3.1. Intended Use ............6 8. Re-Use and Re-Issue ..........17 3.2. Who is the Encora Suitable for? .........6 8.1. Modularity ..............17 3.3. Who is the Encora not Suitable for? ......6 8.1.1. Seat Modules ............17 4. Product Information ..........6 8.1.2. Back Modules .............17 4.1.
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2.1. Warranty and Liability 2.4. When the Warranty Does Apply: The Encora chair encompasses the essential elements of specialist seating in terms of the correct chair dynamics as well as providing Direct Healthcare Group provides a warranty to the buyer that the Direct Healthcare Group will: a choice of different pressure relieving seat modules depending on individual user’s pressure management requirements.
• Electrically powered, or • Adjustable chair height from ground and seat length To ensure good practice when considering purchasing an Encora chair and effective use post purchase we advise that the following • Manual Gas Action facility • Integral lateral supports guidelines are considered: •...
Never move the chair while the charger is still plugged into the wall socket. The purpose of these user instructions is to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of your Encora chair. The chair is ready for use once fully installed in the correct position and all carers/users have read and understood the operating WARNING instructions.
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6.3. Castors CAUTION The Encora is fitted as standard with four 100mm/4” castors with two swivel castors at the front and Ensure any tray used with the chair is removed before two locking castors at the rear that will not roll or swivel when the brakes are activated.
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The manual version of the Encora features an extra, flip-up cushion on the legrest. This can be extended out by locating the spring- •...
7.2 Universal Headrest of damage. If damaged, the Lap-Belt should not be used. The Universal Headrest can be purchased for use with the Encora chair to provide additional comfort, support and positioning for the WARNING occupant’s head. The Universal Headrest can be purchased for use with the Encora chair to provide additional comfort, support and The occupant is at risk if the Lap-Belt is not properly specified and adjusted to positioning for the occupant’s head.
8.1.4. Legrest Modules The tray rests across the two armrests of the Encora chair. It is fixed in position by taking the two webbing straps down either side of the A replacement legrest cushion can be purchased for the Encora chair. Please contact Direct Healthcare Group Customer Care Team on chair, feeding the straps through the buckle and clamping in position with the clamp.
E N C O R A U S E R M A N U A L 9. Care and Maintenance 9.3.1. Frame Cleaning The metal framework of the chair can be cleaned with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Every time the chair is used, check for signs of damage or excessive wear and tear.
BS EN ISO 14971:2012 (Medical devices. Application of risk management to medical devices). Please adhere to the user weight limit for the Encora chair and note your warranty will be void and user safety may be compromised should the weight limit be exceeded.
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E N C O R A U S E R M A N U A L D I R E C T H E A L T H C A R E G R O U P . C O M D I R E C T H E A L T H C A R E G R O U P .
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Intelligent Pressure Care Specialist Seating Rental & Service Solutions Direct Healthcare Group Withey Court, Western Industrial Estate Caerphilly, United Kingdom CF83 1BF T: +44 (0) 800 043 0881 F: +44 (0) 845 459 9832 E: info@directhealthcaregroup.com Asia Pacific Direct Healthcare Group PTY Ltd. PO Box 562, Wembley Western Australia 6913 T: +61 (0) 423 852 810...
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