KIRTON Regent Series User manual

Regent Range
User Instructions
Contents
2 Introduction to the Regent Range
2 Regent Product Information
2 Questions and Concerns
3 Guidelines for Best Practice
3 The User Instructions
General Operation of the Regent:
3-4 Setting Up and Adjusting the Regent
4 Regent Specifications
5 Optional Features and Accessories
5 Sliding Footrest
5 Tray
6 Pelvic Positioner
6 Lap-Belt
6 Reclining Back
7 Care and Maintenance
7 Potential Risks, Cautions and Warnings
8 Helpline
Regent Range User Information
Major and Minor
June 2017
Introduction to the Regent Range of Chairs
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What is the Regent?
These elegant chairs provide a versatile solution for people requiring support.
They are ideal for use by ambulant and non-ambulant elderly people, especially those able to
push up from their sitting position or those seated for long periods of time. Providing comfort and
support with ease of mobility, the Regent chairs benefit users and carers alike.
Designed to provide a suitable seating solution for individual users offering excellent postural and
lateral support through the option of either contoured, cushioned, waterfall or winged backrests.
The range’s modularity lends itself to being easily refurbished and repaired enabling it to be a
sustainable answer for many caring environments.

Introduction to the Regent
Range
Why is there a need for these type
of chairs?
The ability of a seated person to function
efficiently and perform activities depends on
their ability to adopt the appropriate
posture. All activity is posture dependent. If
a person cannot move or has problems
adjusting their posture, it may be necessary
to use seating to try to provide externally
what is limited internally.
The Regent helps fulfil the need to maintain
an individual’s seated posture, assist with
pressure management and help with rising
from the chair by being able to press down
firmly on the high broad armrests.
Who should consider using the
Regent?
Designed for those seated for long periods;
ambulant users who require excellent
postural and lateral support. The Regent
can be used in a variety of different
environments including nursing homes,
domestic environments and hospices.
Regent Product Information
Features
• Four different Backrest styles
• Modular configuration
• Major and Minor sizes
• Reclining back version available
• Seat height and angle adjustment
• Seat length adjustment
• 75mm wheels (back two braked)
• Wide variety of fabrics and colour
ways
Accessories
• Transflo pressure relieving seat
cushion (built in)
• Sliding footrest
• Push handles
• Fleecy liner
• Laminated tray with straps
• Loose covers for armrests and seat
module
• Lap-Belt and D-rings
• Pelvic Positioner
Questions and Concerns
Should you experience any difficulties or
have any concerns regarding the initial
purchase or subsequently adjusting the
Regent chair or have any concerns
regarding its use or operation then
immediately contact either your Kirton
representative, distributor or our Customer
Services Team on Freephone 0800
212709 or [phone], they will
be delighted to help you.
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Guidelines for Best Practice
To ensure good practice when considering
purchasing a Regent chair and effective
use post purchase we advise that the
following guidelines are considered:
1. Seek advice and input from a qualified
therapist/professional and/or Kirton
representative/distributor at the initial
prescription of the chair.
2. If unsure when ordering the chair and
any accessories contact either the
therapist involved or your Kirton
representative or distributor or our
Customer Services Team on
Freephone 0800 212709 or
[phone] to discuss
further.
3. It is recommended that following
receipt of the chair all staff members
that will be supervising the user(s)
should be trained in adjusting the chair
to ensure it is adjusted safely and
correct positioning is maintained for
the benefit of the user. This is of
particular importance where the chair
is to be used by several different
users.
4. Users of the Regent should be
supervised and checked regularly to
ensure their most appropriate position
is maintained in the chair.
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The User Instructions
The purpose of the following user
instructions is to provide a guide on how to
utilise, adjust and maintain the Regent
chair.
These instructions should be read by all
those involved with the supervision of the
user and/or the care of the chair before use.
The Regent must be adjusted for each
individual using the chair to ensure safe
and comfortable use.
Setting Up and Adjusting the
Regent
It is recommended that the Regent is
adjusted to accommodate each user’s
specific requirements in terms of seat
depth, seat angle and seat height
adjustment.
Seat Depth
It is important to set the seat depth correctly
with the user’s pelvis as far back in the seat
as possible. There should be a 1” gap
between the seat front and the back of the
user’s calf. Take the thigh length
measurement from the user and use this as
a guide to setting the seat depth.

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Adjust the seat depth when the chair
is empty.
• Slacken the two white knobs under
the seat by turning anti-clockwise until
the seat moves freely. The seat may
stick slightly but lifting the seat up
should release this.
• Position the seat according to the seat
depth measurement and re-tighten the
knobs by turning clockwise.
• Check that the new setting meets the
user’s requirements and re-adjust if
necessary.
• Ensure that the knobs are very tight
so that the seat is secure.
Seat Angle and Height Adjustment
It is important to set the seat angle and seat
height adjustment to meet each individual’s
requirements.
• Adjust the seat height and angle
when the chair is empty.
• Using a Phillips screwdriver slacken
the two screws on the inside of the
arms under the front of the seat by
turning anti-clockwise and remove the
screw until the seat moves freely up
and down. The seat may stick slightly
but lifting the seat up should release
this.
• Position the seat according to the seat
height/angle required by inserting the
screw in one of the four holes located on
either side of the chair.
• Care must be taken to ensure both screws
are positioned at the same height on either
side. Re-tighten the screws by turning
clockwise.
• Check that the new setting meets the
user’s requirements and re-adjust if
necessary.
• Ensure that the screws are very tight so
that the seat is secure.
Regent Specifications
Seat Angles and Heights
Seat Angle Seat Height
Regent
Major
70°
75°
80°
87°
70°
75°
80°
87°
Regent
Minor
565mm
525mm
480mm
425mm
480mm
425mm
380mm
340mm

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Optional Features and
Accessories
Push Handles (not available on
Reclining Back version)
When fitted, the push handles provide a
good solution if the chair is frequently
moved around.
Do not use the push handles to tip the
chair backwards when it is occupied.
The chair must not be pushed over
rough or uneven ground when occupied.
Sliding Footrest (optional)
The sliding footrest is designed to support
user’s feet when moving the occupied chair.
It is also useful for users where the seat
height may be set too high.
• To use, pull the footrest forward fully.
To retract:
• Push the footrest back fully, before
transferring to or from the chair.
Do not stand or place undue weight on
the footrest.
Tray (optional)
A large laminated tray, ideal for various
activities, sits across the arms and is held
securely in place by straps, fitted to the
base of the chair.
• To attach the tray, position it with
sufficient space between it and the
user, ensuring movement is not
restricted.
• When the desired, comfortable
position is achieved, strap down the
tray onto the chair base.
If the tray is attached onto the Regent
Reclining Back, when it is reclined, it is
important to check for sufficient clearance
in front of the user to return the chair to
upright.

Pelvic Positioner (optional)
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The Pelvic Positioner is used to help
provide a safe and secure seated position
and enable pelvic stability. Each end of the
strap has a clip fastening which fits onto D-
Rings located down both sides of the seat
cushion. Clip the fastenings onto these
D-Rings and undo the buckle joining the
two halves of the strap. Place the straps
over the arms or to the side of the seat
before transferring the user into the chair.
NOTE: Please refer to Pelvic Positioner
User Instructions enclosed for further
information.
Lap-Belt (optional)
The Lap-Belt helps to position the user in
the back of the chair. Ideally the fixings for
the Lap-Belt and the Lap-Belt itself will be
fitted at time of manufacture however, can
be fitted retrospectively by a trained
representative.
NOTE: Please refer to Lap-Belt User
Instructions enclosed for further
information.