Evacuation Chairs
| Building | Floor | Location |
|---|---|---|
| UTEP Police, Physical Plant Complex | 1st | By Holding Area |
| Administration | 5th | By North Stairwell |
| Bioscience | 5th | By North Stairwell |
| Campbell | 7th | By North Exit Door |
| Chemistry and Computer Science | 3rd | By North Exit Door |
| Education | 4th | By Room 405 |
| Education | 7th | By Room 711 |
| Fox Fine Arts | 4th | By Room A455 |
| Geological Sciences | 3rd | By Southeast Stairwell |
| Health Sciences and Nursing | 3rd | By South Stairwell |
| Health Sciences and Nursing | 4th | By North Stairwell |
| Kelly Hall | 7th | By Stairwell Exit |
| Liberal Arts | 4th | By North Stairwell at LACIT |
| Psychology | 3rd | By Center Stairwell |
| Undergraduate Learning Center | 3rd | By Elevator |
| Union East | 3rd | By Elevator |
| Union East | 3rd | By Office 302-H |
| University Library | 3rd | By Elevator |
| University Library | 3rd | By Southwest Exit Door |
| University Library | 4th | By Elevator |
| University Library | 5th | By Elevator |
| University Library | 6th | By Southeast Stairwell |
| University Towers | 6th | By Elevator |
- Buildings have 2 models of evacuation chairs EVAC+CHAIR 300H and EVACU-TRAC CD-7
- Most common evacuation chairs in library are model EVAC+CHAIR 300H
- At union east the evacuation chair is EVACU-TRAC CD-7
Operating Instructions for evacuation chair EVACU-TRAC CD-7
- Open unit, confirm latch is engaged and transfer passenger
- Fasten safety straps
- Approach stairs at a right angle (90’)
- When front wheels drop off top step, lift handle and incline EVACU-TRAC CD-7 forward
- Squeeze brake release bar to descend Release brake release bar to stop
Operating Instructions for evacuation chair EVAC+CHAIR 300H
To open- Grip both sides of extension handle, then pull up until it locks at full length
- Slide headrest down to mid-position
- (OPTIONAL) Loosen strap of forehead restraint
- Unbuckle safety belt and pivot seat down
- At the fire exit landing, set EVAC+CHAIR 300H upright and seat the passenger evacuee in the chair
- Pull back on the upper extension handle and balance the passenger’s weight over the two main wheels
- Align EVAC+CHAIR 300H squarely with the first flight of stairs, side nearest the handrail, and roll forward as EVAC+CHAIR 300H starts descending the stairs, side grip to the top of handle
- Hold onto EVAC+CHAIR 300H at all times and gauge your speed of descent to assure firm footing
- Press downward on extension handle for smoothest ride
- When the wheels first touch the next landing, hold EVAC+CHAIR 300H in balance and swivel to face the next flight of stairs. Repeat step #3
- Continue this procedure until reaching a safe lower or ground level; assist passenger out of EVAC+CHAIR 300H