Ferno TRACLITE FWE531-150 User manual

FWE531-175 / FWE531-150 Ferno TRACLITE
Stair Chair
Users’ Instructions
Doc. ID. 00626 / MAY 2023
FWE531-175
TRACLITE with 175mm wheels
FWE531-150
TRACLITE with 150mm wheels

© Ferno Australia FWE531 TRACLITE Chair
2
1  SAFETY INFORMATION
Ferno Australia
11 Johnstone Road, Brendale, Queensland 4500, Australia
Tel: [phone] / Email: [e-mail]
USERS’ MANUALS
To request additional free users’ manuals,
contact Ferno Customer Relations, your Ferno
distributor, or www.ferno.com.au
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 and local protocol. Training
on the proper use of this product must 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.
Proprietary Notice
The information disclosed in this manual is the property of Ferno
Australia Pty Ltd. Ferno Australia Pty Ltd reserves all intellectual
property 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.
The complete terms and conditions of the limited warranty, and
the limitations of liability and disclaimers, are also available upon
request by contacting Ferno Australia via email: [e-mail].
Adverse Event Notice
In the event of an adverse event or serious incident related to the
use of this device, the end user/operator must report the incident
to Ferno Australia, 11 Johnstone Road, Brendale Queensland 4500
Australia, [phone] or via email to [e-mail]. If
the incident occurred in the European Union, report it to Ferno’s
Authorised EU Representative and the competent authority of the
Member State in which the end user is established.
1.3 Tip
Tips provide recommendations for easier use of the product.
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.
Ferno Customer Service
For ordering assistance or general information:
Ferno Australia, 11 Johnstone Road
Brendale, Queensland 4500, Australia
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Email info[email protected]om.au
Internet www.ferno.com.au
Safety Information
NOTICE
1.1 Warning
Warning notices indicate a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in injury or death.
WARNING
Improper use of the Chair can cause injury. Use the Chair
only for the purpose described in this manual.
Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured.
Permit only trained personnel to operate the Chair.
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 be injured. Use patient
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.
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.
Attaching improper items to the Chair can cause injury.
Use only Ferno-approved items on the TRACLite Chair.

Doc ID: 00626-V1 / MAY 2023 3
1.4 Safety Labels
Safety labels place important information from the users’ manual
on the Chair. Read and follow label instructions. Replace worn or
damaged labels immediately. Replacement labels are available
from Ferno Australia.
1.5 Blood-borne Disease Notice
To reduce the risk of exposure to blood or other potentially
infectious materials when using the chair, follow the disinfecting
and cleaning instructions in this manual.
1.6 Symbol Glossary
The symbols dened below are used on the chair, track and/or in this
users’ manual. Ferno uses symbols recognised by the International
Standards Organization (ISO), American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) and the emergency medical services industry.
General Warning of
Potential Injury
Read the
Users’ Manual Load Capacity
2  OPERATOR SKILLS AND TRAINING
2.1 Skills
Operators using the chair need:
• The strength, balance, coordination and common sense to
safely operate the Chair.
• The ability to select the proper equipment and procedures for
the circumstances.
• Operators should have been trained in the operation of the
Chair.
• The ability to understand and follow the procedures de-
scribed in this manual.
• Operators should have a working knowledge of manual han-
dling procedures.
2.2 Training
Operator trainees need to:
• Have followed a training plan.
• Read and understand the instructions in this manual.
• Practice using the fully-equipped Chair with weight and under
simulated conditions.
• Trainees should be tested to verify their understanding of
Chair operation.
• Keep training records. Annual refresher training for all Chair
operators is recommended.
WARNING
Improper use of the Chair can cause injury. Use the Chair
only for the purpose described in this manual.
Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured. Permit
only trained personnel to operate the Chair.
150 kg
330 lb
Operator Skills and Training

© Ferno Australia FWE531 TRACLITE Chair
4
3  OVERVIEW
3.2 General Specications
3.1 Description
The FWE531 Traclite Chair provides a lightweight and portable
means of transporting patients. Combined with the Ferno stair track
(FWE531D), the chair quickly and easily converts into a track chair for
downstairs transfers.
3.3 Chair Components
1
LOWER AXLE LATCH
LOWER AXLE LATCH
RELEASE
TRACK FRONT
(TOWARDS CHAIR)
TRACK REAR
(AWAY FROM CHAIR)
TIE BAR ASSEMBLY
TOP LOCKING LATCH PIN (2)
CLOSING BAR
About the Ferno Traclite Chair
Specications
FWE531-150 Ferno Traclite Chair – 150 mm wheels
FWE531-175 Ferno Traclite Chair – 175 mm wheels
FWE531D Chair Track Descender
FWE531-150 FWE531-175
Safe Working Load 160 kg 160 kg
Chair Depth - Folded 175 mm 185 mm
Chair Height - Folded 965 mm 965 mm
Chair Width 375 mm 375 mm
Chair Weight (no restraints) 13.4 kg 13.4 kg
Chair and Track (no restraints) 17.9 kg 17.9 kg
Track Weight 4.5 kg
Track Length 735 mm
Track Width 300 mm
Track Depth 105 mm
General specications are rounded. Ferno reserves the right to change
specications without notice.
Chair Track
TOP LOCK RELEASE CABLE
(RED CABLE)
‘PULL TO OPEN’
DEPLOYMENT BAR

Doc ID: 00626-V1 / MAY 2023 5
2
FOOT END HANDLE
REMOVABLE SEAT PANELS
BACK REST HANDLE
WHEEL BRAKE
HEEL BRACE
SLOT FORTORSO RESTRAINT
RUBBERISED FOOT REST
SLOT FORTHIGH RESTRAINT
About the Ferno Traclite Chair
HANDLE RELEASE PIN (2)
HANDLE RELEASE PIN (2)
CHAIR LOCK RELEASE LEVERS