exitMASTER Versa Evacuation Chair - 4-Wheel Evacuation Solution with Footrest and Wall Mount.
- Four-Wheel Design for Smooth Movement on Both Flat Surfaces and Staircases - the Versa's four-wheel system provides rolling support on flat corridor surfaces as well as the controlled tracking mechanism needed for safe staircase descent; on flat surfaces, the four wheels allow the chair to be pushed smoothly with the seated resident along corridors without the resistance of a non-wheeled design; on staircases, the rear wheels engage with the stair edges for controlled descent, while the front wheels lift clear of the stairs; this dual-surface capability allows the Versa to be used on an evacuation route that includes both flat corridor sections and one or more staircase descents without switching evacuation equipment at each transition.
- Advanced Belt Guide System for Patient Security During Descent - the belt guide system maintains the resident in the correct seated position during the staircase descent phase, where gravity and the stair-edge tracking create movement vectors that would tend to shift the resident forward or sideways relative to the seat; the belt guide applies controlled restraint at the chest or lap level that keeps the resident's body aligned with the chair seat throughout the descent; this is more structured than a simple lap strap and provides the level of positional security appropriate for residents who would otherwise tend to shift position during the descent motion.
- Rear Safety Brakes for Emergency Stop and Controlled Descent - the rear safety brakes allow the operator to apply additional manual braking beyond the automatic mechanism, providing a secondary control over the descent rate on steep or long staircases; the ability to apply additional braking on demand gives the single operator a specific control tool for descent sections where the automatic mechanism alone provides insufficient speed regulation, such as particularly steep stair sections or where the operator needs to pause mid-descent.
- 150kg SWL - Footrest - Wall Bracket - RRFSO 2005 - NCL-HTE200 - SWL 150kg (24 stone); footrest for resident comfort during transit; wall mounting bracket for corridor storage; PEEP documentation and competency training required per Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005; product code NCL-HTE200.
exitMASTER Versa Evacuation Chair - 4-Wheel - Belt Guide - Rear Brakes - Footrest - 150kg - RRFSO
The exitMASTER Versa provides smooth four-wheel evacuation on flat surfaces and controlled staircase descent using a belt guide system for patient positional security and operator-controlled rear safety brakes for descent speed management. Footrest for resident comfort. Wall mounting bracket included. SWL 150kg. Required in residents' PEEPs per the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Documented competency training required. NCL-HTE200.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Maximum User Weight | 150kg (24 stone) |
| Operation | One-person |
| Wheel System | Four-wheel - flat surface rolling and stair-edge tracking |
| Patient Security | Advanced belt guide system |
| Brakes | Rear safety brakes - operator-controlled for descent management |
| Footrest | Included |
| Storage | Wall mounting bracket included |
| Reference | NCL-HTE200 |
| Compliance | Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005; PEEP documentation; competency training |
Regulatory Compliance
The exitMASTER Versa 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 both flat-surface transit and staircase descent technique with the belt guide and rear brake systems. The chair must be inspected at each fire safety equipment check confirming wheel integrity, belt guide function, brake mechanism, and footrest condition. CQC Regulation 12 compliance requires inspection records, training records, and PEEP documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the belt guide system do differently from a standard seat belt in an evacuation chair?
A standard seat belt in an evacuation chair provides a simple restraint across the resident's lap or chest that prevents the resident from falling forward out of the seat during a descent; it applies a fixed restraint that is either fastened or unfastened, with no mechanism for dynamic adjustment during the descent movement. A belt guide system is a more structured arrangement that actively guides the restraining belt's position relative to the seat and the resident's body as the chair moves through the staircase descent sequence, maintaining the belt at the correct position to provide effective restraint as the chair's orientation changes at each stair step transition. During a staircase descent with a tracked or wheeled evacuation chair, the chair's pitch angle (forward tilt) changes at each step as the rear wheels drop to the lower stair; these pitch changes would cause a simple fixed belt to press at different points on the resident's body and potentially allow some forward body movement. The belt guide's mechanism maintains the belt's relationship with the resident's body throughout these pitch changes, providing more consistent positional security across the full descent. For residents with postural instability, trunk weakness, or who are distressed by the movement, this more consistent security may make the difference between a controlled, calm descent and one where the resident attempts to grip the chair sides or shift position in response to the pitch changes.
How should the Versa evacuation chair be maintained between emergency uses?
The Versa should be maintained in wall-mounted storage in the ready-to-deploy condition, with the following inspection checks conducted at the care setting's fire safety inspection frequency (typically monthly or quarterly, plus after any training exercise or actual use). Wheel condition: inspect all four wheels for worn treads, damaged rims, or seized wheel bearings that would impair smooth rolling; replace any wheel showing significant wear before the next inspection. Belt guide system: deploy and retract the belt guide through its full range to confirm smooth operation without binding, twisting, or fraying of the belt material; confirm the belt fastening mechanism locks securely and releases on demand. Rear brakes: test brake application and release through the full range of lever movement to confirm the braking mechanism engages and disengages correctly. Footrest: confirm the footrest is present, undamaged, and if adjustable, moves through its adjustment range without sticking. Frame: visually inspect the folding frame mechanism for cracks, deformation, or corrosion at the hinge and folding points. Wall bracket: confirm the chair is correctly positioned in the bracket and that the bracket remains securely attached to the wall; a bracket that has become loose from the wall since the last inspection may drop the chair if it is removed quickly during an emergency. Any defect identified during the inspection must be acted upon before the next scheduled inspection; a chair with an identified defect should be replaced with a functioning unit and tagged as out-of-service until repaired.
NCL-HTE200
- Four-Wheel Design for Smooth Movement on Both Flat Surfaces and Staircases - the Versa's four-wheel system provides rolling support on flat corridor surfaces as well as the controlled tracking mechanism needed for safe staircase descent; on flat surfaces, the four wheels allow the chair to be pushed smoothly with the seated resident along corridors without the resistance of a non-wheeled design; on staircases, the rear wheels engage with the stair edges for controlled descent, while the front wheels lift clear of the stairs; this dual-surface capability allows the Versa to be used on an evacuation route that includes both flat corridor sections and one or more staircase descents without switching evacuation equipment at each transition.
- Advanced Belt Guide System for Patient Security During Descent - the belt guide system maintains the resident in the correct seated position during the staircase descent phase, where gravity and the stair-edge tracking create movement vectors that would tend to shift the resident forward or sideways relative to the seat; the belt guide applies controlled restraint at the chest or lap level that keeps the resident's body aligned with the chair seat throughout the descent; this is more structured than a simple lap strap and provides the level of positional security appropriate for residents who would otherwise tend to shift position during the descent motion.
- Rear Safety Brakes for Emergency Stop and Controlled Descent - the rear safety brakes allow the operator to apply additional manual braking beyond the automatic mechanism, providing a secondary control over the descent rate on steep or long staircases; the ability to apply additional braking on demand gives the single operator a specific control tool for descent sections where the automatic mechanism alone provides insufficient speed regulation, such as particularly steep stair sections or where the operator needs to pause mid-descent.
- 150kg SWL - Footrest - Wall Bracket - RRFSO 2005 - NCL-HTE200 - SWL 150kg (24 stone); footrest for resident comfort during transit; wall mounting bracket for corridor storage; PEEP documentation and competency training required per Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005; product code NCL-HTE200.