Repose Multi Bari User manual

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Multi Bari
Users Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Repose Multi Bari rise recliner chair. It comes
with a Dual Motor mechanism that offers a range of positional options for
maximum postural management.
This chair is highly adaptable with a choice of six interchangeable pressure
management seat cushions, adjustable waterfall back cushions that
incorporate back blockers for additional lumbar support and made to measure
seat height, depth, and width options for ultimate comfort.
To maximise the advantages of your chair please take the time to read these
instructions carefully, as they contain essential information on set-up and
operation of all key features, as well as upholstery care, important safety
advice plus warranty and contact details. If for any reason you are unsure of
anything, please contact your supplier immediately for further information.
Please keep this manual safe for future reference.
Thank you
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4 What Our Expert Says
6 Important Safety Instructions
8 20 Cycle Rechargeable Battery System
9 Basic Technical Checks
9 Recommended Quality Checks
10 Chair Delivery
10 Pressure Care Management
10 Weight Limits
10 Moving and Handling Weights
11 Feature Functionality
14 Pressure Management Seat Cushions
16 Back and Seat Cushion Adaptability
18 Optional Accessories
20 Fabrics
21 General Upholstery Care
22 Transport - Attach/Remove Back Frame
23 Warranty
Contents
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What Our Expert Says
Kate Sheehan
Independent Occupational Therapist
Where can the chair be used?
The chair is suitable for health and care
environments including hospitals, hospices, and care
homes as well as domestic home environments.
What are the feature
benefits?
Accommodating the Gluteal Shelf
On the Multi Bari good postural position is achieved
through the:
• Option to decrease the seat depth with easy to fit
adjuster pads.
• Reduced lumbar padding in the backrest which
creates a recess.
• Set back calf rests, which can support excess tissue
in this area thus supporting natural flexion.
Made to Measure
The chair comes with a range of made to measure
options:
Seat Height ensuring that the client’s feet are
flat on the floor and that their thighs are in contact
with the full length of the seat cushion to provide a
comfortable sitting position.
Who is the chair suitable for?
With 40 stone weight capacity it offers clients and carers movement options that support good
posture, pressure management and independent living. The standard dual motor mechanism is ideal
for those clients:
• Who are unable to independently shift their weight either in a reclined or seated position.
• With poor skin integrity where there is a high risk of skin breakdown.
• With complex needs that require carer support to change position without putting their own
health at risk whilst carrying out positional changes.
Some of the key features and their health and comfort benefits are detailed below. For more details
on Plus Sized seating from a health perspective please visit our website for our posture guides.
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Seat Width supporting correct pelvic positioning and stability as well as reducing any pressure
areas especially around the hip joint. Always allow adequate room for natural movement and
different changes of clothing.
Seat Depth ensuring that the thighs are supported throughout their length, but not too long, or
too short, so as to avoid pressure points at the back of the knees and on the Ischial Tuberosities.
Arm Rest Height to support independent transfers with appropriate leverage required to
facilitate an equal push into a standing position.
Independent Backrest Recline
This allows the client to maintain flexibility over their body’s position, particularly the amount of hip
flexion, enabling them to maximise comfort as well as managing health needs.
Independent Leg Rest
This offers the client additional flexibility over positioning, allowing them to use it in conjunction
with the recline feature to create the optimal posture for their body shape. The leg rest needs to
allow larger calves to maintain 90’ knee flexion and to enable a safe, stable standing position.
Independent Rise
As the chair rises the seat tilts forward slightly, transferring the weight to the knees whilst taking
away the pressure from the hips thus allowing the client to walk away more easily from the chair.
Seat / Back Cushions
Ultimate comfort and pressure management is provided through the three adjustable waterfall back
cushions with back blockers and a choice of six interchangeable pressure seat cushions offering
different features.
Full Chaise Cover
The Multi Bari benefits from a single, full seat
cover which reduces the risk of pressure areas
developing due to pinch points and shear and
friction when the chair reclines.

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Please ensure that:
•YOU ALWAYS KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE as you will need them for
reference purposes.
•ALL CARERS AND ATTENDANTS are trained in the full use of the chair and are qualified
to provide advice on the pressure management and postural care options.
•YOU UNDERSTAND the features of the chair and how they might be used to benefit
particular users.
•PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ the basic technical checks. For the 20 cycle rechargeable
battery system please ensure you read the instructions on page 8 carefully.
• YOU UNDERSTAND the recommended user weight limit for your chair. It will be dependent
on the Repose chair model that you have chosen. Please ensure that you understand these limits
and DO NOT exceed them. This may damage the chair and will invalidate your warranty.
•YOU CHECK the chair and cables regularly to ensure that they are in a suitable working
condition and that there is no damage. DO NOT USE the chair if it is not working properly or
damaged.
•The back frame IS SECURED to the seat frame using the brackets. They MUST ALWAYS
BE LOCKED TOGETHER using the locking bolts on either side which must be secured tightly.
DO NOT USE the chair if the bolts are not securely in place. (See page 22 for instructions).
• YOU ALWAYS move the chair around using the front of the arms and that you are mindful
of your own physical attributes as you carry out any such movements, particularly as this is a
heavy chair with a weight of 15.2 stone (97kg). DO NOT use other parts of the chair to move
it around as this may cause damage to the framework and workings of the chair and will
invalidate our warranty.
• YOU ALWAYS take the necessary precautions and advice when carrying out any movement or
handling operations. Due to the weight of the chair two people may be required to carry out chair
locational movement / set up.
• When using the functionality of the chair whilst someone is seated ALWAYS ensure that any
movements are smooth and comfortable for the user to avoid any distress.
• Children DO NOT play with, or on, the chair as this may cause damage and could result in
personal injury.
• NO ONE stands or sits on the arms or the leg rest as this may damage the chair and/or cause it
to tip. To do so may cause personal injury.
Important Safety Instructions
The following instructions are for your own safety, the safety
of others and to ensure that the chair is used correctly and in
line with the warranty conditions.

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• NO ONE stands on the seat as this may cause the chair to tip and/or damage the chair. To do so
may cause personal injury.
• You are ALWAYS careful to keep hands, other body parts and clothes away from the moving
parts of the mechanism when checking or during usage to avoid them being trapped.
• YOU NEVER exit the chair whilst the leg rest is elevated.
• The chair is ONLY OPERATED AT NORMAL ROOM TEMPERATURES and is NEVER
used or stored in a damp or wet area.
• YOU ALWAYS store your handset on the loop on the arm or on the carer loop at the back of
the chair if you have chosen this optional extra. This will ensure that it will not be damaged by
either falling on the floor or from anyone sitting on it.
• Children DO NOT play with the handset. To do so may result in personal injury.
• YOU ALWAYS disconnect the power supply before checking any part of the chair.
• NO cables are trapped under the chair and that YOU DO NOT run over the cables with any
other equipment e.g. vacuum cleaner.
• If there is a spillage on the chair IMMEDIATELY DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICITY
FROM THE MAINS and check that no electrical components are wet. If in any doubt, please
consult with your supplier or an authorised chair engineer.
Maintenance and repairs
• YOU ONLY USE approved parts on your chair. These can be obtained through your supplier.
Failure to use approved parts will invalidate your warranty.
• YOU ALWAYS get your supplier or an authorised chair engineer to carry out any repairs or
fit new parts to the chair. DO NOT attempt to carry out your own repairs to the chair as this
may invalidate your warranty.
•YOU NEVER MAKE any material design, mechanical or other modifications to the chair as this
may affect the way in which the chair operates and the inherent safety features. It will also
invalidate your warranty.
• YOU PROVIDE your original purchase invoice and unique chair batch number when ordering
parts or when making a claim under your warranty.

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20 Cycle Rechargeable
Battery System
The Multi Bari comes with a 20 cycle rechargeable battery system for mains free usage.
Operation and charging
•When the chair is received the battery MUST BE FULLY CHARGED before usage. It is
recommended that the battery is CHARGED FOR AT LEAST 8 HOURS. The green LED
light on the charger will turn green when charging is complete.
•The battery SHOULD BE OPERATED at normal room temperatures and never in damp
environments.
•The battery provides an average of up to 20 chair adjustments.
•There is an acoustic warning signal, a 5 second beep, that notifies you of a low remaining charge
during operation. Charge the battery before further use.
•DO NOT let the battery completely discharge as this will stop it from being fully charged again. If
the battery is left to completely discharge it may have to be replaced and this is not covered under
the warranty.
•It is RECOMMENDED that the battery is charged regularly overnight to prevent complete
discharge.
•The chair may be used and operated whilst it is being charged, but DO NOT move the chair
about when it is plugged in.
•The electrical components are designed to be used for no longer than 2 minutes continuous
movement in any period of 20 minutes. (See Usage time on page 12).
•Rechargeable batteries, by their nature, have limited lifespan and are characterised by gradual
power loss over time. This normal depreciation and continual power loss is not covered under
the warranty.
Maintenance and disposal
•The rechargeable battery system is designed to be maintenance free.
•DO NOT open the battery.
•If your battery shows any signs of leakage do not allow the fluid to come into contact with your
skin. If it does, clean the affected area and contact your doctor.
•If the battery is stored disconnect the battery from the control or drive system and ensure you
charge it every six months. Maximum storage time is 12 months.
•ONLY use a dry cloth to clean.
•Damaged batteries must be disposed of immediately and in line with environmental regulations.
Repose always recommend that a qualified and authorised chair engineer carries out any checks.

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Basic Technical Checks
Recommended Quality Checks
If the chair stops working and you have a 20 cycle rechargeable battery system please
refer to page 8 as well as carrying out the simple checks below:
•CHECK the handset is not damaged.
If this is okay then check the following, but ALWAYS DISCONNECT your chair from
the power source when doing the following checks.
•CHECK the wall socket is in working order by trying another appliance.
•CHECK to see if any cable connections have become disconnected.
•CHECK to see if any of the cables are damaged or trapped. Damaged cables should be changed.
•CHECK open or attempt to open any electrical components. To do so may invalidate your
warranty.
If the chair is still not working, then you should contact an authorised chair engineer or your
supplier and ask them to check the chair thoroughly.
The chair should always be checked every time it is used for signs of damage or excessive wear
and tear to ensure safe and reliable usage is maintained. Regular checks should include, but are not
limited to:
• Damage to the cables.
• Any loose or detached parts.
• Damage to the handset.
• Backrest locking bolt securely in place and tightened (see page 22).
• Damage to the fabric of the chair.

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Chair Delivery
Pressure Care Management
Weight Limits
Moving and Handling Weights
The chair will have been set up at the date of delivery and supplied with a full set of documents. If
you have any questions, please speak to the person or company that took delivery or your supplier.
The Multi Bari has been designed to incorporate a number of pressure management features. The
use of these features will depend on your assessment of the client’s requirements.
Please ensure that you understand the features and how they can be used.
For the benefit of your client we always recommend that those setting up or operating the Multi
Bari are trained on the use of the chair and in pressure management and postural care.
The Multi Bari has a user weight limit of 254 Kg (40 stone). The maximum leg rest weight limit is
160 kg (25 stone).
If you are in any doubt about the weight limits, please ask your supplier.
Please be aware that this chair is heavy, and every personal precaution should be taken in its moving
and handling.
Total weight of the chair: 97kg (15.2 stone)
Total weight of the base frame: 82kg (12.9 stone)
Total weight of the back frame: 15kg (2.3 stone)

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Feature Functionality
Below we have detailed the chair’s key functionality which will enable full usage of
the chair allowing you to provide additional comfort and posture control for the
user. Please read the User Manual for complete details on how to operate your
model of chair.
Chair location
It is essential that you locate the chair correctly so as to ensure that all of the features will work
properly:
• Position the chair in your chosen location, ensuring that there is enough space to recline fully and
freely. There should be no objects behind the chair that could obstruct its movement. The chair
should never touch the wall when it reclines.
• The leg rest should be able to move fully and freely with no objects to restrict this movement.
• Position the chair free from any trailing wires.
• Ensure that the chair is within easy reach of a power point to charge or recharge the battery
system.
• Always ensure that there is enough space for the carer to operate the chair.
Important note – Obstructions may cause damage to the chair and its mechanism and will
invalidate your warranty.
Heavy Duty Glides
The Multi Bari comes as standard with heavy duty glides.

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Handset Instructions
The Multi Bari comes with an easy to use four-button handset.
The following instructions will aid use of your chair.
Always keep the handset hooked onto the loop on the arm
(or the optional carer loop on the back of the chair if purchased).
Standard Dual Motor Handset
The mechanism is operated by an easy to use four button
handset. The following instructions will aid use of your chair.
Electric components - Usage time
The electrical components are designed to be used for no more than 2 minutes continuous
movement in any period of 20 minutes. If they are used for 2 minutes continuously then they
should not be used for another 18 minutes. Two minutes will allow for considerable amount of
movements in line with normal operation.
Simply depress the button required
to carry out the movement as
illustrated. By releasing the button
the movement will stop in the
required position.
Independent
Back Recline
Back down
Independent
Leg Rest
Leg rest out
Return to Seating
from Rise Position
Chair lowers
Independent
Back Recline
Back up
Independent
Leg Rest
Leg rest in
Rise to Stand
Position
Chair rises

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Standard Dual Motor
The two motors allow the back rest to move independently of the leg rest enabling a wide range of
relaxing positions, from sitting upright and raising the leg rest to relieve tired legs, to a fully reclined
resting position. Leg section elevation can support reduction in oedema and fluid retention. This
reduced fluid in the lower limbs allows a user to maintain their standing and walking abilities.
When the seat is in the rise position it tilts transferring the user’s weight to their knees and taking
away the pressure on the hips allowing them to walk away from the chair more easily.
Full Rise Static Position Independent Back Rest Semi Recline Footrest Horizontal Fully Reclined
Seat chaise and cover
The Multi Bari benefits from a single, full seat cover
and chaise. This chaise removes any pinch points and
reduces the risk of pressure areas developing because
of them. It also provides deep comfort to all parts of
the body in contact with the chair. The chaise cover
and memory foam are removable and once removed
you can access the seat cushion.
To remove firstly take off the back cushion. Then at
the back of the seat cushion release the chaise from
the Velcro and peel off the chaise. The chaise is also
secured by Velcro to the front of the seat and under
the footplate, again simply peel off.
Seat Depth adjustment
(Optional)
The seat depth is very important as it should be long
enough to support the upper part of the legs whilst
allowing the user’s back to rest comfortably on the
backrest. The Multi Bari has the option of a choice of
two sets of detachable adjuster pads, 25.4mm (1") or
50.8mm (2"). They simply fit behind the back cushions
using the Velcro strips, as the image demonstrates.

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Pressure Management
Seat Cushions
For those who have good posture and mobility
but are seated for greater than one hour at a
time and require pressure relief and supported
comfort.
This cushion has a high-density foam base which
offers a supportive and firm seat base with a top
layer of memory foam to allow immersion into
the cushion, giving stability and a large surface
area to reduce pressure levels.
For those sitting for long periods with
specific comfort issues such as a high risk of
pressure sores. This cushion uses the latest
medical grade silicone gel technology allowing
pressure to be evenly distributed.
The gel conforms to the shape of the body
and equalises to body temperature. The gel
cells allow air to flow easily and Coolform is
totally odourless and hypo-allergenic.
For ease of cleaning and replacement all seat
cushions and covers are removable.
Our softest foam cushion with high quality
Reflex foam filler for gentle comfort.
For our standard seating, a cushion that
provides a more supportive and firm seat
with a high-quality filler from Reflex, the
foam specialists.
Reflex foam
Pressure Risk
Easiform
VERY LOW
The Multi-Bari comes with our interchangeable seat cushions. Purchase one or more cushions to
support the different needs of the individuals who may use this chair. With all these seat cushions,
we recommend a fabric with four way stretch properties to aid the reduction of shear and friction.

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VERY HIGH
Alternating
air cushion
Reflex foam
Pressure Risk
Dynaform
For those at very high risk of developing
pressure sores or a history of sores where the
highest priority is to prevent further pressure
damage.
The Dynaform cushion is a dynamic alternating
air cushion, which constantly changes the air
levels within its air cells to recreate the effect
of normal body movements, which provides
constant pressure redistribution to prevent
pressure build up.
For those who have good posture and mobility
but sit for long periods of time and require
pressure relief and supported comfort.
Recommended for people with limited muscle
bulk or at risk of excessive weight loss.
This cushion has a high-density foam which
offers a supportive and firm seat base. The foam
is topped with a fluid liquid gel in a soft silicone
cover which provides a high level of pressure
relief. The liquid gel helps to dissipate heat and
constantly adapts to the user’s movement.

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Back and Seat Cushion
Adaptability
The Multi Bari comes with the following back and seat cushion options for maximum adaptability.
With all these seat cushions, we recommend a fabric with four way stretch properties to aid the
reduction of friction and shear.
Postural Supporting Back Cushions
The Multi Bari comes with three-tier removable waterfall back cushions featuring back blockers in
the top and middle cushions.
For ease of cleaning and replacement all back and seat cushions and covers are removable.
Key Features of the interchangeable Cushions:
All cushions can be interchanged and repositioned
for comfort and posture management. To
reposition the back cushions simply pull away
from the back where they are positioned using
Velcro strips and then reposition as required.
Replacement or duplicate back cushions can be
purchased at any time.
All of the back cushions come with removable
covers for the purposes of cleaning or
replacement.
Each of the fibre filled cushions comes with a zip
that will enable fibres to be added or taken away
to adjust the level of firmness.

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Both the top and middle back cushions come with
insertable blockers to alter the postural position of
the user. Simply push the blockers into the pockets at
the base of each cushion.
All seat cushions can be removed and interchanged
enabling the chair to be modified as a user’s condition
changes or adapted for other users.
To change the seat cushion, chaise, or cover slip,
firstly remove the back cushion. Then at the back
of the seat cushion and on the footplate, release the
chaise from the Velcro strips and pull to release the
chaise. The seat cushion can simply be lifted from the
seat frame.
Pressure Management Seat Cushions
The Multi Bari is supplied with a removable seat cushion. This can be interchanged with other seat
cushion options (See page 14). This means that you can purchase one or more interchangeable seat
cushions to support the different needs of individuals who may use the chair.

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Optional Accessories
The following accessories are optional on the Multi Bari:
• Seat Depth adjustment pads
• Replacement chaise cover and memory foam
• Additional adjustment blockers for back cushions
• Carer loop to rear of chair
High wear protection covers all in matching fabrics:
Seat cover
Head coverFull length arm cover

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Headrests
A range of headrests are available with the Multi Bari:
• Head roll
• Small head pillow
• Small profile headrest
• Large profile headrest
• Midline headrest.
Safety Options
• 20 cycle back-up unit
Further details can be found on
our website
www.reposefurniture.co.uk
Head roll Small head pillow
Small profile headrest Midline headrest
Large Profile Headrest

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Fabrics
All our healthcare fabrics are waterproof, Anti-MRSA, Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, Crib 5 and bleach
cleanable and all cushions and cushion covers are removeable for cleaning purposes. For our full range
of health fabrics and cleaning instructions please visit our website.