human care Convertible Chair H-250 User manual

Converble Chair H-250
User Manual

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Content
Assembly Process 3
Disassembly Process 5
Parts of the Chair 7
Parts of the Chair 8
Safety Notes 9
Operating the Chair 11
Maintaining the Chair 17
Troubleshooting 18
Specifications 18
Warranty 19
TYPE OF DOCUMENTANVÄNDARMANUAL
• This operations manual provides important instructions for the safe
use of Convertible Chair H-250.
• Please read this manual carefully and use the Convertible Chair only
after you have developed a full understanding of its safe and correct
use.
Converble Chair H-250
Part no: B1002-BL
• Keep this manual where you can consult it whenever necessary.
• The information contained in this manual is subjected to change
without notice.

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Section 1: Unpackaging the Chair
1-1) Open box from the side labeled “Open from this End”
1-2) Upon opening the outer box, remove the corrugated end cap and
wheel stop
(The wheel stop is a triangle corrugated piece that keeps the chair from
rolling)
1-3) Unlock all locking casters
1-4) Roll chair from side ofbox marked:”Open from this End”
1-5) Untie the string around caster at (patient) front-right side (Picture
1) (The purpose of this string is to avoid caster hitting foot frame.)
1-6) Save all packaging in a safe location for future use.
Section 2: Assembling Legrest
2-1) Lift legrest with one hand, and insert the “legrest adjustment
attachment” (Figure 1) to “Legrest adjustment holder” (Figure 2)
Section 3: Assembling Headrest
3-1) Remove tape (as shown in Picture 2) to free the carton that
includes the headrest
3-2) Lift (Grip) the reclining lever (wrapped with bubble wrap), so that
the back rest will be lifted 30degrees (by lifting backrest by 30 degrees
it is much easier to assemble the headrest)
3-2) Remove the headrest from the corrugated box, loosen and remove
headrest adjustment knob (as shown in Picture 3)
(NOfE: Place the headrest adjustment knob somewhere safe as you will
be reinstalling it shortly)
3-3) Insert the headrest into the backrest frame and re-attach
headrest adjustment knob
(Picture 4 through 6)
3-4) Attach the reclining cable to the two cable clamps that are along
the chair frame as shown in pictures 8 and 9 and figure 3.
(Insure there is no bending in the cable when attached to the clamps)
Assembly Process
Legrest
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3-5) Reminder: Store the packaging box and materials in a safe place in
order that they may be used in future shipments.
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Section 1: Disassembling headrest
1-1) Detach reclining cable from the two (2) cable clamps noted in
pictures 1, 2 and figure 1.
1-2) Loosen and remove headrest adjustment knob. Lift and remove
headrest from the backrest frame. (Pictures 3, through 6)
Disassembly Process
1-3) Make sure to re-attach the headrest adjustment knob to avoid loss.
(Picture 7)
1-4) Install the removed headrest assembly in the original box and
place the box under the backrest as shown in picture 8.
1-5) Lift (Grip) the reclining lever J so that the back rest will be at about
a 30 degree angle.
(By lifting backrest by 30 degree it will be much easier to slide the box
into it’s storage position).
1-6) Tape the boxJ with the headrest assembly, in position as shown in
picture 8.
Section 2: Disassembling legrest
2-1) Lift the legrest with one hand and pull out the legrest adjustment
attachment from the legrest adjustment holder. (Figures 1 and 2)
*When disassemblingJ take out legrest adjustment attachment by
swinging the pivot latch as shown Fig.3.
figure 1
figure 2
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Section 3: Packaging
3-1) Position the patient front-right caster so that the locking
mechanism is facing in towards the chair and set lock.
3-2) Wrap a piece of corrugated around the chair frame and tie a string
at front-right side caster
(looking from the rear of the chair)
(The purpose of this string is to avoid caster hitting foot frame.)
3-3) Make sure that front-left caster is steer-locked facing front.
3-4) Check the serial number on the chair and insure the serial number
labeled on the shipping box matches. If the serial numbers do not
match, cross out serial number on the shipping box in all locations and
write the actual chair serial number on the shipping box with a black
permanent marker.
3-5) Wrap entire chair with bubble wrap material.
3-6) Position the shipping box so that the end with “Open From this
End” marking is opened.
3-7) Roll the chair into the shipping box, with head of chair first.
3-8) Once chair is rolled completely into he shipping box lock all casters.
3-9) Install the corrugated wheel stops against the casters to keep chair
from rolling.
3-10) Tape wheel stops into position.
3-11) Install the corrugated end cap.
3-12) Tape the open end of the shipping box closed.
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Parts of the Chair

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You must understand the warnings and cautions in this manual to
use the Convertible Chair safely. Failure to observe the warnings and
cautions may result in serious injury and/or mechanical failure. Please
read all instructions carefully before using the chair.
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You must heed the following warnings and cautions. Failure to
observe these safety precautions may result in personalinjury
or mechanical failure.
• Do not use the chair near an open flame (stove, cigarette, etc.) or a
high-temperature heat source.
• Do not use stairs or escalators to move an occupied chair whether in
the chair or the prone position.
• Do not use the chair in a hyperbaric (high oxygen content/high
atmospheric pressure) environment due to the possibility of static
discharge.
• The maximum occupant weight for the chair is 250 lbs. People who
weigh more cannot use the Convertible Chair H-250.
• Do not use the footrest as a step when getting into or out of the chair.
The footrest should be in its folded position to avoid tripping the
patient or tipping the chair.
• Take special care when going up or down a ramp or slope.Be sure to
lock the steering caster when traversing an incline or decline. Never
park the chair on a ramp or slope.
• Remove the seatbelt from around the patient when changing from the
prone to the chair position. Otherwise the seatbelt will tighten, which
may result in serious injury to the patient.
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You must heed the following warnings and cautions. Failure to
observe these safety precautions may result in personal injury
or mechanical failure.
• Do not use the chair on gravel, wet, or frozen roads, or on any surface
that is extremely slick or wet.
• Caster locks are not designed to stop the chair. Do not use the caster
control pedals to stop the chair in motion.
• Take special care to lock the casters securely when reclining or
inclining the chair or when transferring the patient to or from the chair.
• Do not confuse the headrest and footrest when placing the patient in
the prone position.
• Always raise the armrests whenever the patient is lying on the chair in
the prone position.
• Make sure all persons and objects are clear of the chair when reclining
or inclining the chair.
• Do not allow the patient to sit on the chair when it is in the prone
position. Never sit or lean on the headrest or the legrest when the chair
is in the prone position.
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You must heed the following warnings and cautions. Failure to
observe these safety precautions may result in personal injury
or mechanical failure.
• Do not move the chair using the armrest.
• The chair is designed for a single occupant. Never allow two or more
people to sit or lie on the chair. Do not place any other heavy object
on it.
• The Convertible Chair is not designed as a weight training or
rehabilitation apparatus. Never use it for such purposes.
• Do not jump up and down on the back cushion or seat cushion.
• Do not use a chair with any missing or damaged parts.
• Never disassemble or remodel the Convertible Chair. If problems
arise, contact Human Care or your authorized dealership.
Safety Notes

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Perform the following checks before using the chair:
1. Casters can be locked (individual lock type and steering control
type).
2. Reclining mechanism works smoothly and stops in any desired
position.
3. Height and angle of the footrest and the height, angle and depth of
the headrest can be adjusted properly.
4. Height adjustment of the armrests can be made properly.
5. Tilting mechanism can be operated smoothly and can be stopped in
any desired position.
If problems are found, contact Human Care at 1-877-822-7866
or your authorized Medical dealership.
Adjusting the Footrest
The Convertible Chair is packaged with the footrest folded up.
Safety Notes