exitMASTER Ego Evacuation Chair - One-Person Emergency Evacuation Solution for At-Risk Users.
- One-Person Evacuation Operation with Auto-Brake Safety System - the exitMASTER Ego allows a single trained staff member to evacuate a resident who cannot self-evacuate in an emergency; the auto-brake system automatically applies resistance to the chair's movement on staircases during descent, preventing uncontrolled acceleration down the stairs and allowing the single operator to maintain a controlled descent pace; the auto-brake is a critical safety feature because the combined weight of the resident and the chair on a staircase creates a substantial gravitational force that a single carer could not safely resist without a mechanical braking system.
- Slim Profile Folds Flat for Wall-Mounted Storage - the ultra-slim folded profile allows the Ego to be stored on the wall in a standard wall mounting bracket (included) in corridors, stairwell landing areas, or care rooms without occupying significant floor space or obstructing the corridor; this low-footprint storage is important in care home environments where corridors must maintain minimum clear widths for fire evacuation routes; the wall mounting position must be included in the building's fire evacuation plan so that staff can locate the chair instantly during an emergency without searching for it.
- Compliant with RRFSO 2005 - Individual PEEP Documentation Required - the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires responsible persons in care homes to confirm that evacuation plans account for all at-risk individuals; the exitMASTER Ego is a designated evacuation aid that meets this requirement for residents who cannot use the standard evacuation route independently; the specific evacuation chair designated for each resident must be documented in their PEEP with the assigned operator and the evacuation route, and staff must have received documented competency training on the specific chair model they are designated to operate.
- 150kg SWL - Wall Bracket Included - NCL-HTE202 - maximum user weight 150kg (24 stone); comfortable supportive seat; slim fold for corridor storage; wall mounting bracket supplied; for care homes, hospitals, residential blocks, and any premises requiring RRFSO 2005 compliant evacuation provision for at-risk individuals; product code NCL-HTE202.
exitMASTER Ego Evacuation Chair - One-Person Auto-Brake - 150kg - Slim Wall Mount - RRFSO Compliant
The exitMASTER Ego enables one-person evacuation of residents who cannot self-evacuate, with an auto-brake system for controlled staircase descent, a slim folded profile for wall-mounted corridor storage (bracket included), and a comfortable supportive seat. SWL 150kg. Required in residents' PEEPs per the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Staff must receive documented competency training. NCL-HTE202.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Maximum User Weight | 150kg (24 stone) |
| Operation | One-person |
| Brake System | Auto-brake - staircase descent control |
| Storage | Folds flat - wall mounting bracket included |
| Profile | Slim - corridor-storage optimised |
| Reference | NCL-HTE202 |
| Compliance | Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005; PEEP documentation; competency training |
Regulatory Compliance
The exitMASTER Ego must be included in the PEEP of each resident for whom it is the designated evacuation method. All designated operators must receive documented competency training including staircase descent technique and auto-brake operation. The chair must be inspected at every fire safety equipment check for brake mechanism integrity, seat condition, and folding mechanism function. The wall mounting position must be included in the building's fire evacuation plan. CQC Regulation 12 compliance requires inspection records, training records, and PEEP documentation. The 150kg SWL must be confirmed against each designated resident's weight.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the auto-brake system control staircase descent during a one-person evacuation?
The auto-brake system uses a mechanical friction or ratchet mechanism that applies progressive resistance to the chair's track or wheel descent speed on a staircase; as the chair begins to accelerate beyond a set speed threshold, the brake mechanism engages proportionally to resist the acceleration and maintain a controlled descent rate. The operator controls the descent by holding the push handles and applying some forward/downward pressure to guide the direction; the auto-brake handles the speed control, replacing the sustained resistance force that the operator would otherwise need to apply manually to prevent the chair from descending too rapidly. Without a braking system, a single operator would need to apply a force at the handles equivalent to a significant fraction of the combined chair and resident weight to prevent rapid acceleration on a typical staircase gradient; this force would be unsustainable for more than a few steps and could result in loss of control and a fall. The auto-brake reduces the operator's required restraining force to a manageable guidance level. Operators must be trained in the specific auto-brake engagement behaviour of the Ego model - understanding when the brake engages and disengages, and how to modulate the descent speed - before conducting an actual or practice evacuation.
What is the difference between the Ego, Versa, and Elite evacuation chairs and when should each be selected?
The three exitMASTER models differ in features and the level of support they provide during evacuation. The Ego (this product) is the most compact and lightweight option, designed for straightforward one-person evacuations with the auto-brake providing staircase safety; it is appropriate for residents who can be seated in a standard chair position, who are within the 150kg weight limit, and who do not require additional physical support such as head support or a harness. The Versa (ID 307) adds a four-wheel design for smoother movement on both flat surfaces and staircases, a belt guide system for enhanced patient security during the descent, a footrest for user comfort, and rear safety brakes; it is more appropriate for residents who need greater positional security during evacuation or where the evacuation route involves extended flat-surface movement as well as staircase descent. The Elite (ID 308) provides the highest specification with a padded seat and armrests, an advanced headrest with headband, and a four-point safety harness, as well as functioning as a standard transit chair for non-emergency use; it is most appropriate for residents requiring head and neck support during evacuation, those with conditions requiring body harness security, or settings where the evacuation chair doubles as a day-to-day transit chair. The fire risk assessment and each resident's PEEP assessment should determine which model provides the appropriate support level for the specific resident and evacuation route.
NCL-HTE202
- One-Person Evacuation Operation with Auto-Brake Safety System - the exitMASTER Ego allows a single trained staff member to evacuate a resident who cannot self-evacuate in an emergency; the auto-brake system automatically applies resistance to the chair's movement on staircases during descent, preventing uncontrolled acceleration down the stairs and allowing the single operator to maintain a controlled descent pace; the auto-brake is a critical safety feature because the combined weight of the resident and the chair on a staircase creates a substantial gravitational force that a single carer could not safely resist without a mechanical braking system.
- Slim Profile Folds Flat for Wall-Mounted Storage - the ultra-slim folded profile allows the Ego to be stored on the wall in a standard wall mounting bracket (included) in corridors, stairwell landing areas, or care rooms without occupying significant floor space or obstructing the corridor; this low-footprint storage is important in care home environments where corridors must maintain minimum clear widths for fire evacuation routes; the wall mounting position must be included in the building's fire evacuation plan so that staff can locate the chair instantly during an emergency without searching for it.
- Compliant with RRFSO 2005 - Individual PEEP Documentation Required - the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires responsible persons in care homes to confirm that evacuation plans account for all at-risk individuals; the exitMASTER Ego is a designated evacuation aid that meets this requirement for residents who cannot use the standard evacuation route independently; the specific evacuation chair designated for each resident must be documented in their PEEP with the assigned operator and the evacuation route, and staff must have received documented competency training on the specific chair model they are designated to operate.
- 150kg SWL - Wall Bracket Included - NCL-HTE202 - maximum user weight 150kg (24 stone); comfortable supportive seat; slim fold for corridor storage; wall mounting bracket supplied; for care homes, hospitals, residential blocks, and any premises requiring RRFSO 2005 compliant evacuation provision for at-risk individuals; product code NCL-HTE202.