Seating Matters Phoenix, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Operation Manual Product Specification PHOENIX ...

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Page 3: ...king Environment 15 Seating Matters Recycling Policy 16 Intellectual Property 16 Maintenance and Servicing 1 This Operation Manual is frequently updated to ensure safe use of your product Visit www seatingmatters com where you can find a free copy of the most up to date version PHOENIX Instruction Manual ...

Page 4: ...be engaged to prevent risk of injury when being used Under no circumstances must the User or Patient stand or sit on the footplate of the PHOENIX Where possible the Patient specific adjustments should be made when the Patient is not in the chair to avoid injury These include head support back height seat depth footplate height and footplate angle adjustments Care must be taken when making the adju...

Page 5: ...idelines recommend a maximum of 2 hours sitting at any one time You must also observe Patient specific recommendations and guidelines as set by their health professional with regard to the use of tilt and recline for appropriate pressure management For the safety of the User and Patient and to ensure longevity of the electrics on powered options please ensure that your PHOENIX is charged daily usi...

Page 6: ...ing Matters provider and corrected before the chair is put into use The product must be used on a level plain hard surface with the brakes engaged to avoid it moving during use and to ensure stability The product must be clear of any obstacles before reclining the back to avoid damage to the chair and objects in its immediate environment The product may not be left in an outdoor environment More i...

Page 7: ...angles ii Back angle recline 90 130 40 range iii Leg rest angle 90 125 35 range iv Tilt in space Seat depth L 390 480mm 15 19in see page 9 A B C D E F G H I J ii iii iv K L 5 Available seat and overall widths G Seat width H Overall width 350mm 14in 640mm 25in 400mm 16in 640mm 25in 450mm 18in 670mm 26in 500mm 20in 720mm 28in 550mm 22in 770mm 30in 600mm 24in 820mm 32in From 5 forward or anterior til...

Page 8: ... before the Patient sits in the chair Ensure there is more than one competent person present when making adjustments to ensure they are correct and safe for the Patient Ensure all fixings are secure before allowing the Patient to sit in the chair This includes lateral supports arm adjustments seat adjustment and footplate Please call your Seating Matters provider if you have any questions on these...

Page 9: ...f injury to Patient or damage to surrounding environment Adjustments are performed according to the buttons on the handset see page 12 Tilt in space To tilt the chair the user must first inform the Patient then stand behind the chair and with two hands firmly hold the push handle while closing the release lever fig 2b Tilt the chair to the required position then let go of the release lever In powe...

Page 10: ...rease seat depth loosen the thumb screws set at 45 degrees under the seat fig 3 fig 3b Adjust the seat to the required depth by carefully pulling the seat out Tighten the screws again to ensure the seat depth doesn t unintentionally change fig 3b Thumb screws for seat depth fig 3 Seat belt loop Arm removal fig 3a 8 www seatingmatters com ...

Page 11: ...ure the thumb screws are tightened against the frame of the arm Arm height adjustment To adjust the arm height loosen the thumb screws behind and in front of the arm fig 3a b d and carefully remove the arm and insert it into the desired height option on the frame of the chair fig 3d Secure the arms in place and ensure the thumb screws are tightened against the frame of the arm fig 3c A 450 480mm 1...

Page 12: ...s in the required position and release the button Ensure that only the weight of the Patient s legs are placed on this leg rest See page 12 for motorised elevation instructions Footplate height The foot plate can be adjusted in height by pulling out the spring plungers located on each side and sliding it up and down on the glide rail fig 4a When the spring plungers are released they will catch int...

Page 13: ...the desired setting and insert and tighten the bolts Chair movement To move the chair around ensure that the back is in a fully upright position the brakes are disengaged and push using the push handle on the back Only a competent person should move this chair Engage the directional lock castor on the front left of the chair to control the direction of the chair and for ease of maneuverability Sea...

Page 14: ... operate the desired function Fully motorised hand control If your chair is a fully motorised model the Tilt In Space Leg rest and Back angle recline are controlled by the electric handset simply push the button to operate the desired function Back Up Back Down Tilt Up Tilt Up Tilt Down Tilt Down Leg Rest Up Leg Rest Up Leg Rest Down Leg Rest Down 12 www seatingmatters com ...

Page 15: ...ide of the Patient s head loosen the adjustable handles and carefully move this into the desired position Lock these handles in place to ensure this section of the headrest will not move Back This height adjustable pressure redistributing padded backrest with features to support kyphotic curve and integrated shoulder supports is a fundamental aspect of this chair User guide and operating instructi...

Page 16: ...up of body oils in these areas will gradually cause the vinyl to harden Dartex Multi Stretch Fabric Patient contact surface Properties This fabric is waterproof has the ability to be wiped clean and has biostatic anti mycotic coatings to provide an impenetrable barrier to virus and bacteria Superficial dirt may be removed by wiping with a soft cloth moistened with water containing a neutral deterg...

Page 17: ...that could be harmful to the environment Electrical components must be taken to a proper recycling facility Your Seating Matters product contains component parts which can be recycled We thank you for being environmentally responsible and for making efforts to recycle your Seating Matters product at the end of its safe and useful life Contact your local authority or governmental agency for the reg...

Page 18: ...012673018 Canadian Design Registration No 130224 No 128763 No 130217 No 128764 The Seating Matters Trademark is registered throughout the European Union and various countries globally material and will help us meet a higher standard towards infection prevention control PETG s damage resistance is far higher than that of acrylic has an impact resistance 30 times that of glass PETG can be recycled w...

Page 19: ...dle out clean it and then replace it If it is still not free one continuous turn without it sticking contact your Seating Matters approved provider for replacement Monthly Castors Make sure the top of the castor housing is parallel with the floor Any variation will cause restricted movement If it is damaged contact your Seating Matters approved provider for replacement Mechanisms Check all tilting...

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