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Operation Manual &
Product Specification

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Summary of Contents for Seating Matters Phoenix

  • Page 1 PHOENIX ™ Operation Manual & Product Specification...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    This Operation Manual is frequently updated to ensure safe use of your product. Visit www.seatingmatters.com where you can find a free copy of the most up to date version. CONTENTS Safety Instructions Technical Specification User Guide and Operating Instructions Working Environment Seating Matters Recycling Policy Intellectual Property Maintenance and Servicing PHOENIX™ Instruction Manual...
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Patient. The User is responsible for checking the chair for faults during the course of its use. • When the PHOENIX™ is not in transit, all the braking castors on the product must be engaged to prevent risk of injury when being used.
  • Page 5 • For the safety of the User and Patient and to ensure longevity of the electrics on powered options, please ensure that your PHOENIX™ is charged daily using a Seating Matters charger through the handset of the chair. For further details or replacement chargers please contact your Seating Matters provider.
  • Page 6 Assembly and installation instruction: • This chair should arrive with you fully assembled. The User must ensure that the product is in good condition before use (check all nuts and bolts are fastened, fabric in good condition etc). If there are any problems, these must be reported to your Seating Matters provider and corrected before the chair is put into use.
  • Page 7: Technical Specification

    Tilt in space From 5° forward, or anterior, tilt to 30° or 45° backward tilt (dependent on chair model). Chair weight unloaded is 67 Kg/147.71 lb/10.56 Stone. Chair user weight limit is 159 Kg/364 lb/25 Stone. PHOENIX™ Instruction Manual...
  • Page 8: User Guide And Operating Instructions

    Ensure all fixings are secure before allowing the Patient to sit in the chair. This includes lateral supports, arm adjustments, seat adjustment and footplate. Please call your Seating Matters provider if you have any questions on these points. This product should not be lifted at any time unless by competent persons trained in such manual handling.
  • Page 9 (fig.2b) Tilt the chair to the required position then let go of the release lever. In powered options, (fig.2b) Tilt in Space exercise care in case of injury PHOENIX™ Instruction Manual...
  • Page 10 Thumb screws for seat depth (fig.3) to Patient or damage to surrounding environment. Powered adjustment is controlled via the handset. (see page 12) • Seat depth: To increase or decrease seat depth, loosen the thumb screws set at 45 degrees under the seat. (fig.3 & fig.3b) Adjust the seat to the required depth by carefully pulling the seat out.
  • Page 11 There are also four options for seat depth Arm removal labelled A,B,C and D. (fig.3c) These adjustments should only be made by a Seating Matters approved provider. 450-480mm/18-19.5in 430-460mm/17-18.5in 410-440mm/16.5-17.5in Seat depth (fig.3b) 390-420mm/15.5-17in 480-500mm available on request • Arm removal:...
  • Page 12 Manual Lever to elevate leg rest Elevating Leg Rest Footplate (fig.4) • Leg elevation: Before changing the angle of the elevating leg rest, the User or Patient must ensure there are no objects in the immediate environment that could obstruct the leg rest elevation or come into contact with the Patient's legs.
  • Page 13 • Seat cushion: The seat cushion on the PHOENIX™ is a waterproof, pressure redistributing breathable medium foam cushion providing pressure management and comfort. The seat cushion will have non-slip material on one face and a zip closure on one side.
  • Page 14 • Partially motorised hand control: If your chair is a partially motorised model the Tilt In Space and Leg rest are controlled by the electric handset, simply push the button to operate the desired function. Tilt Up Tilt Down Leg Rest Up Leg Rest Down •...
  • Page 15 This is especially useful for those will low tone in the upper body, head and neck. User guide and operating instructions: To adjust the PHOENIX™ headrest, first ensure the Patient is well supported and safe. Adjustment is easiest when the chair is in a neutral tilt position, with the seat level or in a slight posterior tilt.
  • Page 16: Working Environment

    WORKING ENVIRONMENT • Dartex Multi-stretch: Waterproof, stain resistant, flame retardant, multidirectional stretch for pressure redistribution i.e. seat cushion, calf panels, lateral supports and seat back. • Vinyl: Non-absorbent, anti-bacterial, flame retardant, strong, durable material for outer arms, outside back etc. Cleaning and Maintenance of Fabrics •...
  • Page 17: Seating Matters Recycling Policy

    • Contact your local authority or governmental agency for the regulations that apply in your area. • If you wish to have Seating Matters recycle your product and your behalf, you are welcome to return the product to our company.
  • Page 18: Intellectual Property

    93/42/EEC and conforms to BS ISO 7176 at medium hazard. Regional Variations The device referred to as a "Phoenix™" is a Seating Matters product category and the information included in this document reflects common features of this group of products. In some regions of the world, we supply product design variations of equivalent function and ease-of-use but with alternative specifications or reinforcements.
  • Page 19 Parts can only be changed by service persons trained in Seating Matters products and use only Seating Matters parts. We recommend that your chair is serviced every year by a Seating Matters approved provider for any running repairs and maintenance.
  • Page 21 WE ARE HERE TO HELP For any questions or queries regarding your Seating Matters chair please contact: contact@seatingmatters.com...
  • Page 22 VIEW OUR FULL RANGE OF CHAIRS & ACCESSORIES ONLINE WWW.SEATINGMATTERS.COM...
  • Page 24 Australia Canada N.Ireland & ROI 2/6 St James Place 269 Maplegrove Rd 131 Carnamuff Road Seven Hills, Colborne Limavady NSW 2147 ON, Canada Northern Ireland Australia K0K 1S0 BT49 9JG Tel: +61 1300 001 050 Tel: +1 (905) 507 9007 Tel: +44 (0) 28 777 666 24 australia@seatingmatters.com...

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