Exitmaster Original Evacuation Chair

Exitmaster Original Evacuation Chair

Designed and Manufactured in Britain. 

The Exitmaster Original is a professional evacuation chair designed for organizations that want trusted quality, dependable performance and strong value.

Designed and manufactured in Britain, the Original combines Exitmaster’s StairBlade® friction track system with a lightweight, practical design that supports safe and controlled stairway evacuation.

It is an excellent choice for facilities that want proven professional-grade equipment at an accessible price point.

Why Choose the Exitmaster Original?

The Original delivers the core features organizations need in a dependable evacuation chair: controlled stair descent, strong occupant support, lightweight construction and trusted British manufacturing.

At just 12.2 kg, the chair can be quickly deployed by a single trained operator while supporting occupants weighing up to 180 kg. Its StairBlade® friction track helps regulate descent down stairs, while the hammock-style seat, integrated head support and occupant restraints provide secure positioning throughout the evacuation.

For organizations looking for a reliable, well-built evacuation chair with trusted British engineering and strong everyday value, the Original is an excellent choice.

StairBlade® Descent Technology

Exitmaster’s StairBlade® friction track system is designed to provide smooth, controlled movement when descending stairs.

The track system creates friction against the stair edge, helping the operator maintain a controlled descent and reducing the physical effort required during evacuation.

Key Features

Single-Operator Deployment
Designed to be quickly prepared and operated by one trained person.

Lightweight Construction
At 12.2 kg, the Original is easy to deploy, manoeuvre and return to storage.

180 kg Weight Capacity
Accommodates a wide range of occupants during emergency evacuation.

Hammock-Style Seat
Provides a fixed and supportive seating position for the occupant.

Integrated Head Support
Provides additional occupant support during evacuation.

Chest and Ankle Restraints
Two integrated safety straps help maintain secure occupant positioning.

Locking Rear Wheels
Allow the chair to remain stable when stationary.

Compact Upright Storage
The chair stands upright when stored and folds to only 250 mm deep.

Designed for Professional Environments

The Exitmaster Original is suitable for:

• Offices and commercial buildings

• Schools, colleges and universities

• Hospitals and healthcare facilities

• Long-term care and care homes

• Shopping centres and leisure facilities

• Government and community buildings

Technical Specifications

British Designed and Manufactured

The Exitmaster Original is:

• Designed and manufactured in Britain

• CE and UKCA certified

• Registered as a Class I medical device

• Manufactured under an ISO 13485:2016 medical-device quality system

• Subjected to a 23-point quality inspection on every unit

What's Included

The manufacturer package includes:

• Exitmaster Original evacuation chair

• Protective dust cover

• Wall-mount hook kit

• Photoluminescent signage

• User guide and manual

Trusted Value

The Exitmaster Original offers a strong balance of quality, reliability and value for organizations that need dependable evacuation equipment.

For facilities seeking enhanced features, greater operator flexibility and Exitmaster’s premium commercial platform, the Versa Elite is the natural step up.