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Training Record__________________________________________ 37
Maintenance Record _____________________________________ 38
Notes __________________________________________________ 39
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 Notice
Notices emphasize important, but not hazard-related information.
Failure to follow Notices could result in product or property damage.
NOTICE
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.
The symbols dened on this page 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.
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.
Safe Use Guidelines
Instruction: Folding/Unfolding the Chair
Ferno Products are Protected by Patents Worldwide
Safety Instruction: Attaching Restraints
1.7 Safety and Instruction Labels:
Model 59T, Model 59T-LWH
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.
Operating the chair requires a minimum of two trained operators. Ferno
recommends:
● Position a trained operator at each end of the chair;
● Operators and helpers should face each other when transporting a
patient up or down stairs;
● A third trained person should serve as a spotter for the backward-
facing operator.
● Follow all applicable local protocols for carrying chairs.
Trained operators maintain control of the chair and operate the controls.
The designated lead operator should direct all helpers. The charts on
this page show suggested placement for operators and helpers.
500 lb
227 kg
35.7 st
DirectionDescendAscend
Inspect the chair if the Load Capacity has
been exceeded. See “Inspecting the Chair”
on page 28.
Load Capacity
WARNING
Helpers can cause injury. Maintain control of the chair,
operate the controls, and direct all helpers.
DirectionRolling on Flat Surface
Two Operators and
Two Helpers
Two Operators and
One Helper
Two Operators and
Three Helpers
O
Key: O = Operator H = Helper S = Spotter P = Patient
Note:In this manual, all chair models are referred to as “the chair” when
features or operation is identical. When a feature or operation diers, the
specic chair model name is used.
The chair is for professional use by a minimum of two trained operators.
A third person to serve as a spotter may be required by local protocols.
Additional help may be required when working with heavy patients.
The Ferno® Model 59 EZ-Glide® Evacuation Chair is an emergency
patient-handling device designed to transport a seated patient up and
down stairs and over at surfaces. The chair does not feature tracks.
Operators lift and carry the chair up or down stairs.
The Ferno® Model 59T or 59T-LWH EZ-Glide® Evacuation Chair are
emergency patient-handling devices designed to transport a seated
patient up and down stairs and over at surfaces. The chair is designed
with belted tracks that enable operators to “glide” the chair down stairs
instead of carrying it.
The dierence between models 59T and 59T-LWH is the weight of the
chair (see table at right), and the use of the rear lift handles. Rear lift
handles are available as an accessory to Model 59T. Model 59T-LWH
is constructed with two-stage, locking rear lift handles as standard
equipment.
POWERTraxx® conversion kits are available to provide a powered
track system for Models 59T or 59T-LWH. To purchase accessories, see
“Accessories” on page 34.
CHAIR FEATURES
● (59T, 59T-LWH) 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 (page 11)
3.2 General Specications
Specications for the chair are shown in the table at right. General
specications are rounded. Metric conversions are calculated before
rounding the Imperial measurement.
Ferno reserves the right to change specications without notice. For
more information, contact Ferno. See “Ferno Customer Relations” on
page 2
WARNING
Improper use of the chair can cause injury. Use the chair
only for the purpose described in this manual.
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 TWOPIECE RESTRAINTS
1. Feed a restraint strap loop 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 ONEPIECE RESTRAINTS
Note:Two-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.
NOTICE
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 Congurations
Follow local protocols when conguring and using restraints. Two
possible congurations 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 vertical slots in the back panel.
2. Attach the lap straps through the seat panel slots.
CRISSCROSS 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.
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).
The red lock bar below the front edge of the seat disengages the lock for
unfolding and folding the chair. Before seating a patient, verify that the
chair is completely unfolded and the lock is engaged.
FOLDING THE CHAIR
1. Buckle the restraints and arrange the straps to prevent interference
with folding the chair.
2. Roll the chair backward to reverse the swivel wheels (Figure 5).
3. Standing at the side of the chair, grasp the lift bar with one hand
and the lock bar with the other hand.
4. Pull the lock bar forward or toward the front of the chair (Figure 6),
then fold the seat toward the lift bar.
AS YOU FOLD THE SEAT: Tilt the chair forward (Figure 7) to keep
the swivel wheels rotated outward. This prevents the wheels from
holding the frame away from the seat and allows the lock to engage.
5. Press the seat against the back-panel frame until the lock engages
(Figure 8).
6. Verify the lock has engaged by pulling the seat away from the lift
bar without pulling the lock bar. The seat will not move if the lock
is engaged.
Note:If the swivel wheels prevent the chair from locking in the folded
position, hold the chair at a greater tilt to allow the swivel wheels to rotate
away from the chair frame.
Folding and Unfolding the Chair
The chair lock must be disengaged before you
begin folding or unfold the chair. Pull the lock
bar forward, then fold or unfold the chair.
When folding the chair, tilt the seat forward so
the swivel wheels rotate outward, away from
the seat.
Swivel Wheels
Reversed
5
Lock Bar
6
UNFOLDING THE CHAIR
1. Stand beside the chair and grasp the lift bar with one hand and
the lock bar with the other hand.
2. Pull the lock bar forward (toward the front of the chair), then pull
the seat away from the lift bar until the chair fully unfolds and the
lock engages.
3. To verify the lock has engaged, hold the lift bar while pulling up
on the chair frame at the front of the seat. The chair will not fold if
the lock is engaged.
The track system enables operators to glide the chair down stairs
instead of lifting and carrying it.
GUIDELINES FOR USE
● Using the chair on stairs requires a minimum of two trained
operators. Ferno recommends using a third person as a “spotter”.
See “Transporting a Patient Down Stairs (Models 59T, 59T-LWH)”
on page 23.
● Verify that the track system is fully open and locked before use.
● Never lubricate the belts. Lubrication can cause the belts to perform
unpredictably, resulting in injury to the patient and/or operators.
● Moisture, water, snow, ice, or debris on or between the tracks and belts
can cause irregular belt performance that results in sudden changes in
the weight operators must support. Make sure the tracks and belts are
clean and dry before using the chair on stairs.
● Moisture, water, snow, ice, or debris on the stairs can cause poor
footing for operators. To avoid possible injury, clear the stairs or
select an alternate route.
OPENING THE TRACK SYSTEM
1. Grasp the red release bar (Figure 9) and rmly pull the track
system away from the chair until it locks in the open position.
2. Verify that track system has locked by trying to push the tracks
closed. If the lock is fully engaged, the track system will not close.
WARNING
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 patient
and/or operators. Never lubricate the tracks or belts.
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CLOSING THE TRACK SYSTEM
With your hand, push the red closing handle down (Figure 10) until the
track system closes completely.
The rear operator uses the lift bar to guide and steer the chair when
rolling the chair and to control the chair on stairs.
The lift bar adjusts to ve locked positions (Figure 11). Adjust the height
according to operator preference and the task or situation at hand.
RASING AND LOWERING THE LIFT BAR
1. Pinch and hold the release tabs together with one hand to unlock
the lift bar (Figure 12), then raise or lower the lift bar with the
other hand.
2. When the lift bar is near the desired position, let go of the release
tabs and raise or lower the lift bar until it locks into position.
3. Verify that the lift bar is locked by trying to raise or lower it without
squeezing the release tabs. When the lock is engaged the lift bar
will not move.
5.4 Telescoping Lift Handles
The telescoping lift handles adjust to ve locked positions (Figure 11).
Adjust the handles according to operator preference and the task at hand.
Lift Bar
5 Locking Positions
Lift Handle
5 Locking Positions
EXTENDING/RETRACTING THE LIFT HANDLES
1. Press the release button (Figure 13) and push or pull the handle
near the desired stopping point.
2. Release the button and slide the handle a little forward or
backward until it locks into position.
3. Lock both handles at the same position. Verify that both handles
are locked by trying to push or pull them without pressing the
release buttons. When the locks are engaged, the handles will not
move.
The footrest has two positions: raised for storage (Figure 14), and
lowered for use (Figure 15).
To lower the footrest, swing it down until it stops.
To raise the footrest, swing it up until it stops.
GUIDELINES FOR USING THE FOOTREST
Use the footrest properly to ensure that is does not interfere with
patient’s or operators’ feet.
● Before transferring the patient onto the chair, make sure the
footrest is raised in the storage position. Seat the patient before
lowering the footrest.
● When preparing to transfer the patient o the chair, unfasten the
ankle restraint and raise the footrest into the storage position
before unfastening the patient’s torso and lap restraints. This will
prevent the patient from attempting to stand before the footrest
has been stored out of the way of his/her feet.
● Keep the footrest raised when it is not in use.
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Footrest
Raise the footrest to the storage position
before transferring the patient onto or o
from the chair.
5.6 Wheel Locks
The rear chair wheels are tted with wheel locks to help keep the chair
from rolling during patient transfer.
Stay with the chair and maintain control of it at all times. Do not use the
wheel locks as a substitute for operator control.
To engage a wheel lock, press down the rear end of the lock pedal
(Figure 16).
To disengage a wheel lock, press down the forward end of the lock
pedal.
The Model 59T-LWH chair is constructed with two-stage locking handles
axed to the sides of the chair frame. Use the handles only as a pair. Do
not lift the chair using only one handle.
To raise the handles for use: Raise each handle until it locks with an
audible click.
To unlock and fold the handles:
To unlock and fold the handles, both locks must be disengaged.
1. Press and hold the red release lever to disengage the safety lock
(Figure 17).
2. With the red release lever still pressed, grasp the center of the
handle and lift the entire handle upward to unlock the secondary
lock (Figure 18). Keep the handle parallel with the oor as you
raise it.
3. Fold the handle and release the red release lever (Figure 19).
NOTICE
LIFT ONLY: Lift handles are designed for lifting and carrying
the chair only. Use the handles to lift and carry the chair up
stairs or over obstacles.
To tilt and roll the chair, use the lift bar. Do not press down on
the locked handles in order to tilt or turn the chair.
If the Model 59T chair was purchased with the optional locking rear
lift handles, or if you installed a kit, use the handles as follows. To order
handles, see “Accessories” on page 34.
● Use the handles only as a pair. Do not lift the chair using only one
handle.
● To raise a handle, lift the handle until it locks with an audible click.
● To lower a handle, press the red release lever toward the chair to
disengage the lock (Figure 20), then lower the handle.
● Keep the handles folded when not in use.
NOTICE
LIFT ONLY: Lift handles are designed for lifting and carrying
the chair only. Use the handles to lift and carry the chair up
stairs or over obstacles.
To tilt and roll the chair, use the lift bar. Do not press down on
the locked handles in order to tilt or turn the chair.
Always assist the patient onto and o from the chair.
ASSISTING THE PATIENT ONTO THE CHAIR
1. Unfold the chair and verify that it is locked.
2. Engage the wheel locks.
3. Verify that the footrest is in the storage position.
4. Assist the patient onto the chair using accepted practices and
following local protocols.
5. Fasten and adjust the torso and lap restraints.
6. Lower the footrest and place the patient’s feet on it.
7. Fasten and adjust the ankle restraint (Figure 21).
ASSISTING THE PATIENT OFF FROM THE CHAIR
1. Engage the wheel locks.
2. Unfasten the ankle restraint and raise the footrest to the storage
position.
3. Unfasten the torso and lap restraints.
4. Assist the patient o from the chair using accepted practices and
following local protocols.
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NOTICE
To tilt and roll the chair, use the lift bar. Do not use the rear lift
handle (if present).
6.4 Rolling the Chair
GENERAL GUIDELINES
● Roll the chair on smooth, at surfaces whenever possible (Figure 22).
● For patient comfort, pull the chair backward over low obstacles
such as door sills.
● Model 59: Use the extending lift bar (or accessory rear lift handles)
and telescoping foot-end handles to lift and carry the chair over
curbs, high and low obstacles, and rough terrain.
● Models 59T, 59T-LWH: Close the track system and use the
extending lift bar and telescoping foot-end handles to lift and
carry the chair over curbs, high obstacles, and rough terrain. Use
the track system to glide the chair down over curbs or single steps
(Figure 23).
TO ROLL THE CHAIR
1. Head-End Operator: Release the wheel locks.
2. Head-End Operator: Adjust the lift bar to a comfortable height
and grasp it to push and guide the chair on all four wheels (Figure
18), or tilt the chair back and roll it on its rear wheels.
3. Foot-End Operator: Assist the head-end operator as needed and
attend the patient.
● Carrying the chair down stairs requires a minimum of two
operators. Use additional help as needed. See “Using Additional
Help” on page 8.
● Ferno recommends that the two operators face each other when
transporting a patient down stairs and that a third person “spot” for
the foot-end operator (Figure 24). However, the foot-end operator
may face forward (with back to patient) if desired. Follow your local
protocols for carrying chairs.
● Remove any water, ice, snow, or debris from the stairs before using
the chair on them.
● Remove any water, ice, snow, or debris from the track system and
belts before using the chair on stairs.
● If the operators tire or need to attend the patient while on stairs,
see “Pausing On the Stairs” on page 26.
CARRYING THE CHAIR DOWN STAIRS
1. Head-End Operator: Roll the chair to the stairs and engage the
wheel locks.
2. Foot-End Operator: Extend the foot-end lift handles to the
desired stop point. Verify that both handles are locked and
maintain your grasp.
3. Spotter: Stand below the foot-end operator with a hand on the
operator’s back to help steady and guide him/her throughout the
descent (Figure 24).
4. Head-End Operator: Raise the lift bar to the desired position and
verify that it is locked. Or, use the rear lift handles, if your chair has
rear lift handles.
5. Head-End Operator: Disengage the wheel locks and tilt the chair
back.
6. Operators and Spotter: Operators work together to lift the chair
and carry it down the stairs. The spotter keeps a hand on the footend operator’s back and provides verbal guidance (Figure 24).
7. Operators: At the bottom of the stairs, the operators set the chair
on the oor and retract the lift handles.
8. Head-End Operator: Adjust the lift bar to a comfortable height
before rolling the chair.
Spotter
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Pausing On the Stairs
To pause during the descent, allow the rear
wheels of the chair to rest on a step while both
operators hold the chair in place. See “Pausing
On the Stairs” on page 26. To continue down
the stairs, tilt the chair back and lift and carry it.
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The Landing Zone
Ferno recommends you visualize a “landing
zone” of at the top or bottom of the stairway.
The landing zone should provide enough
clear, safe space for the chair to be set on
all four wheels, away from the edge of the
6.6 Transporting a Patient Down Stairs
(Models 59T, 59T-LWH)
GENERAL GUIDELINES
● Using the chair to move down stairs requires a minimum of two
trained operators working together. Use additional help as needed
to control the chair. See “Using Additional Help” on page 8.
● Ferno recommends that the two operators face each other when
transporting a patient on stairs and that a third trained person
“spot” for the foot-end operator (Figure 25). In some cases, the footend operator may be able to descend the stairs facing forward, with
his back to the patient. Follow your local protocols for using chairs.
● Remove any water, ice, snow, or debris from the stairs before using
the chair on them.
● Remove any water, ice, snow, or debris from the track system and
belts before using the chair on stairs.
● Verify that the track system is locked in the open position before
using the chair on stairs.
● If the operators tire or need to attend the patient while on stairs,
see “Pausing On the Stairs” on page 26.
GLIDING THE CHAIR DOWN STAIRS
1. Head-end Operator: Roll the chair near the stairs and engage the
wheel locks.
2. Head-end Operator: Open the track system (See “Track System”
on page 15). Verify that it has locked.
3. Head-End Operator: Raise the lift bar to the desired position and
verify that it is locked (Figure 25). Or, use the rear lift handles, if
your chair has rear lift handles.
4. Foot-end Operator: Extend the foot-end lift handles to the
desired positions and verify that all handles are locked (Figure 25).
5. Spotter: Stand below the foot-end operator with a hand on the
operator’s back to help steady and guide him/her throughout the
descent (Figure 25).
WARNING
Using the chair with the track system unlocked can
cause injury. Verify that the track system is locked before
transporting the patient.
Spotter
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Pausing On the Stairs
To pause during the descent, allow the rear
wheels of the chair to rest on a step while both
operators hold the chair in place. See “Pausing
On the Stairs” on page 26. To continue down
the stairs, tilt the chair back and lift and carry it.
Ferno recommends you visualize a “landing
zone” of at the top or bottom of the stairway.
The landing zone should provide enough
clear, safe space for the chair to be set on
all four wheels, away from the edge of the
stairway.
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Using the Chair
6. Head-end Operator: Disengage the wheel locks.
7. Both Operators: Together, tilt the chair back until the belts
engage the oor (Figure 26).
8. Both Operators: Working together, guide the chair slowly
forward and downward until the tracks engage two or three
steps. This establishes the glide angle (Figure 27).
9. Both Operators: To maintain the glide angle as you descend,
work together and:
○ Head-end Operator: Apply slight downward pressure on the
extended lift bar.
○ Foot-end Operator: Apply slight upward pressure on the foot-
end lift handles.
10. Both Operators: At the bottom of the stairway, tilt the chair onto
all four wheels.
11. If the chair has reached the destination, prepare the chair for rolling
by retracting the lift handles, rear lift handles, and/or lowering the
lift bar to a comfortable height (Figure 28). Close the track system.
12. To continue the descent, adjust the lift handles and lift bar as
needed to maneuver the chair to the next stairway.
Note:In a narrow stairway, you may need to retract the handles between
each ight of stairs.
● Carrying the chair up stairs requires a minimum of two operators.
Use additional help as needed. See “Using Additional Help” on
page 8.
● Ferno recommends that the two operators face each other when
transporting a patient up stairs and that a third person “spot” for the
head-end operator. Follow your local protocols for carrying chairs.
● If the operators tire or need to attend the patient while on stairs,
see “Pausing On the Stairs” on page 26.
CARRYING THE CHAIR UP STAIRS
Note: If the chair is equipped with optional rear lift handles, the head-end
operator may grasp those handles instead of the lift bar. Model 59T-LWH is
shipped with rear lift handles as standard equipment.
1. Both Operators: Roll the chair to the bottom of the stairs and
position it with the patient’s back to the stairs.
2. Head-End Operator: Raise the lift bar to the desired position and
verify that it is locked. Or, use the rear lift handles, if your chair has
rear lift handles.
3. Head-End Operator: If the chair has a track system, do not open
the track system.
4. Spotter: Stand above the head-end operator with a hand on the
operator’s back to help steady and guide him/her throughout the
ascent (Figure 29).
5. Foot-End Operator: Extend the foot-end lift handles to the
desired position and verify that both handles are locked.
6. Both Operators and Spotter: Working together, the operators
grasp the lift bar and lift handles and carry the chair up the stairs.
The spotter keeps a hand on the head-end operator’s back and
provides verbal guidance (Figure 29).
7. Both Operators: At the top of the stairs, the head-end operator
sets the rear wheels of the chair on the oor and rolls the chair
backward until the front wheels are securely on the oor.
8. If the chair has reached the destination, prepare the chair for
rolling by retracting all handles and/or lowering the lift bar to a
comfortable height.
9. To continue the ascent, adjust the lift handles and lift bar as
needed to maneuver the chair to the next stairway.
Note:In a narrow stairway, you may need to retract the handles between
each ight of stairs.
Use Lift Bar or
Lift Handles
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The Landing Zone
Ferno recommends you visualize a “landing
zone” of at the top or bottom of the stairway.
The landing zone should provide enough clear,
safe space for the chair to be set on all four
wheels, away from the edge of the stairway.
Tracked Chairs
The EZ-Glide track system is designed to assist
in descending stairs. To ascend stairs, lift and
carry the chair. When carrying the chair, close
the track system to keep it out of the way of the
If the operators tire, or need to attend the patient during a transport up
or down stairs, the operators communicate and work together to pause
on the stairs (Figure 30).
PAUSING DURING A DESCENT
Both operators tilt the chair forward, o the tracks, to allow the rear
wheels to rest on the step. Both operators hold the chair in place.
To resume a descent, both operators tilt the chair back to the glide
angle and engage the belts on the steps. Then, continue down the stairs
as instructed in this manual. See “Transporting a Patient Down Stairs
(Model 59)” on page 22 or see “Transporting a Patient Down Stairs
(Models 59T, 59T-LWH)” on page 23.
PAUSING DURING AN ASCENT
Both operators set the chair down on its rear wheels on a step. Both
operators hold the chair in place (Figure 30).
To resume, lift and carry the chair as instructed in this manual. See
“Transporting a Patient Up Stairs (All Models)” on page 25.
The chair requires regular maintenance. Set up and follow a
maintenance schedule. The table at right represents minimum intervals
for maintenance.
Keep maintenance records. A sample maintenance record sheet is
provided on page 38.
When using maintenance products, follow the manufacturers’ directions
and read the manufacturers’ material safety data sheets. You can purchase
a recommended disinfectant from your Ferno distributor or Ferno
Customer Relations (page 2).
7.2 Disinfecting/Cleaning Restraints
Ankle Restraint: Place buckled restraint in a mesh bag and launder in
a washing machine using warm water, a disinfectant soap, and gentle
agitation. Hang the restraint to dry. Do not put it in a dryer.
Chest and Lap Restraints: Disinfect and clean restraints as directed in
the restraint users’ manual provided. Additional, free users’ manuals can
be obtained from Ferno. See “Ferno Customer Relations” on page 2.
Minimum
Maintenance Intervals
Each Use
As Needed
Disinfect the Chair (this page)
Clean the Chair (this page)
Clean Tracks and Belts (this page)
Chair Inspection (page 28)
Track System Inspection (page 28)
Lubricating the Chair (page 29)
Adjust Belt Tension (page 31)
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WARNING
Improper maintenance can cause injury. Maintain the
chair only as described in this manual.
Each Month
7.3 Disinfecting/Cleaning the Chair
To disinfect: Remove restraints and seat and back panels. Wipe all
surfaces of the chair and panels with disinfectant. Follow the disinfectant
manufacturer’s directions for application method and contact time.
To clean: Wash panels and all parts of the chair with warm water and
a mild detergent. Rinse with clean water. Dry with a towel or allow to
air-dry.
7.4 Cleaning Tracks and Belts
To ensure predictable belt performance, it is important to keep the track
and belts free of oil, grease, dirt, and debris.
1. Hold the belts away from the track frame and remove any debris.
2. Clean both sides of the track frame, and both belts, with SD-20™
All-Purpose Cleaner and a clean cloth. Follow instructions on the
container.
3. Dry track and belts thoroughly.
Note:To order SD-20™ Cleaner in North America, contact the Spartan
Chemical Company, Maumee, Ohio, USA at 1.800.537.8990 or visit
www.spartanchemical.com on the internet.
NOTICE
Disinfectants and cleaners containing bleach, phenolics, or
iodines can cause damage. Use caution when disinfecting
and cleaning with products containing these chemicals.
Using abrasive cleaning compounds or applicators on the
chair can cause damage. Do not use abrasive materials to
clean the chair or PowerTraxx.
DO NOT PRESSURE WASH
Water under high pressure, or steam, can
penetrate joints, ush away lubricant, and
cause corrosion. Do not pressure wash the
chair or PowerTraxx.
Have your service’s equipment maintenance personnel inspect the
chair at regular intervals. Conduct a visual inspection of the track system
before use, and a thorough inspection of the track system after each
use.
Follow the checklists on this page and work the chair through all its
functions as described in this manual.
If inspection shows damage or excessive wear, remove the chair from
service until repairs are made. See “Parts and Service” on page 35.
CHAIR INSPECTION
● Are all components present?
● Is the chair free of excessive wear?
● Are all screws, nuts, bolts, rivets, and roll pins securely
in place?
● Do all moving parts operate smoothly and properly?
● Do all locks on the chair operate properly?
● Does the chair roll smoothly?
● Are the restraints properly installed?
● Is restraint webbing in good condition with no cuts or
frayed edges?
● Are restraint buckles free of visible damage and do they
operate properly?
● Do installed accessories operate properly without
interfering with chair operation?
TRACK SYSTEM INSPECTION
● Are the tracks and belts free of lubricant, dirt and debris?
● Is there visible damage to the track or belts?
● Do the belts operate properly through the full range of
motion, without becoming loose or o-track?
● Are the inner cords of the belts visible (indicating the
Disinfect and clean the chair before applying lubricant.
There are two identical lubrication points on the chair. They are located
where the brass bushing in the chair lock bar slot meets the stainless
steel slide in the chair leg (Figure 31).
Lubricate each lubrication point with one drop of SAE 30-weight oil,
then move the lock bar back and forth a few times to work the oil into
the slide. Remove any excess lubricant with SD-20 Cleaner.
Note:To order SD-20™ Cleaner in North America, contact the Spartan
Chemical Company, Maumee, Ohio, USA at 1.800.537.8990 or visit
www.spartanchemical.com on the internet.
WARNING
Lubricating the track system can result in injury to patient
and/or operators. Never lubricate the tracks or belts.
NOTICE
Lubricating parts that should not be lubricated allows dirt
and foreign particles to collect on those parts, resulting in
damage. Lubricate only the reference points shown.
31
7.7 Do Not Lubricate Track System
Never lubricate the tracks, belts, or any other part of the track
system. Lubricants on the tracks or belts can cause the chair to perform
unpredictably, resulting in injury to the patient and/or operators.
A label (Figure 32) instructing the user not to lubricate the track system
is axed to each track. If these labels become damaged or worn, replace
them immediately. See “Parts and Service” on page 35.
If track or belts pick up oil or grease during use or while the chair is being
serviced, clean the track and belts with SD-20 All-Purpose Cleaner before
using the chair again. See “Cleaning Tracks and Belts” on page 27.
Track belts need reconditioning when the inner surface becomes glassy
or glazed. As this glazing occurs, the belts begin to move less freely over
the steps and the belt teeth begin to skip, rather than roll, over the steps.
ITEMS REQUIRED FOR RECONDITIONING BELTS
1 ea Permanent marker
1 ea 50-80 grit sandpaper
1 ea Wood block
To recondition the belts:
1. Place the chair on a workbench.
2. Engage the wheel locks.
3. Roll the belt away from the track and mark the inner surface with
a permanent marker to identify the starting point for sanding
(Figure 33).
4. Wrap the wood block with sandpaper and place the sanding
block between belt and track. Move the block up and down to
sand the inner surface of the belt (Figure 34).
5. Rotate the track belt as needed to access additional surface to
sand.
Note:Take care and do not sand the surface of the track.
6. Repeat Steps 3-5 with the other belt.
7. Secure a simulated patient weight to the chair and glide the chair
down a ight of stairs to test whether the belts roll over the steps
properly.
8. If the belts do not perform properly, you may need to re-sand
them, or they may need to be replaced. See “Parts and Service”
on page 35.
2 ea 7/16-inch Wrench
1 ea #4 Phillips Screwdriver
1 ea Ruler or Measuring Tape
WHEN TO ADJUST BELT TENSION
Track belt tension needs to be adjusted when:
● a nut and bolt become loose
● a belt pulls away from the track more than 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) when
measured. Refer to “Method 1” on page 32.
● a belt pulls away from the track more than 1 in. (25 mm) when
measured. Refer to “Method 2” on page 32.
Adjusting Belt Tension
Adjusting the belt tension is a two-person
operation.
TENSIONADJUSTMENT
1. Decide if you will use Method 1 or Method 2 to measure and
adjust the track-belt tension.
2. For Method 1: Open the track system and lay the chair on its tracks
on a workbench (Figure 35).
For Method 2: Stand the chair on its wheels on a workbench,
then open the track system and engage both wheel locks.
3. Loosen the bolt and black cap locking nut located at the top end
of the track (Figure 36).
4. Slide the #4 Phillips screwdriver into the adjustment slot (Figure 36).
5. While one person tensions the belt by using the #4 Phillips
screwdriver to pull the belt roller toward the top of the track, the
other person uses the two 7/16-inch wrenches to tighten the bolt
and nut only enough to hold the tension (Figure 37).
6. There are two methods for checking belt tension. You can use
whichever method you prefer, but do not use the chair position
from one method with the measurement range from the other
method.
Use Method 1 (below, left) if the chair is laying on its tracks on a
workbench. Use Method 2 (below, right) if the chair is standing
on its wheels.
Method 1
CHAIR MUST BE LAYING ON ITS TRACKS
ON A WORKBENCH
Grasp the belt at the track midpoint and pull the belt away
from the track to remove any slack, then measure the
distance between the exposed surface of the track and the
inner surface of the belt. Take the measurement at the track
midpoint.
The belt is correctly tensioned when the measurement from
the exposed surface of the track to the inner surface of the
belt is 1-1/4 in. to 1-1/2 in. (31.75 mm to 38 mm), as shown
(Figure 38).
7. It may be necessary to repeat the tensioning and measuring one
or more times to achieve the correct belt tension.
8. When the belt tension is correct, nish tightening the bolt and nut
to maintain the tension.
9. Repeat Steps 3-7 to adjust the tension of the other track belt.
Method 2
CHAIR MUST BE STANDING ON ITS WHEELS
Grasp the belt at the track midpoint and pull the belt away
from the track to remove any slack, then measure the
distance between the exposed surface of the track and the
inner surface of the belt. Take the measurement at the track
midpoint.
The belt is correctly tensioned when the measurement from
the exposed surface of the track to the inner surface of the
belt is 3/4 in. to 1 in. (19 mm to 25 mm) as shown (Figure 39).
The molded ABS seat and back panels snap on and o the chair frame.
BACK PANEL
To remove the back panel: Gently pull downward on the ange near
one bottom corner and pull the corner of the panel away from the chair
(Figure 40). Repeat at the opposite corner. Then slide the panel up o
the two keepers at the top of the frame.
To attach the back panel: Orient the panel with the horizontal restraint
slots uppermost. Slide the two holes in the panel top ange down
over the keepers on the chair frame (Figure 41), then press both lower
corners of the panel against the sides of the frame until they snap into
place over the keepers.
SEAT PANEL
To remove the seat panel: Pull upward on the panel ange at each
front corner to pop the panel free of the seat frame (Figure 42) then lift
the panel o the chair.
To attach the seat panel: Align the panel with the chair frame and
press down to snap the panel onto the frame.
Ferno oers a full line of emergency medical service accessories.
Selected items approved for use with the chair are listed here.
Always follow the instructions packed with accessories. Keep the
instructions with this manual. Be aware of any special considerations
(loading heights, door widths, etc.) when using accessories.
For product information, contact Ferno. See “Ferno Customer Relations” on
page 2
WARNING
Attaching improper items to the chair can cause injury. Use
only Ferno-approved items on the chair.
POWERTRAXX™ CONVERSION KITS
PowerTraxx™ conversion kits provide a powered track system for the
Model 59T series chair. Select the kit for your local electrical service.
IV Bag Holder Replacement Strap 082-1972
Headrest, Folding 083-2430
Head Strap Replacement 082-1970
EZ-Glide® Oxygen Cylinder Holder 082-1977
Oxygen Cylinder Replacement Straps 031-3661
Locking Rear Lift Handles (Pair, standard, for Model 59T) 082-1975
Locking Rear Lift Handles (Pair, for Model 59T-LWH) 082-7053
Vinyl Storage Cover 031-4023
WALL MOUNTS
Description Part #
Secure Mount Storage Brackets (with spring release) 082-2072
SecureLock+™ Storage Brackets (Suitable for use in an Ambulance) 60-0251-006
EZ-Glide Wall Bracket (Hook Secures Top of Chair Only) 082-2073
Metal Storage Cabinet 050-6534
In the United States and Canada, to order parts or for professional chair
repair, contact EMSAR® - the only agent authorized by Ferno to manage,
service, and repair Ferno products.
Telephone (Toll-Free) 1.800.73.EMSAR
Telephone 1.937.383.1052
Fax +1.937.383.1051
Internet www.EMSAR.com
9.2 Worldwide
To order Ferno parts, and for professional repair, contact your Ferno
distributor. Your distributor is the only agent authorized by Ferno to
manage, service, and repair Ferno products.
9.3 Parts List
Ref. # Description Part #
1 ABS backrest panel 190-1489
2 Track-close push handle 190-1500
3 ABS seat panel 190-1490
4 Seat bumper, pair w/hardware (n/v) 190-1501
5 Inner telescoping handle assy. (right-side or left-side) 090-5837
6 Telescoping handle, grip only 190-1495
7 4" Front caster, complete 190-1494
8 Rear brake assy, right 090-5841
9 6" Rear wheel w/hardware 190-1493
10 Ankle restraint 082-1973
11 Track lower roller w/hardware 190-1498
12 Rear brake assy, left (n/v) 090-5843
13 Track belt only 190-1496
14 Track upper roller w/hardware 190-1497
15 Lift bar lock assy 190-1492
16 Lift bar handle, complete 190-1491
17 Gas spring assy 190-1499
18 Label sheet and logo (n/s) 190-1502
19 Telescoping handle assembly See chart at right
20 Seat frame assembly (n/s) 090-5840
21 59T Track frame weldment 090-5842
22 59T Track release linkage 090-5844
(n/s) = not shown
WARNING
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.
Telescoping Handle Assemblies (complete)
ColorPatient SidePart #
RedLeft190-1619
RedRight190-1688
OrangeLeft190-1687
OrangeRight190-1620
GreenLeft190-1621
GreenRight190-1692
Platinum/SilverLeft190-1622
Platinum/SilverRight190-1689
BlueLeft190-1618
BlueRight190-1686
WhiteLeft190-1691
WhiteRight190-1690
Note:Please specify the RIGHT-side or LEFT-side assembly and color when
ordering a telescoping handle assembly. “Right” or “Left” is as viewed by a
patient sitting on the chair.