How many people does it take to operate EVAC+CHAIR?
Just one to guide the chair and the person seated in it down
the steps. EVAC+CHAIR does 90% of the work itself.
Does EVAC+CHAIR go up steps?
No. In order to keep EVAC+CHAIR simple, light and easy to use
we designed it to meet the most common emergency situation,
descending fire stairs and rolling easily on landings and corridors.
Are there any special attachments needed on the stairs?
EVAC+CHAIR is all that is required. It uses basic principles
of gravity and friction, not gadgets. There is no installation.
It's always ready for immediate on-the-job protection.
Can the person seated in the chair fall out?
No. He or she is seated within a pocket seat that "cups" the
body securely. The rider is strapped in and sits only inches
from the incline of the steps. All weight is supported by the
stairs, not the straining arms of volunteers.
How strong does a "buddy" have to be to guide
EVAC+CHAIR?
We recommend that attendants initially practice with a person
who weighs about their own body weight. Once the physical sense
of operation is experienced, and depending upon the operator's
own strength and agility, greater disparities in weight can be
handled.
Is EVAC+CHAIR recommended for the disabled individual
at home?
No, we can't recommend it for this situation (except for the
high-rise apartment dweller) because of the varied and non-standard
space and stair configurations of the private home. EVAC+CHAIR
offers one-way transport only, a "lifeboat" function
absolutely essential for a building but not practical for the
individual seeking daily assistance up and down stairs.
How long does it take to learn to use EVAC+CHAIR?
By following the instructions that come with the unit (they're
also printed on the seat) the average person should be proficient
with someone his or her own weight within 5 minutes. It's that
simple!
