Aspire COVE User manual

USER MANUAL
COVE CHAIR

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PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS
The symbols below represent labels used on the product to identify warnings, mandatory actions and
prohibited actions. It is very important that users of the product read and understand these symbols
accurately.
Do not remove these labels from your product. Please note that not all of the symbols may be used on
the Cove Chair model you are using.
Pinch/Crush Points Hazard!
Do not place objects or appendages in the path of moving parts.
Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual.
Safe Working Load
LABEL INFORMATION
1. Introduction
2. General Guidelines
3. Cove Chair Overview
4. Technical Specifications
5. Assembly Guide
6. Adjustments & Functionality
7. Operation
8. Care & Maintenance
9. Limited Warranty
10. Spare Parts List
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SAFETY
The Aspire Cove Chair (the Cove Chair) provides an inclusive, comfortable and supportive seating
solution for those with mobility and/or pressure care needs.
Please read and follow all instructions, warnings and notes in this manual and all other accompanying
literature before attempting to operate this product for the first time. User and carer safety depends
upon correct and intended use of the product.
Failure to follow the instructions, warnings and notes in this manual and those located on your Cove
Chair may result in personal injury or product damage and potentially void the product warranty.
PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT
By accepting delivery of the Cove Chair, you agree neither to change, alter or modify the product or
remove or render inoperable or unsafe any guards, shields or other safety features; nor fail, refuse or
neglect to install any retrofit kits that may be provided by Aidacare or your Aspire Dealer from time to
time to enhance or preserve the safe use of this product.
Please feel free to contact us at the address below:
Australia:
Aidacare Healthcare Equipment
3A/1 Moorebank Ave
Moorebank NSW 2170
1300 133 120
NOTE: Aidacare reserves the right to update and, or, amend the contents of this user manual at all
times. The latest version of this user manual can be downloaded at www.aspirecare.com.au
1. INTRODUCTION
This product should be operated by an appropriately trained person. Along with completing product
training with Aidacare or an authorised Aspire dealer, operators must have read and understand the user
manual.
The following information outlines important safety considerations when operating the Cove Chair.
2.1 PRE-USE CHECKS
Before use, the Cove Chair should be inspected to ensure that there is no visible signs of damage and
that all functions are performing normally. Castors should swivel and turn freely, castor brakes should
work, the seat tilt and legrest elevation mechanisms should function within the ranges defined in this
user manual. Backrest depth adjustment hand wheel bolts should be securely fastened.
2.2 MODIFICATIONS
To prevent personal injury and/or damage; no part, feature or function of the Cove Chair should be
modified, added to, removed or disabled. Unauthorised modifications could void the product warranty.
NOTE: Use only Aspire-approved parts for all repairs and replacements.
2.3 WEIGHT LIMITATIONS
The Aspire Cove Chair is approved to support a Safe Working Load (SWL) of 160 kg. This amount
includes any accessories and, or, third party equipment connected to the chair. The chair should be used
solely for maintaining a person whose weight does not exceed the SWL. Do not use the Cove Chair for
any other purposes.
2. GENERAL GUIDELINES
MANDATORY! Read and follow the information provided in this user manual
before attempting to operate the Cove Chair for the first time.
MANDATORY! Users must be within the SWL capacity of the Aspire Cove Chair.
Exceeding the SWL may result in injury and/or damage to the product. Aidacare cannot be
held responsible for issues arising from incorrect use.
Warning! Do not place objects or appendages in the path of moving parts.
2.4 PINCH HAZARDS
The Aspire Cove Chair uses linkage mechanisms to achieve seat tilt and legrest raise adjustment. Avoid
contact with any articulating parts as these may create a pinch hazard.

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2.5 SHIPPING AND DELIVERY
Check that all components have arrived after delivery. If the Cover Chair is incomplete or shows signs of
damage please contact your authorised Aspire Dealer or place of purchase immediately.
2.6 MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT
The Aspire Cove Chair is not designed to transport a user in a motor vehicle. If chair transportation is
required, the user should sit in a designated vehicle seat with seatbelt and the Cove Chair should be
stored in the cargo area.
Take care when manually handling the Cover Chair, use safe lifting practices when transferring
in and out of a vehicle.
Do not smoke when sitting in the chair.
Do not sit on the chair’s legrest, backrest or armrest. These are not designed as primary weight
bearing surfaces and may sustain damage, or create instability.
2.7 ENVIRONMENT
The Aspire Cove Chair is designed for indoor use in dry areas with level flooring. The chair should never
be used on stairs or uneven surfaces. This may negatively aect the stability of the chair, particularly in
maximum tilt.
2.8 SURFACE TEMPERATURE
If the chair is exposed to a heat source, such as a heater or sun rays, either directly or through a window
pane, the temperature of the upholstery, metallic and plastic elements may increase and pose a burns
risk to the user.
2.9 REUSE
If the Cove Chair is being used as a communal asset, always surface clean between uses to minimize
infection risk. If the Cover Chair is being given to a new user, carer or facility, a copy of the user manual
should be made available and read prior to use.
2.10 STORAGE
Before storing the chair for extended periods, ensure that it is cleaned (see Section 6. Care &
Maintenance). Store it in a dry place, away from dust and humidity. Full functional checks should be
completed prior to use after storage to ensure user safety.
Adjustable Pressure
Seat Cushion
Utility Table CHP198980
(optional accessory)
Weight-Bearing
Footrest
Ergonomic Carer
Push Handles
3. COVE CHAIR OVERVIEW
Head Wing
Arm Rest
Total Locking
Castor
Directional Castor
Seating Surface
Backrest
Headrest
MATERIALS
• Mild steel frame
• Powder coated finish
• High resilience and memory foams
• Genuine Dartex PU coated fabric
(patient surface)
• Warwick medical-grade Triton-coated fabric
• 1 x TPU Hybrid self-inflatable air-cell
CHP198985
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4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Navy Multistretch & Bronx Steel Warwick
Medium - CHP198965
Large - CHP198975
Grey Multistretch & Andreas Pumice Warwick
Medium - CHP198960
Large - CHP198970
S.W.L
160KG
5. ASSEMBLY GUIDE
UNPACKING
1. Carefully remove from the carton, DO NOT use box cutters or blades through the cardboard as the
chair frame or upholstery may sustain irreparable damage.
2. Lay out the carton contents onto a clean flat surface. Inspect components for condition and defect
prior to assembly and ensure that all parts are present.
The carton contains:
1 x Chair Base
1 x Backrest (with tilt lever and cable attached)
1 x Backrest cushion with integrated headrest
2 x Backrest Wings (1 x left, 1 x right)
4 x Hand Wheel Bolts (backrest depth adjustment fasteners)
2 x End Stop Bolts (create safety end stop for backrest adjustment range)
BACKREST FRAME
1. Lock the rear castors on the Cove Chair to create a stable base of work. Insert the two depth
adjustment rails at the bottom of the backrest into the corresponding rectangular tube sections
at the rear of the seat frame.
*Chair dimensions may vary +/– 20mm due to upholstery tolerances.
1Seat width is taken between the thickest sections of armrest padding.
TILT & RECLINE RANGE
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Neutral Backrest Angle 15O(20Oincl. cushion)
Backrest Tilt Angle Range 20 - 60O
Neutral Seat Angle 2.5O(5Oincl. cushion)
Tilt Angle Range 5 - 45O
Leg Elevation Range 0 - 90O
Leg Elevation Range w/Tilt 0 - 130O
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Seat Depth Range 500 - 580 mm
Seat Width1Medium - 550 mm
Large - 600 mm
Seat to Floor Height 540 mm
Seat to Foot Plate 470 mm
Armrest Height 200 mm
Backrest Height 740 mm
Overall Height Medium - 1270 mm
Large - 1300 mm
Overall Width Medium - 780 mm
Large - 830 mm
Overall Length Medium - 860-1640 mm
Large - 860-1690 mm
Castors
2 x 100mm Total Locking (Rear)
2 x 100mm Directional Locking
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BACKREST CUSHION
1. The Backrest Cushion uses a zipper at the top rear surface of the cushion to fasten securely to the
backrest frame.
Carefully insert the zipper to achieve an accurate connection and then gently drag the zipper until it
is completely fastened.
Push the Backrest Cushion downwards and the rear facing velcro will automatically fasten to the
Backrest Frame.
End stop bolt
Backrest frame
Handwheel bolts
2. Insert Handwheel Bolts into the four corresponding holes under the seat frame (2 x left
and 2 x right).
These bolts fasten the backrest into position and remove any movement/wobble between the
Backrest Frame and Seat Frame.
3. Hand tighten the End Stop Bolts on each side once the backrest is in the desired position.
BACKREST WINGS
The Backrest Wings connect easily with a slide-to-lock connection bracket. The brackets are
pre-mounted on the Backrest Frame and Backrest Wings so connection is a simple downward
movement to inter-lock the brackets.
1. Ensure the correct Backrest Wing is being fitted to the correct side of the chair. When oriented
correctly the bracket should be on the rear inner surface of the Backrest Wing and the widest
section of the backrest wing should be at the top.
FITTING ACCESSORIES
2. Once the brackets are aligned. Pull downwards in a vertical motion until the wing is securely in place.
UTILIT Y TR AY
This accessory has been designed for easy addition or removal from the Cove Chair without the need
for tools.
1. Check that all of the components are present as shown in the image below:
2. Position the mounting plate against the underneath of the armrest at the front of the chair and
fasten the handwheel bolts into the threaded holes.

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PROTECTIVE WEIGHTBEARING FOOTREST
The Footrest mounts underneath the Cove Chair onto the front and rear cross-frame tubes.
1. Lay all components on a flat surface and ensure all parts are present.
Raised Stowed
2. Tip the Cove Chair frame rearwards until the backrest handle and rear castors are resting on the
floor. This will provide easier access to the base frame and the front two mounting points.
Prepare by inserting the mounting bolts and washer through the inner Footrest mounting plate and
secure with a hex/allen key.
This will help to position the mounting plate correctly against the spacer washer which separates the
Footrest assembly from the main cross frame.
3. Use a ring or open-ended spanner to secure the nut, fasten the bolt hand tight, so as to ensure there
is sucient movement tolerance to locate the other three bolts correctly with each frame hole.
The rear two mounting points are more easily accessible.
4. When all four mounts are connected, the Footrest mechanism should look like the image below and
be fastened securely. Evenly tighten all four bolts to ensure centered positioning.
3. Once firmly fastened, the table should operate securely whether raised or stowed.
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6. ADJUSTMENTS & FUNCTIONALITY
6.1 TILTING THE CHAIR
• To tilt the chair, squeeze the trigger lever A.
• Release the lever to set the chair in the desired position.
6.2 ADJUSTING BACKREST DEPTH
• To adjust the backrest position, loosen the 4 x Handwheel Bolts at the rear of the chair below the
seat frame and slide to the desired position.
• Fasten the 4 x Handwheel Bolts again prior to use.
6.3 ADJUSTING THE LEGREST
The Cove Chair legrest oers gas-strut assisted movement through a range up to 90O.
• To move the legrest, pull the release lever Cand raise or lower as required.
• Before adjusting the legrest, ensure that the castors have brakes applied.
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6.4 ADJUSTING THE HYBRID AIR-FOAM CUSHION
The seat cushion has a hybrid air-cell filled with foam to assist with reinflation.
• Remove the padded seat overlay by releasing the zipper at the rear of the seat.
(Approach from the rear of the chair)
• To adjust cushion inflation, release the valve and compress or relax to allow airflow and then close
the valve at the desired comfort level.
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7. OPERATION
7.1 SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
To ensure safe operation of the Cove Chair the following precautions should be taken:
• Keep children and pets away from all moving parts while operating the Cove Chair.
• Do not allow children to play on or operate the Cove Chair.
• Do not sit or stand on the legrest
7.2 ACTIVATING CASTOR DIRECTIONAL AND TOTAL LOCKS
• To assist with steering the Cove Chair, activate the green directional lock on both front castors.
• To securely keep the chair from moving, activate the red total lock on both rear castors.
7.3 MOVING THE COVE CHAIR
• The Cove Chair can be transported with a user in the seat provided it is being used on smooth, flat
surfaces and traveling at a gentle walking speed.
• Before moving a user, always check that they are comfortable, positioned right back in the seat, and
if a Weight-Bearing Footrest is attached ensure it is extended out.
Never use the Cove Chair on a slope (whatever the angle).
Never try to clear an obstacle of more than 2cm (such as a doorstep) when the occupant
is in the chair
8. CARE & MAINTENANCE
8.1 REGULAR CLEANING
The Cove Chair upholstery is resistant to most everyday environmental factors and will remain in good
condition when regularly maintained (at least once per month). To do this:
• Regularly dust and clean.
• Wash with soapy water and rinse with clean water on a wet cloth to remove cleaning chemical
residue.
• Remove all stains as quickly as possible.
• Regularly clean o sweat marks.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to any heat source.
• DO NOT use undiluted alcohol, solvents, detergents, corrosive cleaning products, products
containing Chlorine/Bleach over 1,000ppm, perchlorethylene, waxes or trichloroethylene.
• DO NOT use hard brushes or any other pointed object to clean the DARTEX patient surface.
• To remove stubborn stains, use bleach (up to 1,000ppm concentration) or 10% alcohol diluted in
water. Rinse with clean water in a damp cloth.
• Some stains can be reduced, but not entirely removed by cleaning. These include: ink, coee,
wine, alcohol, blood, urine, food, chocolate, ketchup etc., and some colourants used in clothing
such as jeans.
Aidacare is not liable for residual stains resulting from outside pollutants.
• If the Cove Chair is in a shared use environment, it should be cleaned and disinfected after each
individual use.
The Cove Chair requires routine maintenance checks. Some checks can be carried out by a carer, but
others will require assistance from an authorised Aspire Dealer. Following the maintenance schedule
described in this section will help to ensure trouble-free operation.
For further information regarding Cover Chair maintenance, contact Aidacare or an authorised
Aspire dealer.
Section 8 continues on page 20.
8.2 REGULAR MAINTENANCE
To ensure product safety and longevity, the Cove Chair should be serviced every six months.
Only genuine Aspire parts should be used for replacement. Change or repair carried out using parts
from third party sources may void the warranty. Aidacare cannot be held responsible for products where
non-approved parts or repairs have been installed/carried out.
• Check all fastenings and moving parts, and systematically replace any worn bolts or nuts (e.g.
damaged threads, reduced screw sections, traces of rust).
• Lubricate moving parts. Silicone spray is a good option and should be applied with a narrow nozzle
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9. LIMITED WARRANTY
For three (3) years from the date of purchase, Aidacare may repair or replace complete chairs
or relevant components following an ocial assessment by an Aidacare Service centre or on-road
Service Technician. The warranty covers parts found upon examination by an authorised Aidacare
representative to be defective in material or workmanship.
Cove Chairs feature genuine Dartex fabric, which carries a 12-month warranty against faulty materials
and workmanship during manufacture. To maintain full warranty coverage, all Dartex surfaces must
be wiped with a damp cloth after cleaning to remove any residual cleaning chemicals.
NOTE: Aidacare provides parts only under warranty. Responsibility for labour and service vests
at the point of sale. The place of purchase must be contacted for information about services and any
applicable charges.
Aidacare is bound by Australian Consumer Law in respect to Warranty Against Defects. A copy
of the Aidacare Warranty Against Defects statement is available on the Aidacare homepage
at www.aidacare.com.au.
All warranty matters should be directed to Aidacare Customer Service on 1300 133 120.
Aidacare does not warrant against incorrect or excessive use, modification or any situation that could
not be deemed as fair wear and tear. This is a back to base warranty and does not cover freight
costs pertaining to the return of any items under warranty. Aidacare acknowledges and conforms to all
• Check frame, particularly at weld points and systematically replace parts where welds have become
cracked, separated or deformed.
• Check locking and adjusting systems, and systematically replace any systems that are not working
properly and may pose a risk to the user or attendant.
• Check for excessive axial and radial movement of the wheel pivot and abnormal noise during wheel
rotation.
• Inspect the castor and tyre and systematically replace if they are worn, cut, cracked or damaged in
any way.
• Inspect upholstery and systematically replace if stitching has come undone or fabric has been torn,
cut, holed or worn.
• Once the above checks have been completed, check the functionality of the chair and accessories:
wheel rotation, braking, rolling, seat and legrest angle range and chair stability.
ACCC guidelines around consumer rights. For further information, contact Aidacare on 1300 133 120
or [email protected].
Aidacare will not warrant the safety and or correct functioning of products where any original
components have been changed or modified by non-Aidacare approved and trained service and
maintenance sta or external providers. Furthermore, safety is not guaranteed where components have
been replaced with non-Aidacare-approved parts.
If any faults are detected upon receipt of this product please phone Aidacare. Faults detected during
normal use should be reported to Aidacare immediately to determine if warranty conditions apply and
if repair or replacement work should be completed.
10. SPARE PARTS LIST
For the most up to date list of spare parts list, pricing and availability please contact Aidacare
on 1300 133 120.
For servicing, preventative maintenance and any other questions regarding this or any other Aidacare
product please contact:
Aidacare Healthcare Equipment
3A/1 Moorebank Ave
Moorebank NSW 2170
P1300 133 120
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[e-mail]

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