Garaventa EvacuTrac

A tracked emergency evacuation chair designed for controlled, one-person stairway descent of people with mobility limitations when elevators cannot be used.

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Garaventa EvacuTrac tracked evacuation chair

Product details

Controlled stairway evacuation for people with limited mobility

The Garaventa EvacuTrac is designed to help one trained attendant move a passenger down stairs during an emergency. Its durable rubber tracks grip the stair surface while a speed governor controls the descent. A normally engaged, fail-safe brake allows the attendant to stop the chair on the stairs when needed.

Key features

  • One-person operation after appropriate training
  • 400 lb / 182 kg rated load capacity
  • Tracked descent with a hydraulic speed governor
  • Fail-safe brake and manual stop control
  • Low transfer height and three adjustable passenger safety straps
  • Stable and self-supporting on stairs and flat surfaces
  • Wheels allow movement on level floors after stair descent
  • Fire-retardant, easy-to-clean sling seat
  • Folds for storage near the designated evacuation route

Published specifications

Load capacity400 lb / 182 kg
Unit weight46 lb / 20.7 kg
Maximum stair angle40°
Operating dimensions51.6 × 16.8 × 31.9 in
Folded dimensions43.3 × 16.8 × 10.6 in

Planning considerations

Stair geometry, landings, passenger transfer needs, storage position, staffing, and recurring hands-on training should all be evaluated before deployment. Confirm current specifications and route clearances for your facility.

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Planning fit

Evaluate the complete use case.

A useful product review goes beyond a single feature. Confirm these four areas with your safety, clinical, facilities, and response teams.

01

People

Mobility, positioning, clinical support, dignity, and the range of users the plan must cover.

02

Path

Stairs, landings, door widths, surface changes, corners, distance, and destination.

03

Responders

Realistic staffing by shift, handler roles, communication, and ergonomic considerations.

04

Readiness

Placement, inspection, cleaning, deployment time, drills, and refresher training.

Questions to confirm

Before this becomes part of the plan.

We’ll help you obtain current documentation and work through the practical details for your facility.

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How do I know whether this product fits our route?

Document the full path, including stairs, turns, thresholds, door widths, travel distance, and the safe destination. Share those details with our team so the product can be reviewed in context.

What specifications should we verify?

Confirm current dimensions, rated capacity where applicable, handler guidance, materials, cleaning instructions, storage needs, and manufacturer instructions before selecting or using a device.

Should the product be included in drills?

Equipment is most useful when placement, roles, deployment, and movement have been incorporated into your organization’s training and emergency procedures.

Try “stairs,” “NICU,” “bariatric,” or a product name.

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