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DESIGNED & MANUFACTURED IN THE UK
EVAC+CHAIR 300H RANGE
USER GUIDE
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1. Your Evac+Chair should only be used by trained operators2. User training on your Evac+Chair should be conducted in line with manufacturers guidelines, as stated
in this user guide3. Evac+ChairofferOperatorandKeyTrainercoursesthatshouldbeundertakenevery3yearsto
ensure competency using the Evac+Chair. (See page 18 for more information).4. Ensure training records are maintained and up to date (See training record on page 4)5. QuarterlypracticewithyourEvac+Chairisrecommendedtoensurestaffremaintrainedandcompetent6. Two-personoperationisrecommendedforheavierpassengers7. AsaClass1MedicalDevice,Evac+Chairofferservice&maintenanceofyourEvac+Chairthatshould
beundertakenbyanapprovedserviceproviderannuallytoensuresafeoperation.Thisincludesaphysical,aswellasavisualcheckandreplacementofwornparts
8. Onlygenuine Evac+Chair parts should be used when maintaining the Evac+Chair9. ToensuretheoptimalperformanceofyourEvac+Chair,beltsshouldberotatedevery3months
Note: Whilst the products are designed to work in most stair applications, Evac+Chair International accepts no liability for damage to stairs caused when the chair is in use
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WARRANTIES & LIABILITIESTheEvac+Chairisguaranteedforfiveyearsagainstdefectivematerialandworkmanship.Thisdoesnotincludepartssubjecttowear,suchas ‘V’ belts, or damage caused by abuse or sabotage, and/or any other damage which has occurred due to a breaching of the guidelines contentedintheUserGuideorTrainingManual.ThisincludesgettingyourEvac+Chairservicedbya3rdpartycompany.‘V’beltsareadvisedtobe changed every 2 years on a basis of average use and practice.
Neitherthemanufacturernortheiragentsshallmakerecompenseforrepairscarriedoutbyoutsidecontractorsorbeliableforanydamage,eitherincidentalorconsequentialtopropertyorpersons.Ifyou,thecustomer,aredissatisfiedwiththeproductorserviceofthecompanywithin the terms of our warranty, please write or, stating reasons for compliant.
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CONTENTSTraining&MaintenanceRecords
General Information
Deployment
Transfer
Descent
Special Features
Training&Maintenance
Installation
Visual Inspection
Accessories
MultilingualUserGuideOnline
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Multilingual User Guide Onlinewww.evacchair.co.uk/user-guides
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TRAIN
ING RE
CORD
TraineeName KT/OT* TrainingDate Expiry Date Trainedby
TRAINING RECORD
* KT = Key Trainer * OT = Operator Trainer
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MAINTENANCE RECORD
Date Service or Inspection Belts Changed By Company
MAINTENANCE RECORD
NOTE: ‘V’ belts should be rotated every 3 months
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GENE
RAL I
NFOR
MATIO
N THE EVAC+CHAIR 300H RANGE
Intended Use:TheEvac+Chair300Hrangeisspecificallydesignforemergencyevacuationandpassengertransportationonly.Therangeconsistsofthe300H,300H-AMBand300H-FSmodelsandallmodelsareoperatedinthe same manner. Please read this user guide in full. Should you have any questions, contact your Evac+Chair local account manager or authorised Evac+Chair distributor for more information.
OurStandard 300HModel
Our300Hmodelwithextra-largecasters for uneven terrain
Our300Hmodelwithfootrest for additional passenger confidenceandcomfort
300H-FS300H-AMB300H
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GENERAL INFORMATION
MAINTENANCE (STRONGLY ADVISED)
TRAINING(STRONGLY ADVISED)
MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY
NOT SUITABLE FOR SPIRAL STAIRCASESSAFE WORKING LOAD FOR DESCENT ONLY
ADVISORY STAIR ANGLE MINIMUM ALLOWABLE STAIR WIDTH
600mm
*Two-personoperationisadvisedfor heavier passengers
28o 40o
5 YEARS
182KG400LB
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*Forupwardevacuation,spiralstaircasesandnarrowstaircases,othermodelsareavailable.
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DEPL
OYME
NT
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DEPLOYMENT
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TRAN
SFER
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TRANSFER
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DESC
ENT
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DESCENT
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DESC
ENT
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DESCENT
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SPEC
IAL FE
ATUR
ES
HEAD RESTRAINT APPLICATION
BRAKING CASTORSUnlocked Locked
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SPECIAL FEATURES
FOOT REST APPLICATION - 300H-FS ONLY
Passenger should not place all their weight on foot rest
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TRAIN
ING &
MAINT
ENAN
CE TRAININGDO YOU HAVE STAFF TRAINED IN AN EMERGENCY?
Operator Training Course
A 2.5 hour on-site training course that provides training for 2-4 members of staff in the safe use and operation of the Evac+Chair. On course completion, all delegates meeting the training standards are certified and deemed competent.
Key Trainer Masterclass Course
This 4 hours on-site training course for 2-4 members of staff that “trains the trainers” in the safe use of the Evac+Chair and provides guidelines and materials that enable successful trainees to undertake in-house training for other colleagues within their organisation.
1 ToadherewithlegislationsuchastheRegulatoryReformOrder2005(UKOnly)
2 Renewyourthreeyearcertificationforchair use
3 Savelives-staffwhoarenottrainedwillnot be able to operate the chair safely
4 Beabletoconfidentlyoperatethechairin your premises
5 Ensure you comply with your evacuation policy
To discuss your training requirements, please call+44 (0) 121 706 6744
www.evacchair.co.uk/training
REASONS TO BE TRAINED:
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TRAINING & MAINTENANCE
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE HAVE YOU ARRANGED A SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACT?
As a Class 1 Medical Device, your Evac+Chair should be regularly serviced and maintained to ensure its safe operation. This requirement is included within the PUWER Regulation. (Provision and Use of Works Equipment Regulations 1998 - UK only).
To help clients meet this legal requirement, Evac+Chair International offer a 12 month maintenance contract, which includes parts and labour as well as ensuring your Evac+Chairs are kept fully operational, meet legal obligations and are ready in the event of any emergencies.
To discuss your maintenance requirements, please call +44 (0) 121 706 6744
www.evacchair.co.uk/maintenance
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SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
CONTRACT
12 MONTH COVER RENEWAL OF ANY WEARING PARTS
& LABOUR
ENGINEER CALLOUT FACILITY
RECORDING & REPORTING
MULTIPLE POINTPHYSICAL INSPECTION
TESTING
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INSTA
LLATIO
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WALL HOOKS - FOR WALL MOUNTING
750mm(29.5 inches)
225mm(8.85 inches)
Back
INSTALLATIONEvac+Chair, or an authorised distributor, can install your evacuation chair as well as provide expert advice and guidance on the most effectivelocationswithin your building.
www.evacchair.co.uk/maintenance
DEPLOYMENT/STOWAGE Ensure chair deployment is smooth
No interference when chair is deployed or stowed
EnsureKickstandextendsandretractscorrectly
CHECK WHEELS NoCrackingofWheelorhub
No Splitting of wheels
Nomalfunctionofcastorwheelbrake
EnsureWheelsarefreetorotatewithoutimpediment
CHECK HAMMOCK No obvious threading around seams
Norippingofhammockmaterial
CheckBeltBuckleoperatescorrectly
CHECK HEADREST No obvious threading around seams
No ripping of headrest material
Ensure headrest is free to move along handle
CHECK BELTS Nodeepcracksorrips
No large humps or severe bulging
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VISUAL INSPECTION
www.evacchair.co.uk/maintenance
VISUAL INSPECTION
Please contact Evac+Chair, or an authorised distributor immediately if any of these defects appear on your chair.
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ACCE
SSOR
IES
RECEPTION NOTICE PATIENT CARRY SEAT ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
COMFY SEAT EVAC+CHAIR STANDSECURE STEEL CABINET
For more information on these accessories visit:
www.evacchair.co.uk/accessories
ACCESSORIES
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MULTILINGUAL USER GUIDE ONLINE
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Evac+ChairInternationalLtd,Unit4,CentralBoulevard,BlytheValleyPark,Solihull,WestMidlands,B908AWUK+44(0)1217066744|www.evacchair.co.uk|[email protected]