Operation Of The Swing Arms (If Equipped) - Champion 54P Series Operating Instructions And Service Manual

OPERATION OF THE SWING ARMS (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING: Your recliner has moving parts that create pinch points. When the
swing arms are open, those points are fully exposed. Occupants should NEVER be left
in a chair with the arms in the opened position. THE CHAIR SHOULD NOT BE LEFT
UNATTENDED, WITH THE ARMS UNLATCHED.
CAUTION: Be aware of the path the arm is taking. Swinging the arm into objects
may result in vinyl damage. It is recommended that opening the arm be done with the
chair in the fully upright position or the fully reclined position. If the arm on your
chair is equipped with a fold-down table, relocate the items on the table top and fold
the table top down.
Swing arms hinge at the back and may be opened a full 180 degrees. To do this, standing at the
side of the chair, grasp the release handle and lift to release, and swing the arm open.
Once a occupant transfer or maintenance is complete, the arm should be returned to the locked
position. To do this, swing the arm back toward the front of the chair until you hear the "click" of
the release handle being secured by the latch; pull outward on the arm to ensure the arm is
securely latched. It may be necessary to lift slightly to move the arm into position for the
handle to latch.
NOTE: The swing arms may be opened in the upright position to allow access to the thumb-
knobs that secure the quick release seat to the mechanism. The balance of the operation of
removing the quick release seat is as noted below.
Removing Seat:
1. With the chair empty, place the chair into the full recline position.
2. Locate and remove the two (2) yellow thumb knobs under the left and right edge of the
seat.
WARNING: Before moving the chair, make sure to keep clear of all moving parts.
Pinch points can be created while the chair is in motion.
3. Once clear from all moving parts, return the chair to the full upright position. Grab the
lower front edge of the seat and lift the front of the seat.
4. Slide the seat toward the front of the chair and lift the seat out of the chair.
Installing Seat:
1. With the chair in the full upright position, place the rear of the seat on top of the recline
mechanism. With the clips on the bottom of the seat hooked onto the flange of the
mechanism, slide the seat into the chair.
2. Lift up on the front of the seat and slide it back until the bolts drop into the holes on the
mechanism. Move the chair into the full recline position and thread on the yellow thumb
knobs to secure the seat in place. Return the chair to full upright position before having a
occupant enter the chair.
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