Comflex Ultimate Series Installation guide

Operating and Care Instruction Manual
Comflex™ Care Recliner Series
CRN, CRS
Manual or Electric Function
Range
ULTIMATE

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This manual MUST be read and understood before use of this product.
The use of this system is only part of an overall care plan. The patient must still be repositioned
regularly (subject to specific requirements).
Do not force the operation of any part of the chair. Doing so may cause damage. Refer to the
manual for correct operation of the chair.
Brakes must be applied when transferring client into or out of chair and when not in use.
Whenever you adjust the chair, assess whether you need to apply the brakes first.
Manual Control - When adjusting back or seat, always ensure that the hand control is re-engaged
securely. Only one lever must be activated at any one time, not both at the same time. This is for
the safety of both the client and the carer.
Chairs are designed to be used on smooth, level paved areas.
This chair must not be used for transport of a client in a taxi vehicle.
The Backrest and/or Leg Rest must not be sat on at any time. Doing so may seriously damage the
chair.
Any damaged, worn, broken or non-functioning parts should be reported and repaired. If client or
carers safety is at risk, the unit should be withdrawn from service until repaired and safe for use.
Electric Function Version
The electrical system of this chair is designed to be used with a 240V power source when supplied
in Australian format. Ensure you have been supplied the correct format.
Do not allow the battery back-up system to fully discharge before connecting to mains supply
where this accessory is fitted.
Do not continue to operate the handset by repeatedly pressing the buttons if any of the functions
will not move.
Do not continually operate the chair functions. Doing this may cause the thermal fuse in the
control box to cut off power.
Do not force the operation of any part of the chair. Doing so may cause damage. Refer to the
manual for correct operation of the chair.
Keep the chair away from any source of open flame.
Do not use the system in the presence of flammable gases (such as anaesthetic agents). We
recommend that this system is used under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
The control unit should only be serviced by authorized personnel. Return to your authorized
distributor for repair.
Switch off the electrical supply to the chair and disconnect from power source before cleaning and
inspection.
Care should be exercised that power cords are not in the way of any mechanism or moving parts.
Communication: Carers must always inform other carers, the client and any other person in the
vicinity, when positioning, transporting or using any of the chairs functions.
Keep the chair away from any source of open flame.
Never operate this chair while under the influence of alcohol or any other substances that could
detract from your alertness or physical and intellectual acuity.
This chair must not be used by more than one occupant at any time or for carrying any other loads.
CHILDREN MUST NOT be allowed to operate chair or controls AT ANY TIME. Any child in the
vicinity of the chair MUST BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
WARNING: - DO NOT LEAVE CLIENT UNATTENDED, ESPECIALLY WHILE SEAT and/or LEGREST IS
RAISED.
NOTICE
This manual does not override the OH&S Policy of any organisation using this
product. Please refer to your organisation’s OH&S Policy before using this product.
SAFETY WARNING
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Thank you for choosing another quality Comflex™Product. This manual is your guide to
operating, cleaning and routine maintenance of this Comflex™Care Recliner. It must be kept with
the chair at all times.
Section Contents Page
Safety Warnings 2
1 Introduction 3
2 Product Description 3
3 Operating Instructions 4 - 11
4 Client & Equipment Positioning (OH&S) 12 - 14
5 Technical Data, Including System Information 15 –17
6 Troubleshooting Guide - Electronics 18 - 19
7 Cleaning and Maintenance 19 - 23
The Comflex™Recliner Series range provides comfort, adjustable and assistive pressure care,
and flexibility for those persons who are at risk of developing pressure sores who may spend a
large part of their day sitting or lying down and who require a quality care solution.
The Comflex™ Recliner Series chairs have the following features in common (subject to model
chosen/purchased):
Reclining backrest
Forward and reverse seat tilt
Elevating leg rest - infinite adjustment through-out the range of movement or automatic
adjustment with seat recline (depending on model)
Adjustable Fold Out Footplate - where these options are fitted.
Padded armrests - fixed lounge style
Bahama Style Backrest (no head wings)
Pressure area management foam, gel and air seating system
Low skin shear 2-way stretch fabric on most skin contact surfaces (unless client has
requested otherwise)
Castors, 100mm (Std) –Swivel, Total Braking
Client and Response friendly operation
Fold Back Lateral Supports (on models with this feature)
1.
INTRODUCTION
2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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3.1. Seat Tilt Adjustment
Apply brakes before carrying out this function.
Before tilting seat, make sure it is safe to do so. Make
sure the client/patient and carers are safe and the client
is positioned correctly.
3.1.1 Gas Strut Operated Models - Squeeze handle
marked ‘seat’ only, and tilt chair seat to the desired
position, and release handle (see figure 1a).
3.1.2 Electric 3 Function Operated Models –See
Figure 1b, and use the handset buttons on the 3rd
row to either recline or anticline the seat (tilt
chair seat) to the desired position.
3.2 Backrest Adjustment (for models with this feature)
Apply brakes before carrying out this function.
Before adjusting the backrest recline, make sure it is safe
to do so. Make sure the client/patient and carers are
safe and the client is positioned correctly.
3.2.1 Gas Strut Operated Models - Squeeze handle
marked ‘backrest’ only, and adjust the client to the
desired position and release handle (see figure 2a).
3.2.2 Electric 3 Function Operated Models –See
Figure 2b, and use the handset buttons on the 1st
row to either recline or anticline the seat (tilt
chair seat) to the desired position.
FIG 1a
FIG 2a
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FIG 1b
FIG 2b

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3.5 Elevating Leg rest
Make sure the client is correctly positioned and all limbs
are clear of legrest path. Apply brakes.
3.5.1 Gas Strut Operated Models –To Raise or Lower:
No Lever Style - Leg rest elevation is linked directly to
the seat tilt function and therefore cannot be
independently adjusted.
Lever Style –Pull lever on side of armrest to raise
legrest, to lower legrest pull lever back in and push on
the legrest to put back in to place.
3.5.2 Electric 3 Function Operated Models –See Figure
5, and use the handset buttons on the 2nd row to either
elevate or lower the leg rest to the desired position.
Leg rest MUST NOT be used for sitting on.
3.6 Adjust Leg Rest for forward transfer and stand-up
lifter access (for models with this feature)
Apply brakes before carrying out this function.
Make sure all limbs are clear of legrest path
3.6.1 Make sure the tracking castors are locked in the
inline/forward position –refer to Point 10.
3.6.2 Ensure footplate is folded up out of the way
Point 8.
3.6.3 Follow directions contained in Section 5, being sure
to tuck the leg rest away as far as possible. Tilt the seat
as far forward as possible - see Point 1.
Take caution if standing client on footplate, the
footplate must be in full contact with ground.
FIG 5
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FIG 6