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If you would like to help and information about Postural management or manual handling issues , visit our website at SYMMETRIKIT Small Tiltrite CHAIR www.helpinghand.co.uk. INSTRUCTION MANUAL There, you can also view the other products available in our range, some of which are illustrated below: Meywalk–...
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ACCESSORIES INDEX A full range of accessories is available to compliment your chair. Special compo- nents can also be designed to meet a particular need. Standard accessories include the following: Symmetriform back Table, with or without padded top Lumbar roll Lap Strap Pommel General purpose cushions...
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INTRODUCTION, SYMMETRIKIT Small TILTrite CHAIR & Small Backrest cover SCHOOL CHAIR Your Symmetrikit chair has been designed specifically for the use of those who require maximum support in order to maintain their comfort and posture. Great care has been taken to ensure that your chair is simple to use and easy to maintain.
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GUARANTEE UPHOLSTERY & COVERS-MEDIUM TILT CHAIR SYMMETRIKIT Small TILTrite Chair/ Small School Chair Fitting Loose Covers. Seat Cover & Valances Serial No: ....… Date of Manufacture: ....… The above chair, including upholstery and covers, is guaranteed against faulty materials and faulty workmanship for a period of TWELVE MONTHS from the date of manufacture.
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It is recommended that therapists and carers complete the following checklist when as- Side Lying sessing the appropriate use of Symmetrikit chairs. Use the adjustable back angle mechanism to drop the back of the chair into the horizontal position. Then raise the leg rest.
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2 ADJUSTMENTS FOR GROWTH ADJUSTMENTS Arm Adjustments Seat Depth Remove one of the arm covers. Underneath you will see four locking levers. Two of these control the upward and downward movement of the arms, to achieve the desired One release lever is located underneath the seat, on the right hand side of the seat frame and about 2/3 of the level of trunk support.
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of all other functions simply pull this handle upwards. Once the chair is at the required angle release the lever to lock the position. Arm Release Mechanism (See Figure 2) This enables the complete arm to be removed so that side transfer can be Figure 6 achieved or a sling can be put in position.
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Reclining the backrest Hinged Headrest and Adjustable Wings At the back of the chair, towards the top of the back you will finds two T-handled levers. To recline the backrest pull the right hand lever upwards, the back can now be moved to any position from 90 degrees to Inside the top of the back cushion cover there are two levers on each side of the chair.
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