Ferno 59T EZ Glide User Manual

Users’ Manual

59T EZ Glide

February 2013 Pub. No. 234-3298-03

Evacuation Chair

Read this Manual and Retain for Future Reference

59T EZ Glide®

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Telephone (Toll-free) 1.800.733.3766 ext. 1010 Telephone 1.937.382.1451 ext. 1010 Email quality.products@ferno.com

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For ordering assistance or general information:

CANADA AND THE U.S.A.

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ALL OTHER LOCATIONS

For assistance or information, please contact your Ferno distributor. If you do not have a Ferno distributor, please contact Ferno Customer Relations:

Ferno-W ashington, Inc., 70 Weil Way

Wilmington, Ohio 45177-9371, U.S.A.

Telephone +1.937.382.1451 Fax +1.937.382.6569 Internet www.ferno.com

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Disclaimer

This manual contains general instructions for the use, operation and care of this product. The instructions are not all-inclusive. Safe and proper use of this product is solely at the discretion of the user. Safety information is included as a service to the user. All other safety measures taken by the user should be within and under consideration of applicable regulations. It is recommended that training on the proper use of this product be provided before using this product in an actual situation.

Retain this manual for future reference. Include it with the product in the event of transfer to new users. Additional free copies are available upon request from Customer Relations.

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The information disclosed in this manual is the property of FernoW ashington, Inc., Wilmington, Ohio, USA. Ferno-W ashington, Inc. reserves all patent rights, proprietary design rights, manufacturing rights, reproduction use rights, and sales use rights thereto, and to any article disclosed therein except to the extent those rights are expressly granted to others or where not applicable to vendor proprietary parts.

Limited Warranty 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.

Serial Number _________________________ Location: Seat panel rear frame

59T EZ Glide®

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page Section Page

Ferno Technical Support _______________________ 2 Ferno Customer Relations _____________________ 2

1 - Safety Information __________________________ 4

1.1 Warning _______________________________ 4

1.2 Important ______________________________ 4

1.3 Tip ____________________________________ 4

1.4 Bloodborne Disease Notice ________________ 4

1.5 Symbol Glossary _________________________ 5

1.6 Safety and Instruction Labels_______________ 6

2 - Operator Skills and Training __________________ 6

2.1 Skills __________________________________ 6

2.2 Training ________________________________ 6

3 - About the Chair _____________________________ 7

3.1 Description _____________________________ 7

3.2 Chair Features ___________________________ 7

3.3 General Specications ____________________ 7

3.4 Components ____________________________ 8

4 - Setup ______________________________________ 9

4.1 Attaching Patient Restraints _______________ 9

4.2 Restraint Congurations __________________ 9

4.3 Ankle Restraint _________________________ 10

5 - Chair Features _____________________________ 11

5.1 Folding and Unfolding the Chair ___________ 11

5.2 Track System ___________________________ 12

5.3 Extending Lift Bar _______________________ 13

5.4 Telescoping Lift Handles _________________ 13

5.5 Footrest _______________________________ 14

5.6 Wheel Locks ___________________________ 14

6 - Using the Chair ____________________________ 15

6.1 Before Placing the Chair in Service _________ 15

6.2 General Guidelines for Use ________________ 15

6.3 Transferring the Patient __________________ 16

6.4 Rolling the Chair ________________________ 16

6.5 Transporting a Patient Down Stairs _________ 17

6.6 Transporting a Patient Up Stairs ___________ 19

6.7 Pausing On the Stairs ____________________ 20

6.8 Using Additional Help ___________________ 21

7 - Maintenance ______________________________ 22

7.1 Maintenance Schedule___________________ 22

7.2 Disinfecting/Cleaning Restraints ___________ 22

7.3 Disinfecting/Cleaning the Chair ___________ 22

7.4 Cleaning Tracks and Belts _________________ 22

7.5 Inspecting the Chair _____________________ 23

7.6 Lubricating the Chair ____________________ 24

7.7 Do Not Lubricate Track System ____________ 24

7.8 Reconditioning the Track Belts ____________ 25

7.9 Adjusting Track-Belt Tension ______________ 26

7.10 Removing and Attaching the ABS Panels ____ 28

8 - Accessories ________________________________ 29 9 - Parts and Service ___________________________ 30

9.1 U.S.A. and Canada_______________________ 30

9.2 Worldwide ____________________________ 30

9.3 Parts List ______________________________ 30

9.4 Parts Diagrams _________________________ 31

Training Record_______________________________ 32 Maintenance Record __________________________ 32

1  SAFETY INFORMATION

59T EZ Glide®Safety Information

1.1 Warning

Warning notices indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in injury or death.

WARNING

Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured. Permit only trained personnel to operate the chair.

Improper use of the chair can cause injury. Use the chair only for the purpose described in this manual.

Improperly attaching restraints can allow seat and back panels to dislodge, resulting in injury. Restraints must capture panel AND chair frame.

Using the chair with the track system unlocked can cause injury. Verify that the track system is locked before transporting the patient.

Lubricating the track system can result in injury to the patient and/or operators. Never lubricate the tracks or belts.

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 o the chair and be injured. Use restraints to secure the patient on the chair.

Helpers can cause injury or be injured. Maintain control of the chair, operate the controls, and direct all helpers.

Improper maintenance can cause injury. Maintain the chair only as described in this manual.

Attaching improper items to the chair can cause injury. Use only Ferno-approved items on the chair.

Improper parts and service can cause injury. Use only Ferno parts and Ferno-approved service on the chair.

Modifying the chair can cause injury and damage. Use the chair only as designed by Ferno.

1.2 Important

Important notices emphasize important usage or maintenance information. Failure to follow Important notices could result in damage to the product or property damage.

Important

1.3 Tip

Tips provide recommendations for easier use of the product.

1.4 Bloodborne Disease Notice

To reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne diseases such as HIV-1 and hepatitis when using the chair, follow the disinfecting and cleaning instructions in this manual.

59T EZ Glide® Safety Information

1.5 Symbol Glossary

The symbols dened below 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.

General W arning of

Potential Injury

Open Track System

Do Not Pressure Wash

Read the Users’ Manual

Close Track System

Manufacturer

Chair Operation Requires

Two Trained Operators

Unlocked Locked

Authorized Representative in the

European Community

500 lb

227 kg

35.7 st

Load Limit

(Safe Working Load in

pounds, kilograms, stone)

Do Not

Lubricate

Product meets European

Union Standards

Lubricate

QR Code

(Access Online Material)

Safety Information, Operator Skills and Training

59T EZ Glide®

1.6 Safety and Instruction Labels

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. New labels are available from EMSAR (page 30) or from your distributor.

Instruction: Folding/Unfolding the Chair

Safe Use Guidelines

Ferno Products are Protected by Patents Worldwide

Instruction: Opening Tracks

Safety Instruction: Attaching Restraints

Instruction:

Adjusting Lift Bar

Instruction:

Closing Tracks

Risk of Injury: Do

Not Lubricate Tracks

2  OPERATOR SKILLS AND TRAINING

2.1 Skills

Operators using the chair need:

● a working knowledge of emergency patient-handling

procedures.

● the ability to assist the patient.

2.2 Training

Operator trainees need to:

● read and understand this manual.

● be trained on the use of the chair.

● practice with the chair before using it with a patient.

● record their training information. A sample training

record sheet is provided on page 32.

WARNING

Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured. Permit only trained personnel to operate the chair.

59T EZ Glide®

About the Chair

3  ABOUT THE CHAIR

3.1 Description

The Ferno® Model 59T EZ Glide® Evacuation Chair (referred to as the chair in this manual) is an emergency patient-handling devices designed to transport a seated

patient up and down stairs and over at surfaces.

The chair is for professional use by a minimum of two trained operators. A third person to “spot” may be required by local protocols. Additional help may be required when working with heavy patients.

The chair is designed with belted tracks that enable operators to “glide” the chair down stairs instead of carrying it.

3.2 Chair Features

● Belted track 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 (shown on page 8)

For chair accessories, including mounts and restraints, see Accessories, page 29.

3.3 General Specications

Specications for the chair are shown in the table at right. Ferno reserves the right to change specications without

notice. For more information, contact Ferno Customer Relations or your Ferno distributor (page 2). Ferno reserves

the right to change specications without notice.

WARNING

Improper use of the chair can cause injury. Use the chair only for the purpose described in this manual.

Specication Imperial Metric

Load Limit 500 lb 227 kg

Load Limit (UK) 35.7 st

Weight* 33 lb 15 kg

Height

Maximum 63.5 1613 mm

Minimum 37.5 in 953 mm

Width

Overall 20.313 in 516 mm

Seat 16.5 in 419 mm

Depth (front to back)

Tracks closed, Handles retracted

Tracks Open, Handles extended

Folded

Length x width x depth 37.5 in x

Wheels, Rear

Diameter 6 in 152 mm

Width 1.25 in 32 mm

Wheels, Front

Diameter 4 in 102 mm

Width 1.18 in 30 mm

Chair Construction Rectangular aluminum

Seat/Back Panels ABS Plastic

Wheel Bearings Sealed/greaseless

28.5 in 724 mm

51 in 1295 mm

20.313 in x 8 in

953 mm x 516 mm x 200 mm

* Weight is without restraints or accessories

Load Limit

500 lb

227 kg

35.7 st

Inspect the chair if the load limit has been exceeded (See Inspecting the Chair, page 23).

About the Chair

59T EZ Glide®

3.4 Components

Removable ABS Back

Panel with Restraint Slots

Removable ABS Seat

Panel with Restraint Slots

Chair Lock Bar

Ankle Restraint

Telescoping Lift Handle (2)

Extending Lift Bar

Patient

Restraint (2)

Belt (2)

Track (2)

Extending Lift Bar

Lift Bar Release Tabs

Track Release Bar

Track Closing Handle

4" Swivel Wheel (2) 6" Wheel with Lock (2)Folding Footrest

IV Pole (Optional)

Locking Rear

Lift Handle

(Pair, Optional)

Wheel Lock (2)

Coated Restraint

Model 430

Model 430-P

Restraint Options

(Contact Ferno for Details)

59T EZ Glide®

Setup

4  SETUP

4.1 Attaching Patient Restraints

Use patient restraints to help hold the patient on the chair. Each restraint must capture both the aluminum chair frame and the seat or back panel. Follow local protocols when attaching restraints.

USING TWOPIECE RESTRAINTS

1. Feed the loop of a restraint strap through a slot in the seat or back panel.

2. Wrap the strap around the aluminum chair frame and feed the male or female buckle through the loop, then pull the strap tight against the frame and panel.

3. Repeat Steps 1-2 for the other half of the restraint.

USING ONEPIECE RESTRAINTS

Note: T wo-piece restraints are recommended.

1. To attach the seat-panel restraint, lay the restraint across the top of the seat panel and feed the male and female ends of the restraint down through the slots.

2. Wrap the restraint around the aluminum chair frame on each side of the chair, capturing both the panel and the frame (Figure 1).

3. Buckle the restraint and adjust the length.

4. Repeat Steps 1-3 to attach the back-panel restraint.

WARNING

Improperly attaching restraints can allow seat and back panels to dislodge, resulting in injury. Restraints must capture panel AND chair frame.

Important

Restraint rules (also follow your local protocols):

● Use a minimum of two restraints.

● One restraint must be secured across the chair seat

to help hold the patient on the chair.

● Each restraint or strap must capture the aluminum

chair frame and the plastic panel.

Capture Aluminum Frame and Panel at Each Side

4.2 Restraint Congurations

Follow local protocols when conguring and using restraints. Two possible congurations 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 the 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 a third restraint for the lap (Figure 2).

1. Attach one strap of a restraint through a horizontal slot on the back panel of the chair.

2. Attach the mating strap of the same restraint through the seat panel slot on the opposite side of the chair.

3. Repeat with the second restraint, attaching its straps to opposite sides of the chair.

4. Attach the lap restraint through the seat-panel slots.

Figure 1 - Restraint Capturing Frame and Panel

Straps Must Capture Aluminum Frame and Panels

Lap BeltLap Belt

Figure 2 - Horizontal Conguration (Left) and

Criss-Cross Conguration (Right)

4.3 Ankle Restraint

Use the ankle restraint to help keep the patient’s feet on the footrest. Attach the two-piece 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).

59T EZ Glide®Setup/Installation

Figure 3 - Attaching the Ankle Restraint

Figure 4 - Ankle Restraint Attached

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