DMI DuroLift 513-1993-0000 User manual

Independence Mobility Freedom
DuroLift™
SEAT ASSIST®
User Guide
Model 513-1993-0000
Weight ange: 95 lbs. - 220 lbs.
Model 513-1995-0000
Weight ange: 200 lbs. -350 lbs.
Helps Keep People
Independent
Wherever They Go!
DuroLift™Seat Assist®
is a mechanical lifting
cushion that helps
people stand up
without assistance.
Powered by a hydro-
pneumatic gas spring,
Seat Assist activates
automatically as users
begin to stand, lifting
up to 80% of their
weight.

2DuroLift™Seat Assist®
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Contoured Foam
Cushion
Hydro-pneumatic
Lifting Mechanism
Handle
Non-Skid Bottom
Weight
Setting
Gauge
1. Stand DuroLift™on the hinged end, opposite the
handle, Fig. 1 .
2. Push down on the upholstered part of the
cushion,
Fig. 1 , causing it to flex outward. This
allows the lifting mechanism to swing freely. The
DuroLift™cushion is designed to flex this way
thousands of times. Flexing will not damage the
product.
3. Select a weight setting,
Fig. 2 . Center the lifting
mechanism pin between the two grooves for
user’s appropriate weight. Make sure it is fitted
securely in the center of the weight slots. The
printed numbers on the setting gauge are only a
guideline. The setting you choose should be
according to the user’s ability and preference.
Choosing a weaker setting will still allow a gentle
lowering into the chair but will not provide as
much assistance on rising.
1. Using the method for
adjusting the weight
settings, allow the
lifting mechanism to
swing below the
bottom setting,
Fig. 1 .
2. Close the Seat Assist®
cushion and wrap the
hook and loop strip
around the hook and
loop pad located on
the carrying handle,
Fig. 2 .
Generally, the
DuroLift™Seat Assist®
should overhang the
front of the chair as
shown. On chairs that
are very deep, it is
permissible to
position the cushion
further back. When
using the DuroLift™,
keep both hands on
the arms of the chair
(or other suitable
support).
ADJ ST WEIGHT SETTING
CLOSE FOR TRANSPORT
PLACEMENT IN CHAIR
Push down, flexing the
upholstered part of the
seat.
Select a weight setting
suited to the user and
center lifting mechanism
between the appropriate
slots.
Push
down
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After adjusting the weight settings and placing the DuroLift™on your
chair, sit down on the flat part at the top of the cushion. The DuroLift™
will ease you slowly and gently into your chair.
When you are ready to stand, simply start to rise like you normally
would, by leaning slightly forward and pushing up with your arms and
legs. DuroLift™will sense you are getting up and support you with a
slow and gentle lift up.
The cover on your DuroLift™Seat Assist®is made of a washable, water-
proof fabric that can be removed and machine washed in cold water
(hang to dry). The surface of the DuroLift™cushion is coated with a
special water resistant coating. This may be sponge cleaned with mild
soap or detergent.
Note: Never totally immerse your DuroLift™Seat Assist®in water.
To put the cover on after cleaning:
1. Adjust the weight setting on your DuroLift™Seat Assist®and place it
on a table with the open end facing away from you.
2. Place the end of the cover with the tag over the back or top of the
cushion and pull it down and under the front edge.
Note: The back or top end of the cover is made wider than the front to
ensure proper fit. It is best to leave all or part of the tag on your cover
so that it is easy to identify this back/top end in the future.
1. The unique, patented
design of the DuroLift™
Seat Assist®has safety
at its core. While
DuroLift™is made to be
as safe as possible,
there are some
precautions you need to
take: Make sure you
have something to hold
on to when getting up.
DuroLift™Seat Assist®is
designed for use on
chairs with arms that
offer a suitably stable
seating surface.
DuroLift™is not
recommended for use in
wheelchairs,
automobiles, reclining
chairs or office chairs
with non-lockable
wheels.
2. Always make sure that
the chair your DuroLift™
Seat Assist®is used on
will not slide along the
floor.
3. When in doubt, place the
chair with its back
against a wall or other
fixed object. When
bending over to pick
something up, do not
put any weight on your
feet – otherwise the
DuroLift™will start to lift
you.
PLEASE NOTE: If, after adjusting your DuroLift™to the proper weight
setting, the cushion does not go down when you sit on it, the lifting
mechanism may be stiff from prolonged inactivity. In this case, simply
set the weight setting at the lowest level, and sit on the cushion a few
times until you feel it moving freely again.Then reset for your weight.
SITTING DOWN WITH ASSISTANCE
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
GETTING P WITH ASSISTANCE
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SAFETY PRECA TIONS
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4DuroLift™Seat Assist®
our Duro-Med Industries®(DMI) DuroLift™ Seat Assist®is guaranteed to be
free of manufacturing defects for a period of one year from the date of
purchase under normal use. This limited warranty does not apply to use in
any clinical or commercial applications. If the unit fails to operate during
the warranty period, return it postage prepaid along with a copy of the
original dated purchase receipt and $10.00 for return shipping and
insurance to: MABIS DMI Healthcare, Attn: Repair Department, 1931
Norman Drive South, Waukegan, IL 60085. When returning a product,
please also include a letter with your name, address, phone number and
brief description of the specific problem. Please carefully package the
product to avoid any damage that may occur during transit. If DMI
determines that the unit failed to operate due to a manufacturing defect,
the unit will be repaired or replaced at the option of DMI. Repair or
replacement of the unit is the sole remedy under this limited warranty. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, which vary from state to state.
Parts or materials which are subject to normal wear resulting from the use
of this product, and which must be replaced or repaired due to such
normal wear, are the owner’s responsibility and are not covered by this
warranty.
Products which have been subject to negligence, abuse, improper storage
or handling, improper operation, unauthorized modifications or damages
beyond reasonable control are not covered by this warranty.
This limited warranty constitutes DMI’s only responsibility and obligation
to repair and/or replace materials or components. We make no other
express or implied warranties, arising by operation of law or otherwise, or
any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose
whether or not the use or purpose has been disclosed to DMI in
specifications, drawings or otherwise, and whether or not DMI’s products
are specifically designed and/or manufactured by DMI for the buyer’s use
or purposes, except for the limited warranty stated above. DMI will not be
responsible for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive
damages or other loss, including, but not limited to, damage to or loss of
other property or equipment and personal injuries, whether to purchaser
or others. DMI shall in no event be liable to the purchaser for any amount
in excess of the cost of repair and/or replacement of the unit. This limited
warranty supercedes any other warranty expressly written or implied.
1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
DuroLift™
SEAT
ASSIST®
Helps Keep People
Independent
Wherever They Go!