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© Ferno Washington Italia. Rel.15012020
Venice evacuation chair - Venice Clack locking system
WARNING
Improper use of the chair may cause damage and/
or injury. Use the chair as described in this manual.
WARNING
An unassisted patient is at risk of injury. Never leave
the patient alone, and always assist the patient
when using the chair.
Read the user manual
carefully
The device requires
at least two qualified
operators for correct use.
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Before placing the chair into service
Staff using the chair must have carefully read and understood
the information contained in this manual.
Before any operation with the chair, ensure that:
● all the components and restraints are present, that the chair
does not show any signs of damage or wear, and that it is
fully operational.
● follow the instructions in chapter 5
Device configuration
,
page 15.
7.1 Using the Chair
On the
WAY UP THE STAIRS
, the operators should lift the
chair with the patient seated.
● Before lifting the chair, check that the patient is properly
secured by the restraints. Use additional restraints and
assistance if necessary.
● Engage the rear brakes before climbing the stairs.
6 - USING THE CHAIR
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
● This manual does not provide any medical instructions.
● It is the responsibility of the operators to follow correct
procedures and ensure the safety of both the patient and
themselves.
● This manual explains the use of the chair under ideal
conditions and is purely indicative.
● The chair should be used by a minimum of two duly
trained and qualified operators.
● The operators must work together and maintain the
control of the chair during all the operations.
● Follow procedures while complying with standard
regulations for moving the patient in an emergency.
● Ferno recommends the presence of a third trained person
as a supervisor when the chair is used on the stairs, both
for ascent and descent.
● Lift only the weight that you can safely support. Obtain
additional assistance for heavy loads (patient and
equipment).
7 - TRANSFERRING THE
PATIENT
HELPING THE PATIENT SIT ON THE CHAIR
●
Open the chair and make sure that it is correctly locked
in open position.
●
Make sure that the chair is positioned/locked so that it
cannot move backward/forward.
●
Assist the patient by following the acknowledged
procedures and local protocols.
●
Fasten and adjust thorax and femoral restraints.
HELPING THE PATIENT TO STAND UP
●
Make sure that the chair is positioned/locked so that it
cannot move backward/forward.
●
Unfasten the thorax and femoral restraints.
WARNING
Make sure that all the locking systems of the chair
are closed when the patient sits.
If they are open, close them before seating the
patient.