EVAC+CHAIR 300H MK4 Evacuation Chair

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.

Technical Data

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Product Datasheets

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• Evac+Chair 300H

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.