Carex Risedale User manual

User Guide
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions.................................................2
Package Contents....................................................................3
Specifications ..........................................................................3
Assembly Instructions.............................................................4
Operating Instructions............................................................6
Care and Maintenance ...........................................................7
Troubleshooting ......................................................................9
Other Helpful Products ........................................................10
Warranty................................................................................11
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Important Safety Instructions
Your Risedale is designed for household use by a single user weighing less
than 300 lb (136 kg). Any other use will void the warranty.
Instructions and recommendations for safe and proper use are outlined in this
User Guide. Read all instructions before using your Risedale.
DANGER – To reduce the risk of electrical shock:
Always unplug the Risedale before cleaning.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to
persons:
1. Unplug from the outlet before putting on or taking off parts (where
applicable).
2. Always unplug your Risedale before retrieving any object that may have
fallen underneath the cushion, or before cleaning.
3. Use your Risedale only for its intended use as described in these
instructions. Do not use attachments not recommended by Carex
Health Brands Canada (the manufacturer).
4. As with any electrical device, do not use your Risedale in or near water.
Never operate your Risedale if it has a damaged cord or plug, or if it is
not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped
into water.
5. Do not use outdoors.
6. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
7. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
8. Do not attempt to fix electrical or mechanical problems yourself.
Risedale should only be serviced by a qualified technician. Contact
your dealer for assistance.
9. Do not allow children to play on your Risedale. Continuous lifting and
lowering could damage the lift mechanism.
10. Hold on to the arms of the chair when using your Risedale.
11. Consult your physician if you are taking medication, or have certain
physical limitations that may impair your ability to operate your Risedale
in a safe manner.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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Package Contents
You should have all the
parts listed below with
your Risedale:
Chair
• 4 chair legs
(with extensions screwed on)
• 2 Power Levers
(One lever is installed on the
chair.)
• 2x2
" wing screws
• 8 wood screws
• 1 hex key
for tightening screws
• User Guide
and Warranty Card
Please check to see that all
parts are included in your
package. Contact your dealer
if any product parts are
missing or damaged.
Send in your Warranty Card
today to ensure that you
are registered.
Specifications
Model: RD03
CSA & C/US Approved.
110VAC 60Hz .5A
US Patent #6,702,383
and #5,316,370.
Other international
patents pending.
Overall
Height:
43"/109cm* or 41.5"/105cm
Width: 29"/74cm
Weight: 65lb/29kg
Capacity: 300lb/136kg
Seat
Height:
17.5"/44cm* or 16"/40cm
Raised:
27"/69cm* or 25.5"/65cm
Depth: 18.5"/47cm
Width: 20"/53cm
Back
Height: 25.5"/65cm
Width: 21"/53cm
Ottoman (sold separately)
Height:
17"/43cm* or 15.5"/39cm
L x W:
21"/53cm x 15"/38cm
Weight: 17.8lb/8kg
*With leg extensions attached
Note: The serial number is on
the label attached to the bottom
of the chair. You may want to
note that now and write it on
your Warranty Card.
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Assembly Instructions
Choose a clean area to assemble your Risedale.
After the box is removed, flip the chair over. Save the box and all
packing materials in case you have to return the chair.
Screw in the legs and
tighten with the hex
key provided. We
advise using
the supplied wood
screws to secure
the legs further.
Note: If any leg will not
screw in by hand, do
not force it. Unscrew
the leg, check for and
clean out any debris in
the threaded hole and
try again.
Important Note: The
back legs have a “right”
and “left” side. When
installed properly, the flat
edge of the back legs
should be pointing
inwards, otherwise the
chair will not sit properly.
For users shorter than
5'1" remove
the leg extensions
using the hex
key provided.
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Serial Number
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Flip the chair upright and unfold the
wings and back.
Note: plastic ear enters the pocket in
the wing.
Lay the chair onto one side, press down
on the wing, push in and then tighten
the wing screw. Repeat for the other
side.
Note: use only the hex key provided to
tighten the wing screws. Using a longer
hex key or ratchet may damage the chair.
The Power Lever may be installed on
the left or right side. To attach, snap it
onto the metal finger. Simply pull up to
remove.
Note: the metal finger can be
found between the cushion and arm.
Do not use both Power Levers at the
same time.
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Assembly cont’d
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Operating Instructions
After you set up your Risedale, position it in such a way that no one
will trip over the cord, and plug it in the power outlet.
Now, sit in the Risedale. If your feet
are not comfortably flat on the floor,
you may need to remove the 1.5 inch
leg extensions (see Assembly
Instructions page 5).
Next, push and hold the Power Lever
with your thumb to rise from the
seated position.
Hold on to the arms of the chair.
To descend to the seated position, pull
and hold the Power Lever with your
index finger. Again, hold on to the
arms of the Risedale.
Note: To reduce the risk of electric
shock, you will notice that the Risedale
has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other), which will only fit
into the outlet one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet. Do not change the plug
in any way.
Note: The Power Lever will work on your right or left hand side.
When reattaching the lever, press it firmly onto the metal finger.
Warning: Do not install both Power Levers at the same time.
Caution: To retrieve an object that has fallen under the cushion,
first raise the seat cushion up, then unplug the power cord, and
reach under the cushion from either side to retrieve the object.
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Care and Maintenance
Lifting Mechanism
Your Risedale lifting mechanism has no user serviceable parts and
does not require any routine maintenance. With proper use and
care, the lift mechanism and actuator should give you years of
reliable service.
Contact your dealer or the store you bought your Risedale from if
the lifting mechanism does not function properly.
Note: The Risedale is designed for a single user weighing less than
300 lb (136 kg). Any other use will void the warranty.
Fabric Care
The fabric on your Risedale is made from 100% Polyester.
It is important to keep your Risedale upholstery clean to ensure
longest wear and best appearance. To prevent overall soil, we
recommend frequent vacuuming or light brushing to remove dust
and grime.
Note: Never use a stiff fiber or metal brush that could damage
the upholstery.
Fabric should be cleaned ONLY using water-based cleaning agents or
foam and lukewarm water. The fabric is shrink resistant, and run
resistant, but you should always TEST on a place that doesn’t show
before using any unproven solvent – just in case.
Note: Do not remove the cushion stuffing when cleaning.
For best overall cleaning results, we recommend using a
professional furniture cleaning service.
Note: Do not use dry-cleaning solvents on your Risedale upholstery.
Direct sunlight will fade any fabric. To avoid fading, never place
your Risedale where it is exposed to the sun’s direct rays.
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Care and Maintenance cont’d
Stain Removal
Prompt attention to stains and spots is important, as they are hard
to remove if allowed to “set.”
Always proceed with stain cleaning steps in this order:
1. Remove excess of stain
2. Use a water soluble solvent
3. Use a water based detergent
4. Rinse with water
5. Pat dry, or dry with fan or hair dryer set to “cool”
Other Important Details:
• Use only cool or lukewarm water. Avoid hot water since it often
sets stains permanently.
• Rule of thumb: never soak a fabric when cleaning it. Apply
solvents and cleaning solutions as sparingly as possible.
• Work carefully from the edges of the spot toward the center to
avoid enlarging the stain.
• A blotting action is preferable to a rubbing technique for stain
removal. Avoid harsh rubbing.
• Fast drying helps prevent rings.
Note: If the above does not work, or the stain is large and unusual, you
should have it treated by a reputable professional cleaning service.
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Troubleshooting
What if my Risedale does not operate at all when I
push/pull the Power Lever?
First, ensure the lever is firmly installed to the bottom of the metal
finger.
Check that the power cord is plugged firmly into a properly wired
wall outlet.
If the above measures fail, check your circuit breaker box as a final
step before calling your dealer for service.
Where do I find the serial number on my Risedale?
The serial number is clearly marked on a label attached to the
underside of your Risedale.
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Other Fine Products Available from Carex Health Brands
for more information visit www.carex.com
Mobilator
Item #: A334-00
The Mobilator is great for indoor or
outdoor use. The lightweight
aluminum frame and oversized 8
inch wheels make it easy to move
around. The mesh carry
compartment allows users to keep
personal items secure. Easy
assembly - no tools required.
EZ Bath & Shower Seat
Item #: B660-00
The EZ Bath and Shower Seat with
Handles features a sturdy
construction with a stylish
contemporary look. Features large
handles to make getting up and
sitting down safer and easier. The
seat back folds and the legs can be
removed for convenient storage.
Lifting Commode
Item #: CA200
Uplift Commode Assist by Carex is
a lifting commode that gives you
independence and privacy when
you need it most. Commode
Assist can be used by your bed or
over the toilet.
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Warranty
Carex Health Brands Canada, through its authorized
retailer/distributor/service organization, warrants the Risedale chair
to the original consumer only against defects in material or
workmanship as follows:
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Carex Health Brands Canada offers a limited lifetime warranty on
the chair frame and the lift mechanism. Carex warrants that the
chair frame and the lift mechanism on your Risedale will be free
from defects under normal use and service for as long as the
chair is in use by the original owner. This limited lifetime warranty
only covers the lift mechanism against metal fatigue and defective
welds, and does not cover the motor, lift actuator or electrical
parts.
Carex reserves the right to replace only the lift mechanism that
may be defective and not the whole chair.
The limited lifetime warranty does not apply to any condition
resulting from mis-use or abuse, or any condition resulting from
incorrect or inadequate maintenance or care.
Two-Year Limited Warranty
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, Carex will repair or
replace at our option to the original purchaser any of the following
parts found upon examination by an authorized representative of
Carex to be defective in material and/or workmanship: wood
frame, motor, lift actuator and electrical parts.
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