Evacu-Trac Storage
The Evacu-Trac is normally kept in a storage cabinet located near
the upper stair landing, ready for use in an emergency situation.
Opening up the Unit
Remove the Evacu-Trac 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.
Fast Set Up & Passenger Loading
The Evacu-Trac sets up simply; with one pull up on the handle -
it is ready to work! The open sides of the Evacu-Trac are designed
for ease of transfer from a wheelchair from either the left or
right hand side. High functioning mobility impaired individuals can
often transfer own their own or with minimal assistance. Once the
passenger is positioned in the Evacu-Trac, 3 Velcro™ straps are
wrapped securely around the passenger's chest, waist and lower
legs.
Moving down the Stairs
On stairs, the tracks securely grip the stair noses and the
hydraulic speed governor controls the descent speed regardless of the
stair covering. On flat surfaces, Evacu-Trac can be pushed on its
wheels as easily as a stroller. These features allow the user to
be transported to an area clear of the emergency rather than being
stuck in an Area of Refuge awaiting further assistance.
Turning at the Landing
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. To turn the evacuation chair on flat surfaces, the
attendant pushes down on the handle and pivots the unit on the rear
auxiliary wheels.
Evacu-Trac Fail Safe Brake
The default position of Evacu-Trac brake is the on position. To
descend the stairs, release the brake by slowly squeezing the brake
lever. Descent speed can be slowed by reducing pressure on this
lever. The patented hydraulic speed governor limits the maximum
descent speed to approximately 3feet per second, allowing even a
small attendant to safely evacuate much heavier passengers.
Moving on Flat Surfaces
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. Once clear of the emergency area, park the
Evacu-Trac on a flat surface by letting go of the Evacu-Trac and
the fail-safe brake is automatically deployed.