Ferno Compact 2 Track Chair

12 Reasons to Choose the Ferno Compact 2 Track Chair

• Quick Conversion to Track Chair: Easily transforms into a track chair when needed, offering outstanding versatility.
• Infection Control: Features a seat cover and head pad made from materials with anti-bacterial additives, ensuring high hygiene standards.
• Adjustable for Operator Comfort: The rear handle adjusts to accommodate operators of varying statures, enhancing usability and reducing strain.
• Effortless Deployment: Simple chair setup, with easy adjustments for the rear handle height, track attachment, and removable headrest.
• Lightweight and Robust: Constructed from stainless steel, designed to minimise weight while maintaining durability.
• Stable on Uneven Surfaces: The adjustable rear handle, large wheels, and axle bar ensure excellent balance, even on rough terrain.
• Reduced Injury Risk: The chair's design and features help reduce the weight of equipment to carry, improve operator posture, and eliminate the need to lift patients, minimising injury risks.
• Convenient Storage: Comes with an in-vehicle 2-piece storage bracket that secures both the chair and track, or it can be stored as a standard chair with the track kept separately in a carry bag.
• Comfortable for Patients: One-piece back and seat cover allows patients to sit comfortably.
• Easy Maintenance: The flame-retardant, vinyl-coated nylon is easy to clean and can be removed for cleaning or replacement.
• Portable and Compact: Weighing only 19.8 lbs (9 kg), it is easy to carry and folds neatly for efficient in-vehicle storage.
• Enhanced Stability: Equipped with large 178 mm (7 in) wheels and an axle bar to provide stability over uneven ground.

What is the Ferno Compact 2 Track Chair used for?

The Ferno Compact 2 Carry Chair is a versatile, dual-purpose device, serving as both a patient carry chair and a track chair. This innovative design makes it an indispensable tool in emergencies for quick and efficient patient transfer.

Crucially, it addresses the requirements set out by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, ensuring safe evacuation options for everyone, including those unable to use stairs, such as pregnant, disabled, or injured individuals. The attachable track feature of this chair simplifies the process of evacuating individuals downstairs, providing a stable and secure method of descent.

Designed for rapid deployment, the Compact 2 is also easily storable, making it an ideal solution for space-conscious environments. When fitted with treads, it can adeptly handle uneven surfaces like gravel or sand while maintaining stability.

While it is lightweight and compact, the chair's stainless steel construction ensures strength and durability. It is not only effective in aiding the horizontal movement of patients across various settings but also useful in navigating stairs where a track chair is unavailable. This adaptability makes the Ferno Compact 2 Carry Chair an essential piece of equipment for a wide range of patient transfer scenarios, from hospitals and care homes to emergency evacuation situations.

How to Use the Ferno Compact 2 Carry Chair

The Ferno Compact 2 Carry Chair is designed for ease of use and safety in various patient transport scenarios. Follow these guidelines to ensure effective and safe operation:

Unfolding the Chair:

• Release the restraint strap, place the chair on the ground and pull the rear handle from the lower handle.
• Fully unfold the chair by pushing up the back until you hear an audible click, indicating it's locked in place.
• Secure the chair by moving the safety rings down over the hinge bracket.

Folding the Chair:

• Lower the upper handle completely and remove the track if attached.
• Push the safety rings up over each hinge bracket.
• Lift the locking bar in the centre of the chair frame and fold the chair forwards.
• Secure the folded chair using the patient restraints.

Attaching the Track:

• Method 1 (Chair Occupied): Ensure latches are open, lock the lower track onto the axle, and secure the track to the chair until it clicks.
• Method 2 (Chair Unoccupied): Place the track on the floor, align the chair, and lock it into place as described in Method 1.

Deploying the Track for Use:

While holding the chair secure, pull the red 'Pull to Open' bar forwards and down until the track locks into position.

Stowing the Track:

Push the bar with the RED 'Push to Close' label downwards until the track is flush with the back of the chair and locks into position.

Removing the Track:

• Method 1 (Chair Occupied): Pull the RED Track release bar down, detach the track from the top of the chair, unlock the spring-loaded handle from the axle, and remove the track.
• Method 2 (Chair Unoccupied): Release the track locating pins, lay the track on the ground, release the handle, and lift the chair out.

Adjusting Upper Handle Height:

• Pull the index pin out and adjust the handle to the desired position.
• For stair use, raise the handle to the highest position for optimal posture.
• For carrying, adjust the handle to a lower position for stability.

General Guidelines for Use:

• Use two trained operators for stair transport.
• Inform the patient before moving.
• Single operators can use the chair on flat surfaces, but conditions must be assessed.
• Extra assistance may be needed in challenging conditions like uneven or soft ground and adverse weather.
• Always use patient restraints and follow good lifting procedures.
• The user is responsible for ensuring safe practices for both themselves and the patient.

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Where to use the Ferno Compact 2 Carry Chair

• Corridors and Stairwells: Ideal for placement in corridors, stairwells, and fire refuge points for quick access during emergencies.
• Fire Evacuations: Crucial in buildings where elevators are inoperable during fires, aiding in the safe descent of individuals with mobility impairments.
• Hospitals and Care Homes: An essential tool for patient transport, particularly when elevators are not an option or are unsuitable.
• High-Rise Buildings: A key component of emergency preparedness in office buildings, hotels, and residential high-rises, helping in the evacuation of people with disabilities.
• Public and Educational Buildings: Utilised in schools, universities, and government buildings to ensure the safety of all individuals during emergencies.
• Sports and Entertainment Venues: Deployed in stadiums, theatres, and other large venues to assist those unable to use stairs in emergency situations.
• Transport Hubs: Commonly found in airports, train stations, and subway stations, facilitating the evacuation of passengers with reduced mobility.

The History of the Ferno Compact 2 Carry Chair

Ferno is globally recognised as a pioneering innovator and manufacturer in the field of patient transport solutions. With a deep commitment to understanding healthcare professionals' unique needs and practical demands, Ferno crafts products that embody excellence in quality and functionality.

At the heart of Ferno's product range is their industry-leading Carry Chairs, a testament to their passion for superior design. These chairs are not just about fulfilling the basic requirements of patient transfer; they are about enhancing the experience making it smoother, safer, and more efficient. Each Ferno product, including the Compact 2 Carry Chair, is a reflection of this ethos - to not just do the job but to do it better.

Ferno's dedication to innovation, coupled with a keen focus on practical utility, positions them at the forefront of patient transport solutions, offering products that are trusted by healthcare professionals worldwide.