Safety Chair EV-5000 Ascending and Descending Stairway Evacuation Chair
Allowing the usage of up two operators, the Safety Chair EV-5000 Ascending and Descending Stairway Evacuation Chair accommodates various forms of emergency evacuations. The chair also features Safety Chair's 'Safety-Trac' belts which provide the operator(s) ultimate control during both ascending and descending evacuation.
What's Included?
- 1 x Evacuation Chair
- 1 x Four-Point Passenger Harness
- 1 x Cushioned Head Support
- 1 x Adjustable Padded Seat
- 1 x Protective Cover
- 1 x Set of Way Finding Signage
- 1 x Set of Wall-Mounting Hooks
- 1 x User Guide
Why Choose the Safety Chair EV-5000 Ascending and Descending Emergency Evacuation Chair?
The Safety Chair EV-5000 Evacuation Chair is the rapid and safe solution for emergency evacuations. The chair's sturdy reliable construction can carry a user weighing up to 158kg up and down the stairs in the event of an evacuation, but also incorporates numerous other features for improved safety, handling, and comfort. The chair even features reflective decals which will help others locate the chair in an emergency.
Key Features and Benefits
- Evacuation chair for those with mobility issues
- Suitable for operation by either one or two individuals
- Enables quick, easy and safe emergency evacuations up and downstairs the stairs
- Additional operator handles at the bottom of the chair for usage by second person
- Safety-Trac belts for ultimate control during ascending and descending evacuation
- Easy to open up and ready to use in seconds
- Anti-slip height adjustable handle for easy and safe manoeuvring
- Adjustable self-braking tracks control speed of descent
- Head support with padded cushion secures the passenger comfortably
- Four-point harness increases passenger welfare
- Industrial locking castor wheels to keep chair stationary
- Way-finding reflective decals assists with location during emergency situations
- Fire retardant material prevents the catching of flames in the event of a fire
- High strength aluminium frame is strong and robust for continued use
- Compact in size and foldable, or wall-mountable for easy storage
- Maximum weight capacity of 158kg (350lbs)
Where Can the EV-5000 Be Used?
The EV-5000 Chair can be used by various organisations in various types of buildings including but not limited to the following:
- Hospitals
- Schools
- Universities
- Colleges
- Offices
- Public centres
- Leisure centres
- Shopping centres
Common places to install an evacuation chair are in accessible areas, evacuation routes, and specific locations, depending on who requires an evacuation chair. Wherever the chair is placed it should be clearly visible and be easily accessed in the event of an emergency.
How Do I Use the EV-5000?
The EV-5000 opens up easily, and is ready to operate in seconds. The chair is specifically designed for a one or two person operation and will carry a user with a weight of up to 158kg up AND down the stairs. For full instructions on how to use the chair please read the user guide/manual included with this purchase. Alternatively evacuation chair training sessions by Safety Chair are also available for purchase.
Robust Design for Reliability
Made with a high-strength aluminium frame and with additional operator handles, the Safety Chair EV-5000 can be relied on for safely transferring a mobility-impaired user down and/or up the stairs in the event of an emergency situation, in order to get them evacuated out of the building.
Those undertaking this life-saving task will find the chair's anti-slip height adjustable handle allows for effortless operation of the chair with minimal moving and handling required, while the second person operating the chair will find the additional operator handles at the bottom are secure and easy to hold.
The chair also allows operators to transport passengers larger than them, making it suitable for a variety of people to use.
See the EV-5000 Evacuation Chair in Action
Check out the EV-5000 Evacuation Chair in action below.
What Safety Features Does the Safety Chair EV-5000 Evacuation Chair for Stairs Have?
Main safety features on Safety Chair EV-5000 Evacuation Chair include adjustable self-braking tracks which control the speed of descent on all types of stairways, industrial lockable rear castor wheels in the event the chair must be stationary, and reflective decals for easy location of the chair in emergency situations. With such an array of safety features, the operating users can have total confidence in using the chair, while the disabled user can have peace of mind that they are in safe hands.
Helps Passengers Feel Secure in Transit
Emergency evacuations are never easy or fun situations for anyone, but particularly for a disabled user who has to rely on someone else to keep them safe. Helping to reassure the user while the chair is in operation, the EV-5000 Safety Chair has the following features:
- A head support with a padded cushion which comfortably secures the passenger in place
- A quick release four-point harness which secures the passenger and allows them to be quickly taken out of the chair if needed
Easy-to-Store Design
The Safety Chair EV-5000 has an easy-to-store design that not only saves space, but most importantly allows for quick and easy reach in the event of an emergency. The chair is compact and can be folded away, or may be wall-mounted using the provided wall-mounting hooks.
Specifications
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 110 x 57 x 26.5cm (43.3 x 22.5 x 10.4")
- Chair Weight: 21kg (41 lbs)
- Weight Capacity: 158kg (350 lbs)
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