A Complete Guide for Evacuation Chair

In emergency situations, every second counts. This comprehensive guide, created by our team of safety experts, walks you through the proper use of an evacuation chair. From initial setup to storage, it ensures you can confidently execute an emergency evacuation.

1. How to Use the Evacuation Chair

1. Remove and Position:
   • Begin by taking the chair down from its wall-mounted clamp and placing it on the floor with the piston and wheels facing you.


2. Secure the Handle:
   • Pull the handle upward until it is locked and engaged securely in place.


3. Unlock the Safety Belts:
   • Release the security belts to fully unfold the chair.

Expert Tip: Regular training and equipment checks ensure optimal performance.

2. Opening the Chair for Evacuation

1. Positioning:
   • Place the chair behind the evacuee and hold it firmly on both sides to maintain control.


2. Setting the Chair Angle:
   • Push the top of the chair forward to a 90-degree angle with the floor, ensuring the seat’s edge touches the evacuee’s knees to offer proper support.


3. Prepare the Chair for Transport:
   • Have the evacuee sit.
   • Extend the piston frame and wheels with one foot and lower the chair until all wheels touch the floor.
   • Adjust the headrest and secure the belts and lock the manual transport handles.

Note: Positioning the chair correctly relative to the evacuee is critical for a safe evacuation.

3. Seating and Securing the Evacuee

1. Gripping the Side Handle:
   • Hold the side handle firmly with both hands and push the top of the chair forward to a 90-degree angle with the floor.


2. Advancing the Chair:
   • Use one foot to push the two-wheel frame forward, ensuring the piston remains locked.

Expert Tip: Maintaining a firm grip and controlled movement is crucial for preventing injury and ensuring a smooth descent down any escape route.

4. Transporting Safely Down the Stairs

1. Two-Handed Grip:
   • Maintain a secure, two-handed grip on the upper part of the handle at all times.


2. Controlled Descent:
   • Apply gentle downward pressure to guide the chair down the stairs.


3. Assisted Descent:
   • If necessary, ask a second person to hold the front of the chair.

Expert Tip: Avoid pushing the chair down the stairs; let its design and gravity guide it as you maintain control, adhering to rigorous safety standards.

5. Downward Usage and Transition to Level Surfaces

1. At the Stair’s End:
   • Once at the bottom, adjust the chair to a 90-degree angle with the floor.


2. Deploying the Small Wheels:
   • Use one foot to pull out the small wheels for easier transport.


3. Evacuee Exit:
   • Tilt the chair forward gently to help the evacuee exit.


4. Stability Check:
   • When moving from stairs to level ground, make sure the chair is steady on all four wheels, and avoid pushing it while it’s tilted.

Note: These steps help safeguard both the evacuee and the operator during critical transitional movements.

6. Folding and Storing the Evacuation Chair

1. Folding Procedure:
   • First, push the small wheels forward, then fold the seat, release the headrest, and secure the chair with safety straps.


2. Final Storage:
   • Hang the chair back on its wall hook for easy access during future emergencies.

Note: The foldable design makes the chair easy to carry, store, and quickly deploy when needed.