Garaventa Lift EVACU-TRAC CD7 User manual

Garaventa EVACU-TRAC CD7
Emergency Evacuation Chair
Owner’s Manual
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Evacu-Trac CD7
OWNER’S MANUAL
Table of Contents
1. Safety First Page 3
2. Terminology Page 4
3. Operating Instructions Page 5
Introduction
Set-up and Loading
Operating on Stairs
4. Storage
Surface-Mounted Storage Cabinet Page 9
5. Service Page 10
Tracks
 Track Alignment
 Track Tension Factory Setting
 Track Tension Adjustment (Speed Adjustment)
 Track Removal and Replacement
 Track Cleaning
Brake Cable Adjustment
Lubrication
Spare Parts
6. Specifications Page 18
7. Warrant y Page 19
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Garaventa Evacu-Trac CD7
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Garaventa Evacu-Trac CD7.
Evacu-Trac has been designed to provide an easy method of evacuating people
with disabilities from multi-floor buildings.
Before using the unit, please view the Operator Training DVD and take a moment
to read this manual carefully so you will have a thorough understanding of the
operation of Evacu-Trac. Ensure that only someone who has been properly
trained operates Evacu-Trac.
Although Evacu-Trac will be used infrequently, operators must be very familiar
with the operating procedures. For this reason we recommend that personnel
who are required to operate Evacu-Trac hold regular practice drills on stairways
that would be used during an emergency. Operating procedures are fairly simple,
and the confidence of a competent attendant will help to relax the Evacu-Trac
passenger.
If you have any questions contact Garaventa by phoning 800-663-6556, or
1-604-594-0422 or by writing:
In Canada: Garaventa Lift In USA: Garaventa Lift
7505 – 134A St. PO Box 1769
Surrey, BC Blaine, WA
V3W 7B3 98231-1769
Email: [email protected]
If you purchased from an Authorized Garaventa Dealer, record contact info:
Name: ____________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________
____________________________________________
Telephone: ____________________________________________
Record your Evacu-Trac serial number in the space below, and refer to it
whenever you call your Garaventa dealer about Evacu-Trac.
Evacu-Trac CD7 Serial Number: ________________________________
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1 Safety First!
The safety warning symbol shown to the left is used throughout this
manual to draw your attention to instructions that must be carefully
followed to avoid possible dangers.
The following procedures are important to ensure the safe operation
of Evacu-Trac:
CHECK THE STAIRWAY
Do not use Evacu-Trac on curved or spiral stairs, irregular or
insecure stairs, or stairs with loose carpeting. Use extra caution on
wet or slippery stairs.
DO NOT OVERLOAD
Do not use Evacu-Trac with a passenger heavier than 136 kg
(300 lbs).
ENSURE SEAT LATCH IS LOCKED
Do not place a passenger in the Evacu-Trac unless the seat frame is
fully opened and locked. Check the indicator window. If it is blue,
the seat is properly locked.
SECURE THE PASSENGER
Do not use Evacu-Trac without securely restraining the passenger
using the safety straps provided.
WEAR APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR
Do not wear high-heeled or slippery shoes when operating Evacu-
Trac.
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2 Terminology
Brake Release Ba
r
Note On Leg Safety Strap:
On more recent units the Leg Safety Strap has been repositioned to allow it
to be used across the passenger’s upper or lower legs, depending on leg
length. This position also allows the legs to be held together in a more
secure position.
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3 Operating Instructions
INTRODUCTION
To ensure the safety of the passenger and operator, read these
operating instructions carefully and view the Operator Training DVD.
Practice sessions should be held on a regular basis (monthly is
recommended) to maintain operator proficiency. In addition, building
occupants for whom the Evacu-Trac is provided should be familiar
with and comfortable in using Evacu-Trac.
Descent speeds for lighter or heavier passengers will vary. If your
passenger is heavy and you feel the descent speed is too fast, the
operator should partially release the brake by lightly squeezing the
Brake Release Bar until a comfortable descent speed is attained.
Speed can also be reduced by increasing the track tension. See
Page 11.
SET-UP AND LOADING
1. Place the unit on a flat
surface. Grasp the end of the
Handle. Pull it out and up in a
quick, smooth motion. On
completion of this motion the
seat will latch into its locked,
open position.
2. Ensure Evacu-Trac is
properly locked in the open
position. Check the Indicator
Window on the side of the
aluminum track frame. If it is
blue the seat is properly
locked.
3. Transfer the passenger into
Evacu-Trac.
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4. Fasten the Safety Straps. If
you cannot be certain that the
passenger’s arms will remain
in his or her lap, the arms
should be wrapped inside the
torso safety straps.
OPERATING ON STAIRS
Caution:
When operating Evacu-Trac
on stairs always wear
footwear with flat soles.
1. To roll on a flat surface push
down on the handle.
2. Then squeeze the Brake
Release Bar with both hands.
This will deploy the Front
Auxiliary Wheels, making
Evacu-Trac easier to push.
Do not try to lower the
Front Auxiliary Wheels by
pulling the Brake Release
Bar without first pushing
down on the Handle. This
may stretch the Brake
Cable.
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3. To turn on a flat surface,
press down on the Handle
and pivot Evacu-Trac on the
Rear Auxiliary Wheels.
4. Position Evacu-Trac at the
top of the stairs, at a right
angle (90º) to the stairway,
with the passenger facing
towards the stairs. Operating
Evacu-Trac near the inner
core of a stairway will
facilitate turning corners at
landings.
5. Push Evacu-Trac forward
until the Front Auxiliary
Wheels drop off the top step.
At this point Evacu-Trac will
stop. To prevent Evacu-Trac
from immediately beginning to
descend the stairs, release
your grip on the Brake
Release Bar. This will engage
the Track Parking Brake until
you are ready to descend. Lift
the handle and tilt Evacu-Trac
to the angle of the stairs.
6. To descend the stairs,
squeeze the Brake Release
Bar. To slow the descent
speed, if desired, simply
loosen your grip on the
Release Bar. This will
partially engage the Brake.
7. To stop Evacu-Trac on the
stairs, slowly release the
Brake Release Bar.
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8. At landings, push down on
the Handle and turn Evacu-
Trac with all the weight on the
Rear Auxiliary Wheels. Keep
to the inside of the corner for
maximum turning clearance.
Align the machine at a right
angle to the stairs and
proceed down the next flight.
9. Find a flat surface to park
Evacu-Trac. Let go of the
Brake Release Bar. This will
lower the front section of the
Tracks to the floor, preventing
the unit from rolling. Remove
the passenger.
10.Unlock the Seat Latch by
pushing down on the red Seat
Latch Release Bar. Push
down and forward on the
Handle to fold Evacu-Trac
closed.
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4 Storage
Evacu-Trac should be stored in
an area that is readily accessible
during an emergency and where
there is sufficient room for
making a transfer from a
wheelchair. Recommended
areas are in large upper stair
landings or in the building interior
as near as possible to the
stairway that will be used.
SURFACE-MOUNTED STORAGE CABINETS
To install, find a suitable location
and ensure that the cabinet rests
on the floor with the back firmly
against a wall.
To attach to a stud wall, locate
the stud and drill two 8 mm
(5/16in) diameter holes in the
back of the cabinet. Fasten the
cabinet to the wall using two 7
mm (1/4 in) lag bolts.
To attach to concrete or to a
concrete block wall, drill three 8
mm (5/16 in) diameter holes as
shown in the back of the cabinet.
Position the cabinet against the
wall and, using the drilled holes
as a guide, drill three holes in the
wall. The size of the holes will
depend on the type of insert or
plug being used. Insert suitable
plugs and fasten the cabinet to
the wall using lag bolts.
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5 Service
TRACKS
Track Alignment
It is important that the Tracks are aligned with each other to ensure
that the Track Lugs on both Tracks contact a stair nose at the same
time.
Incorrectly aligned Tracks can cause Evacu-Trac to descend a
stairway at an angle, reducing stability.
To check alignment, line up a specific point on one Track (e.g. the tip
of a lug) with a specific point on the Evacu-Trac frame. Ensure that
the same point on the opposite Track is aligned with the same
reference point on the opposite side of the frame.
To adjust alignment, reposition one of the Tracks on the cog until the
tracks are correctly aligned. To do this you will need to loosen the
Tracks. See Track Tension Adjustment on Page 11. Note that you
may have to try re-positioning the Track a few times to find a location
that provides correct alignment.
After adjusting Track alignment, be sure to adjust Track tension to
achieve the correct descent speed. See Track Tension Adjustment
on Page 11.
Track Tension Factory Setting
Evacu-Trac is shipped from the factory with the Track tension
adjusted to accommodate passengers weighing 90 to 120 kg (200 to
265 lbs). This was done using a special machine to electronically
measure the total speed control force of the Governor and Tracks.
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Track Tension Adjustment (Speed Adjustment)
If passengers usually weigh
between 45 and 90 kg (100 to
200 lbs), descent will be easier if
Track tension is decreased. To
do this, loosen the lock nuts and
loosen the Track Tension
Adjusting Bolts by one complete
revolution counter-clockwise. Be
sure to adjust each Track by the
same amount. Tighten the lock
nuts.
Test the unit on a stairway,
loaded with the desired weight.
If passengers usually weigh less
than 45 kg (100 lbs), descent will
be easier if track tension is
decreased further. Loosen the
lock nuts and loosen the Track
Tension Adjusting Bolts by 1 ½
revolutions counter-clockwise
from the factory setting. Tighten
the lock nuts.
Test the unit on a stairway,
loaded with the desired weight.
If passengers usually weigh more
than 120 kg (265 lbs), increasing
track tension can slow descent
speed. To do so, loosen the lock
nuts and tighten the Track
Tension Adjusting Bolts by one
complete revolution clockwise
from the factory setting. Tighten
the lock nuts.
Test the unit on a stairway,
loaded with the desired weight.
Note:
Track tension adjustment
has limited effect on descent
speed. For heavier
passengers use the brake for
additional speed control.
Lightly squeeze the Brake
Release Bar until the desired
descent speed is attained.
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Track Removal and Replacement
Since Evacu-Trac will be used in
emergency situations only, wear
on the Tracks should be minimal
and Track life will be determined
by natural environmental
conditions.
The Tracks contain hundreds of
steel wires, which eliminate
stretching, and are covered by a
thick coat of rubber. They are
very durable, but should be
replaced if they are cut or
cracked in any way, or show
signs of deterioration.
When re-installing the Tracks,
check Track alignment as
outlined at the beginning of this
chapter.
Track Cleaning
To ensure maximum adhesion to
stair surfaces, Tracks must be
kept free of oil and dirt. Clean
with a mild detergent and dry
before using.
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BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
Brake cable adjustment is set
and tested at the factory. Under
normal conditions it should not
require further adjustment in the
field.
The Track Parking Brake is a fail-
safe design that is always
engaged by the force of the
Brake Spring in tension. The
Track Parking Brake is released
when the Brake Release Bar is
squeezed. This action tightens
the Brake Cable and releases the
Brake.
If the Brake Cable is adjusted,
it is critical that sufficient slack
remains in the cable so that
full Brake Spring tension is
applied when the Brake
Release Bar is in its neutral,
parking position. Always test
the Brake on the stairway, with
rated load, after adjusting the
Brake Cable.
Cable Adjustment Sequence
The Brake Cable is used to
release the Track Parking Brake
and to deploy the Front Auxiliary
Wheels. For this reason it is
important to use the following
sequence when making Brake
Cable adjustments:
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1. Loosen the Rear Brake Cable
Sleeve lock nuts and adjust
their location on the
Positioning Screw to provide
approximately 13 mm (1/2 in)
of free movement in the
Brake Release Bar. This is
the amount of motion that
should occur when squeezing
the Brake Release Bar before
any movement of the Brake
Cable occurs. If more
adjustment is required you
can also use the Cable
Sleeve Positioning Screw at
the other end of the Cable
Sleeve, near the Brake
Release Bar. Tighten the
lock nuts after adjustment.
2. When you squeeze the Brake
Release Bar it should travel
until it just makes contact with
the lime green Handle. This
will allow you to comfortably
hold Brake Release Bar in its
released position when
pushing Evacu-Trac on flat
surfaces or descending a
stairway.
The Brake Release Bar travel
range is adjusted using the
Adjusting Screws that control
the Front Auxiliary Wheel
Retracting Arm. Loosen the
lock nuts and adjust as
required. Test the action of
the Brake Release Bar and
then tighten the lock nuts.
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3. The final step is to ensure
that the Track Parking Brake
is functioning correctly. It is
designed to stop and hold
rated load on the stairway.
To do this, the Brake Spring
must pull on the Brake
Mechanism without any
resistance from the Brake
Cable. This can happen if the
Front Brake Cable does not
have sufficient slack.
To check this, lay the open
Evacu-Trac on its side.
Locate the Front Brake Cable.
It should have approximately
19 mm (3/4 in) of slack, when
measured vertically from the
reference point shown in the
drawing to the right.
Adjust the cable as required
using the Adjusting Nut on the
Brake Actuation Arm. Tighten
the Adjusting Nut and test the
function of the Brake. It
should stop and hold Evacu-
Trac on the stairway with
rated load. It should also
release fully when the Brake
Release Bar is squeezed all
the way back to the handle,
allowing Evacu-Trac to
descend the stairway at a
comfortable speed, as shown
in the Training Video.
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LUBRICATION
Evacu-Trac does not require any lubrication. Do not apply oil or
grease to any parts or surfaces. This may attract dust and dirt. It
may also get onto the track surfaces and brake mechanism.
CAUTION:
Do not apply any form of lubricant to Evacu-Trac.
Ensure tracks are kept free of oil.
SPARE PARTS
It is very unlikely you will need replacement parts for your Evacu-
Trac. However, should parts be required contact your authorized
Evacu-Trac dealer or Garaventa. For your reference, a short list of
serviceable parts is shown below. A detailed parts drawing is shown
on the next page. Please refer to the ID # and Item # when ordering
parts.
ID # Item # Description Qty/per
21 12445 Body fabric,E/T,CD-7 1
22 12444 Leg fabric,E/T,CD-7 1
23 12690 Foam, Leg Rest,E/T,CD-7 1
24 12691 Foam, Head Rest,E/T,CD-7 1
64 12692 Damper,Oil,E/T,CD-7 1
68 12693 Ring,Snap,Front,E/T,CD-7 2
69 12483 Tread,Rubber,E/T,CD-7 2
70 12695 Spring, Return, Brake,E/T,CD-7 1
76 12694 Ring,Snap,Rear,E/T,CD-7 4
78 12696 Spring,Wheel,Idler,E/T,CD-7 2
N/A 12443 Paint,Touch-up, (Lime-Green) N/A
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Evacu-Trac CD7 Parts Identification
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6 Specifications
Evacu-Trac
Load Capacity........................................................................136 kg (300 lbs)
Weight ...................................................................................20.7 kg (46 lbs)
Descent Speed ...........0.67 m/sec. (2.2 ft./sec.) to 1.22 m/sec. (4.0 ft./sec.)
Descent speed will vary based on passenger weight,
track tension, use of the hand brake and stair angle
Speed Control……by hydraulic governor and manually released hand brake
Maximum Stair Angle ................................................................................40º
Dimensions (operating):
Length .........................................................................1310 mm (51.6 in)
Width............................................................................. 426 mm (16.8 in)
Height ............................................................................810 mm (31.9 in)
Dimensions (folded):
Length .........................................................................1100 mm (43.3 in)
Width .............................................................................426 mm (16.8 in)
Height ............................................................................270 mm (10.6 in)
Patents:
U.S. ............................................................................................ 5797606
Canada ....................................................................................... 2190427
Surface-Mount Storage Cabinet
Dimensions:
Height ..........................................................................1151 mm (45.3 in)
Width .............................................................................508 mm (20.0 in)
Depth ............................................................................279 mm (11.0 in)
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7 Warranty
Garaventa warrants to the original purchaser that the Evacu-Trac CD7 is to be
free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for
a period of fifteen (15) years (excluding consumable components) from the date
of purchase.
Consumable components (rubber tracks, brake components, soft materials,
etc…) are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under
normal use and service for a period of 2 (two) years from the date of purchase.
This Warranty does not extend to any Evacu-Trac unit which has been subjected
to misuse, neglect, accident, modifications, or damage resulting from fire, lightning,
water, bio/chemical or other evacuation hazard or used in violation of the
instructions furnished, nor units repaired or altered by other than an authorized
dealer.
Garaventa’s liability hereunder is limited to repair and replacement only at
Garaventa’s sole discretion. Transportation charges are not covered. Garaventa
accepts no liability for any loss or damage resulting from the use or misuse of an
Evacu-Trac, whether such loss or damage is direct, indirect or consequential.
All other express or implied warranties, statutory or otherwise, are excluded.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION The above warranty is valid to the original purchaser.
Proof of purchase showing the purchase date is required to determine warranty period.
A postage-paid warranty registration card is enclosed with this Owner’s Manual.
Please complete and return the card within ten days of purchase.
Thank you for purchasing your Evacu-Trac CD7!
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