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Venice Power evacuation chair - Venice Clack locking system
8 - VENICE POWER CONFIGURATION
8.1 Initial setup
Before using the VENICE POWER chair:
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Apply the restraints.
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Inspect the chair (see section 10.6
Venice Power
inspection
, page 42).
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Use the charger supplied as standard to charge the main
battery
.
Refer to section 8.11
Inserting and removing
the battery
, page 30.
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Insert two "AA" batteries in the control unit.
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The "AA" batteries (
supplied as standard
) can be found
in a handy bag along with the auxiliary connection
cable (see section 4.2
Standard components for Venice
Power
, page 14).
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Ensure the tracks are working properly. If necessary,
adjust the tension. Refer to section 10.8
Adjusting the
tension of the tracks
, page 44.
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If the batteries are fully charged but the UP / DOWN
controls do not work, it is possible that the wireless
connection is not working properly. Refer to section 10.10
Auxiliary connection cable,
page 46.
WARNING
The use of the chair with a track carriage that is not properly locked
may cause damage and / or injury. Ensure you have properly locked
the track carriage before moving the patient.
Lubricating the track carriage can cause damage and / or injury to
the patient and / or operators. Never lubricate the track carriage.
Ensure that both tracks and adjustable handle are closed when the
patient seats on the VENICE POWER. If they are open, close them
before seating the patient.
Incorrect charging of the chair may cause damage and / or injury. Use
only batteries approved and authorised by Ferno, and recharge only
with chargers approved and authorised by Ferno.
Do not leave the VENICE POWERTRAXX chair unattended on surfaces
with a gradient over 10°. There is a risk of tipping.
Take extra care when using the VENICE POWERTRAXX chair on
carpeted stairs, as there may be a risk of pulling the carpet from the
steps and causing harm to operators and / or the patient. Ensure the
carpet is secure. Allow use of the chair only by trained and qualified
personnel.
In case of stairs with steps with rounded profiles, take the utmost
care when using the chair. Allow use of the chair only by trained and
qualified personnel.
When going up or down a spiral staircase, take the utmost care and
allow use of the chair only by trained and qualified personnel.
Never switch off the brake button. The brake function ensures safe
transportation for both the patient and for the operators. Pay the
utmost attention and ensure you have full control of the chair while
going up and down stairs, regardless of whether the brake function
is active or has been disabled by the operator.