labels become damaged or worn replace them immediately See Parts and Service on page 35 I...

Страница 30: ...he track and mark the inner surface with a permanent marker to identify the starting point for sanding Figure 33 4 Wrap the wood block with sandpaper and place the sanding block between belt and track Move the block up and down to sand the inner surface of the belt Figure 34 5 Rotate the track belt as needed to access additional surface to sand Note Take care and do not sand the surface of the tra...

Страница 31: ...to pull the belt roller toward the top of the track the other person uses the two 7 16 inch wrenches to tighten the bolt and nut only enough to hold the tension Figure 37 7 9 Adjusting Track Belt Tension TOOLS NEEDED 2 ea 7 16 inch Wrench 1 ea 4 Phillips Screwdriver 1 ea Ruler or Measuring Tape WHEN TO ADJUST BELT TENSION Track belt tension needs to be adjusted when a nut and bolt become loose a b...

Страница 32: ... ON A WORKBENCH Grasp the belt at the track midpoint and pull the belt away from the track to remove any slack then measure the distance between the exposed surface of the track and the inner surface of the belt Take the measurement at the track midpoint The belt is correctly tensioned when the measurement from the exposed surface of the track to the inner surface of the belt is 1 1 4 in to 1 1 2 ...

Страница 33: ... attach the back panel Orient the panel with the horizontal restraint slots uppermost Slide the two holes in the panel top flange down over the keepers on the chair frame Figure 41 then press both lower corners of the panel against the sides of the frame until they snap into place over the keepers SEAT PANEL To remove the seat panel Pull upward on the panel flange at each front corner to pop the p...

Страница 34: ...ease 082 2072 SecureLock Storage Brackets Suitable for use in an Ambulance 60 0251 006 EZ Glide Wall Bracket Hook Secures Top of Chair Only 082 2073 Metal Storage Cabinet 050 6534 Ferno offers a full line of emergency medical service accessories Selected items approved for use with the chair are listed here Always follow the instructions packed with accessories Keep the instructions with this manu...

Страница 35: ...aint 082 1973 11 Track lower roller w hardware 190 1498 12 Rear brake assy left n v 090 5843 13 Track belt only 190 1496 14 Track upper roller w hardware 190 1497 15 Lift bar lock assy 190 1492 16 Lift bar handle complete 190 1491 17 Gas spring assy 190 1499 18 Label sheet and logo n s 190 1502 19 Telescoping handle assembly See chart at right 20 Seat frame assembly n s 090 5840 21 59T Track frame...

Страница 36: ... Ferno Washington Inc 234 3298 07 July 2018 36 Parts and Service 9 4 Parts Diagrams 20 18 Not Shown Refer to Chart On Page 35 6 1 2 3 4 5 7 9 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 21 22 19 17 ...

Страница 37: ... Ferno Washington Inc 234 3298 07 July 2018 37 Training Record Date Printed Name Signature Training Method Trainer Initials Read Manual Video Online Hands On TRAINING RECORD ...

Страница 38: ... Ferno Washington Inc 234 3298 07 July 2018 38 Maintenance Record Date Maintenance Performed By MAINTENANCE RECORD ...

Страница 39: ... Ferno Washington Inc 234 3298 07 July 2018 39 NOTES ...

Страница 40: ... Ferno Washington Inc 234 3298 07 July2018 ...

Отзывы: