Posturite EvacuRite User manual

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Setup Guide
Basic User Guide
Usage / Inspection Log

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EvacuRite Evacuation Chair
Please note that this manual provides setup and general operating instructions and does not replace a structured training course delivered
by a qualified trainer.
`Maximum Load: 160 Kg / 25 Stone
`Stair Angle: up to 40°
EvacuRite Evacuation Chair Training
It is recommended that appropriate training is undertaken before this chair is used in a trial or actual evacuation. To arrange a suitable
course, please contact Posturite Ltd using the contact address at the end of this manual.
Best Practice
Best practice dictates that the chair operator is the same or heavier in weight than the evacuee. If the evacuee is significantly heavier, the
chair operator may not be able to provide a controlled and safe descent of the stairs.
Contents:
A. Fitting the EvacuRite chair bracket to a wall 03
B. Preparing the EvacuRite chair for use 04
C. Releasing guide tracks for use on stairs 06
D. Assisting the chair downstairs 07
E. After use 08
Cleaning and chair maintenance 10
Inspection checklist 10
Inspection log 11
Usage log 12
Trained operator details 13
Warranty 14
Do’s & don’ts 14
Chair specifications 15

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A. Fitting the EvacuRite chair bracket to a wall
NB: The EvacuRite chair should not be sited outside.
1. Carefully remove the EvacuRite chair, wall bracket and cover from the box.
2. After choosing where the chair will be kept, fix the bracket onto the chosen wall using
appropriate screws and rawl plugs for the type of wall, so that the:
- Distance from the floor to the centre of bracket holes is 955mm - see Fig A.
When attaching to a plasterboard wall, the centre of the bracket should be screwed into the wall’s
wooden joists. If wooden joists are not found, suitable rawl plugs and screws should be used to
achieve a firm fixing of the bracket to the wall.
3. Once the wall bracket is in place, keeping the chair closed, with the black tracks facing the
wall, push the green brake handle bar into the two clips on the bracket. The clips on the wall
bracket will fit between the brake levers.
4. Ensure that the black curved handles are facing forwards. The black retaining knobs will click
shut to secure the black handles in the forward position. It may be necessary to slightly lift and
adjust the black handles by a small amount to achieve this secure location.
5. Position the cover neatly onto chair. Once this instruction booklet has been thoroughly read,
locate the serial number of the chair (found on the brake handle bar) and note into the available
space on page 11.
6. Please keep this manual safe by inserting into the clear pocket on the top of the cover.
Fig A
WALL
955 mm
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B. Preparing the EvacuRite chair for use
Chair release
1. Remove the cover, leaving the chair in the wall bracket at this stage.
2. Holding the front seat bar (see Fig B), un-clip the BLACK retaining straps (chest straps) at the
front of the chair and move straps away so as not to hinder the decent of the seat forwards.
Lower the seat down gently until an audible click is heard to lock seat in the open position. Check
seat is locked open.
3. Place the chest straps on top of chair seat.
4. Pull the chair off and away from the wall bracket clips.
5. Wheel the chair to where it is needed.
6. Before anyone sits on the chair both brakes must be ‘locked on’. Each brake is ‘locked on’ by
squeezing the brake lever and pushing in the silver locking spring. The brake lever can then be
released and the brake will remain ‘on’ whilst the silver locking pin is pushed in. Repeat with
other brake. Check that both rear wheels are now locked in position.
7. Make sure the foot rest is in the ‘up’ position and that both the lap and chest belt straps are
undone beside chair.
8. Seat Evacuee onto the chair.
Foot rest release
9. Release the BLUE leg strap, lower the footrest and place evacuee’s feet onto the foot rest. It is
advisable at this stage for the evacuee to remove any shoes with high heels. Attach the BLUE leg
straps around the shins of the evacuee and adjust tightness - to keep legs in place but not too
tight to be uncomfortable - do not let any excess strap trail on the ground - see Fig C.
Fig C
Fig B
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10. Attach both the lap belt and the chest belt across the evacuee (Chest belt should be attached
around both arms and chest) and adjust accordingly so evacuee is securely fastened and
comfortable in the chair - do not let any excess strap trail on the ground.
11. Release the brakes by squeezing, then releasing both brake levers - the locking pins will be
released.
12. NOTE: EVACUEE MUST NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED WHILST IN THE CHAIR.
Evacuee can now be wheeled to the appropriate location for the next phase of evacuation
13. When ready and positioned at the top of the stairs, re-apply brakes and ‘lock on’
(see instruction B6).
Raise the handle extension
14. At the rear of the chair, with one hand pull the RED coloured bar firmly towards you thus
releasing the locking pins (either side) and simultaneously with the other hand, lift up the top
handle until an audible click is heard to lock this bar in the raised position. Check that this
handle is locked into position - See Fig D.
15. Adjust the head support pillow on the top handle to the desired height.
16. If needed, the extra head retaining strap can be attached around the forehead of the evacuee.
17. Do not attempt to use the chair on stairs until the slide tracks have been opened and
secured. See section C.
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Fig D

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C. Releasing guide tracks for use on stairs
1. At the rear of the chair, hold the BLUE bar located between the tracks and pull
out and downwards to release track outwards. The tracks must lock into the
fully opened position (see Fig E). An audible click will be heard. Check tracks are
securely opened.
2. WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SLIDE CHAIR DOWN STAIRS UNLESS TRACKS
ARE FULLY AND SECURELY OPENED.
3. Once you are happy that the evacuee is safely secured in the chair and everyone is
ready, release the brakes as described in B11.
4. To tilt the chair backwards in a balanced, controlled way, hold the ‘top handle
extension bar’ at either side near the top and place your foot on the black bar
with YELLOW label between the tracks (see Fig F). Pivot chair backwards gently,
maintaining the evacuee in a balanced position. The chair can now be used as per
instructions given at the training course to descend the stairs.
NB: While descending the stairs, push vertically down on the rear handle to
promote a smooth descent.
Fig F
Fig E
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D. Assisting the chair downstairs
The EvacuRite is fitted with two extendable handles that can be used, if
desired, to assist descent. This can be beneficial if a heavier evacuee is
seated in the chair, when stairs are steeper than normal or if the landing
is smaller than normal.
1. To extend the front handles, lift up the black knob located near the handle
and pull out the rod by approximately 30cm, the rod will click in a secure
extended position - see Fig G.
Do not use these handles unless they are securely locked into place.
2. To retract side handles (if used), pull up the black knob on each side of
chair and slide closed the carrying handles until black knob clicks into the
closed position.
IMPORTANT: Before the evacuee is helped out of the chair, ensure that the
brakes are applied, handles retracted, foot rest is up and the chair is on
level ground.
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E. After Use
Before putting the chair away, carry out a visual inspection to confirm that the chair is
in a suitable condition. If unsure, please contact your site manager. When the chair has
been used, inspected and put away, complete the form at the back of this booklet. This
forms part of the inspection log.
To put chair away:
1. Close lap belt buckle.
2. Close footrest and clip lower leg strap closed around foot rest. Leave chest belt
undone at this stage but leave placed on opened seat pan.
3. Retract stair glide tracks by holding the BLUE bar in palm of hand and pulling
outwards and push upwards towards the chair back, until an audible click is
heard to indicate that the tracks are in their closed position.
4. Slide the neck support to its highest position.
5. Lower the top handle by holding it with one hand whilst with the other hand pull
the centre of the red bar towards you and then control the decent of the top
handle to the lower position.
6. Release the locked brakes.
7. Position the rear of the chair in front of wall bracket.
8. Push the chair into the wall bracket so that the clips are positioned between the
brake levers.
9. Move the chest straps to hang loose on either side of the chair.
Fig H
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Fig I
10. Raise the seat up by placing your hand between the underside of the seat material
and the bar below the seat, locate the ‘seat release’ which is a black rubberised cable
positioned behind the foot rest and pull this upwards (see Fig I). This will release the
side locking pins. Now raise the seat up fully.
11. To secure the seat closed, fasten the chest straps around the seat front and under the
side handles. Adjust length of straps as required to keep seat in place.
12. Position the cover neatly onto chair.
13. Enter details of use and any other function issues of the chair onto the report form at
the end of this booklet and advise your site / health and safety manager accordingly.
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Cleaning and chair maintenance
`The chair should be cleaned after use using an anti bacterial detergent. Do not use bleach or phenol based products.
`A chair inspection should be carried out on a quarterly basis and recorded.
`A mild lubricant can be used on all moving parts except track runner system.
Inspection checklist:
1. Top handle: Locks in raised and lowered position.
2. Brake levers: Locks in ‘On’ position and releases as needed.
3. Brake cables: Secure and undamaged.
4. Brake pads: Gives secure braking to wheels.
5. Wheels - Front: Pivot and rotate normally.
6. Wheels - Back: Rotate normally.
7. Track release bar: Releases and closes into secure positions.
8. Track: Rotates manually by hand, not ‘sticking’.
9. Straps / Clips: Straps undamaged / Clips functional.
10. Chair fabric: Clean and undamaged.
11. Extending handles: Lockable and smooth to operate.
12. Foot rest: Freedom of movement but with slight resistance.

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Date of purchase: Serial Number:
It is recommended that visual and operational checks are done at least quarterly and after use to ensure chair is fully functional.
Only personnel who have received specific instruction and training in the safe use of this chair should be responsible for the regular checks and
inspection.
Inspection log (suggested quarterly checks)
Date Inspected by Comments Action Taken

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Usage log
Date Operated by Comments Action Taken

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Trained operator details
Date Name Trained By Notes

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Warranty
The chair is covered by a five year full parts and labour guarantee. This does not include damage that has been caused by neglect or use outside the
intended use of the chair or normal wear and tear.
Posturite Ltd will not accept any responsibility for any damage caused due to the incorrect use of the EvacuRite evacuation chair.
Do’s & don’ts
Do’s Don’ts
Do obtain qualified instruction on this chair before use Do not exceed the maximum weight of 160kg or 25 stone
Do carry out regular maintenance inspections Do not leave an evacuee unattended in the chair
Do record maintenance log details Do not lubricate the track system
Do not attempt to slide chair down stairs unless tracks are fully and
securely opened
Do not use the EvacuRite Evacuation Chair for any other purpose other
than for what it was designed for
IMPORTANT: For evacuees with certain injuries that affect the spine and cervical injuries, it is advisable to seek professional medical advice
before using this chair.

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Chair specifications: Directive 93/42EEC Medical Devices - Class 1
Registered design No. 001710195
113 cm
165 cm
49 cm
49 cm
44 cm 46 cm
Weight of chair 15.9 kg
Maxiumum load 160 kg
Height closed 113 cm
Height open 165 cm
Seat width 46 cm
Seat depth 44 cm
Seat back height 49 cm
Seat height from floor 49 cm

Posturite Ltd
The Mill
Berwick
East Sussex
BN26 6SZ
t: 0845 345 0010
e: [email protected]
www.posturite.co.uk
Registered in England No. 2574809.