Winco 5570 Reference guide

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1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS.
2. 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.
3. Stay clear of the recline mechanisms.
4. Periodically, recheck tightness of all nuts, bolts and screws.
5. NEVER use the side-tables or chair arms or backrest or legrest as a seat; SERIOUS INJURY MAY OCCUR.
6. Chair MUST be in full upright position with casters locked when a patient enters or exits chair.
7. 5570 ONLY - NEVER allow a patient to exit a reclined chair with position-lock engaged or SERIOUS INJURY MAY
OCCUR.
8. Lock casters at all times, except when transporting chair.
9. Chair must ALWAYS be positioned on a level surface.
10. 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.
11. Immediately remove from service; Any recliner with broken recline mechanisms, torn upholstery, or other
mechanical or visible damage.
12. USE ONLY WINCO AUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS.
13. NEVER EXCEED the recommended weight capacity of 350 lbs. (159 kg.)
14. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference and training.
5570-5574 Comfort Care, Premier Recliner
5580-5584 Cozy Comfort, Premier Recliner
CUSTOMER INSTRUCTIONS
NO TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY!
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. Remove tape and plastic. If using
scissors or knife, please be careful not to damage upholstery.
2. Make sure footrest is in closed position & LOCK ALL CASTERS before installing chair back.
3. Remove the (2) Bow Tie Cotter Pins and the (2) Clevis Pins from the lower Back Frame Forks. DO NOT
LOSE THESE PARTS, YOU WILL NEED THEM AGAIN!
4. Using a second person to help; Position the Back Frame Forks over the Seat Frame and align holes.
HINT: If you do not have a helper; Rest the bottom of the Upholstered Back on the rear portion of the Upholstered
Seat and push the Back Assembly slightly forward to help steady the chair back.
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.
5570-5574-5580-5584 Weight Capacity = 350 lbs. (159 kg)
ALWAYS REFER TO THE WEIGHT CAPACITY LABEL ON YOUR CHAIR.
In all cases the labelin
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PLEASE READ AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH
A
LL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH ASSEMBLY
Winco assumes no responsibility for damage or injury caused by the improper assembly, installation
or use of these products; or during assembly or maintenance of these products.
Failure to correctly install clevis pins connecting Back Frame fork holes and Seat Frame Rail holes, will cause back
to operate poorly and may cause injury to the user or damage the chair and void warranty.

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5. Use (1) one of the Clevis Pins and insert it FROM the inside of Back Frame Fork, THROUGH hole in Seat
Frame and, THROUGH outside of Back Frame Fork.
REPEAT FOR OPPOSITE SIDE OF CHAIR. (FIG.2)
6. Insert (2) Bow Tie Cotter Pins, into the small holes on ends of the (2) Clevis Pins you just installed. (FIG.1)
7. Remove the Bow Tie Cotter Pin and the Clevis Pin from the Back Support Strut (attached to back frame).
8. Align the holes of the Back Support Strut with the holes in the Angle Brackets and insert the Clevis Pin into
these aligned holes and secure with the Bow Tie Cotter Pin.
Operation of the Chair:
1. NON-RESTRAINT (5570 only): To make the chair permanently non-restraint, unbolt the Position Lock Bar
from the back of the chair.
2. The 5570 & 5580 recliners have three (3) positions; UPRIGHT, SEMI-RECLINE, and RECLINE, which can be
achieved by user or attendant. 5570 Only: The position lock bar can only be engaged or disengaged by
attendant. Not all notches on Position Lock Bar are used for this model chair.
3. POSITION LOCK (5570 only): 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.
4. This chair is equipped with (4) Twin-wheel locking casters.
Twin-wheel locking casters (3" BLACK casters only) will lock wheel but will NOT prevent wheel from
swiveling. To lock, push down on the wheel tab.
NOTE:
All 3" BLACK casters are wheel locking ONLY. They DO NOT have a TOTAL and DIRECTIONAL lock feature.
To ensure proper operation of the reclining mechanism, lubricate all pivot points with a silicone type lubricant (or lubricant
approved by your facility) at least twice yearly. Periodically recheck tightness of all screws and bolts.
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
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
tra
y
as a seat.
FIG.1
FIG.2 Back Support
Strut
Angled
Bracket
Seat
Frame
Back Frame
Forks

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Operating Instructions for HM or HT Option:
HEAT & MASSAGE OPTIONS - (Models with Heat-HT or Heat & Massage-HM)
Control is located on the inside of right arm of chair.
Heating: Push HEAT button – See indicator light on switch
3 Lights = High Heat
2 Lights = Medium Heat
1 Lights = Low Heat
No Light = HEAT OFF
Allow 5-8 minutes for back and seat to warm to desired TEMP. setting.
Heat will automatically shut off after approximately 60 minutes.
(Timer resets when switch is pressed)
Massage (optional): Push MASSAGE button
1X = Lower Back / Low Intensity
2X = Lower Back / High Intensity
3X = Upper & Lower Back / Low Intensity
4X = Upper & Lower Back / High Intensity
5X = MASSAGE OFF
Massage will automatically shut off after approximately 15 minutes. (Timer resets when switch is pressed)
Use a DAMP CLOTH ONLY to clean switch, wiring or power pack (located under seat frame).
If there is no heat or massage or flashing light on switch - check power cord connections to wall outlet AND
connection of power cord to power pack unit under chair.
If switch displays a flashing light; Check all accessible wire connectors under chair for possible loose
connections, then contact Winco customer service: 1-800-237-3377.
CORD STORAGE
(Models with Heat-HT or Heat & Massage-HM)
1. Before transporting chair, or when heat & massage is
not in use, power cord should be coiled and stored in
the "Hook & Loop" fastener provided as shown, to
prevent tripping on cord, damage to cord, damage to recliner, etc.
HEAT
MASSAGE -OR- HEAT ONLY
NOTE:
Keep cord CLEAR of any moving parts

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Operating Instructions for Table OPTIONS available for your recliner:
*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. (FIG.3)
2. To lower table, grasp table at the center, raise and pivot down in
one movement.
*Pivot Table (NP, PN)
“Lap Position”
1. To place pivot-table in “lap” position, pivot the table away
from chair and pull over lap. (FIG.5)
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.
FIG.3
FIG.5

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Other available Options:
Visit our website www.wincomfg.com/product-documents/parts-lists for a complete parts list catalog of your chair or
call Customer Service @ 1-800-237-3377 to request it by mail.
IV Pole
IV Contoured Headrest
CH00 Torso Support TS00 Side Cushion SC00

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