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TILT CHAIR Owner’s Manual Please keep and refer to this Owner’s Manual. Thank you for purchasing a Panacea Tilt Chair from Direct Supply Equipment & Furnishing , a division of Direct Supply, ® ® Inc. Please read this entire guide carefully and keep it for future reference. This guide will provide you with instructions, warnings, warranty information and other important information about your Panacea Tilt Chair.
This owner’s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information available at the time of publication. Changes may be made to this manual at any time. Contact Direct Supply for a current copy of this owner’s manual.
Warnings & Cautions Read and follow all directions before using this device. Do not operate this device without first reading and understanding the contents of this manual. Damage, injury or even death may result from improper use of this device or not following directions and warnings. This device is intended for use by trained and licensed healthcare or senior care providers for normal, indoor use only.
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Warnings & Cautions (cont.) • WARNING: The device should be used away from stairwells, elevators and exterior doorways. • WARNING: Ensure the user is properly positioned in the chair. Improper positioning could result in a tipping of the chair and/or the user sliding or falling off the chair. •...
Operating Instructions Tilt Operation The seat tilt angle can be adjusted from 0 to -55 degrees. In order to tilt the chair: • Locate the tilt mechanism handle. The handle is located at the rear of the chair, on the right push bar, marked with a “TILT”...
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Figure 5: Narrow Figure 6: Wide Armrest Adjustment The armrests are hinged and height adjustable. To flip back the armrests for lateral transfers: • Remove the lateral supports on the side of the lateral transfer. • Unscrew the grip knob on the side of the lateral transfer (located directly under the armrest on the seat frame) counterclockwise until the armrests can be lifted up freely.
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Operating Instructions (cont.) Casters The chair has two front and two rear swivel casters, all with individual wheel locks to help prevent any unwanted movement. The wheel locks should always be engaged when the chair is not in use or when a user is being transferred into or out of the chair.
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Legrest & Foot Plate To adjust the legrest angle: • Pull the release lever located on the back side of the legrest on the left side (Figure 10). • Raise or lower the legrest to the desired position. During this process, the caregiver also should use his or her other hand to help guide the legrest into place.
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Operating Instructions (cont.) Lap Tray The chair has a depth-adjustable, detachable lap tray accessory. To attach the tray: • Pull down and rotate the release pins located under the armrests. Rotating the pins will lock them into an “open” position (Figure 12). •...
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Transfers Allows follow your community’s policies for transfers, in addition to these precautions: • All four caster locks must be engaged prior to a transfer. • Place the chair in the full upright position. Additionally, fold the foot plate in the upward position and the legrest in the stored position.
If you believe a component or part is not functioning properly, you should cease use of the chair and contact Direct Supply immediately. • WARNING: Do not use the chair if it shows any signs of deterioration or excessive wear and tear.
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DO NOT USE THIS DEVICE IF IT APPEARS TO BE DAMAGED IN ANY WAY. Contact your Direct Supply account manager for replacement parts. Regular Inspections • Check the casters and wheels for wear. Replace as necessary. Do not replace or adjust wheel or caster components without the proper tools and training.
Limited Warranty We, Direct Supply Manufacturing, Inc. offer to you, as the original purchaser, a warranty for the Panacea Tilt Chair. Our warranty applies for the limited warranty period stated below. If any product ® or product part listed below is defective in material or workmanship during the applicable limited warranty period, we will repair or replace it at our cost.
Tilt Chair and enjoy outrageous customer service. If you have any questions about the Tilt ® Chair you have purchased or would like to request warranty service, please contact: Direct Supply Equipment & Furnishings at 1-800-634-7328, 6767 N. Industrial Road, Milwaukee, WI 53223, SalesSupport@DirectSupply.com.
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