Chair Positions (Upright, Tv And Full Recline) - Champion ASCENT Operating Instructions And Service Manual

Chair positions (Upright, TV and Full Recline)

WARNING: NEVER place your hands near or on a recliner mechanism when it is in
motion. DO NOT put your hands where you cannot see.
WARNING: A staff member can control the motion of a leg rest as the chair moves
from upright to "TV", To do so, place your palm against the upholstered top of the leg
rest, well away from scissors below the short sides of the footrest. Release the leg
rest with your opposite hand and use your palm to control the motion.
To move from upright to the "TV" position:
1. With the chair in the upright position, set or confirm that the caster brakes are set.
2. Occupant should sit down and fully back in the chair with calves touching the leg rest.
3. Pull the mechanism release lever located on the lower arm panel.
4. Raise your feet and legs to recline to the "TV" position.
Note: To assist an occupant in raising their leg rest, grasp the leg rest near the center on a "long"
side, well away from the recliner mechanism.
Note: It is not possible to recline the chair unless the release lever has been activated.
To move from "TV" position to full recline position:
1. From "TV" position, push back with your head and shoulders to move your body
forward, moving easily to a full recline position.
2. Should the occupant be in a weakened condition and need help to recline; downward
pressure may be applied to the push handle, located at the back of the chair; or
directly to the back itself.
Note: Do not push on the chair arms to assist chair operation; if necessary grasp the chair arms
and pull to help move your body forward into the full recline position.
CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to close the chairs leg rest while in the full recline
position. Doing so may damage the mechanism and void your warranty. Return the
chair to the "TV" position before closing the leg rest.
To return to the "TV" position:
1. Simply lean forward; raising head and shoulders up should return the chair to "TV"
position.
2. If this does not return the chair to "TV" position, you may push on the chair arms to
help move your body backwards into the "TV" position.
Note: DO NOT pull on the arms; this will move your body the wrong way.
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