Ferno FST User manual

Ferno Slovakia s.r.o.
913 07 Bosaca 893 Slovak Republic CE Authorized Representative for Ferno Slovakia
Tel: + 421 (0) 32 7708 010, [email protected] Products Ferno UK Ltd. Cleckheaton,
Fax: + 421 (0) 32 7708 011 West Yorkshire, BD194TZ, England
Users’ Manual
FST Chair
(Fixed Track)
February 2018 ver. 02
Pub.No 50-8110-010_01

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Table of Contents
Disclaimer................................................................................................................................................... 4
Technical specification:.............................................................................................................................. 4
Using Patient Restraints............................................................................................................................. 6
4-Point Restraints (accessory)................................................................................................................ 7
1. Quick set-up guide ................................................................................................................................. 8
1.1 Unfold chair ...................................................................................................................................... 8
1.2. Adjust handle .................................................................................................................................. 9
1.3. Unfold & Fold track ....................................................................................................................... 10
1.4. Telescopic carry handles ............................................................................................................... 11
1.5. Fold chair ....................................................................................................................................... 12
1.6. Foot rest ........................................................................................................................................ 13
2. Intendend use ...................................................................................................................................... 14
3. Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................... 14
3.1. Operator Skills............................................................................................................................... 14
3.2. Operator Training.......................................................................................................................... 14
3.3. Warning ......................................................................................................................................... 15
4. FST Chair (Fixed Track) Operation........................................................................................................ 16
4.1. Folding and Unfolding the Chair ................................................................................................... 16
4.2. Height Positional Upper Handle.................................................................................................... 16
4.3. Extending Carrying Handles .......................................................................................................... 16
4.4. Patient Restraint ........................................................................................................................... 17
4.5. FST Chair (Fixed Track) Wheels ..................................................................................................... 17
4.6. FST Chair (Fixed Track) .................................................................................................................. 17
4.7. Checking the FST Chair (Fixed Track) ............................................................................................ 18
5. Operating Procedure............................................................................................................................ 19
5.1. General Information...................................................................................................................... 19
5.2. Moving the Chair........................................................................................................................... 19
5.3. Using the Chair on Level Ground .................................................................................................. 20
5.4. Gliding the Chair Downstairs ........................................................................................................ 20
6. Care of the FST Chair (Fixed Track) ...................................................................................................... 22
6.1. Disinfection ................................................................................................................................... 22

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6.2. Cleaning......................................................................................................................................... 22
7. Using additional help ........................................................................................................................... 23
8. Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ 24
9. Warranty and Service........................................................................................................................... 24

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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.
Improper charging can cause injury or damage. Use
only the Ferno-approved battery with the chair, and
charge only with the Ferno-approved battery charger.
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 off 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.
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 Manufacturing.
Technical specification:
Depth of seat 450 mm
Height of seat from floor 475 mm
Width of seat 415 mm
Front wheels /dia/ 125 mm
Rear wheels /dia/ 150 mm
Height of top handle max 580 mm
Overall length 695 mm
Overall height 1000 mm
Overall width 516 mm
Weight /without equipment/ 13,8kg
Load capacity 250 kg
TIP: Regular cleaning helps reduce
the risk of transmitting disease and
enables the equipment to function
at its optimum
WARNING
551 lb
250 kg

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SPARE PARTS:
Item
Part number
Description
QNT.
1
65-4119-001
ASSY LOCKING TELESCOPE
1
2
65-0400-001
STAIR TRACK
1
3
65-4113-001
ASSY HANDLER INT OVAL PROFIL
2
4
65-4120-001
ASSY LOCKING FOOTS
1
5
75-0004-044
FRONT CHAIR WHEEL 125 MM
2
6
75-0004-043
REAR CHAIR WHEEL 150 MM
2
7
65-4118-001
SEAT VINYL FS CHAIR
1
8
65-4126-001
HEAD SUPPORT
1
9
65-0209-002
FOOT RESTRAINT, 50 MM (S-240\242)
1
10
65-0212-005
RESTRAINT, 1 PC 180 CM, BLAK PP,
PLASTIC BUCKLE
2
ACCESSORY:
Item
Part number
Description
QNT.
11
65-4122-001
KIT REAR HANDLES 2 PCS
1
12
65-4130-001
KIT COMFORT FOOTBAR
1
13
65-4123-001
MESH BASKET FOR OXYGEN BOTTLE
1
14
62-4400-001
4-POINT RESTRAINT
1
15
65-4128-001
ARMREST KIT
1
16
65-4137-001
FRONT WHEELS LOCKING KIT
1
1
The CE mark on this product demonstrates
conformity with the requirements of the EC
Directive 93/42/EEC for Medical Devices.

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Using Patient Restraints
Use the lap and foot restraints to secure Patient into the Chair. Assess Patient condition to
determine optimum strapping procedure.
•Chest/Hips Restraint: The chest restraint can also be used to secure the chair closed for stowage.
Fasten the chest\hips restraint using plastic male/female buckling system. Pull the loose free end
of the webbing strap to tighten the restraint.
•Foot Restrain: Once the patient’s feet are
comfortably placed on the integral footrest, the loose
foot restraint can be fastened to secure the feet. Fasten
foot strap using plastic male/female buckling system.
Pull the loose free end of the webbing strap to tighten
the restraint. Remember that the foot restraint also
protects the operator when moving the Chair on stairs.

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• Releasing Restraints: To release foot, chest and hips restraints, squeeze the two sides of the
tang on the buckle inwards at the same time to pull the buckle apart.
4-Point Restraints (accessory)
1. To attach the seat restraint, lay the restraint on 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
3. Buckle the restraint and adjust the length.
4. Repeat Steps 1-3 to attach the back-panel restraint.

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1. Quick set-up guide
1.1 Unfold chair
For the purpose of this guide, the FST Chair (Fixed Track) will be referred to as the Chair and the person
being transported on the Chair will be referred to as the patient.
The Chair will normally be left in the folded condition and the first task will be to unfold and make the
Chair safe for transporting a person.
Unbuckle the chest strap securing the chair and fold the chair out into the seated position.
Completely unfold the chair by holding the handle upright and firmly pushing down on the seat until an
audible click is heard, this is the locking pins sliding into place, visually confirm this before seating a
patient.
WARNING
Do not pull down the footrest until patient is
seated!!

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1.2. Adjust handle
The chair is fitted with an adjustable height handle. To adjust the handle, the operator must pull up on the
red cable under the handle. This disengages the handle to slide up or down. When the desired position is
reached the operator must release the cable.
Pull the red cable under the handle upward and slide the handle up or down to its desired position.
Final open position

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Once the patient has been seated comfortably in the chair pull down the foot rest and place their feet on to
it. Fasten all restraining straps to secure the patient.
1.3. Unfold & Fold track
The track aids descent on stairs, do not unfold the track if the chair is not needed to descend stairs. To
fold the track into the back of the chair push the lever downwards as shown, until track is flush with the
back of the chair and locks in to position.