Ferno Slovakia
FST Chair ( Fixed Track)
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4.4. Patient Restraint
Use the lap and foot restraints to secure patient
into the Chair. Assess patient condition to
determine optimum strapping procedure.
1.
Chest Restraint - The chest restraint is also
used to secure the chair closed for stowage.
Fasten the chest restraint using plastic
male/female buckle system. Pull the loose end
free end of the webbing strap to tighten the
restraint.
2. Foot Restraint-Once the patient’s feet are
comfortably placed on the integral footrest, the
loose foot restraint can be fastened to secure the
feet. Fasten foot strap using plastic male/female
buckle system. Pull the loose free end of the
webbing strap to tighten
3. Releasing Restraints -To release foot and lap
restraints, squeeze the two sides of the tang on the
buckle inward at the same time and pull the
buckle apart.
4.5. FST Chair (Fixed Track) Wheels
The Chair is fitted with two large wheels with
brakes to the rear and two swiveling castors
below the foot rest.
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The Chair may be wheeled using all four wheels
where the front swivel castors provide excellent
maneuverability, alternatively, should conditions
require, the chair may be tilted back and run on
the two larger wheels. ALWAYS inform the
patient of your intentions.
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To apply the brakes on the rear wheels, press
down on the brake pedal above the wheels. To
release the brake raise the brake pedal with your
foot.
4.6. FST Chair (Fixed Track)
In addition to the wheels the Chair is fitted with a
track system to allow the operators to glide the
chair down stairs instead of lifting and carrying.
Guidelines for using the track system:
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Using the Chair on stairs requires a minimum
of two trained operators. FERNO Manufacturing
recommends using a third person as a “spotter”
(see, using the Chair on Stairs).
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Verify that the track is fully opened and locked
into place before using it.
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Verify that the telescopic handles are locked
before lifting.
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Never lubricate track belts. Lubricated track
belts can 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 track and belts can cause irregular
track-belt performance that results in sudden
changes in the weight operators must support.
Make sure the track and track belts are clean and
dry before using the Chair on stairs.
•
Always clear stairs of debris etc., which could
interfere with the operation of the Chair or
impede the operators.
Opening the Track:
1. Grasp the top of the chair with one hand and
with the other grasp the track release bar (red
labelled) located near the top of the tracks and
firmly pull it back until the track locks into the
fully extended position.
2. Verify that the lock is engaged by trying to
push the track closed. If the lock is fully engaged
the track will not move.
Closing the Track:
With one hand, grasp the track release bar (red
labelled) located near the top of the tracks and
with the other hand push down on the track
closing handle located on the right side of the
tracks. Pushing the track closed with the track
release bar will assist this action.
