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F L O R I E N E L I T E
D I R E C T H E A L T H C A R E G R O U P. C O M
6.2. Setting up the Florien Elite for Use
Upon delivery of the chair the wrapping should be removed carefully in order not to damage the upholstery.
The user instructions must be fully read by all involved with using the chair and ensure the chair is set up correctly before use.
It is recommended that the chair is adjusted to accommodate each occupant’s specific requirements in terms of seat length, footboard
height and angle, back recline and tilt-in-space.
Begin by sitting the user in the chair, most adjustments can be easily made with the occupant in the chair, with the exception of the seat
length and seat height adjustment which are easier to facilitate when the chair is unoccupied.
IMPORTANT
Do not use sharp scissors or blades to cut the plastic wrapping from the chair as this could accidentally damage the
upholstery.
CAUTION:
When the chair is in use, always ensure the user is checked
regularly for safety and is not left unattended for long periods
of time.
WARNING
The Florien Elite is not suitable for use by children. Any children
present in the vicinity of the chair must be supervised at all times.
CAUTION
Do not sit on the arms of the chair at any time.
The purpose of these user instructions is to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of your Florien Elite chair.
The chair is ready for use once fully installed in the correct position and all carers/users have read and understood the operating
instructions.
Safety warnings are included within these user instructions and it is the operator’s responsibility to ensure these are read and fully understood.
If you have any questions 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
appropriately, if there is any doubt as to the suitability of the
product for a user, professional advice should be sought from
a qualified healthcare professional such as an Occupational
Therapist, Physiotherapist, Tissue Viability Nurse or a moving and
handling specialist.
Consideration should be given to matching the basic dimensions
of the chair to the body size of the user to ensure good posture,
support, comfort and safety. Any pressure care, moving and
handling, incontinence or infection control issues should be
considered and appropriate advice taken from qualified healthcare
professionals.
Environmental factors should also be considered and assessed
and any potential risks or hazards should be identified and taken
into consideration to ensure user safety.
When any chair is specified we recommend that a risk assessment
is conducted to ensure it will be safe and appropriate for the
user(s) of the chair and for all who may find themselves in the
vicinity of the chair.
Regular reassessment as to the suitability of the product for the
user is important.
If you wish to discuss safety issues in more detail please telephone
our Customer Service Team on
Freephone 0800 043 0881.
6. Instructions for Use
6.1. General Operation
WARNING
Do not push the chair up or down steps
or a steep incline as this could result in
loss of control.
WARNING
Ensure there is nothing present to
obstruct the free movement of the chair
before attempting to use the chair.
