Winco 5400 Reference guide

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DO NOT LIFT OR CHANGE CHAIR POSITION BY USING THE LEGREST.
THIS COULD CAUSE INJURY TO USER OR DAMAGE TO THE RECLINE MECHANISM AND WILL VOID WARRANTY.
ALWAYS CHANGE POSITION FROM BACK OF CHAIR.
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS.
2. NEVER use tables as a restraint.
3. DO NOT put hands, feet or clothing into any openings when changing positions on recliner. Attendant MUST
confirm that users hands and feet are safe while changing recliner positions or INJURY MAY RESULT.
4. Stay clear of the recline mechanisms.
5. Periodically, recheck tightness of all nuts, bolts and screws.
6. NEVER use the tables or chair arms or backrest or legrest as a seat; SERIOUS INJURY MAY OCCUR.
7. Chair MUST be in full upright position with casters locked when a patient enters or exits chair.
8. NEVER allow a patient to exit a reclined chair with position-lock engaged or SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT.
9. Lock casters at all times, except when transporting chair.
10. Chair must ALWAYS be positioned on a level surface.
11. DO NOT use recliner for Transporting in or with ANY type of vehicle or trailer. Winco recliners have not been
tested or approved for use by an occupant in any type of vehicle or trailer.
12. Immediately remove from service; Any recliner with broken recline mechanisms, torn upholstery, or other
mechanical or visible damage.
13. USE ONLY WINCO AUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS.
14. NEVER EXCEED the recommended weight capacity of 275 lbs. (124.7 kg).
15. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference and training.
5400
Life Care Recliner
CUSTOMER INSTRUCTIONS
Tools needed:
•Scissors or box cutter to aid in removal of packing material
•If Optional Lateral Supports (LS) ordered you will need a Phillips screwdriver for assembly (see step 5).
Install the Back:
1. After checking your product for any shipping damage, chair needs
to be positioned upright on level surface. Remove all packing
material and hardware that was secured for shipping. Cut tape
and plastic with scissors, being careful not to damage upholstery.
2. Slide the Back Frame over the 7/8” tubes of the Seat Frame.
(FIG. 1 & 1A)
NOTE: To ease assembly, spray the Seat Frame Rail ends
with WD-40 (or similar lubricant approved by your facility).
3. Depress the ¼” Snap Button in Seat Frame while pushing
down on one side of Back Frame. (FIG. 1 & 1A)
PLEASE READ AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
If you have trouble understanding these instructions contact your dealer or Winco customer support, [phone]
before attempting to use this product; otherwise injury may occur.
5400 Wei
g
ht Capacit
y
= 275 lbs.
(
124.7
)
k
g
.
)
PLEASE READ AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH
A
LL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH ASSEMBLY
Winco assumes no responsibility for damage or injury caused by improper assembly,
installation, use, or maintenance of these products.
FIG. 1
FIG. 1A

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4. Repeat procedure on opposite side until both Snap Buttons are snapped into corresponding holes of Back
Frame.NOTE: Snap buttons must protrude out of holes on back frame. (FIG. 1A)
Operation of the Chair:
5. NON-RESTRAINT: To make the chair permanently non-restraint, unbolt the Position Lock Bar from the
back of the chair.
6. POSITION LOCK: Attendant may hold the chair in a reclined position by engaging the Position Lock. To
safely accomplish this, recline the chair to the 2nd or 3rd recline position and lower the
Position Lock with your hand until the notches on the Position Lock bars engage with
the Position Lock Pins. To release Position Lock, raise the Position Lock off of the
Pins and return chair to upright position.
7. To ensure proper operation of the reclining mechanism, lubricate all pivot points with a silicone lubricant at
least twice yearly.
Wrinkles in Vinyl – Storage and shipping can cause wrinkles of the vinyl on your Winco chair. This is normal.
Please allow 1-2 weeks at room temperature (approx. 70 degrees) to allow for vinyl to expand back to original
appearance.
Operating Instructions for OPTIONS available for your recliner:
*Lateral Supports (LS option only)
1. Use Phillips screwdriver to loosen the upper Back Frame screw (do not remove).
2. Position the T-slot on Lateral Support Bracket around the screw between Back
Frame and Upholstered Back.
3. Be sure that screw is seated completely in T-slot and Lateral Support drops down
into T-slot.
4. Re-tighten the upper Back Frame screw. (REPEAT FOR BOTH SIDES)
WARNING: Failure to lock back and seat frames together may cause injury.
WARNING: Attendant must release Position Lock before patient can exit chair – If patient attempts to
exit chair with Position Lock engaged, SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT.
WARNING: Failure to release the Position Lock before changing positions will result in damage to the
chair and void the warranty.
Periodically recheck tightness of all screws and bolts, and never use the chair arms, backrest, legrest or
tray as a seat or the tray as a restraint.

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*Side-Table (LT, RT, DT)
To position side-tables
1. To raise table, grasp center of table and gently raise into place.
Table will automatically lock into place when released.
2. To lower table, grasp table at the center, raise and pivot down in
one movement.
*Versa-Table (VS, VN, VP)
“Lap Position”
1. From the sitting position, raise table up (vertical).
2. Lower table over lap
“Exit” Position
1. With the table in the “lap” position, push table away
& exit chair.
“Side-Storage” Position
1. To return table to the side-storage position, pull table in
“lap” position.
2. Push table up into vertical position then slowly lower table into
its side-storage position.
*Pivot Table
“Lap Position”
1. To place pivot-table in “lap” position, pivot the table away
from chair and pull over lap.
2. Tighten star-knob to secure the pivot-table in the lap position
“Exit” Position
1. With the table in the “lap” position, loosen star-knob & push
table away to exit chair.
Remove Pivot-Table
1. Loosen pivot-table star knob
2. Pull up on pivot-table until the table stem comes out of the
black bracket.
Other available Options:
DO NOT DROP TABLE INTO
ANY POSITION
IV Pole
IV Contoured Headrest
CH00 Torso Support TS00 Side Cushion SC00

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