Operating the Evacu-Trac
1. Evacu-Trac Storage
The Evacu-Trac is normally kept in a storage cabinet located near the upper stair landing, ready
for use in an emergency situation.Opening up the Unit
Remove the Evacu-Trac from the storage cabinet and place the unit on a flat surface.
Grasp the handle and pull it up in a quick, smooth motion. This will lock the Evacu-Trac
in the open position.
2. Transferring a person into the Evacu-Trac
Transfer passenger from their wheelchair to the Evacu-Trac. Three Velcro straps are provided
for securing the passenger. These straps help immobilize an injured person or help transport
a person with no upper body control. The lower torso straps allows a younger passenger to be
well secured while being transported in the Evacu-Trac.
3. Moving down the Stairs
On stairs, the tracks securely grip the stair noses and control the descent speed regardless
of the stair covering. On flat surfaces, Evacu-Trac can be pushed on its wheels as easily as
a stroller. This features allows the user to be transported to an area clear of the emergency
rather than to an area of refuge.
4. Turning at the Landing
It is recommended to use the inside of the stairway to allow room for other traffic and to
make it easier to turn corners at stairway landings. To turn the
evacuation chair on flat surfaces,
the attendant pushes down on the handle and pivots the unit on the rear auxiliary wheels.
5. Moving on Flat Surfaces
Once clear of the emergency area, park the Evacu-Trac on a flat surface
and engage the brake by releasing the bar.
6. Evacu-Trac Fail Safe Brake
The Evacu-Trac brake is normally on. To descend the stairs, release the brake by slowly
squeezing the brake lever. Descent speed can be slowed by reducing pressure on this
lever. A governor limits the maximum descent speed to about 3' per second, allowing
even a small attendant to safely transport heavier riders.
