Because people have different needs during an emergency evacuation, consult with employees with disabilities to determine what kind of evacuation device would work for them. While many types of evacuation and transport chairs exist, there are no established standards for these devices.
Can evac chairs go up stairs?
CAN THE EVAC+CHAIR® GO UP STAIRS? Yes. The EVAC+POWER 800 is an electric/battery powered stair climber which allows for easy and safe stair ascent and descent.
What limitation on weight is placed on the EVAC chair?
The Evac+Chair 500 can have an increased payload of 227kg/500lbs with two people operating the chair. A single person can operate the chair, but the weight limit is then restricted to 182kg.
How do you operate an evac chair?
On flat surfaces, Evacu-Trac can be pushed on its wheels as easily as a stroller. Simply depress and hold the brake release handle and push. To turn the evacuation chair on flat surfaces, the attendant pushes down on the handle and pivots the unit on the rear auxiliary wheels.
Can evacuation chairs be used by anyone?
Most evacuation chairs are not able to be solely operated by the occupant, may only be used to travel downstairs, and offers no independent mobility for occupants once travel downstairs has been completed.
What is an evac chair used for?
Evac Chairs (Evacuation Chairs) are a universal evacuation solution for a smooth stairwell descent during an emergency. Designed to evacuate the disabled, elderly, pregnant, children, injured, blind, Epileptic, or the mobility impaired. During an Evacuation: Alert all individuals in your assigned area to evacuate.