UI HydroFlex. iss4 01/11
UI HydroFlex. iss4 01/11
Looking after the chair
Every time it is used, check the chair over for signs of damage or excessive wear.
If the chair shows signs of excessive wear, damage or incorrect performance, please
take it out of service immediately and contact CareFlex .
If the client is experiencing severe discomfort, do not use the chair. Take it out of
service immediately and contact CareFlex or your local CareFlex Distributor.
The chair is upholstered in high quality materials which are waterproof and
fi
re
retardant. However, do not store or use the chair in damp or wet areas. Similarly, do
not position the chair near or against sources of direct heat or naked
fl
ames. Covering
materials may fade or degrade if subjected to excessive heat or sunlight.
Refer to the CareFlex fabric guide for upholstery cleaning details.
Wipe up spills and contamination as soon as they are noticed. Stains and soiling can
lead to staining and more severe infection control issues if not addressed immediately.
Do not attempt to carry out any structural maintenance or adjustment of the chair or
its accessories without consulting CareFlex.
For motorised chairs, regularly charge the batteries as per the earlier instructions.
For cleaning and decontamination procedures, refer to the appropriate section of the
Fabric and Cleaning Guide supplied with the chair. Care
fl
ex use a range of covering
materials, each with particular characteristics and speci
fi
c cleaning guidelines. If you are
unsure of the chair’s covering material, contact CareFlex with the serial number for
the chair which will allow CareFlex to trace the speci
fi
cation of the chair.
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Small:
38,
41,
44,
47
Medium: 50, 53, 56
Small: 28, 33, 38, 43
Medium: 35, 40, 45, 50
Small: 59
Medium: 69
Small: 35-50
Medium: 38-53
Sm
al
l: 7
5
M
ed
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m
: 8
5
Sm
all
: 1
8,
21
M
ed
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m
: 2
2, 2
5
Small:
115 (a
ve
rage)
Medium: 120
(a
ve
rage)
H
oriz
on
ta
l t
o
30
°
tilt
95° at hips to 125°
80° to 170°
Small: 34 to 40
Medium: 41 to 49
Small: 78
Medium: 87
Small: 163
Medium:179
Small: 58
Medium: 59
Weights
SMALL HYDROFLEX
MEDIUM HYDROFLEX
Product Weight
100kg
70kg
150kg
75kg
Max User Weight
90°
to
55°
Important Safety Information
• Please take the time to familiarise yourself with all the aspects of the chair
and its functions before using the chair.
• Do not ‘ride’ on the push handles or subject them to excessive loads.
• Do not sit on the legrest or subject it to excessive loads.
• Do not attempt to stand on the footplate.
• Do not tip the chair backwards to ascend steps or overcome thresholds,
especially if a client is sat in the chair.
• Always ensure that the client’s feet do not drag on the ground when the
chair is moved by elevating the legrest to lift their feet off the
fl
oor.
• Always ensure that there are no obstructions under the chair and that
there is plenty of space around the chair before using the back angle recline
facility.
• Always apply at least two brakes when the client is transferred to or from
the chair.
• Always try to avoid storing or using the chair in areas where it may obstruct
exits or passageways.
• The HydroFlex must never be used in motor vehicles for client transportation.
• Do not charge the chair’s batteries when a client is sat in the chair (Pro-
Control and Motorised versions).
• Do not move the chair if the charging lead is connected between the chair
and mains power supply.
CareFlex Ltd. Unit 1, Templer House, King Charles Business Park, Old Newton Road, Heath
fi
eld, Devon. TQ12 6UT.
Tel: 01626 831440 www.care
fl
ex.co.uk
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