S-Capepod Evac Cocoon User manual

H O W T O U S E T H E S - C A P E P O D ?
Y O U R S T E P - B Y - S T E P G U I D E
S - C A P E P O D 
E V A C C O C O O N
C O N T A C T Y O U R D E A L E R F O R I N F O R M A T I O N

W h a t i s t h e S - C A P E P O D ?
S-CAPEPOD simply sits under the bed
mattress and when needed can be
deployed in seconds. This life-saving
device is designed to evacuate bedridden
patients during an emergency. It's fast,
reliable, safe and comfortable.
More than 1000+ organisations installed S-CAPEPOD

S T E P 1
Install the S-CAPEPODon the bedframe and
place the mattress on top. Do this carefully
and make sure to attach the S-CAPEPOD to
the mattress with the elastics at the head
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S T E P  2
Pull the S-CAPEPOD's right flap from under
the mattress and lay it across the resident ’ s
body.
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S T E P  3
Now pull the left flap from under the
mattress.
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S T E P  4
ull both flaps vigorously towards each other
and press the hook and loop fasteners of the
right hand flap on that of the left.
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S T E P  5
Pull the foot flap from under the mattress
and fasten it with the adhesive band on the
flaps that have been previously closed.
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S T E P  6
Take a firm hold of the strap at the foot of
the S-CAPEPOD and turn the mattress with
the bedridden patient slowly about 80
degrees onto the frame of the bed and keep
the mattress horizontal as you pull it from
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Lower the mattress slowly, when the
bedridden patient ’ s bottom is above the
frame of the bed. Now pull slowly until the
bedridden patient is lying on the ground on
his or her mattress.

S T E P  7
The person can now be evacuated by pulling the S-CAPEPOD.
Make sure to stand up straight and use your weight to pull.
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S T E P 8
In case you are not on the ground floor, you
must use the stairs, because you are not
allowed to use a lift in the event of a fire.
Stand a few steps lower down on the stairs
and pull the bedridden patient horizontally
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towards you.

S T E P  9
Slowly lower the mattress once the patient ’ s
bottom is over the stairs and no longer on
the floor above. Make sure you keep one
hand on the banister and one leg remains in
contact with the mattress.
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Remain in eye contact with the patient and
descend the stairs step by step.

S T E P  1 0
If you are on a wide stairway, you can step to
one side and let go of the patient once the
whole body of the bedridden patient is on
the stairs and no longer on the floor. The
bedridden patient will then slide down the
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Walk after the patient, grasp the towing
strap and pull the bedridden patient to
safety.

S T E P  1 1
If two workers are evacuating a patient, the
second care worker can help to steer and
brake the mattress using the strap at the
head of the S-CAPEPOD
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S A F E T Y I N F O R M A T I O N
• Always observe the instructions given in the instruction manual when using the S-CAPEPOD.
• Only use the S-CAPEPOD in emergencies, such as a fire, power cut, gas leak, terrorist attack, natural disaster, extreme smoke or any other life-
threatening situation or emergency.
• Product training with the S-CAPEPOD must always be given by a certified emergency response team member.
• Incorrect placement of the S-CAPEPOD between the bed frame and the mattress may have a negative effect on the effectiveness of the
S-CAPEPOD. Therefore, always strictly observe the instructions given in the fold-out leaflet.
• The use of alcohol and/or prescription and over-the-counter medicine may have a negative effect on the skill of the rescuer who pulls the
S-CAPEPOD.
• Do not remove any parts of the S-CAPEPOD.
• Make sure the safety information and instruction manual are kept close to the bed where an S-CAPEPOD is located.
• This S-CAPEPOD is not intended for recreational use.
• Do not use flammable vapours, materials or liquids, such as petrol, alcohol, etc., close to the S-CAPEPOD.
• Not observing the instructions given in the instruction manual provided with the S-CAPEPOD may result in serious physical injury or even death.
• Sharp edges or protrusions may damage the S-CAPEPOD and, therefore, reduce the effectiveness of the product.
• Practice using the S-CAPEPOD at least once a year in order to guarantee its correct and safe use in the event of an emergency.
• Contact the various rescue services (fire brigade, ambulance service, etc.) to inform them of the purchase and presence of the S-CAPEPOD.
• The standard S-CAPEPOD model is only suitable for beds with a maximum width of 90 cm and a maximum length of 220 cm.
• The S-CAPEPOD is not suitable to be pulled over a naked flame.
• The S-CAPEPOD must be carefully checked for damage after it has been used. If damage is observed, the S-CAPEPOD must not be reused.
Furthermore, the S-CAPEPOD must be folded up and put away each time after use.
• Make sure the straps at both the foot and the head of the bed are securely tucked away if the S-CAPEPOD is placed between the bed frame and
the mattress and is not used for an emergency evacuation.
• For hygiene reasons, the S-CAPEPOD must be regularly cleaned. Always wash the S-CAPEPOD separately and follow the washing instructions.
Closely observe the washing instructions, otherwise the quality of the hook and loop fasteners may be negatively affected.
• The S-CAPEPOD has a 1-year warranty for material and manufacture faults, which is valid from the date of purchase. The manufacturer may ask
you for proof of the purchase date. Therefore, it is recommended to keep the invoice in a safe place. Faults or problems with the use of the S-
CAPEPOD as a result of an accident, misuse, incorrect use, alterations, vandalism, incorrect placement, incorrect maintenance or administration,
as well as overdue normal and routine maintenance, are not covered by the warranty.
• The manufacturer is not liable for (consequential) damage as a result of the use of the S-CAPEPOD.
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These instructions contain information concerning the safe use of the S-CAPEPOD. To ensure that the S-CAPEPOD
is used correctly and safely, this information must be read prior to placement and usage of the S-CAPEPOD.