Safety Chair EV-8000 Electric Evacuation Chair for Stairs
The Safety Chair EV-8000 Electric Evacuation Chair for Stairs is designed for ultra-easy emergency evacuations of mobility impaired users. Thanks to Safety Chair's 'Power-Climb' technology, the chair allows for just a single operator to perform ascending and descending escapes without much pushing and pulling required.
What's Included?
- 1 x Evacuation Chair
- 1 x Rechargeable Battery
- 1 x Battery Charger (UK/EU/US)
- 2 x Keys
- 1 x Passenger Headrest
- 1 x Four-Point Passenger Harness
- 1 x Protective Cover
- 1 x Way Finding Wall Sign
- 1 x Set of Wall-Mounting Hooks
- 1 x User Guide
Why Choose the Safety Chair EV-8000 Powered Emergency Evacuation Chair?
The Safety Chair EV-8000 Evacuation Chair is the rapid and safe solution for emergency evacuations. This powered electric chair can carry a user weighing up to 220kg 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
- Battery powered evacuation chair for users with mobility issues
- Suitable for operation by either one or two individuals
- Enables quick, easy and safe emergency evacuations up and downstairs the stairs
- Easy to use control panel with on/off power and ascent and descent buttons
- Additional operator handles at the bottom of the chair for usage by second person
- Anti-slip height adjustable handle for easy and safe manoeuvring
- Adjustable self-braking tracks control speed of descent on all types of stairways
- 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 220kg (440lbs)
- Rechargeable lithium ion battery pack with a charging time of eight hours
- Ultimate evacuation solution for commercial and residential buildings
Where Can the EV-8000 Be Used?
The EV-8000 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 so it can be easily accessed in the event of an emergency.
How Do I Use the EV-8000?
The EV-8000 opens up easily, and is ready to operate in seconds. The chair is specifically designed for a one to two person operation and will carry a user with a weight of up to 220kg up and down the stairs using powered assistance. 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.
Electric Powered Evacuation Chair for Stairs
For an even easier way to evacuate those with mobility challenges both up and down the stairs, the Safety Chair EV-8000 provides powered assistance. Safety Chair's powered solution uses Power-Climb technology to make negotiating stairwells that bit less stressful, and the chair is capable of both one and two person operation thanks to its additional operator handles.
The chair's powered components allow for effortless operation with minimal lifting or carrying required, while the second person operating the chair (if needed) can use the handles at the bottom of the chair for added security. The chair also allows small operators to transport passengers larger than their size, making it suitable for a variety of people to use.
See the EV-8000 Stairway Evacuation Chair for Yourself!
To learn more and see the chair in action, please watch the short video below:
What Safety Features Does the Safety Chair EV-8000 Emergency Evacuation Chair Have?
The main safety features on Safety Chair EV-8000 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-8000 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-8000 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): 116 x 57 x 32cm (43.3 x 22.4 x 12.6")
- Chair Weight: 33kg (72.7 lbs)
- Weight Capacity: 220kg (440 lbs)
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