Accessories - Seating Matters Phoenix Operating Manual

and down on the glide rail. (fig.4a) When the spring plungers are released, they will
catch into the nearest hole immediately below the pins. the foot board can also be
removed by dropping it off the bottom of the chair.
• Foot BoArd Angle: Pull out the spring plungers at the foot board and rotate
to lock out. (fig.4b) With someone supporting the feet, adjust the angle of the foot
board up or down. When the desired angle is reached, rotate the spring plungers and
ensure they click into position. for those who stand transfer, ensure the leg rest is fully
retracted from its elevated position. fold the footboard against the calf pad.
tilt the chair forward to a safe position for the Patient and perform the stand
transfer. at no point should anyone stand or sit on the foot board.
chAir MoveMent: to move the chair around, ensure that the back is in a fully
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upright position and push using the push handle on the back. only a competent person
should move this chair.

accessorIes

the features of your PhoenIx
the addItIon of several accessorIes and oPtIons.
• SeAt cUShion: the seat cushion on the Phoenix
reducing breathable medium foam cushion can be added for pressure relief and comfort
in the chair. the seat cushion will have velcro on one face and a zip closure at the rear.
To fit the seat cushion to the chair, ensure the Velcro is on the bottom and makes contact with
the Velcro already on the base board, with the zip closure at the rear. This is important as the
foams' structure allows good immersion and envelopment of the body ONLY when fitted as
instructed.
heAdreSt: the Phoenix
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has pressure reducing padding and will swing away on both sides. this is especially useful
for those will low tone in the upper body.
To adjust the Phoenix
Adjustment is easiest when the chair is in a neutral tilt position, with the seat level in a slight
posterior tilt. Loosen the three adjustable handles (fig.2) and carefully move the headrest to
the desired position. Lock these handles in place to ensure this section of the headrest will not
move. Check the two adjustable handles below the shoulder support are locked and secured
also. To change the position of the swing away sections to the side of the Patients' 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.
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chaIr can be enhanced by
telescopic, vertically and horizontally adjustable headrest
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headrest, first ensure the Patient is well supported and safe.
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