Description
The HSE and the Fire Safety Regulations make it clear that owners/managers of premises are responsible for evacuation procedure. It is no longer acceptable to dial 999 and wait for the Fire Service. A sick, injured, or any person unable to negotiate stairs independently, quickly and safely are at risk.
The Relequip Evacuation Chair features an advanced ‘tracked’ design, allowing use by one operator, reducing health and safety concerns during use, eliminating delay and allowing smooth descent of stairs. Colleges, Hotels, Offices, in fact, any multi-level building cannot afford to be without this essential evacuation device.
The evacuation chair can be used on all staircases excluding spiral staircases. They can be used on a staircase with a platform on the condition that there is enough room to turn the chair.
- Complete with cover and wall bracket
- Descend only
- Lightweight and compact for easy use and storage
- Adjustable head pad and patient restraint
- Impervious to bodily fluids
- Aluminium alloy materials
- Two rear wheels
- Easy to clean and maintain
- 5 year warranty
- Chair Weight: 10kg
- Maximum Load: up to 159kg
Open 136cmH x 52cmW x 90cmD
Folded 112cmH x 52cmW x 20cmD
Evacuation Chair Guidance and Instructions for Use
Technical Parameters • Dimensions: 90 x 52 x 132cm (LxWxD) • Folded Dimensions: 112 x 52 x 20cm (LxWxD) • Net Weight: 10kg • Gross Weight: 12kg • Load Bearing Capacity: Maximum 159kg
Evacuation Chair - Directions for Use • The Evacuation Chair is designed to be operated by one person. • The chair provides maximum safety with two safety belts/restraints. • It has four wheels and is easily manoeuvrable on level ground and down stairs. • Manufactured from aluminium alloy material, it is characterised by its light weight, small size, ease of carrying, safe use, and simplicity to clean/sterilise.
Extending the Head Restraint To extend the upper head restraint, pull the foam handle firmly upwards until the arms are fully extended. Once they have fully extended, two catches will prevent the head restraint from sliding back down. To lower the restraints, simply click in the same catches and slide back down.
Unfolding the Chair The Evacuation Chair comes with four wheels. The two rear wheels are smaller and arrive clipped in a central folded position. These can be easily unclipped by using your foot whilst holding the raised head restraint. This moves the rear wheels out into position causing the chair to lean back into a 45 degree angle. Once this has been accomplished, the folded seat can then be pulled downwards to a usable position, whilst the bars connected to the rear wheels slide up, locking into place by catches on the bars.
Operating the Chair down Stairs You should now have your chair on four wheels, and ready to transport your patient. Once fully strapped in place with the safety belts and restraints provided, you can start to move your patient towards the stairs. To begin your descent, slowly move towards the edge of the first stair. Push the rear wheels back up to allow the two bottom runner belts to be the chairs point of contact with the stairs. Make a visual check of this before proceeding. The runner belts will then smoothly glide down the stairs at your own pace, allowing the patient to be safely transported without being tilted forward on descent. Once on level ground (or sub-landing), you can temporarily or permanently re-engage the four wheels by reversing the procedure described above.
Attaching to the Wall Ensure the bracket is securely attached to the wall. Return the chair to the folded position. Hang the Evacuation Chair by the third bar of the rear wheels section, located at the opposite end to the wheels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weight capacity of the evacuation chair?
The evac chair is able to carry up to 159 kg (400 lbs or 28.6 stone), which should a wide range of people in an evacuation emergency.
How much does the evacuation chair weigh?
Weighing a very light 10 kg, this evac chair is one of the lightest evacuation chairs available, making evacuations much easier.
Can evacuation chairs be used to evacuate people upstairs as well as downstairs?
This fire evacuation chair is made for both descending and ascending stairs, thanks to its carry handles that allow two people to lift someone upstairs or even over obstacles.
Is the emergency evacuation chair easy to operate?
Yes. It has a simple, good grip handle, an adjustable headrest and back support, as well as a double-sided, fast-adjusting waist belt for safety.
Do the evac chairs come with any accessories?
Yes, the evacuation chair for stairs also comes with a cover as well as a wall bracket for storage when not in use, ready to be used in an emergency evacuation.
What type of maintenance is required for an evac chair?
Regular inspections are highly advised, to make sure all of the components are functioning as they should be.
Are there other evacuation chair models available?
Yes, we offer a few varied versions of the evac chair for stairs. For instance, the GLOBEX Standard Plus Evacuation Chair, which provides extra features for an even easier, safer evacuation.
If you have any further questions about this product feel free to ask a question in our customer question box below, or contact our sales team.
