UI HydroFlex. iss4 01/11
UI HydroFlex. iss4 01/11
4a. Batteries and Charging
Plugging the charger jack into the socket on the
side of the handset.
4. Fully Motorised &
Pro-Control Chairs
The Pro-Control HydroFlex uses actuators to adjust the
Tilt in Space and legrest elevation. The fully motorised
HydroFlex uses actuators to adjust the Tilt in Space,
Legrest elevation and Back Angle recline. Both systems
utilize a 24V DC rechargeable battery system which needs
to be regularly charged in order to maintain battery
performance.
When a motorised chair is
fi
rst delivered and before it
is used, charge the batteries for twelve hours to ensure
they are at full power. Similarly, if the motors have not
been used for a prolonged period, charge the batteries
for twelve hours to bring them up to full power. Establish
a regular regime for battery charging. Charging the chair
regularly overnight is recommended. The battery unit will
sound a warning signal when the battery is nearing its
minimum recommended charge level. Charge as soon as
is practicable once this signal is heard.
Only chargers supplied by CareFlex should be used to
charge CareFlex chairs. Do not use a CareFlex charger to
charge other products.
• Fit the jack plug connected to the charger into the
socket on the hand control unit of the chair.
• Plug the charger into a 240V AC mains electric
supply and switch on the power to the charger. See
the notes above for charge times.
• At the end of the charging cycle, switch off the
charger and disconnect all leads and plugs.
When disconnecting the cable, always pull the moulded
body of the plugs straight out of the socket. Do not
pull the wire as this may damage the cable and the
socket.
DO NOT:
• leave the chair connected to
the mains with the mains power
switched off.
• move the chair when it is
connected to the mains.
• charge the batteries when there
is a client in the chair.
If, after charging, the motor
actuators do not work, take the
chair out of service immediately
and contact CareFlex or your local
Distributor.
NOTE: AutoTilt chairs have a different location for attaching the charger.
See the AutoTilt section for details.
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Handset for Pro-Control HydroFlex.
4b. Using a Chair with Motorised
Actuation
A chair with motorised actuation has a hand controller
on a coiled
fl
ex attached to the control box on the chair.
To activate the actuators and tilt the chair, elevate the
legrest or recline the back, depress the appropriate up or
down button for the facility required.
Always warn the client before
making any adjustment to the chair
so that they do not become agitated
or confused.
4c. AutoTilt Facility
The Pro-Control and fully motorised HydroFlex chairs
are available with an AutoTilt facility. This has been
developed to enhance the pressure management already
found in the HydroFlex and to make more ef
fi
cient use
of the nursing care and time needed to achieve good
pressure care.
The AutoTilt reduces the amount of carer input by
automatically adjusting the chair at timed intervals. Every
45 seconds micro-processors move the HydroFlex through
0.5° of Tilt-in-Space in order to continually re-focus the
pressure points on the body. The AutoTilt starts at any
position through the tilt cycle. Once activated the chair
will tilt backwards to the maximum tilt position before
tilting forwards to approximately halfway through the tilt
cycle. The chair will not come fully upright during the
AutoTilt cycle but will change direction to tilt backwards
from the halfway point. A full AutoTilt cycle lasts 16
minutes.
The AutoTilt will repeat this cycle for either one or eight
hours, ensuring optimal pressure care for those that
need it most.
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