Care Quip X6 Deluxe Chair Bed User manual
X6 Deluxe Chair Bed
X6 Deluxe
Chair Bed
USER MANUAL
highgatehealthcare.com.au
X6 Deluxe Chair Bed
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................ 3
• Safety
• Purchaser’s agreement
• Information exchange
2. GENERAL GUIDELINES........................................................................................................... 4
• Pre-use checks
• Modifications
• Weight limitations
• Pinch hazards
• Shipping & delivery
• Motor vehicle transport
• Environment
• Surface temperature
• Reuse
• Storage
3. YOUR X6 AIR CHAIR................................................................................................................. 6
• Body components
• Specifications
• Accessories
• Materials
4. ADJUSTMENTS & FUNCTIONALLY...................................................................................... 8
• Tilting the chair
• Tilting the backrest
• Adjusting the backrest
• Adjusting the armrests
• Adjusting the backrest wings
• Attaching the tray
• Modular pressure relief system - adjustable
• Attaching the padded footrest
5. OPERATION................................................................................................................................. 12
• Safe operating precautions
• Engaging the directional locking castor
• Engaging the total locking castors
• Transfering
• Moving the X6 Air Chair
6. CARE AND MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................. 14
• Regular cleaning
• Regular maintenance
• Bi-Annual Maintenance
7. WARRANTY.................................................................................................................................. 16
8. SPARE PARTS LIST...................................................................................................................... 17
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CONGRATULATIONS on purchasing your Care Quip X6 Air Chair. This product provides comfort for
those who sit for long periods of time and are at risk of pressure injury. Understanding how to safely operate
and care for this product should bring you years of trouble-free operation and service.
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. In addition, your safety depends upon you, as
well as the carer or healthcare professional in using good judgement.
If there is any information in this manual which you do not understand, or if you require additional assistance
for setup or operation, please contact your authorised Care Quip Dealer. Failure to follow the instructions,
warnings and notes in this manual and those located on your Care Quip product can result in personal injury
or product damage and will void the Care Quip product warranty.
By accepting delivery of this product, you agree not to change, alter or modify this product or remove or
render inoperable or unsafe any guards, shields or other safety features of this product; fail, refuse or neglect
to install any retrofit kits from time to time provided by Care Quip to enhance or preserve the safe use of
this product.
We want to hear your questions, comments and suggestions about this manual. We would also like
to hear about the safety and reliability of your new Care Quip X6 Air Chair and about the service you
received from your authorised Care Quip Dealer. Please notify us of any change of address, so we can keep
you informed of important information about safety, new products and new options that can increase your
ability to use and enjoy your Care Quip X6 Air Chair.
Please feel free to contact us at the address below:
NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your user manual, contact us and we will be glad to send you a new one
immediately.
Australia Care Quip
5 Millennium Court, Silverwater, NSW 2128
www.carequip.com.au
SAFETY
PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
1. Introduction
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X6 Deluxe Chair Bed
Your X6 Air Chair should be operated by a trained attendant. A trained attendant can be defined as a family
member or healthcare professional specifically trained to operate this product.
Below are some precautions, tips and other safety considerations to assist in safely operating your X6 Air
Chair.
2. General Guidelines
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NOTE: Use Care Quip approved parts only for all repairs and replacements.
Before using your Care Quip X6 Air Chair, check that it is working properly. Never use your chair if a
fastening component is loose, a wheel or chair part does not function normally or upholstery parts are torn
or undone.
Care Quip X6 Air Chair are designed and engineered to provide maximum comfort and support. However,
to prevent personal injury and/or damage to your X6 Air Chair, you should not modify, add, remove or
disable any feature, part or function of your X6 Air Chair. Unauthorised modifications may also void your
product’s warranty.
Your X6 Air Chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity of 180 kg. It should never be used to carry
heavy objects or for any other purpose, other than maintaining a person whose weight does not exceed the
maximum weight capacity.
There may be some pinching risks when handling the chair or accessories. Take care at articulating parts of
your X6 Air Chair.
PRE-USE CHECKS
MODIFICATIONS
WEIGHT LIMITATIONS
PINCH HAZARDS
MANDATORY
MANDATORY
Read and follow the information provided in this owner’s manual
before attempting to operate your X6 Air Chair for the first time.
Stay within the specified weight capacity of your X6 Air Chair.
Failure to do so may result in injuries and/or product damage, Care
Quip will not be held responsible for any such issues/failures.
WARNING Do not place objects or appendages in the path of moving parts.
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Before using your X6 Air Chair, make sure your delivery is complete as some components may be packaged
individually. If you do not receive a complete delivery, please contact your authorised Care Quip Dealer
immediately. Where damage has occurred during transport, either to the packaging or content, please
contact the delivery company responsible.
Always ensure door widths are compatible with the chair’s dimensions. Ensure pathways are clear. Never use
this product on stairs or escalators. The Care Quip X6 Air Chair has been designed for indoor use only, in
dry environments.
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. Those elements should be cool before use.
If another person wishes to use the X6 Air Chair, it should be cleaned and disinfected. A healthcare
professional should appropriately adapt and adjust it for the new user. Original labels should be readable and
the User Manual should be given to the new user.
Before storing the chair for a long period of time, ensure that it is cleaned (see Section 6. Care &
Maintenance). Store it in a dry place, away from dust and humidity. When removing from storage to use
again, check its performance before using.
The Care Quip X6 Air Chair should never be used as a passenger seat in a vehicle, even if it is equipped and
strapped. If you do need to transport the chair in a vehicle, ensure that it is secured and that any removable
accessories are taken o.
SHIPPING AND DELIVERY
ENVIRONMENT
SURFACE TEMPERATURE
REUSE
STORAGE
MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Be aware of the weight of the X6 Air Chair and manual handling
requirements when transferring into a vehicle.
Do not smoke when sitting in the chair.
Do not sit on the chair’s legrest, backrest or armrests
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3. Your Care Quip X6 Air Chair
This section points out the features of your X6 Air Chair. Carefully review the function and location of each
item described, and note that the illustrations and option locations shown in this manual may not precisely
reflect those on your X6 Air Chair.
Tilt & Recline Levers &
Push Handle
Hand Pump
Seating Surface
Padded Footrest
BODY COMPONENTS
Headrest
Head Wing
Backrest
Arm Rest
Total Locking Castor Directional Castor
Leg Rest
Meal Tray
Footrest
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This section points out the features of your X6 Air Chair. Carefully review the function and location of each
item described, and note that the illustrations and option locations shown in this manual may not precisely
reflect those on your X6 Air Chair.
• Padded Footrest
• Tray Table
• Mild steel frame
• Powder coated finish
• High and low density foam
• Genuine PU coated fabric (patient surface)
• PVC fabric (outer surfaces)
• 1 x TPU air bladder (seating surface)
We reserve the right to introduce technical / specification changes
SPECIFICATIONS
STANDARD INCLUSIONS
MATERIALS
LARGE
PRODUCT CODE
OVERALL WIDTH 700mm
SEAT WIDTH 500mm
SEAT DEPTH 560mm
CASTOR SIZE 150mm
BACKREST HEIGHT 730mm
HEIGHT (floor to top of push handles) 1290mm
SEAT HEIGHT 650mm
ARMREST HEIGHT 750mm
OVERALL LENGTH 1200mm
TILT ANGLE Forward Tilt 4O
Backward Tilt 39O
OVERALL WEIGHT 49kg
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4. Adjustments & Functionality
TILTING THE CHAIR
ADJUSTING THE BACKREST
• To tilt the chair, squeeze the trigger lever (A)
• Release the lever to set the chair in the desired position
• Wings should always be up when adjusting the seat or backrest
• To change the backrest angle, squeeze the trigger lever (B)
• Release the lever to set the chair in the desired position
• Wings should always be up when adjusting the seat or backrest
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ADJUSTING THE LEGREST
ADJUSTING THE ARMRESTS
• The legrest on the Air Chair can be set up to a 400 angle
• Before adjusting the legrest, ensure that the castors have brakes applied
• Then pull the legrest lever (C) and release when the desired position is achieved
• This is a gas assisted function for ease of use
• Release the lever to set the chair in the desired position
• Wings should always be up when adjusting the seat or backrest
• To facilitate user positioning and transfers, the Air Chair armrests may be dropped down
• To do so, pull the black armrest release lever (D)
• Always guide the armrest as it drops down. If you do not, it may cause a fast drop and damage to your
Air Chair
CAUTION Always ensure that armrests are up before moving the occupant or
leaving them unattended.
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ADJUSTING THE BACKREST WINGS
ATTACHING THE TRAY TABLE
• To facilitate user positioning and transfers, the Air Chair backrest wings may be adjusted
• To do so, pull the black backrest wing release lever (E)
• Always guide the backrest wing as it moves. If you do not, it may cause a fast movement and damage to
your Air Chair
• Insert the tray table into the sleeves located on the armrests (F)
• To secure, fasten hand wheel (G)
CAUTION
CAUTION
Always ensure that backrest wings are up before moving the occupant or
leaving them unattended.
Remove the tray table every time you want to move the chair.
Do not use the tray or frame to manoeuvre the chair.
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MODULAR PRESSURE RELIEF SYSTEM - ADJUSTABLE
ATTACHING THE PADDED FOOTREST
• This product is designed to redistribute pressure areas and provide the user with comfort. It comprises
of a pressure adjustable air bladder in the seating surface and lumbrosacral contouring in the backrest.
• The adjustable air bladder can be adjusted via a hand pump to suit the needs of the individual.
• It is recommended to inflate the air bladder prior to the user sitting in the chair.
• To inflate the air bladder, use the hand pump (H) located behind the head wing of the the chair. As a guide
50 full pumps without a user in the chair will bring the air bladder to ‘firm pressure’.
• The carer or user should release pressure by pressing the release button on the hand pump (I), until the
desired softness and immersion is achieved.
• The pressure should be checked and adjusted weekly.
• The user should never be able to feel any hard frame surfaces under the seat or backrest if correctly
inflated.
• Note: Always bear in mind that an appropriate amount of immersion and envelopment is required for
pressure re-distribution, relief and comfort.
• The user should always have maximum immersion and envelopment without losing the support of the
chair.
• Insert the footrest frame ends into the sleeves located at the base of the legrest (J)
• To secure, fasten hand wheel
Hard Pump - Seating Surface Release Valve
J
CAUTION Ensure the footrest is not touching the ground when moving the chair
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5. Operation
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
ENGAGING THE DIRECTIONAL LOCKING CASTOR
• Keep children and pets away from all moving parts while operating the X6 Air Chair
• Do not allow children to play on or operate the X6 Air Chair
• Do not sit or stand on the legrest
There are certain precautions that should be taken during the operation of your X6 Air Chair. Read and
follow these precautions carefully in order to ensure safe X6 Air Chair operation and to prevent injury and/
or product damage:
• The total lock castors have GREY pedals (L) in colour while the directional lock castor has a BLACK
pedal (K)
• When the BLACK directional lock castor is engaged, movement of the X6 Air Chair in a straight line is
facilitated. To allow sideways movement, it should be disengaged
• NOTE: before engaging the BLACK directional lock castor, push the X6 Air Chair forward to ensure that
all castors are forward facing and correctly aligned.
K
L
ENGAGING THE TOTAL LOCKING CASTORS
• Use your foot to push down on the GREY pedals (L)
• To disengage, use your foot to push the top of the pedal down
CAUTION Always engage all 3 total locking castors when the Care Quip X6 Air
Chair is stationary
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TRANSFERRING
MOVING THE X6 AIR CHAIR
• Ensure all brakes are engaged
• If carrying out a hoist transfer, the X6 Air Chair can be put on a slight tilt to facilitate user positioning
• Wings and armrests (L) can also be swung back/dropped down to facilitate user transfers
• The X6 Air Chair can be moved with the occupant sitting in it, provided that the ground condition is taken
into account
• Always ensure the occupant is secure in the seat before moving or operating the X6 Air Chair
L
L
CAUTION Always put wings and armrests back to their original, upright positions
as soon as transfer is complete and before the user is left unattended or
moved
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CAUTION
CAUTION
Never try to clear an obstacle whose height is more than 2cm (such as a
doorstep) when the occupant is in the chair
Never use the X6 Air Chair on a slope (whatever the angle)
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6. Care and Maintenance
REGULAR CLEANING
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
Your X6 Air Chair will require routine maintenance checks. You can perform some of these checks, but
others may require assistance from an authorised Care Quip Dealer. By following the maintenance checks
in this section as scheduled, you can help ensure your X6 Air Chair gives you years of trouble-free operation.
If you have any questions regarding maintenance of your X6 Air Chair contact your authorised Care Quip
Dealer.
The materials used for your X6 Air Chair’s upholstery are resistant to most everyday environmental factors.
They will remain in good condition if they are regularly maintained (at least once per month). To do this:
• Regularly dust and clean
• Use soapy water and then rinse with clean water (not excessively)
• Remove all stains as quickly as possible
• Regularly remove sweat marks
• Avoid prolonged exposure to any heat source
• DO NOT use undiluted alcohol, solvents, detergents, corrosive cleaning products, perchlorethylene,
waxes, trichloroethylene
• DO NOT use hard brushes or any other pointed object to clean the Two Way stretch cover
• To remove any stubborn stains, use bleach or 10% alcohol diluted in water. Rinse with clean water (not
excessively)
• Some stains can be reduced, though not removed, after cleaning. These include: ink, coee, wine, alcohol,
blood, urine, food, chocolate, ketchup etc. and some colourants used in clothing such as jeans. Care Quip
is not liable for residual stains resulting from outside pollutants
• If used for multiple patients, the Care Quip X6 Air Chair should be cleaned and disinfected after each use
• Upholstery: Check the tension and general condition of the upholstery and existing pads They should not
be undone, torn or not attached correctly
• Fastenings: All parts should be tightened suciently, but not excessively leading to damage Never use a
chair if fastenings are loose
• Castors: Regularly check the condition of the castors, their wear and the performance of their braking
system
• They should always be free of foreign matter (hair, lint etc)
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BI-ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
To ensure safety and product longevity, your X6 Air Chair should be serviced every 6 months.
For replacement of parts, only Care Quip Care Quip parts should be used. Any change or repair using parts
from another source voids the warranty, and Care Quip will accept no responsibility for the chair in this case.
• Check all fastenings and hinge pins, with systematic replacement of all loosened nuts and worn screws
(damaged thread, reduced screw section, rust traces)
• Lubricate the hinge pins
• Check the welding, with systematic replacement of parts whose welding has cracks, come o, tear o,
and is twisted, out of shape or buckled
• Inspect all castors that are equipped with brakes and systematically replace if their performance is
uncertain
• Check locking and adjusting systems. Systematically replace if they do not work properly and if there is
a risk to the user or attendant
• Check the axial and radial play of the wheel pivot is minimal and there is no abnormal noise when they
are rotating
• Inspect the castor & tyre treads and systematically replace if they are cut, cracked, torn or worn
• Inspect the upholstery and systematically replace if sewing is undone and fabric is torn, cut, has holes or
is worn
• Once the above checks have been completed, check the functionality of the chair and it’s accessories:
wheel rotation, braking, rolling, angle and chair stability
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7. Warranty
THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
CONSUMER WARRANTY AGAINST DEFECTS:
ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For three (3) years from the date of purchase, Care Quip will repair or replace at our option to the original
purchaser, parts found upon examination by an authorised representative of Care Quip to be defective in
material and/or workmanship.
Care Quip is bound by Australian Consumer Law in respect to Warranty Against Defects. All warranty
matters should be directed to Care Quip Customer Service on 02 9714 1100.
Care Quip does not warrant against excessive or incorrect 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. Care Quip acknowledges and
conforms to all ACCC guidelines around consumer rights. For further information contact Care Quip on;
02 9414 1111 or email info@carequip.com.au.
Care Quip will not warrant the safety and or correct functioning of products where any original components
have been changed or modified by non-Care Quip approved and trained service & maintenance sta or
external providers. Furthermore, safety is not guaranteed where components have been replaced with non-
original Care Quip approved parts. If any faults are detected upon receipt ofthis product please phone Care
Quip. Any faults that are detected during normal use should be reported to Care Quip immediately to
determine if warranty conditions apply and if so, the necessary repair or replacement work to be completed.
Care Quip Air Chairs oer genuine belguim made two way stretch fabric. This carries a 3 year warranty
against faulty materials and workmanship during manufacture.
NOTE: Care Quip provides parts only under warranty. Your Care Quip Dealer is responsible for labour and
service. Please contact your Care Quip Dealer for information about these services and for any applicable
charges.
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8. Servicing
PRODUCT CODE
Arm Rest Assembly - Left
Arm Rest Assembly - Right
Body Cushion Assembly - Short
Body Cushion Assembly - Tall
Head Rest Assembly - Short
Head Rest Assembly - Tall
Wing Assembly - Left
Wing Assembly - Right
Arm Rest Cover - Left
Arm Rest Cover - Right
Body Cushion Cover - Short
Body Cushion Cover - Tall
Head Rest Cover - Short
Head Rest Cover - Tall
Wing Cover - Left
Wing Cover - Right
Seating Surface Air Bladder
Back Surface Contoured Pressure Relief Insert
Tilt & Recliner Handle/Lever
Elevating Legrest Handle/Lever
Leg Rest Cable
Tilt & Recline Cable
Leg Rest Gas Strut
Reclining Gas Strut
Tilting Gas Strut
6in Locking Castor
6in Directional Castor
Chair Tray Adjustment Bolt
Footrest Adjustment Bolt
Arm Rest & Wing Pin Assembly
For servicing, preventative maintenance and any other questions regarding this or any other Care Quip
product please contact:
CARE QUIP PTY LTD
5 Millennium Ct Silverwater NSW 2128
T – 02 9714 1111
W – www.carequip.com.au
X6 Deluxe Chair Bed
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2 Selgar Avenue Tonsley SA 5042
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