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1. Introduction to the Florien Elite Chair

Thank you for purchasing a Direct Healthcare Group Florien Elite chair.
The purpose of this chair is to provide effective posture and pressure care management to meet a range of different and very individual 

user needs through its configurability.
The Florien Elite has been designed for those with moderate to complex seating requirements, for those seated for lengthy periods and 

for those undergoing rehabilitation or treatment.

1.1. Why is There a Need for this Type of Chair?

The ability of a seated person to function efficiently and perform activities is dependent on their ability to adopt an appropriate posture. 

All activity is posture dependent. If a person cannot move or has problems adjusting their posture, it may be necessary to use seating to 

provide assistance externally due to physical limitations.
The Florien Elite helps fulfil the need to maintain an individual’s seated posture yet reorientate and redistribute pressure by utilising the 

tilt-in-space, back angle recline and legrest elevation functionality combined with the integration of pressure relieving materials.

SEA0910001

Florien Elite Contoured Backrest Elevating Legrest

SEA0920001

Florien Elite Waterfall Backrest Elevating Legrest

SEA0930001

Florien Elite Contoured Backrest Articulating Legrest

SEA0940001

Florien Elite Waterfall Backrest Articulating Legrest

1.2. Florien Elite Product Range

 

Summary of Contents for kirton Florien Elite

Page 1: ...D I R E C T H E A L T H C A R E G R O U P C O M Florien Elite User Manual ...

Page 2: ...P C O M Important Read carefully before use and retain for future reference It is the carer user s responsibility to ensure they are fully aware of and have understood all the safety and other instructions contained in these pages before installing or using the chair ...

Page 3: ...ment 9 6 2 3 Seat Width Adjustment 10 6 3 Castors 11 6 4 Tilt in Space 12 6 5 Back Recline 12 6 6 Elevating and Articulating Legrests 13 6 7 Built in Headrest 14 6 8 Arm Modules 14 7 Accessories 15 7 1 Lateral Supports 15 7 2 Height Adjustable Flip Up Footrest 15 7 3 Headrests 16 7 4 Lap Belt and D Ring Fixing 16 7 5 Pelvic Positioner 18 8 Re Use and Re Issue 18 8 1 Modularity 19 8 1 1 Seat Height...

Page 4: ...ntly and perform activities is dependent on their ability to adopt an appropriate posture All activity is posture dependent If a person cannot move or has problems adjusting their posture it may be necessary to use seating to provide assistance externally due to physical limitations The Florien Elite helps fulfil the need to maintain an individual s seated posture yet reorientate and redistribute ...

Page 5: ...n Approved uses Sitting on the arms of a chair Sitting on the legrest or footrest of a chair Hitting the chair against other objects walls doors beds people tables chairs etc Spilling food urine excrement and other matter on the chair and not cleaning it off within a very short time of spillage 2 minutes often causes the chair to smell and become a health hazard Also matter penetrates covering mat...

Page 6: ...ollowing a clinical assessment Users with high risk pressure injury also could use the Dyna Flex or Dyna Tek Posture Visco seat options Users with mild to severe cognitive impairment For users undergoing rehabilitation therapy or treatment For users needing postural support when being moved 3 3 Who is the Florien Elite not Suitable for The Florien Elite is not suitable for the following users Full...

Page 7: ...presentative retailer at the initial prescription of the chair If unsure when ordering the chair and any accessories contact either the Occupational Therapist involved your Direct Healthcare Group representative retailer or Direct Healthcare Group Customer Care Team on Freephone 0800 043 0881 All care givers that will be supervising the user s should be trained in operating the chair to ensure cor...

Page 8: ...stions or concerns please contact your Direct Healthcare Group representative retailer or the Direct Healthcare Group Customer Care Team on Freephone 0800 043 0881 Please retain these instructions for future reference Products must never be modified or altered after purchase other than by Direct Healthcare Group authorised personnel It is extremely important that Florien Elite chairs are used appr...

Page 9: ...ach occupant If the seat depth from the front of the seat cushion to the backrest of the chair is too deep the occupant will slide forward losing posture and increasing localised pressure and if it is not deep enough pressure will be concentrated on a smaller area of the body and poorly distributed If the person is slumped in the chair when being measured it will give an inaccurate seat depth meas...

Page 10: ...elvic stability and security of the user If too wide it can be difficult to hold good posture if too narrow the occupant may not be able to sit right back in the chair To measure the seat width seat the occupant in the centre of the chair measure across the widest area of the bottom hips and add 5cm or two inches each side The Florien Elite has a standard seat cushion and when used with the Uphols...

Page 11: ...t wheel is generally assigned as the directional locking castor identifiable by the green tab It enables the castor to be locked in the straight ahead position making it easier to push the chair in a straight line To activate press down on the green front edge of the ridged pad Then push the chair forwards to activate the directional lock It will click when in the straight ahead position To deacti...

Page 12: ...upant is assisted during this transfer to avoid falls It is always advisable to adjust the positioning of the legrest once the tilt in space positioning has been chosen to ensure a correct and comfortable posture CAUTION It is recommended to use a lap belt or pelvic positioner optional accessories with occupants with poor postural sitting ability CAUTION Ensure any tray used with the chair is remo...

Page 13: ...he legs can also help alleviate leg oedema a build up of fluid in the legs The Elevating Legrest motion is 10 negative retraction to 70 elevation from a neutral down position The Articulating Legrest extends forward as it elevates and is ideal for chairs with footrests as it maintains the positioning of the footrest and comfort for the user in both the raised or lowered positions The range of moti...

Page 14: ... risk of trapping the occupant s legs or feet between the legrest and chair frame WARNING When retracting the legrest keep hands clear of the seat cushion to avoid any risk of pinching fingers WARNING Ensure nothing is present to obstruct the free movement of the chair e g children pets or solid objects before operating the legrest elevation IMPORTANT When lowering the legrest or returning the cha...

Page 15: ...f the chair They adjust independently but operate in the same way The lateral supports attach to the chair through the lateral support bar at the back of the chair To attach or detach the lateral supports simply unscrew the triangular handle and slide each support into or from the bracket at the back of the chair The two lateral supports can be moved horizontally wider or narrower or rotated verti...

Page 16: ...ordered at a later date remove the top waterfall cushion and replace this with the contoured headrest Cushioned Headrest for Florien Elite chairs with contoured back only A cushioned headrest with a wrap around Velcro fastening is available for added comfort and positioning The headrest can be removed if required by loosening the Velcro attachment straps at the rear of the chair and sliding off Re...

Page 17: ...Belt in order to reduce the risk of harm to the occupant WARNING The webbing and plastic fittings should be checked at least weekly for any signs of damage If damaged the Lap Belt should not be used WARNING The occupant is at risk if the Lap Belt is not properly specified and adjusted to their particular requirements WARNING Thrusts spasms and strong movements for example as well as partial loosen...

Page 18: ... Pelvic Positioner to the chair Ensure the chair is unoccupied before fitting the Pelvic Positioner Sit the occupant into the chair with their pelvis firmly back in the seat and their buttocks on the back edge of the Pelvic Positioner Place the Pelvic Positioner in the seat of the chair with the buckles pointing towards the chair front and the clips on the buckles facing down Place the Pelvic Posi...

Page 19: ...Seat Height Degrees of Forward Tilt 600mm 0 575mm 0 10 550mm 0 10 15 8 1 3 Seat Modules The Florien Elite seat module is one standard size across all Florien Elite chairs The pressure management seat options for the Florien Elite chair include Dyna Tek Intelligent Air seat cushion for those at high risk or up to a grade IV pressure injury Dyna Flex Cushion for those at medium to high risk of press...

Page 20: ...ife of the chair in normal daily use is 10 years The framework excluding castors and consumables is warranted for 10 years Upholstery and other consumables which are warranted for 12 months such as castors may need to be replaced within this time frame It is recommended that the chair is inspected by a trained service technician every year to ensure safe operation of the product refer to 2 Warrant...

Page 21: ... the fabric on a regular basis and it will maintain its condition and appearance Most stains can be removed by wiping clean The new generation of microfibre cleaning cloths are extremely effective with or without soap for general care and maintenance Wipe clean regularly with a damp cloth to remove dust particles and light soiling Remove spillages promptly within 15 minutes with an absorbent dry c...

Page 22: ...nfectants may be used provided manufacturer s instructions are followed All cleaning agents and disinfectants must be thoroughly rinsed off and the item dried before storage Failure to do this may result in the accumulation of reagent that could damage the polyurethane coating react with the chair frame or negate the biocompatibility results of the Dartex fabric Drying It is essential that article...

Page 23: ...lity of upholstered seating by smouldering and flaming ignition sources 10 5 2 Strength Stability Durability Risk and Safety BS EN 1022 2005 Domestic furniture Seating Determination of stability BS EN 16139 2013 Furniture Strength durability and safety Requirements for non domestic seating BS EN ISO 14971 2012 Medical devices Application of risk management to medical devices 10 5 3 Quality and Env...

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