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There is only one Evac+Chair.
The new Mk 3 model supports 150kg and sets the standard for building evacuation.
Stairways are no longer an insurmountable obstacle for the mobility impaired in the event of an emergency.
Lightweight, quick and easy to use
Use on stairs between 28 and 40 degree angles including tight corners
Versatile - use along corridors and down stairs
Nationwide after sales support
Evac+Chair provides the solution for stairway descent for the mobility impaired in an emergency.
Evac+Chair assists management with their duty of care within EEC Directives and UK Legislation.
Model Range
Two models of Evac+Chair are available:
- Evac+Chair Mk 3
- Evac+Chair 600H With Additional Carrying Handles
Evac+Chair Mk 3
Standard model Evac+Chair with 150kg payload capacity, in use around the world for emergency evacuation of buildings.
Load Capacity - 150kg
Width - 52cm
Folded Size - H = 104cm D = 20cm W = 52cm
Weight - 9.8kg (unladen)
Item Cost* £650.00 plus VAT
Evac+Chair 600H Model
Comes with 2 extra handles for locations with difficult access and 2 person operation.
Load Capacity - 150kg
Width - 60cm
Folded Size - H = 120cm D = 30cm W = 60cm
Weight - 11kg (unladen)
Item Cost* £755.00 plus VAT
Also available:-
IBEX TranSeat
Patient Transport Chair
IBEX TranSeat harnesses gravity and patient weight through a traction belt to safely descend and ascend stairs without carrying.
Load Capacity - 150kg
Width - 46cm
Folded Size - H = 110cm D = 36cm W = 46cm
Weight - 14.5kg (unladen)
Item Cost* £980.00 plus VAT
*FREE DELIVERY within the UK when buying on-line
Servicare - Evac+Chair Annual Maintenance Contracts
All Evac+Chairs are covered by a standard manufacturer's 5 year warranty which covers parts and labour.
Evac+Chair International’s “Servicare” maintenance and inspection schedule ensures Evac+Chairs are fully operational, meet legal obligations and are ready for emergencies.
Servicare Contracts Include:-
• Visual Inspection
• Renewal of any components
• Testing & Recording
• Record Achieving
ORDER SERVICARE
Evac+Chair Training Courses
Evac+Chair offers three training courses depending on the level of training necessary.
AIM - To complete the course and achieve a level of competence which will inspire
others to use the Evac+Chair confidently under any conditions.
OBJECTIVE - To have competent in-house trainers who will train Evac+Chair
Operators/Dedicated Escorts to provide assistance to the mobility impaired -
enabling them to reach a place of safety in the event of a fire or other emergency.
Regulations mean your staff need to be kept up-to-date and adequately trained in Emergency Escape Procedures for all, including the mobility impaired. Evac+Chair Training helps you meet legal obligations.
The three courses available are;
1. The full day Key Trainer MasterClass® to train your own key staff in the effective use of the Evac+Chair and to teach them to train other members of your staff as Dedicated Escorts/Evac+Chair Operators.
2. The 21/2 hour Dedicated Escort/ Evac+Chair Operator Course.
3. The Refresher Course.
All courses, presented by Evac+Chair training specialists, cover every aspect of the roles of Dedicated Operators and Key Trainers.
All Delegates receive reference and training material. On Course completion, all Delegates meeting the training standards are Certificated and deemed competent for their roles.
TRAINING ENQUIRY
Accessories
Patient Carrier Seat
Item Cost* £95.00 plus VAT Ref Code 1-325
Evac+Chair Alarm - Anti-theft device
Item Cost* £50.00 plus VAT Ref Code 1-321
Evac+Chair Stand
Item Cost* £135.00 plus VAT Ref Code 1-318
2 part Comfy Seat with padded back rest
Item Cost* £90.00 plus VAT Ref Code 1-322C
Reception notice
Item Cost* £12.00 plus VAT Ref Code 1-314R
Wall mounted cabinet (Mk 3 model only)
Item Cost* £200.00 plus VAT Ref Code 1-330
*FREE DELIVERY within the UK when buying on-line
BUY IN HASTE, REPENT AT LEISURE
Buying a non-genuine Evac+Chair may put your operator and passengers at risk, and cost more in the long run.
When evaluating your intended purchase try before you buy, and beware of imitations.
They may look the same from a picture but functionality may vary.
Consider these criteria:
1. Deployment
Preparation of the chair for operational use should be fast and simple. Tricky release mechanisms should not be waiting to trap your operator’s finger or hand, nor should the operator be expected to balance the chair with one hand whilst releasing skids, buckles or straps when the chair is occupied.
2. Weight of Unit
Weight is a major factor, particularly if the evacuation equipment is located in various parts of the building and needs to be carried to the passenger, or simply removed from its securing location.
Weight to strength ratio of the product is an important consideration, particularly with an upward trend in BMI (body mass index) throughout the population.
3. Ease of Transfer
The device must be designed to facilitate ease of transfer. PRM’s (person of reduced mobility) may require assistance, and the product must be stable, open on both sides and provide passenger safety at all times. Ideally, where a wheelchair transfer takes place, both the wheelchair and evacuation chair should be of equal height and supported by an operator for extra stability.
4. Manoeuvrability
Most stairways comply with building regulations and provide 1.2 meter width on halls, stairs and landings. A good turning circle is required, and no extra physical exertion should be needed to get around those difficult landings and corners.
5. Speed of Descent
An able-bodied person can descend stairs at normal walking pace at a rate of 0.75 meters per second. An evacuation chair should be able to match this with a competent operator.
The Evac+Chair can comfortably achieve two flights of stairs in 15 seconds, or four floors in a minute, without blocking the stairs for other users.
6. Controlled Speed of Descent
The majority of evacuation chairs depend on a rotating belt drive mechanism to span two or more stair nosings. The concept was first invented by David Egen of Evac+Chair Corporation, USA, who designed / registered the Egen Polymatic v-belt as a
friction braking device.
Using coefficient of friction the greater the weight of the passenger the greater is the friction. This friction is increased by adding leverage to the operator handle. We have found several chair types which have no friction and, therefore, no controlled
speed of descent. Other devices require a cable brake and release mechanism.
Virtually all cable brake mechanisms use the “dead man brake” principle and are either “on” or “off” and do not provide a graduated increase or decrease of pressure experienced with, say, a bicycle.
7. Assembly Point
On reaching the assembly point the product should be free standing and comfortable. The passenger should never be left unattended or left alone, even with devices which have additional braking mechanisms.
8. After-Sales Support
Finally, check if your supplier can support your training needs and after-sales service. Ask how long the company has traded and where is the manufacturing country of origin.
9. Accreditation
Ask if the evacuation chair is registered with the MHRA (Medical & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) as a Medical Device Class I. After all, this is a life safety product and someone’s life may depend on it.