smirthwaite BROOKFIELD+ User manual

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BROOKFIELD + &
BROOKFIELD HI-LO
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction........................................................................................................... 1
2.0 Illustration of Your Brookfield +.............................................................................. 2
2.1 Technical Data.............................................................................................................2
3.0 For your Safety....................................................................................................... 3
4.0 Unpacking your Brookfield + Seating System .......................................................... 4
5.0 Setting up and Adjusting your Brookfield + Seating System..................................... 5
5.1 Seat Adjustments ........................................................................................................5
5.1.1 Seat Depth............................................................................................................5
5.1.2 Back Height ..........................................................................................................6
5.1.3 Tilt in Space..........................................................................................................7
5.1.4 Height...................................................................................................................8
5.2 Armrests ......................................................................................................................9
5.2.1 Height...................................................................................................................9
5.2.2 Removal and Refitting..........................................................................................9
5.3 Footrests....................................................................................................................10
5.3.1 Independent Footrest........................................................................................10
5.3.2 Flip-Up Footrest .................................................................................................12
5.4 Tray............................................................................................................................14
5.5 Leg Extension.............................................................................................................15
5.6 Padded Headrest.......................................................................................................16
5.6.1 Height.................................................................................................................16
5.6.2 Removal and Refitting........................................................................................17
5.7 Pommel .....................................................................................................................18
5.8 Thigh Guides..............................................................................................................19
5.8.1 Width Position ...................................................................................................19
5.8.2 Changing the Pads..............................................................................................20
5.9 Harnessing.................................................................................................................21
5.9.1 Buckle Operation (general)................................................................................21
5.9.2 Velcro Strap........................................................................................................21
5.9.3 Pelvic Lap Strap ..................................................................................................22
6.0 Care and Maintenance ......................................................................................... 23
6.1 Charging the battery .................................................................................................24
6.2 Daily Checks...............................................................................................................24
6.3 Service Interval..........................................................................................................24
6.4 Nominal Service Life..................................................................................................24
6.5 Extending Nominal Service Life.................................................................................25
6.6 Documentation/Records...........................................................................................26
6.7 Product Configuration...............................................................................................26
7.0 Warranty & Service .............................................................................................. 27
8.0 Continuous Improvement..................................................................................... 27
9.0 Warranty & Aftersale ........................................................................................... 28
9.1 Product Information..................................................................................................28
9.2 Service & Inspection Record Form............................................................................28

1.0 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the Brookfield + seating system from Smirthwaite.
The Brookfield + is a robust chair for children from the age of 2 years old to young adult who
require moderate levels of postural support when seated. The choice of having the chair
made from natural wood or plastic makes the Brookfield + fit in well with a variety of
environments.
Coming with a power assisted chassis, as well as a number of additional extras, the
Brookfield + provides more adjustment than the standard Brookfield chair.
IMPORTANT!
These instructions should be read by all therapists and carers using the
equipment and should be retained for future reference. The product should
always be used under adult supervision.
A clinical assessment of the child’s needs should be undertaken to ensure the
Brookfield + chair is correctly adjusted. Adjustments should only be made by a
therapist, Smirthwaite Technical Product Advisor or suitably trained personnel.
Any incorrect use of the product and failure to follow the instructions may put
the user at risk or impede the function. If you have any queries using this
product or wish for further copies, please do not hesitate to contact our
Customer Service Team on T: [phone].
This product has been designed and manufactured specifically and solely for use
by clients with special needs.

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2.0 ILLUSTRATION OF YOUR BROOKFIELD +
Brookfield + and available accessories
A. Main Seat Capsule
B. Power Assisted Star Chassis
C. Footrest
D. Tray
E. Leg Extension Board
F. Padded Headrest
G. Pommel
H. Thigh Guides
2.1 TECHNICAL DATA
SIZE
1LB
1HB
2LB
2HB
3LB
3HB
4LB
4HB
Dimensions
Tilt in space
Supine 30°
Seat Height (mm)
450 - 700
Back Height (mm)
365-490
465-585
410-530
495-615
450-590
530-670
505–645
570-710
Width (mm)
325
365
435
435
Seat Depth (mm)
220-320
275-385
355–465
425–570
Footrest Length (mm)
240-310
300-400
300-430
350-480
Footprint (mm)
715 x 615
User Weight (kg)
55
65
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3.0 FOR YOUR SAFETY
STOP!
Please read these instructions CAREFULLY and THOROUGHLY.
Always lock the castors when attaching items, or making adjustments. To lock,
apply foot to point (A); to unlock, apply foot to point (B).
LAP STRAPS & HARNESSES SAFETY NOTICE
Lap straps and harnesses must be appropriate and safe for the user and the
users clothing.
Lap straps and harnesses must be checked every time the chair is used to ensure
they are fitted as prescribed by the clinician, take account of the users clothing
and are tightened so that the user cannot sustain injury.
Checking the fit of lap straps and harnesses must be done with the user in the
chair and should be undertaken as soon as the users sits in the chair.
The user should NOT be left unattended whilst in the product. Always ensure a
responsible therapist or carer is in attendance.
The carer should be familiar with the methods of adjustment and have completed all
adjustments appropriately to meet the needs of the child before transferring the child
onto the product.
Regular maintenance checks and cleaning are essential for the safe use of this
equipment (see section 6.0).
Ensure that all nuts, bolts and hand wheels are securely tightened and that none are
missing.
The chassis is ONLY to be used indoors on a flat level surface.
Always fasten the lap strap harness and any other straps provided with the product.
Always keep this product away from naked flames, cigarettes and sources of heat
including open fireplaces, radiators and heaters.
Always keep electrical components away from water or any excessive amount of liquid.
DO NOT fit parts or accessories of other manufacturers to this product unless authorized
to do so in writing by Smirthwaite Ltd. Failure to follow these instructions will not only
invalidate the guarantee but could make the product dangerous to use. Smirthwaite Ltd
will not accept liability for any injury or damage incurred through such malpractices.

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Any repairs required must be carried out by Smirthwaite Ltd authorized personnel.
DO NOT EXCEED USER MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMITS.
If you believe the product or any fitted accessory to be faulty at any time, DO NOT USE –
contact Smirthwaite Ltd by telephone on [phone].
4.0 UNPACKING YOUR BROOKFIELD + SEATING SYSTEM
STOP!
If in any doubt, ALWAYS seek ADVICE.
Always turn hand wheels, levers and screws clockwise to tighten or anti-
clockwise to loosen.
When delivered, the product will be supplied fully assembled, with the exception of the
fitment of the additional accessories.
Also supplied will be a ‘S-Key’ with 4mm hex ends and a 10mm spanner.
Refer to Section 5.0 for details of how to fit and adjust your accessories prior to use.
Please take note of any instructions on the packaging/box when unpacking.
Once the chair has been carefully unpacked, please check all parts.
STOP!
If you believe this product to be faulty –DO NOT USE
Contact: Smirthwaite Ltd
T: [phone]
F: [phone]
E: [email protected]

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5.0 SETTING UP AND ADJUSTING YOUR BROOKFIELD + SEATING
SYSTEM
STOP!
If in any doubt, ALWAYS seek ADVICE.
Always turn hand wheels, levers and screws clockwise to tighten or anti-clockwise
to loosen.
5.1 SEAT ADJUSTMENTS
4 adjustments can be made to the seat; depth, back height, seat height and tilt.
5.1.1 SEAT DEPTH
To move seat forwards or backwards
Loosen hand wheels (1 & 2) by turning anti-clockwise. Located underneath the seat
base.
Slide seat to desired position.
Allow 25mm gap between the back of knee and the edge of the seat.
Tighten hand wheels (1 & 2) by turning them clockwise. This will set the seat depth
position.
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5.1.2 BACK HEIGHT
To move the back up and down:
Ensure that a firm grip is applied to the back cushion before loosening the
handwheels (3 & 4).
Loosen the handwheels (3 & 4) by turning them anti-clockwise. Located on the back
of the chair.
Slide the back to the desired position.
Tighten the handwheels (3 & 4) by turning them clockwise. This will set the back
height position.
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5.1.3 TILT IN SPACE
To adjust the tilt angle of the seat:
Locate the TIS Handle (5) on the handle at the back of the chair.
Squeeze the handle which will release the Tilt-in-space mechanism.
Adjust the angle of the chair by pushing down or pulling up on the push handle.
Release the handle to lock the chair in position.
Ensure the brakes are applied to the castors before altering the angle of the chair.
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5.1.4 HEIGHT
The height of the chair can be altered by using the ‘Actuator Control Pad’ (6) which is
hooked onto the push handle of the chair. This pad can be unhooked and can be moved
to a more suitable position if required.
Push either the ‘Up’ arrow or the ‘Down’ arrow to move the chair the required height.
Only press one arrow button at a time.
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5.2 ARMRESTS
The height of the armrest can be adjusted. They can also be completely removed and easily
refitted if necessary.
5.2.1 HEIGHT
To adjust the height of the armrests:
Ensure a firm grip is applied to the armrest before adjustment.
Loosen the handwheels (7 & 8) by turning them anti-clockwise. Located on the side
of the chair.
Set the armrest to the desired height.
Tighten the handwheels (7 & 8) by turning them clockwise. This will lock the arm rest
in the desired position.
Repeat for the other armrest.
5.2.2 REMOVAL AND REFITTING
To remove the armrests:
Ensure a firm grip is applied to the armrest before removal.
Loosen the handwheels (7 & 8) by turning them anti-clockwise. Located on the side
of the chair. Loosen until the handwheels (7 & 8) can be completely removed from
the chair.
Lift the armrest away from chair.
Repeat for the other armrest.
Ensure the armrests, handwheels and washers are kept in a secure place.
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To refit the armrests:
Offer up the armrest to the side of the chair. Ensuring the curved side on the armrest
top is facing the inside of the chair.
Insert the thread of one of the handwheels through a black washer. Then pass the
exposed thread through one of the slots in the armrest and into the corresponding
hole on the side of the chair.
Tighten the handwheel by turning clockwise until it is fully tightened.
Repeat for the other handwheel.
Repeat for the other armrest.
5.3 FOOTRESTS
5.3.1 INDEPENDENT FOOTREST
The height and the angle of the footrest can be adjusted.
5.3.1.1 HEIGHT
To adjust the height of the footrests:
Ensure a firm grip is applied to the footrest that is to be adjusted.
Pull the necessary plunger pin (9 &10), located on the back of the footrests, until it
has fully retracted.
Keeping the plunger pin (9 & 10) pulled out, slide the footrest up or down to
approximately the desired height.
Release the plunger pin (9 & 10) and move the footrest up and down slightly until
the plunger pin (9 & 10) clicks.
Ensure the plunger pin (9 & 10) has fully engaged by checking that it has fully
retracted and that the footrest is secure.
Repeat for the other footrest.
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5.3.1.2 ANGLE
To adjust the angle of the footrests:
Ensure a firm grip is applied to the footrest that is to be adjusted.
Loosen the handwheels (11 & 12), located on the side of the footrest, by turning
them anti-clockwise.
Adjust the footrest to the desired angle.
Tighten the handwheels (11 & 12) by turning them clockwise. This will lock the
footrest in the desired position.
Repeat for the other footrest.
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5.3.2 FLIP-UP FOOTREST
The height of this footrest can be adjusted. The boards can also be flipped up and stowed
away.
5.3.2.1 HEIGHT
To adjust the height of the flip-up footrest,
Ensure a firm grip is applied to the base of the footrest.
Loosen the lever lock (13), located on the back of the footrest, by turning it anti-
clockwise.
Slide the footrest up or down to the desired height.
Lock the footrest in position by turning the lever lock (13) clockwise to tighten it.
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5.3.2.2 FLIP-UP BOARDS
Each footrest board can rotate independently from the other. To flip a footrest board up:
Grip the front of the board.
Pull the board up which will rotate it about the axle.
Move the board through its allocated travel until it stops in its upright position.
The board will stay in its upright position when released.

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5.4 TRAY
To attach the tray to the chair:
Ensure the armrests are fixed to the chair and are set to the same height. (See
section 5.2)
Remove the film from the Dycem strips located on the underside of the tray. These
strips are blue in colour and upon arrival will have a sticker attached that reads
‘PLEASE REMOVE PROTECTIVE FILM BEFORE USE’.
Place the tray in the desired position on top of the armrests ensuring the blue Dycem
strips are in contact with the armrest tops.
Rotate the toggles (14) until they are secured underneath the armrest tops. This will
lock the tray in position.
To remove the tray from the chair:
Rotate the toggles (14) so that they are no longer underneath the armrest tops.
Lift the tray away from the chair.
Store the tray in a secure place.
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5.5 LEG EXTENSION
To attach the leg extension board to the chair:
Pull up the flaps at the front of the seat base that are covering the attachment hooks
(15 & 16).
Pull back the cushion that is attached to the leg extension board so the back strip of
Velcro is exposed.
Angle the leg extension board so that the prongs are facing downwards.
Place the back of the leg extension board on the attachment hooks (15 & 16) and
rotate it back to a flat position. Ensure that the prongs of the leg extension board go
underneath the main seat base.
Attach the 2 flaps on the front of the seat base to the exposed Velcro strip on the leg
extension board.
Reattach the leg extension board cushion to the Velcro strip.
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To remove the leg extension board from the chair:
Peel back the cushion of the leg extension board so the back strip of Velcro and the 2
flaps from the seat base cushion are exposed.
Detach the 2 flaps of the seat base cushion from the Velcro strip on the leg extension
board.
Rotate the board so that the prongs at the back of the board are facing downwards.
Remove the leg extension board from the chair.
Reattach the 2 flaps on the seat base cushion to the attachment hooks (15 & 16).
Reattach the leg extension board cushion to the exposed Velcro strip.
Store the leg extension board in a secure place.
5.6 PADDED HEADREST
If the headrest is ordered with the chair then it will arrive attached. Its height can be
adjusted and it can also be removed and refitted.
5.6.1 HEIGHT
To adjust the height of the padded headrest:
Loosen the handwheel (17), located on the back of the chair, by turning it anti-
clockwise.
Slide the headrest up or down to the desired position.
Tighten the handwheel (17), by turning it clockwise, to lock the headrest in the
desired position.
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5.6.2 REMOVAL AND REFITTING
To remove the headrest:
Loosen the handwheel (17), located on the back of the chair, by turning it anti-
clockwise.
Slide the headrest up so it comes away from the chair.
Store the headrest in a secure place.
To refit the headrest:
Ensure the shoulder nut (18), located on the back of the chair, is orientated so the
flat sides are facing the sides of the chair.
Slide the headrest into the slot at the top of the chair ensuring that the shoulder nut
(18) locates within the slot on the headrest.
Set to the desired height and tighten the handwheel (18), by turning it clockwise, to
lock the headrest in the desired position.
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5.7 POMMEL
If the pommel is ordered with the chair, then it will arrive attached. It can easily be removed
and refitted.
To remove the pommel from the chair:
Locate the plunger pin (19) underneath the seat base and behind the footrests (if
attached)
Pull the plunger pin (19) downwards until it is fully extracted.
Keeping the plunger pin (19) extracted, pull the pommel out and away from the
chair.
Release the plunger pin (19).
Store the pommel in a secure place
To refit the pommel to the chair:
Push the arm of the pommel into the slot located just above the plate that attaches
the footrest to the chair. This will be at the front of the chair.
With the pommel in position, pull the plunger pin (19) until it is full extracted.
Keeping the plunger pin (19) extracted, slide the pommel backwards until it hits the
back of the slot.
Release the plunger pin (19).
Move the pommel forward and backwards slightly until the plunger pin (19) clicks
and fully retracts. This will lock the pommel in position.
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