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Glide® LBS
LOAD LIMIT
Inspect the chair if the load limit
has been exceeded.
Using the Chair
5.6 Using Additional Help
Operating the chair requires a minimum of two trained operators at all times for occupants being moved up to around 150
kgs and 4 operators for occupants over 150 kgs
Ferno recommends that the operators and helpers at opposite ends of the chair face each other when transporting a
patient up or down stairs, and that an additional trained person “spot” for the lead operator. However, all applicable local
protocols for carrying chairs should be followed.
The trained operators should maintain control of the chair and operate the controls, and the designated lead operator
should direct all helpers. The chart below shows suggested placement for operators and helpers.
Key: O = Operator H = Helper S = Spotter P = Patient
Two
Operators
+
One
Helper
Direction
Gliding Down Stairs on Track System
Two
Operators
+
Three
Helpers
Two
Operators
+
Two
Helpers
Direction
Rolling on Flat Surface
700 lb
318 kg
50 st
WARNING
Helpers can cause injury or be injured. Maintain
control of the chair, operate the controls, and direct
all helpers.