Evacuation Chair

Project: Improvement Of Mussafah Terminal Agreement No: 16-6607-E-1
Firefighting Facilities
SUBJECT : INNOVATION – EVACUATION CHAIR - TECHNICAL DETAILS
EVACUATION CHAIR
PURPOSE
Emergency Evacuation Measures for RIM SEAL Installation works on Tanks.
BACKGROUND
Emergency Evacuation is always a concern and critical when we prepare for

working on Oil Storage Tanks of height 18 - 20 mtr with limited access to & from
the tank.
In the event of an emergency such as a fire there is always an issue for the
mobility impaired or injured who could become trapped. If a person’s capability
to evacuate is impaired by a medical condition like heightened anxiety or having
to exert themselves by using stairs in a bit of a hurry, then assistance might need
to be provided.
Traditional arrangement is the use of Crane with Man-basket, which again

depends upon competent manpower such as Crane Operator, Rigging Foreman,
Riggers, signalman and machine such as Crane.
Here we came with the alternative option called “EVCUATION CHAIR”.

What is Evacuation Chair?
Evacuation chair provides mobility to impaired/unconscious people with a safe
and comfortable way to evacuate a facility via staircase in the event of an
emergency, such as a fire.
The chairs can help a variety of different people. A person may be unable to be
evacuated without assistance due to disability, an injury, mental health,
pregnancy or other medical conditions. Evacuation chairs allow them to leave a
facility quickly and safely during an emergency using Staircase.
Evacuation chair are also known as Stairway Evacuation Chair, Fire Evacuation
Chair, or Evac chair.
How do it work?
The chairs are made out of materials that are lightweight but strong. While
going down the stairs, the tracks attached to the chair create friction, which
slows down the descent and allows for a controlled journey. Once a person
reaches ground level, the chair can then be used as a wheelchair to ensure the
evacuee can get to safety. When not in use, evacuation chairs simply fold flat
and are stored neatly on the wall.
It’s important to ensure that people are trained in evacuation chair handling.
This is so anyone assisting the evacuee is both confident and capable, and helps
get everyone to safety in a quick and efficient way.
WHY EVAC CHAIR:
The EVAC+CHAIR is the Emergency Evacuation Staircase Chair.

Evacuation chair is simple. It works every time. It is intuitive so anyone can use
it, even without training or instruction. There are no complicated add-ons to
break. No gimmicky features to snag or fail. It simply works, effectively, easily,
and does what it was designed to do: save lives.
EASE OF DEPLOYEMENT:
Preparation of the chair for operational use should be fast and simple. Tricky
release mechanisms should not be waiting to trap the operator’s finger or hand,
nor should the operator be expected to balance the chair with one hand whilst
releasing skids, buckles or straps when the chair is occupied.
LIGHT WEIGHT
Weight is a major factor, particularly if the evacuation equipment is located in

various parts of the building and must be carried to the passenger, or simply
removed from its securing location.
Weight to strength ratio of the product is an important consideration,

particularly with an upward trend in BMI (body mass index) throughout the
population.
EASE OF USE
The device must be designed to facilitate ease of transfer. PRM (person of

reduced mobility) may require assistance and the product must be stable, open
on both sides and provide passenger safety at all times.
Ideally, where a wheelchair transfer takes place, both the wheelchair and
evacuation chair should be of equal height and supported by an operator for
extra stability.
MANEUVERBILITY
No extra physical exertion should be needed to get around difficult landings and
corners.
SPEED OF DESCENT
An evacuation chair should be able to match this with a competent operator.

The Evacuation Chair can comfortably achieve two flights of stairs in 15
seconds, or four floors in a minute, without blocking the stairs for other users .
CONTROLLED SPEED
The majority of evacuation chairs depend on a rotating belt drive mechanism to

span two or more stair nosings. V-belt is used as a friction-braking device.
Using coefficient of friction the greater the weight of the passenger the greater
is the friction. This friction is increased by adding leverage to the operator
handle. Other devices require a cable brake and release mechanism.
Virtually all cable brake mechanisms use the “dead man brake” principle and
are either “on” or “off” and do not provide a graduated increase or decrease of
pressure experienced with, say, a bicycle.
BENEFITS:
 Provides a quick, easy and safe emergency evacuation

 Easy to use
 One person operation
 Lightweight
 No heavy lifting required
 Enables small attendants to easily move passengers three times their size
 Easy to open, ready to use in seconds
 Folds for compact storage
 Exceeds fire safety requirements and emergency response

guidelines established to support
 Wall mountable
FEATURES:
1. Adjustable patient head restraint - Limits movement, securing the

passenger in place
2. Friction tracks (Evac+Track
technology) - The self-braking
reinforced tracks control speed of
descent for easy single person
operation
3. Ergonomic adjustable handle -
For ease of deployment and
compact storage
4. Reflective decals - For easy
identification in situations of poor
visibility
5. Quick release safety belts
(Head, Chest, Thigh) - For
increased passenger safety and
security
6. Heavy duty wheels - Ideal for
operation over uneven terrain.
7. Lockable rear wheels - Can be
applied in situations where the
chair needs to remain in a
stationary position.
8. Dual position seat - Dual
position seat allows the user to
decide each time which seating
position they desire
SPECIFICATION
FOLDED DIMENSIONS
Height 41 inches
Width 20 inches
Depth 8 inches
Weight 19lbs
Weight Capacity 400lbs

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Project: Improvement Of Mussafah Terminal Agreement No: 16-6607-E-1

Emergency Evacuation Measures for RIM SEAL Installation works on Tanks.

Emergency Evacuation is always a concern and critical when we prepare for

Traditional arrangement is the use of Crane with Man-basket, which again

Here we came with the alternative option called “EVCUATION CHAIR”.

WHY EVAC CHAIR:

The EVAC+CHAIR is the Emergency Evacuation Staircase Chair.

Weight is a major factor, particularly if the evacuation equipment is located in

Weight to strength ratio of the product is an important consideration,

The device must be designed to facilitate ease of transfer. PRM (person of

An evacuation chair should be able to match this with a competent operator.

The majority of evacuation chairs depend on a rotating belt drive mechanism to

 Provides a quick, easy and safe emergency evacuation

 Exceeds fire safety requirements and emergency response

1. Adjustable patient head restraint - Limits movement, securing the

Weight Capacity 400lbs

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