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Preparing to use an evacuation chair

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Recall the processes involved after the chair has been used during an emergency situation

Understand how to prepare an evacuation chair during an emergency situation

Identify the components of an evacuation chair and their purpose

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Overview of the evac chair

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Detailed flow of assembling the chair ready to be used

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Overview of the process followed after the chair has been used in an emergency situation

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There are many different types of evacuation chairs, most of which are able to be folded down for easy storage.Many evac chairs have the same or very similar components and features. During this next section, we will take a look at what makes up an evac chair in more detail.

Overview of the evac chair

Overview of the evac chair - features

Click the image on the right to learn more about the different elements and features that make up an evacuation chair.

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Overview of the evac chair - features

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The EVAC+CHAIR 300H MK5 is the most popular evac chair for businesses. It is ideal for single operator use but it is recommended that 2 people operate the evac chair if lifting a larger weight.The evac chair can hold up to 182kg capacity in weight making it extremely stronge, as well as being very lightweight at only 9.50kg.

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Specially designed friction belts ensure the chair does not slip or accelerate too quickly

Upgraded kickstand with re-positioned wheels, distributes weight more evenly

Headrest provides additional comfort and features optional head restraint if required

Padded material covers the chair's leg and back bars for improved user comfort.

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Watch the video to see a demonstration of the features of the evac chair.

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Drag each section of the evacuation chair onto the office image to build the chair.When complete, click the eye icon to check if it's correct.

Watch the video to see a demonstration of the evacuation chair being prepared for use.

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It's now time to reflect on the video you just watched. Click the button below to have a go at putting the preparation steps in the correct order.

Preparing the evac chair - assembly steps

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Click each plus symbol next to the images to enlarge the image and learn more about each step in assembling the evacuation chair.

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Preparing the evac chair - drag and drop activity

Drag each image into each of the 7 boxes to demonstrate the correct order they should appear in. Once complete, click on the eye symbol to see if you're right!

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Once the evacuation chair has been used during an emergency situation, it is important to understand the process that should be followed when signing it back in.Click on the symbols to learn more about the processes involved.

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Once the evacuation chair has been returned, an evacuation chair usage form should be filled in on EverConnect as soon as possible.The form will detail the following information:

• The date & time of evacuation
• Who operated the chair
• Who needed use of the chair
• Any incidents that resulted from using the chair

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The evacuation chair should be taken back to its original collection point and placed back onto the wall-mounts, ready for use again when needed.

Recall the processes involved after the chair has been used during an emergency situation

Understand how to prepare an evacuation chair during an emergency situation

Identify the components of an evacuation chair and their purpose

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Great work on completing the second section of this course!Let's now reflect on our learning objectives.

You will now be asked a question from each objective. To answer each question, just click on the objective and once you have answered the question, click the objective again to close the question box before moving on to the next objective. There are 3 questions to answer.

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You have now completed this section and can move on to the next module in this course.

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Anti-slip grip improves stability and operation during passenger transfer or when deploying the kickstand.

Unique friction belt system with self-braking track, controls smoothness and speed of descent.

Strong 50mm castor wheels improve manoeuvrability.

Kickstand with repositioned rear wheels improve stability and enhances operator handling.

Sewn-in safety belt Improves safety and durability.

Hammock seat design gives greater passenger comfort.

Contoured headrest & integrated safety strap provides passenger support and comfort.

Double handed grip enhances user operation.

Using both hands, pull the gripped handle upwards until the securing clips are locked in place. (Will make a clicking sound once in place).

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Once the tracks are in place, slide the seat frame up until it stops and locks into place.

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Once the handle is securely in place, slide the head restraint downwards until it reaches the bottom of the two blue poles.

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The evac chair is now ready to use. Keep your foot on the grip bar to keep it steady, whilst the user transfers into the seat.

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Unbuckle the passenger safety belt by squeezing the clips on the buckle tight and then pulling apart.

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Stand behind the evac chair, ensuring that you are holding it upright with the handle grips at the top.

Then place your foot on the blue base closest to the floor.

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Pull the tracks towards you until they are firmly in place.

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