In this situation, people with limited mobility may be trapped or have to wait for a prolonged period of time in an area of refuge. Designed so that a small attendant can easily move a much larger passenger down the stairs, the Evacu-Trac is easily set up and ready for a passenger to transfer from their wheelchair to the comfortable sling seat.
This evacuation chair has durable rubber tracks that firmly grip the stairs and the safety brake can stop the unit on the stairs if necessary. The Evacu-Trac is completely stable and self-supporting on flat surfaces and during descent.
Features
- Quick and easy set up for immediate use.
- Carries up to 300 lbs.
- Passenger's weight moves unit down stairs, while the speed governor controls descent speed.
- Failsafe brake brings unit to a complete stop automatically.
- Sling seat is made of fire retardant fabric and is easy to clean.
- Three adjustable safety straps.
- Stable and self-supporting.
- Unique seat design allows easy transfer from wheelchair.
- Durable tracks grip stairs securely, regardless of the stair construction material.
Benefits
- Provides quick and safe emergency evacuation.
- Eliminates prolonged waiting in an area of refuge.
- No hand carrying of people with limited mobility.
- Small attendants can easily move heavier passengers.
- Easily stores in a secure area when not in use.
- Peace of mind for building occupants and owners.
- Requires minimal maintenance.
- Available immediately.
Operation of the Evacu-Trac - Emergency Evacuation Chair
The Evacu-Trac evacuation chair is normally kept in a storage cabinet located near the upper stair landing, ready for use in an emergency situation.
Remove the evacuation chair from the storage cabinet and place the unit on a flat surface. Grasp the handle and pull it up in a quick, smooth motion. This will lock the Evacu-Trac in the open position.
Transfer passenger from their wheelchair to the Evacu-Trac. Three Velcro straps are provided for securing the passenger. These straps help immobilise an injured person or help transport a person with no upper body control. The lower torso straps allows a younger passenger to be well secured while being transported in the Evacu-Trac.
The Evacu-Trac brake is normally on. To descend the stairs, release the brake by slowly squeezing the brake lever. Descent speed can be slowed by reducing pressure on this lever. A governor limits the maximum descent speed to about 3' per second, allowing even a small attendant to safely transport heavier riders.
It is recommended to use the inside of the stairway to allow room for other traffic and to make it easier to turn corners at stairway landings.
On stairs, the tracks securely grip the stair noses and control the descent speed regardless of the stair covering. On flat surfaces, the evacuation chair can be pushed on its wheels as easily as a stroller. This features allows the user to be transported to an area clear of the emergency rather than to an area of refuge.
Once clear of the emergency area, park the evacuation chair on a flat surface and engage the brake by releasing the bar.
