FERNO Manual Stair Chairs Service and Repairs

FERNO manual stair chairs such as the Transcend and Compact 2 are designed to easily transport patients down stairwells, assisting the caregiver and keeping both them and the patient safe. FERNO manufactures sturdy, reliable stair chairs to meet every agency’s needs.

Keep your FERNO manual stair chair operating safely and reliably with repairs and annual Preventative Maintenance (PM) service. Certified biomedical technicians follow OEM-compliant service protocols to calibrate, test, and verify your equipment meets OEM specs for safety and performance.

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FERNO Manual Stair Chairs

  • PM Cycle: Annual
  • Functions Test
  • Preventative Maintenance (PM)Learn More
  • Repair
  • On-Site PMs
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Possible Repair or Service Needs

General wear and tear
Cosmetic damage
Broken wheels
Broken fasteners
Bent or broken pieces
Issues with any movable parts

Preventative Maintenance for FERNO Manual Stair Chairs

  • Visual inspection
  • Full functional testing of the device
  • Device cleaning and sanitation
  • All fasteners secure
  • No debris in wheels
  • No bent or broken tubing or sheet metal
  • Chair unfolds and locks properly
  • Head end carrying handles fold and unfold
  • Frame system mechanism unfolds and locks properly
  • All welds intact, not cracked or broken
  • No rips or cracks in seat or back rest
  • All wheels secure and rolling properly
  • Casters secure, rolling and swiveling properly
  • Foot end carrying handles extend and lock properly
  • Restraint straps intact and working properly
  • Application of inspection sticker
  • Free return shipping
  • Full biomedical report for compliance and documentation

Care Instructions

Proper storage in climate climate-controlled area

Use only fingers to press buttons (not ink pens)

Be gentle with older units

Regularly service your stair chair