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BRODA chairs should be kept in a clean, dry environment. Do not leave BRODA chairs outdoors as it may cause
the paint to peel.
Upon receipt, the shipping carton must be immediately examined for damage. Any damage should be noted on the
delivery receipt and a request for inspection by the transportation company should be made. Next, the shipping
carton should be opened and the chair must be examined for concealed shipping damage. If the chair appears to be
damaged, do not use the chair. File a concealed damage report with the transportation company.
2.4 Pre-Service Check
BRODA chairs are delivered fully assembled. If the chair does not appear to be ready to use upon receipt,
immediately contact your supplier and do not put the chair into service until any concerns have been resolved.
Visually inspect the chair for damage, missing parts, and loose fasteners prior to testing the chair’s functions.
Functional testing must be successfully completed after visual inspection and before use. These obligations apply to
the chair’s first use and to all subsequent uses (Section 4: Inspection and Functional Testing).
2.5 Hazards
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2.5.1 Location of Chair - “Danger of Tipping or Falling Objects”
We recommend that when a resident has been moved to their destination, the chair is placed where the resident
cannot reach handrails or other objects, fixed or movable. This is to prevent the resident from pulling the chair over
or pulling themselves off the seating surface and to prevent the resident from pulling movable objects onto the chair
and themselves.
We recommend that the chair be used in a supervised area to prevent untrained residents, caregivers, or third parties
from unauthorized operation, movement, or unsafe actions such as sitting or leaning on the reclined back, elevated
footrest, or the armrests. These actions, if not prevented, put the chair at risk of tipping or damage to the chair.
We recommend that a chair only be located on a level surface to minimize the risk of tipping over.
2.5.2 Transport Wheels - “Danger of Tipping”
The transport wheels found on the rear of the Auto Locking Glider chair are for ease of transporting an unoccupied
chair. Do not transport the Auto Locking Glider chair while it is occupied. Doing so could cause the chair to tip,
causing serious injury to the resident, caregiver or third party.
2.5.3 Re-Positioning of Resident - “Danger of Clamping”
The Auto Locking Glider offers the benefits of height adjustable arms. Before movement of the arm height, ensure
the residents’ and caregivers’ body are clear of all pinch points.
2.5.4 Unintended Movement - “Danger of Falling or Collision”
We recommend BRODA chairs for indoor use within a long-term care institution and where there is not enough
slope to cause the chairs to move unaided. Chairs used where the surface is uneven or sloped are at risk of
unintended movement and could become a serious danger to the resident, caregiver(s), or a third party. We
recommend that BRODA chairs are located away from stairwells, elevators, and exterior doorways within a long-
term care institution.
2.5.5 Resident Clothing - “Risk of Injury to Resident’s Skin”
We recommend that residents only be seated while they are fully dressed in clothing that meets the needs of their
specific condition. Direct contact of bare skin on the straps or vinyl over a period of time could cause moisture on
the resident, and/or cause the skin to stick to the straps or vinyl. Prior to the operation or movement of a chair with a
covering, the caregiver must ensure any covering placed on the chair does not come into contact with any moving
parts and is securely placed, so not to slip.
2.6 Improper Use
As outlined, the improper use of the chair is dangerous to the resident, caregivers, or third parties, and can consist of,
but is not limited to the following:
