The EVAC+CHAIR Emergency Evacuation Chair enables evacuation of less mobile persons in emergency situations down a flight of stairs. This can be achieved with only a single operator.
The chair protects the person in the chair with safety buckles, an optional forehead restraint, and a sling-style seat that ensures the user is sat back in the chair and cannot be tipped forward. The Emergency Evacuation Chair's wheels are supported by specially designed friction belts which ensure the chair does not slip or accelerate too rapidly while descending a flight of stairs. The distribution of the chair's weight and load ensures that the descent is smooth and comfortable for both the user and the operator.
Provided with photoluminescent signs as well as hooks for wall mounting
The supplied dust cover helps to protect the evacuation chair
User manual and CD supplied with the chair to provide operator guidance
Anti-scratch powder coated finish
Padded material covers the chair's leg and back bars for user comfort
As well as providing an ethical solution to aid users in evacuation, the Evac+Chair also helps businesses meet many current legislation requirements, such as:
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 - Means of escape
Building Regulations Parts B and M - Building use and access
BS5588-8:1999 - Providing disabled people with measures to be assisted in an emergency
Equality Act 2009 - Ensuring that disabled people are not at a disadvantage compared to those that are not disabled
DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) - Providing adequate access and facilities for any disabled person who may enter a building
Evac+Chairs are Class I Medical Devices with their installation and use regulated under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER). Employers, self-employed people, and those employed to supervise or manage equipment are responsible for ensuring that a reasonable amount of staff are adequately trained to use Evac+Chairs safely, that the chairs are annually serviced by a qualified engineer, and that they are regularly inspected by a competent worker.
Q. How do I get the person from their desk to the stairs?
A.
In the event of an emergency / evacuation the Evac+Chair should be taken by a trained member of staff to the location of the intended user of the Evac+Chair. This person can either self-transfer to the Evac+Chair or be assisted as required. The Evac+Chair can then be moved along the corridor / floor to the stairway for downwards evacuation. Having a Comfy Seat fitted to your Evac+Chair aids the transfer into the chair. If assistance with transferring onto the Evac+Chair is required a second member of staff will need to assist.
Q. Are Evac+Chairs required?
A.
Yes, there is a legal obligation to ensure that all employees and the general public are able to safely evacuate your building in the event of a fire. Evac+Chair is one way to meet this obligation.
Q. Who provides service for my Evac+Chair?
A.
Safelincs can carry out your service, which will ensure that you are maintaining your Evac+Chair in accordance with the Class 1 Medical Device guidelines. Your chair should be serviced and maintained annually to ensure that it operates safely. A monthly in-house check should also be carried out.
Q. Where should I store my Evac+Chair?
A.
The Evac+Chair needs to be in plain sight of all building occupants. The Evac+Chair is supplied with 2 wall mounting hooks to enable the chair to be located in the most appropriate area. Additionally, the bright yellow branded cover that is supplied with the Evac+Chair should ensure that once in position, the chair remains in focus.
Q. How can I stop the chair if I’ve already started going down stairs?
A.
By pushing down on the handles and stopping your own downward progress will stop the descent of the Evac+Chair. Training is vital to ensure that you know how to use the Evac+Chair safely and with confidence in the event of a fire.
Evacuation Chair and Training Product Code: EC300HTRAIN
Stock Level:
In stock Expected dispatch: 16th Feb
1 unit
£1,319.99 inc VAT
£1,099.99 ex VAT
2+ units
£1,283.99 inc VAT
£1,069.99 ex VAT
5+ units
£1,258.79 inc VAT
£1,048.99 ex VAT
10+ units
£1,222.79 inc VAT
£1,018.99 ex VAT
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Customer Reviews
8 customers have given this product an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5
Reviews by real customers
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Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: R R
very good piece of equipment
Published on: 5th May 2019
Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: C M
One of the easiest chairs on the market to use.
Good quality and back up service from manufacturers.
Published on: 29th September 2017
Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: S G
An excellent product that is easy to use after some practice.
Published on: 9th September 2017
Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: L W
Product appeared good but not suitable for the purpose
When selling this item it may be worth asking people for the width of their stair. This item was required for a football stadium and the width of the stairs are not standard size, however there is no indication that this would not be suitable for our use. The service was good and you did kindly arrange for a refund.
Published on: 11th January 2017
Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by:
Tried a few, but this one is good quality and easy to use.
Published on: 9th October 2015
Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by:
Haven't had to use the chair yet but it look great and feels like it is well built
Published on: 9th June 2015
Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: T F
Published on: 28th May 2015
Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by:
They are really good and very sturdy would reccommend them