Accora Configura Advance Chair User manual

Configura Advance Chair
Instruction Manual
IFU-SC1-001EN Rev 04
May 2022

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Contents
Title Page
Welcome 2
General warnings 3
1. Means of delivery 4
2. Safety instructions 4
3. Intended use 4
4. Technical specification 4
5. Accessories 5
6. Electrical specification 5
7. Assembly 6
8. Chair adjustment 8
9. Footplate operation & adjustment 10
10. Manual controls 11
11. Electric controls 13
12. Battery operation and charging 15
13. Using the castor brakes 15
14. Functionality check 17
15. Cleaning & disinfection 17
16. Troubleshooting 17
17. Storage 18
18. Daily inspection 18
19. General maintenance 18
20. Guarantee 18
21. Disposal 18
22. EMC Statement 19
23. Table of symbols 23
24. Contact details 23
Welcome
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing an Accora healthcare
product. We feel sure that this product will
exceed your expectations.
This manual is important for understanding how to
use your new Configura Advance chair; please
read it before use. If you need further information,
or require the information in a different format,
please contact Accora:
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
General
The Configura Advance chair is classified as a
Class 1 Medical Device in accordance with the
Medical Devices Regulation 2002 as amended
and the Medical Device Regulation 2017/745.
Notice to User
If a serious incident occurs in relation to this
medical device, affecting the user or the patient,
then the user or patient should report the serious
incident to the medical device manufacturer (or
distributor) and, in the European Union, the user
should also report the serious incident to the
Competent Authority in the member state where
they are located.
Accora Ltd, 38 Main Street,
Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland, K67 E0A2
T: [phone]
Design Policy and Copyright
® and ™ are trademarks belonging to Accora
Ltd unless otherwise stated. As our policy is one of
continuous improvement, we reserve the right to
modify designs without prior notice. © Accora Ltd
2020.
Before using the Configura Advance chair,
you must read and understand the instructions
in this user manual. All actions and handling of
the chair must be performed in accordance
with the instructions in this manual.
Any actions that are inconsistent with the
manual are performed at your own risk and
Accora shall not be liable for any injury or
damage. Please ensure that the manual is
available to users and operators throughout
the chair’s service life.

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GENERAL WARNINGS
1. Keep this Instruction Manual available for
future reference.
2. These instructions must be observed to ensure
the safe and effective use of this chair and the
safety of users and carers.
3. This chair must be assembled, positioned and
used in accordance with these instructions.
4. The safety features for operating the chair and
instructions concerning the chair must be
strictly observed.
5. The chair must not be exposed to smoke,
naked flame, extreme temperature, flammable
gases or other hazardous substances or
situations.
6. Accora shall not be held liable for any
damage, injuries or accidents arising from
unauthorised modifications, non-genuine spare
parts, negligence or use that is at variance with
this manual which can result in serious injury or
death.
7. Electrical equipment can be hazardous if
misused or abused. Ensure the electrical supply
cable is not damaged by crushing and does
not create a trip hazard.
8. Keep children and pets away from this chair
unless supervised by an adult as there is a risk of
injury and/or choking on small parts.
9. When routing cables for other electronic
equipment used with the chair (e.g. air cushion
pump), ensure cables cannot be squeezed,
crushed or damaged by the moving parts of
the chair.
10. The electric hand control should be positioned
to avoid strangulation risk. Inappropriate use of
the hand control (e.g. kinking, shearing) could
lead to dangerous electrical hazards. The chair
must not be used if there is any visible damage
to the handset or cable.
11. Inappropriate use of power supply cable (e.g.
kinking, shearing) could lead to dangerous
electrical hazards. The chair must not be used if
there is any visible damage to this cable.
12. It is essential to consult Accora in advance if
you wish to use the chair for any purpose
outside the use detailed in this manual.
13. When repairing the chair, only original
materials and components may be used,
otherwise Accora cannot guarantee against
any damage that might occur.
14. Inappropriate routing of accessory cables, e.g.
cushion pump cable, could lead to dangerous
electrical hazards if squeezed or crushed
between moving parts. The chair must not be
used if there is any visible damage to any
cables.
15. If using the electrical functions adversely
affects the health of the patient, disconnect
the power supply and only use the chair in the
static mode.
16. Do not move the chair when it is in the forward
tilt position.
17. This chair is not recommended for users outside
the weight specifications detailed in Section 4.
18. Do not modify this chair without the
authorisation of Accora.
19. Before operating this chair, ensure the patient
is safely positioned to reduce the risks of falling,
entrapment and imbalance.
20. Electrical installations must meet local
requirements.
21. Patients, or users, should be risk assessed to
ensure they are able to understand this manual
and to operate the Configura Advance chair
safely without risk to themselves or others.
22. Patients or users should only be allowed to
operate the chair independently if they are
able to understand the safety instructions in this
manual and have been risk assessed as
appropriate to do so.
23. Patients, or users, must be risk assessed before
using the chair to make sure that the chair is
suitable for the patient/user.
24. When plugged into an extension lead, ensure
the lead is not overloaded and there are no
trip hazards.
25. Surface temperatures can increase when
exposed to sunlight.
26. If the medical staff state that the patient’s
medical condition is inappropriate for the
patient to be able to adjust the chair
independently, the chair’s position must only
be adjusted by the carer.
27. The chair may not be used where there is a
danger of explosion or in the presence of
uncontained flammable liquids.
28. Damaged or torn fabric may cause injury.
29. It is recommended that a patient does not
smoke while using the chair.
30. The chair is not suitable for transporting patients
outside e.g. in vehicles or aircraft.

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1. Means of delivery
The Configura Advance chair is supplied boxed. An
inspection must take place upon receipt to ensure the
delivery is complete and undamaged.
Any missing parts, faults or damage must be reported
immediately to the carrier and Accora in writing.
2. Safety instructions
1. Before using the chair, you must read the
instruction manual and use the chair in
accordance with it.
2. The chair must not be used if faults have been
detected on it that may injure the patient, staff or
a third person.
3. The chair must only be operated by persons who
are able to operate it in accordance with this
manual.
4. Users must make the patient aware of the control
functions that apply to the patient, subject to an
assessment by a professional.
5. Before using the chair, the user should understand
the chair and its functionality.
6. The safe working load, as specified in Section 4,
must never be exceeded.
7. If a patient is left alone in the chair, the chair
castors must be locked as an unlocked chair can
cause injury to a patient who leaves the chair or
changes position.
8. When operating the moving parts of the chair,
care must be taken to ensure that the patient,
other people and objects do not become
trapped.
9. Before cleaning the chair, the electrical supply
must be disconnected.
10. The chair may not be used where there is a
danger of explosion or in the presence of
uncontained flammable liquids.
3. Intended use
1. The Configura Advance chair is intended to be
used as a portable chair with built in size, pressure
and posture options in the acute, long-term care
and homecare environments. The chairs are
intended for patients who do not exceed the safe
working load and height recommendations for the
device.
2. The Configura Advance chair range is intended for
use in primary healthcare environments where
supervision can be provided if necessary, for
example, long-term residential care, nursing homes
or convalescent units. The Configura Advance
chair may also be placed in private homes where
there is unlikely to be 24-hour supervision by clinical
staff, but where the patient or caregiver is
considered competent in its use.
3. A typical patient / user ranges from those who are
physically dependent on caregivers for their
mobility, social and daily care needs, through to
rehabilitating patients.
4. Patients using the chair may also have declining
cognitive awareness, with symptoms ranging from
mild forgetfulness and poor concentration through
to end-stage dementia.
5. Patients may require postural support for the
accommodation, encouragement and
management of good posture.
4. Technical specification
The table below lists the Configura Advance chair part
numbers; some may not be available in your region.
Part numbers may be suffixed (EU etc) to show regions.
General specification
Environmental information:
Note: Always store out of direct sunlight. If the chair is
stored in conditions outside the normal operating
range, it should be allowed time to stabilise, in normal
operating conditions, before use.
Description
Value
Model name
SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4
Overall dimensions
700mm W × 880mm D x 1300mm H
27.6in W x 34.6in D x 51.2in H
Chair castor
4 x 100mm or 2x 125mm/2x 150mm
with brake
Safe Working Load
160kg
Maximum Patient
Weight
160kg / 352lbs / 25 st
Audible noise
<60 dBA
Mass of Chair
85.1kg / 188lbs
Flammability
Cover fabric: BS EN 7161(BS
EN1021-1 and BS EN1021-2)
Expected service life
Typically 7 years
Condition
Temperature
Range
Relative
Humidity
Atmospheric
pressure
Operating
+10°C to +25°C
(+50°F to +77°F)
30% to 75%
(Non-
condensing)
700 hPa to
1060 hPa
Transport/
storage -
Manual version
-20°C to +50°C
(-4°F to +122°F)
Transport/
storage -
Electric version
+10°C to +25°C
(+50°F to +77°F)
Part number
Description
CHAIR-0-SC1-030
Advance chair, 100mm castors,
standard backrest, manual
CHAIR-0-SC2-030
Advance chair, 100mm castors,
standard backrest, electric
CHAIR-0-SC3-030
Advance chair, 125/150mm
castors, standard backrest, manual
CHAIR-0-SC4-030
Advance chair, 125/150mm
castors, standard backrest, electric

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Configura Advance Chair position setting ranges:
Key parts of the chair:
5. Accessories
Part number
Description
BRPOSKT-0-SC1-030
Postural backrest includes all
metal frames and cushions
HRPF-0-SC1-020
Backrest profiled headrest
DRPSIDKT-0-SC1-030
Dropdown sidepieces and
covers, set of 2
DRPARM-0-SC1-230
Dropdown armrests, 400-550mm
(16-22”), set of 2
DRPARM-0-SC1-030
Dropdown armrests, 350-500mm
(14-20”), set of 2
DRPARM-0-SC1-130
Dropdown armrests, 450-550mm
(18-22”), narrow, set of 2
EXTLAT-0-SC1-020
External laterals, set of 2
TRAY-0-SC1-000
Tray
PELVS4-0-SC1-000
Pelvic positioning belt
KITCA-0-SC1-000
Advance Cushionair system
For more information, refer to the relevant instruction
manual or contact Accora.
6. Electrical specification
Mains electrical system:
Description
Value
Supply voltage
100 –240VAC
Supply frequency
50/60Hz
Max supply current
3.9 Amps
Degree of protection
against liquid ingress
IPX4
Degree of protection
against electric shock
Class II Double Insulated
Low voltage electrical system:
Description
Value
Operating voltage
24V
Battery Specifications
-
-Type
Lithium Ion
-Output Voltage
25.9V
-Capacity
2.25Ah
-Duty Cycle
5% (1 min continuous, 19 min off)
-Charging time
Approx. 10 hours
-LED light
Solid yellow –charging, No light –
fully charged, Flashing yellow –
error during charge
-Recharging
during storage
First recharge of the battery must
be no later than 12 months after
production date stated on the
label. Thereafter the battery
must be recharged at least every
12 months.
Standard position range settings
Forward tilt position setting
1
2
3
4a
5
4b
Seat
Leg Rest
Foot Plate
Right Sidepiece
Left Sidepiece
Backrest
1
5
2
3
4b
4a