Admiral RISER RECLINER User manual

RISER RECLINER USER MANUAL

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Admiral Rise and Recline chair! The advanced design of
the Admiral action, beautiful styling and quality craftsmanship ensures many years of enhanced
trouble-free mobility. Correct use improves your mobility and quality of life.
Your safety is important to us.
Please read this owner’s manual before using the chair. Improper use of the chair could result in harm.
Correct use improves your mobility and quality of life. This owner’s manual includes operation
instructions for every aspect of the chair.
CONTENTS
1.0 SAFETY GUIDELINES ................................................................................ 2
2.0 GENERAL WARNINGS ...............................................................................3-4
3.0 INTRODUCTION....................................................................................... 5
4.0 SPECIFICATION.........................................................................................6
5.0 COMPONENTS OF THE CHAIR .................................................................. 7
6.0 OPERATION –INSTALLATION................................................................... 8-10
7.0 OPERATION –DUTY CYCLE....................................................................... 10
8.0 OPERATION –ADJUSTING THE CHAIR POSTIONS...................................... 11-14
9.0 CARE AND MAINTENANCE....................................................................... 15-16
10.0 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................... 17
11.0 WARRANTY............................................................................................. 18

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1.0 SAFETY GUIDELINES
WARNING! An authorized Provider or qualified technician must perform the initial
setup of this chair and must perform all of the procedures in this manual.
The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual. It is very important for you to read them
and understand them completely.
WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in serious injury or death if
it is not avoided.
CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in minor or slight injury if it
is not avoided.
! IMPORTANT! Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to property if it is
not avoided.
іUSEFUL TIP! Recommendations and information for efficient, trouble-free use.
Your chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. We provide an
extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the chair user. Please be aware that the
final selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of chair to be used is the responsibility of the
chair user who is capable of making such a decision and his/her health care professional (i.e., medical
doctor, physical therapist, etc.).
The contents of this manual are based on the expectation that a mobility device expert has properly
fitted the chair to the user and has assisted the prescribing health care professional and/or the
authorized provider in the instruction process for the use of the product.
There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the chair user will need to
practice operating the chair in the presence of a trained attendant. A trained attendant can be defined
as a family member or care professional specially trained in assisting the user in various daily living
activities.
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2.0 GENERAL WARNINGS
WARNING! This is an electrical item and should be treated with caution. It is for indoor use
in a dry environment only.
WARNING! Never exceed the maximum permissible load –see 4.0 Specifications.
WARNING! Always ensure that there is nothing to obstruct the free movement of the chair,
for example children or pets, or solid objects, e.g.: a wall.
WARNING! The chair is not suitable for use by children. Any children in the vicinity must be
supervised at all times.
WARNING! Take care when adjusting positions to avoid trapping or pinching of body parts.
WARNING! Never sit on the legrest. This will severely damage the chair and the
chair mechanism and also the chair could tip over.
WARNING! Only the occupant or a responsible person should operate the chair.
WARNING! Exercise care when lowering into the chair as shock loads can severely
damage the chair and the mechanism.
WARNING! Do not leave children unattended in the room with a chair unless the mains or
handset is disconnected.
WARNING! Never use the chair under the influence of medication or alcohol.
WARNING! Never allow more than one person in the chair. This will severely
damage the chair and the chair mechanism and also the chair could tip over.

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WARNING! Always move the chair unoccupied and unplugged from the mains socket.
WARNING! Avoid sitting on the arms as this can cause damage to the armrests.
WARNING! The chair is NOT fitted with battery back-up unless specified at time of
purchase.
WARNING! Do not use this chair with users who exhibit violent behaviour.
WARNING! The user is at risk if the chair is not correctly specified at time of purchase.
WARNING! Before first use ensure all packaging and covering materials have been
removed. Locate the chair on a flat, stable surface.
WARNING! Ensure the mains cable is not a trip hazard and that excess cable is NOT stored
under the chair.
WARNING! Before first use, the chair should be tested to ensure that all functions are
working correctly.
WARNING! One Rehab chairs must only be used with the make and model of electrical
components supplied with them which must be kept dry at all times.