Ferno Saver Safe Chair User manual

User Manual
Saver Safe Chair
FEBRUARY 2012

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Disclaimer
This manual contains general instructions for the use, operation and care of this chair.
The instructions are not all-inclusive. Safe and proper use of this chair 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 chair
be provided before using this chair in an actual situation. Retain this manual for future
reference. Include it with the chair in the event of transfer to new users. Additional free
copies are available upon request from Ferno UK Ltd.
1. Intended Use of Chair.
The Ferno Saver Safe Chair is a patient handling device designed to transport a
patient/person in a seated position, up or down stairs and also on level ground.
The Ferno Saver Safe Chair is intended for use by fully trained and competent
attendants, paramedics or other such staff as an aid to provide safe and secure
transportation of persons from a building during an emergency.
2. Safety Information
σNever exceed the maximum load capacity of 180 Kg.
σOnly qualified personnel trained in the use of the Chair should use it.
σFor safety purposes, it is essential that patients should always be secured with
restraints.
σNever leave a loaded Chair unattended.
σAvoid rapid Chair repositioning – this may cause injury to the patient. Support
the Chair while adjusting handles.
σEstablish regular inspection procedures and responsibilities to ensure proper
maintenance as described.
σIn cases of cervical, spinal or some fracture injuries, use of the Chair for patient
transfer is not recommended.
Maximum Load Capacity - 180 Kg
WARNINGS & SAFETY INFORMATION

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σNever leave the Chair unsupported with a person on-board as the Chair is
designed to tilt back easily.
σImproper maintenance can cause injury and unpredictable operation. Maintain
the Chair only as described in this manual.
σImproper parts and service can cause injury and damage. Use only Ferno-
approved parts and service.
σBleach, phenols and iodine can cause damage. Do not apply products
containing these chemicals to the Chair.
σImproper lubricants can cause damage. Use light oil to lubricate the Chair.
σBlood borne Disease Notice - To reduce the risk of exposure to blood borne
diseases (such as HIV-1 and hepatitis), when using the Chair, follow the
maintenance instructions in this manual.
2a. Responsibility.
•A suitably qualified person should carry out a risk assessment in relation to the
emergency evacuation of all personnel and visitors, including the mobility
impaired.
•Consider the mobility of existing employees and visitors as well as potential
limitations of anyone accessing the site in future. This must take into account
their physical, mental (including learning) and age related health and mobility
restrictions.
•Consider numbers and location of employees and others likely to be on site at
various times during and outside normal working hours.
•Consider the number, location and suitability of evacuation routes, Remember to
include corridors, staircases, exits, and the suitability of the designated assembly
points.
•Devise and implement an appropriate emergency evacuation plan, making
everyone aware of the procedure and system.
•Consider the type of alarm system currently in use. Do they take in to account
the range of disabilities of those who may be present?
•Select and train suitable individuals to carry out specified duties during the ; i.e.
first aiders, fire wardens, dedicated escorts and Chair operators. NB: Fire
Wardens should not be selected to carry out the role of the evacuation Chair
operators/dedicated escorts as they will have their own duties in the event of an
emergency .

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•Carry out regular fire drill procedures to ensure familiarity and efficiency of
premises evacuation. Consider the time taken to evacuate the premises. Test
the fire alarms weekly.
•Revise the risk assessment at regular intervals (two to four years depending on
risk degree of risk), when a new employee with mobility impairment is employed,
when there is reason to doubt the existing measures or when a significant
change has occurred.
2b. People who may be at risk in an emergency
•Older People who have mobility, visual, hearing or other impairment.
•Anyone who becomes injured or suffers an illness before or during the
evacuation.
•Anyone with a temporary problem including visitors and staff, confusion, anxiety
or distress as a result of the situation.
•Pregnant Women.
•A parent with one or more young children.
•A person with a physical disability.
•A person who has a learning disability.
•A person with an unseen condition e.g.: asthma, heart complaint, unstable
epileptic or diabetic conditions- their condition may affect their ability to get out
unaided in an emergency.
2c.Operator Skills:
The trained operator must be able to:
•Respond calmly in an emergency.
•Make the Chair ready for use during an emergency.
•Reassure and provide assistance to the mobility impaired person in their care.
•Evacuate the area swiftly and safely.
•Remain with their charge until he/she is in the care of emergency services or
other responsible persons.

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3. User Instructions Important Safety Information
•It is strongly recommended that the following procedures be practiced with a
chair loaded with dummy weights such as bagged builders sand or gravel.
•The chair must be checked as per instructions (see pg 8)
•It is advised that when using the Chair with patients over 80Kg two operators are
used. Use additional help as needed to control the Chair
•Ensure the route down the stairs is clear of obstructions that could affect the
safety of the operators or the function of the tracks.
•A training plan approved by an EMS training officer (or equivalent) is
recommended.
•All operators must read and understand the instructions in this manual.
•Trainees should be tested to verify their understanding of the Chair operation.
•Training records for all trained operators should be kept. Annual refresher
training for all Chair operators is recommended.
•Never lubricate track belts. Lubricated track belts can perform unpredictably,
resulting in injury to the patient and/or operators.
•Moisture, water, snow, ice or debris on or between the track and belts can cause
irregular track-belt performance that results in sudden changes in the weight
operators must support. Make sure the track and track belts are clean and dry
before using the Chair on stairs.
•Always clear stairs of debris etc., which could interfere with the operation of the
Chair or impede the operators.
•When moving patients always inform them of what you are going to do.
•Always use restraints provided and check patient and restraints are secure

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3a. Preparing the Chair for use.
1. Remove the Chair from the wall
bracket and unbuckle the strap
whilst holding the chair in a folded
position.
2. Place the Chair on the floor and
adjust the handle to the required
height by holding the chair in place
with your foot and pulling upwards
on the handle. The Handle can be
lowered using the release button
located on the inside of handle tube.
3. Pull rear wheels up and away from
the frame until they lock in to place.
4. Tilt chair back so it is sitting on all
four wheels and pull the seat
forward into a sitting position.
5.
The Chair is now ready for use .

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3b. Securing the patient in to chair
1. Seat the patient comfortably into the
Chair, place the patient’s feet on the
foot rest bar and secure the patient
using the chest strap provided.
2. Secure the patients head with the
strap provided.
3. The patient is now ready for .
3c. Transporting the chair down
stairs.
Ferno recommends that two or more
operators are used when evacuating
patients who weigh more than 80Kg. See
section 4 for instructions if using 2
operators.
1. Push the chair to the top step,
ensuring that the both front wheels
are square with the step. If used, the
second operator can give support
from the front of the chair.
2. Tilt the chair forwards and push the
rear wheels in to the folded position
so the track is free to sit on the
stairs without interference.

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3. Push the chair down the first step
carefully until the track is sitting level
on the steps; ensure you are holding
the Chair securely.
.
4. Guide the chair carefully down the
stairs, keeping it straight and square
with the steps to avoid tipping the chair.
5. When a landing is reached turn the
chair by slightly lifting the weight onto
the front wheels and pushing the Chair
round the bend until the chair is level
and square with the top of the next
flight of steps. Continue as previous,
guiding the Chair carefully down the
steps, keeping it level and square with
steps.
6. When the bottom of the stairs is
reached, tilt the chair slightly forwards
and pull the rear wheels out and away
from the track so you are able to
continue to safety on flat ground using
all four wheels.

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4. Using Additional Help
Ferno recommends that at least two operators are present when the Chair
is used for evacuating patients over 80Kg.
Circumstance such as access, weather conditions or patient weight may
require additional help when operating on stairs; this must be assessed at
the time.
1. When two operators are used to evacuate a patient
both operators should hold the chair from the rear
and support the weight of the patient and the Chair as
the chair is carefully guided down the stairs following
the procedures in section 3.
5.Maintenance
5a. Checking the Saver Safe Chair
The following informal visual checks are required to be carried out by the end user
on a monthly basis or before use of the chair.
•Overall cleanliness of the Chair.
•Check that there are no bent or damaged parts, missing fasteners, etc.
•Check that the wheels rotate freely with no excess movement or damage.
•Check that the Chair unfolds and locks securely in the seating position for
normal use.
•Check that the track system opens and closes correctly, examine the tracks
for damage.
•Check the upholstery for cracks, splits or any loose fabric or stitching, etc.
•Check that the upholstery is correctly secured to the frame.
If in any doubt then contact a Ferno Servicecare Engineer.
NEVER LUBRICATE OR ALLOW LUBRICANTS TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH
THE TRACK SYSTEM

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Regular cleaning helps reduce the risk of transmitting disease and enables the
equipment to function at its optimum.
5.b Maintenance
The Saver Safe Chair requires regular informal visual checks. Set up and follow your
own maintenance schedule but use the following as a minimum.
More frequent maintenance will be required in situations of heavy use. If any
damage is discovered, take the Chair out of service until repair or replacement can
be made.
Action As Needed Each Month
Disinfecting h
hh
h
Cleaning h
hh
h
Inspection h
hh
hh
hh
h
Lubrication h
hh
h
When using any product for maintenance, follow the manufacturers’ guidelines and
read the manufacturers’ material safety data sheet.
WARNING
Improper maintenance can cause injury. Maintain the Chair only for the
purpose described in this manual.
5.c Disinfection
Disinfect all surfaces of the Chair including the patient restraints. Follow disinfectant
manufacturers’ directions for use. Spray or wipe disinfectant onto the patient
restraints. Do not immerse in disinfectant.
5.d Cleaning
Clean the Chair and its components with a clean cloth or soft brush and warm soapy
water. Rinse with warm water and air dry. Do not clean with products containing
bleach or phenol. A stiff bristled brush can be used if necessary.
WARNING
Never leave a patient unattended in the Chair and always use restraints.

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WARNING
Avoid rapid Chair repositioning as this may result in patient injury. Support
the Chair while adjusting handles.
6. Technical Information
Saver Safe Chair
Position Dimension
UNFOLDED
Depth of seat 43.2 cm (17” )
Width of Seat 51.1cm (20.1”)
Height of top handle
- Max
- Min
133.4cm extended
92.71cm retracted
Overall width 52.7cm
Overall Depth 91.4cm
Weight 10.5 Kg
Max Load Capacity 180 Kg
FOLDED Height 103cm
Width 52.7cm
Depth 25.4cm
All dimensions are approximate
Load capacity is total weight distributed in accordance with basic human
anatomy proportions.
Attendants must consider the weight of the patient and accessories when
determining total load on the Chair.
WARNING
Improper maintenance can cause injury. Maintain the Chair only for the
purpose described in this manual.

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7. Warranty and Service
Standard terms and conditions apply to all sales. A copy is available upon request.
These contain full details of warrant terms and do not limit the statutory rights of the
customer.
For service, maintenance and any questions regarding this, or any other Ferno
product, please contact:
Ferno House
Stubs Beck Lane
Cleckheaton
West Yorkshire
England
BD19 4TZ
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Or your local dealer or Saver Manufacturing in Bosaka if you are based outside the
UK.
Date Service By Remarks
Saver Manufacturing
Bosaka 893
91307
Slovakia
Telephone: (421) (32) 778-1072
Fax:
(
421) (
32) 778
-
1067

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Registered Office:
Ferno (UK) Limited
Ferno House, Stubs Beck Lane, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, England. BD19 4TZ
Tel: + 44 (0) 1274 851999 Fax: + 44 (0) 1274 851111
e-mail: serv[email protected]
As our policy is one of continuous development Ferno (UK) Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice.
Stock Code: 2003-0115
The CE mark on this product demonstrates conformity with the requirements of
the EC Directive 93/42/EEC for Medical Devices.