Ferno Transcend Chair Series User manual

Users’ Manual
August 2021
Pub. No. 234-3801-00
Transcend™Chair Series
Carry Chair, Manual Tracks, and PowerTraxx®
Read this Manual and Retain
for Future Reference

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USERS’ MANUALS
To request additional free users’ manuals,
contact Ferno Customer Relations, your Ferno
distributor, or www.ferno.com.
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 and local protocol. Training on the proper use of this chair
must 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 Customer Relations.
Proprietary Notice
The information disclosed in this manual is the property of Ferno-
Washington, Inc., Wilmington, Ohio, USA. Ferno-Washington, Inc.
reserves all intellectual property rights, proprietary design rights,
manufacturing rights, rechairion 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 chairs sold by Ferno are covered by a limited warranty, which is
printed on all Ferno invoices. The complete terms and conditions of
the limited warranty, and the limitations of liability and disclaimers,
are also available upon request by calling Ferno at 1.800.733.3766 or
1.937.382.1451.
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-Washington,
Inc. at 70 Weil Way, Wilmington, Ohio 45177 USA, 1-877-733-0911, or via
email at tscoordinat[email protected]om. If the incident occurred in the European
Union, report it to Ferno’s Authorized EU Representative and the competent
authority of the Member State in which the end user is established.
Ferno Customer Relations
For ordering assistance or general information:
CANADA AND THE U.S.A.
Telephone (Toll-free) 1.877.733.0911
Telephone [phone]
Fax (Toll-free) 1.888.388.1349
Fax [phone]
Internet www.ferno.com
ALL OTHER LOCATIONS
For assistance or information, please contact your Ferno distributor. If
you do not have a Ferno distributor, please contact Ferno Customer
Relations:
Ferno-Washington, Inc., 70 Weil Way
Wilmington, Ohio 45177-9371, U.S.A.
Telephone Country Code +1.937.382.1451
Fax Country Code +1.937.382.6569
Internet www.ferno.com
Unique Device Identication (UDI)
Ferno complies with the United States Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA)
Unique Device Identication (UDI) regulation to identify medical devices.
The UDI label contains information in human- and machine-readable form.
Device information is online at the FDA’s Global Unique Device Identication
Database (GUDID). The public can search and download information at
AccessGUDID at www.fda.gov.
The label is located on the chair frame behind the back panel.
Ferno-Washington Inc. | Wilmington, Ohio 45177 USA | +1.937.382.1451
Product Name/Model
(01) Global Trade Item Number
(11) Date of Manufacture
(21) Serial Number
Date of Manufacture
SN Serial Number
Manufacturer GS1 Data Matrix

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Ferno Customer Relations ________________________________ 2
Unique Device Identication (UDI) _________________________ 2
1 - Safety Information _____________________________________ 4
1.1 Warning__________________________________________ 4
1.2 Notice ___________________________________________ 4
1.3 Tip ______________________________________________ 4
1.4 Bloodborne Disease Notice __________________________ 4
1.5 Symbol Glossary ___________________________________ 5
1.6 Safety and Instruction Labels _________________________ 6
1.7 Compliance _______________________________________ 6
2 - Operator Focus ________________________________________ 7
2.1 Operator Training __________________________________ 7
2.2 Daily Operator Duties _______________________________ 7
2.3 Using Additional Help_______________________________ 8
3 - About the Chair ________________________________________ 9
3.1 Description _______________________________________ 9
3.2 General Specications _____________________________ 10
3.3 Component: Carry Chair & Manual Track Chair __________ 11
3.4 Components: PowerTraxx___________________________ 12
4 - PowerTraxx System ____________________________________ 13
4.1 PowerTraxx Components ___________________________ 13
4.2 Main Battery _____________________________________ 14
4.3 Attaching and Removing the Main Battery _____________ 15
4.4 PowerTraxx Controller _____________________________ 15
4.5 Scene Lights _____________________________________ 16
4.6 Sleep Mode ______________________________________ 16
5 - Features and Options __________________________________ 17
5.1 Track System (Excludes Carry Chair)___________________ 17
5.2 Lift Bar __________________________________________ 18
5.3 IV Bag Clip _______________________________________ 18
5.4 Rear Lift Handles__________________________________ 19
5.5 Telescoping Lift Handles____________________________ 19
5.6 Armrests ________________________________________ 19
5.7 Footrest _________________________________________ 20
5.8 Wheel Locks _____________________________________ 20
6 - Using the Chair _______________________________________ 21
6.1 Before Placing the Chair in Service ___________________ 21
6.2 General Guidelines for Use__________________________ 21
6.3 Folding and Unfolding the Chair _____________________ 22
6.4 Transferring the Patient ____________________________ 23
6.5 Rolling the Chair __________________________________ 23
6.6 Transporting the Patient Down Stairs _________________ 24
6.7 Transporting the Patient Up Stairs____________________ 27
6.8 Pausing On the Stairs ______________________________ 29
6.9 Using a PowerTraxx Chair Without Power ______________ 29
7 - Maintenance _________________________________________ 30
7.1 Maintenance Schedule_____________________________ 30
7.2 Disinfecting/Cleaning Restraints _____________________ 30
7.3 Disinfecting/Cleaning the Chair______________________ 30
7.4 Cleaning Tracks and Belts ___________________________ 30
7.5 Lubrication-Free Chair and Tracks ____________________ 30
7.6 Inspecting the Chair _______________________________ 31
7.7 Controller Battery _________________________________ 32
7.8 PowerTraxx Motor Status Lights______________________ 32
7.9 Removing and Attaching the Backrest and Seat Panels ___ 33
7.10 Interconnect Cord for PowerTraxx ____________________ 34
7.11 Storing the Main Battery ___________________________ 35
7.12 Recycling Notice __________________________________ 35
8 - Initial Setup __________________________________________ 36
8.1 First-Time Setup __________________________________ 36
8.2 Ankle Restraint ___________________________________ 36
8.3 Attaching Patient Restraints_________________________ 37
8.4 Restraint Congurations____________________________ 37
9 - Parts and Service______________________________________ 38
9.1 U.S.A. and Canada_________________________________ 38
9.2 Worldwide_______________________________________ 38
9.3 Parts List ________________________________________ 38
10 - Accessories__________________________________________ 40
Training Record__________________________________________ 41
Maintenance Record _____________________________________ 42
Notes __________________________________________________ 43
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1  SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1 Warning
Warning safety alerts indicate a potentially hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, could result in injury or death.
1.4 Bloodborne 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.
Safety Information
1.3 Tip
Tips provide recommendations for easier use of the chair.
1.2 Notice
Notices emphasize important, but not hazard-related information.
Failure to follow Notices could result in chair or property damage.
NOTICE
WARNING
DO NOT OPEN POWER UNIT.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Contact
Ferno for service.
WARNING
Untrained helpers can cause injury or be injured. Trained
operators must operate the controls and direct helpers
where to grasp the chair to avoid pinch points.
Improper use of the chair can cause injury. Use the chair
only for the purpose described in this manual.
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.
Modifying the battery can cause injury and damage. Use
the battery only as designed by Ferno.
Improper maintenance can cause injury and damage.
Maintain the chair and battery only as described in this
manual.
Using the chair with an unlocked track system 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 be injured. Use patient
restraints to secure the patient on the chair.
Track Chair Models: Using the chair with the track system
unlocked can cause injury. Verify that the track system is
locked before transporting the patient.
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.

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Safety Information
1.5 Symbol Glossary
The symbols dened here are used on the chair and/or in this’ manual.
Ferno uses symbols recognized by the International Standards
Organization (ISO), American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and
the emergency medical services industry.
Symbol Denition
General warning of potential injury
Pinch point: Keep hands clear
Pinch point (belts): Keep hands clear
General warning of potential electric shock
Read the users’manual
550 lb
250kg
39.4 st
Load capacity (safe working load)
Read the users’manual (ISO 7000)
Lock
Unlock
Symbol Denition
Ascend
Descend
Do not lubricate
Battery status
Wireless connection
Check temperature
Check button (ENDURACharge battery)
Service required (ENDURACharge battery)

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Safety Information
1.6 Safety and Instruction Labels
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.
A
B
C D E
1.7 Compliance
The chair meets the following standards:
● Medical Device Regulation (EU)2017/745, Annex 1, Section
23.4 and 21 CFR 801.5 as established by the European Union
● IEC 60601-1-2:2014: Electrical and electromagnetic testing
● IEC 60601-1-12: Temperature and vibration testing
● IP56: Ingress Protection rating. Tested in compliance with dust and
water inltration standards.
● EN 1865: Performance and crash-test standards
● RoHS-2: Meets the requirements of EU Directive 2011/65/EU
and as ammended by EU Directive 2015/863 (“RoHS-3”) on the
restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances.
Symbol Feature
AGeneral Warning Label: General injury warning; read
the users’manual; two trained operators; chair load
capacity.
BRatings Label: Product name, general injury warning,
read the users’manual, manufacturer.
CPinch point. Keep hands clear.
DPinch point (belts). Keep hands clear.
EDo not lubricate (track chair only).

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2  OPERATOR FOCUS
2.1 Operator Training
Operators using the chair:
● must read and understand this manual.
● must have training on proper use of the chair.
● must have a training on emergency-medical service and emergency
patient-handling procedures.
● must have the physical ability to assist the patient.
● must practice with the chair before using it with a patient.
● must keep training records. For a sample training record sheet, see
“Training Record”on page 41.
Operator Focus
WARNING
Untrained helpers can cause injury or be injured. Trained
operators must operate the controls and direct helpers
where to grasp the chair to avoid pinch points.
Load Capacity
Inspect the chair if the load capacity
has been exceeded. See “Inspecting the
Chair”on page 31.
550 lb
250 kg
39.4 st
2.2 Daily Operator Duties
It is good practice for operators to check equipment at the start of
each work shift. To check the chair prior to use, follow the procedures
described in this manual:
● Unfold and fold the chair.
● Open and close the track system (if applicable).
● Roll the chair in a circle to verify it rolls easily.
● Visually inspect the chair for readiness. See “Inspecting the Chair”
on page 31.
● PowerTraxx: Verify the battery is charged and all powered controls
function properly.

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2.3 Using Additional Help
Operating the chair requires a minimum of two trained operators. They
may need additional trained help when working with heavy loads
(patient plus equipment), or when operating or carrying the chair
manually.
● A trained operator stands at each end of the chair facing each
other, maintains control of the chair, operates the controls, and
direct helpers on where to stand and how to grasp the chair.
● If available, a third trained helper“spots”for the lead operator when
descending stairs.
● Ferno recommends that helpers work in pairs to help maintain
chair balance.
Refer to the chart for suggested placement for operators and helpers.
Direction Rolling on Flat
Surface
Two Operators
and
Two Helpers
Direction DESCEND ASCEND
Two Operators
and
One Helper
OO PS
Two Operators
and
Three Helpers
Key: O = Operator H = Helper S = Spotter P = Patient
Operator Focus

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3  ABOUT THE CHAIR
About the Chair
WARNING
Improper use of the chair can cause injury. Use the chair
only for the purpose described in this manual.
3.1 Description
The Ferno® Transcend Chair (referred to the chair in this manual) is an
emergency patient-handling device designed to transport a seated
patient up or down stairs and over at surfaces.
The chair is for professional use by a minimum of two trained operators.
A third person to “spot” may be required by local protocols. Additional
help may be required when working with heavy patients.
MODELS AVAILABLE
● Transcend carry chair with no tracks
● Transcend manual track chair
● Transcend PowerTraxx® chair (powered tracks)
FEATURES
● 5-position telescoping front lift handle (2)
● Lift bar (xed or 5-position extending)
● Folding rear lift handles (option)
● Molded seat and back panels
● Folding footrest (option)
● IV bag clip
● 8” rear wheels (with or without locks)
● 5” front swivel wheels
● Patient restraints (3) and ankle restraint (1)
POWERTRAXX FEATURES
● PowerTraxx modular, motorized track system powers the chair up
and/or down stairs
● buttons controls track-belt motion
● Wireless connectivity between the controls and motor
● Scene lights reective illumination
● Track brake (stops PowerTraxx motion when control buttons are
not being pressed)
● Battery Options:
○ Ferno ENDURACharge™ 36V lithium-ion battery
○ Milwaukee® 28V lithium-ion battery
● Compatible with ambulance in-fastener charging systems
ACCESSORIES
● Yourchair mayhave beenshipped with factory-installedaccessories
per your order; accessories are also available separately.
Model
Options
Carry
Chair
Track
Chair
PowerTraxx
Chair
Fixed Lift Bar • •
Extending Lift Bar • • •
Rear Lift Handles • • •
Footrest • • •
Solid Rear Wheels w/ Locks • • •
Tri-Spoke Rear Wheels,
No Locks • •
Glide Bar • • •
Armrests • • •
Nylon Patient Restraints • • •

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Specications Imperial Metric
Load Capacity 550 lb 250 kg
Load Capacity (UK) 39.4 st
Weight*, Carry Chair 28 lb 12.7 kg
Weight*, Manual Track Model 32 lb 14.7 kg
Weight**, PowerTraxx Model 51 lb 23.3 kg
Chair Construction Tubular aluminum
Seat/Back Panels Nylon Glass-Filled Plastic
Wheel Bearings Sealed/greaseless
Main Battery 36V or 28V
*Minimum weight. Weights vary based on installed options.
**Weight includes battery.
Dimensions Imperial Metric
Height
Maximum 60 in 1518 mm
Minimum 36 in 908 mm
Width
Overall 20 in 505 mm
Seat 16 in 408 mm
Depth (front to back)
Carry Chair, No Tracks 30 in 760 mm
Tracks closed, Handles
retracted
30 in 760 mm
Tracks open, Handles
extended
53 in 1346 mm
Folded (Length x Width x Depth)
All Models 36 x 20 x 7.9 in 912 x 507 x 200 mm
Rear Wheels, Tri-Spoke
Diameter 7.9 in 200 mm
Width 1.2 in 30 mm
Rear Wheels, Solid
Diameter 7.7 in 195 mm
Width 1.5 in 40 mm
Front Wheels
Diameter 5 in 127 mm
Width 1.3 in 32 mm
3.2 General Specications
Specications are shown in the table below. Ferno reserves the right
to change specications without notice. For more information, contact
Ferno Customer Relations or your Ferno distributor (page 2). Ferno
reserves the right to change specications without notice.
Load Capacity
Inspect the chair if the load capacity
has been exceeded. See “Inspecting the
Chair”on page 31.
550 lb
250 kg
39.4 st