CONTENTS Introduction ......................1 Illustration of Your Samba ..................2 Technical Data ......................3 For your Safety ......................4 Unpacking your Samba Seating System ..............6 Setting up and Adjusting your Samba Seating System ..........7 Seat Adjustments ....................... 7 Push Handles ......................
1.0 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Samba HiLo seating system from Smirthwaite. The Samba is a highly adjustable chair that offers a modular midline support system for children requiring greater levels of postural control. The variable seat height allows a child to engage in education, play and everyday activities at peer level, supporting their ongoing development.
2.0 ILLUSTRATION OF YOUR SAMBA HILO Samba HiLo and available accessories A. Main Seat Capsule F. Swing Away Laterals B. Push Handles G. Tray C. Armrests H. Power Assisted Star Chassis D. Footrest I. Tilt-in-space (TIS) Lever E. Multi-Adjustable Headrest J.
3.0 FOR YOUR SAFETY STOP! Please read these instructions CAREFULLY and THOROUGHLY. Always lock the castors when attaching items, or making adjustments. To lock, apply foot to point (A); to unlock, apply foot to point (B). LAP STRAPS & HARNESSES SAFETY NOTICE Lap straps and harnesses must be appropriate and safe for the user and the users clothing.
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§ DO NOT fit parts or accessories of other manufacturers to this product unless authorized to do so in writing by Smirthwaite Ltd. Failure to follow these instructions will not only invalidate the guarantee but could make the product dangerous to use. Smirthwaite Ltd will not accept liability for any injury or damage incurred through such malpractices.
– this must be fully pulled out in order to charge and adjust the chair height. STOP! If you believe this product to be faulty – DO NOT USE Contact: Smirthwaite Ltd +44 (0)1626 835552 +44 (0)1626 835428 enquiries@smirthwaite.co.uk...
5.0 SETTING UP AND ADJUSTING YOUR SAMBA HILO SEATING SYSTEM STOP! If in any doubt, ALWAYS seek ADVICE. Always turn hand wheels, levers and screws clockwise to tighten or anti-clockwise to loosen. SEAT ADJUSTMENTS 5 adjustments can be made to the seat; depth, back height, back angle, seat height and tilt. 5.1.1 SEAT DEPTH To move seat forwards or backwards §...
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5.1.2 BACK HEIGHT To move the back up and down: § Pull out one of the plunger pins (3 & 4), located on the back of the chair, and turn the head 90° so that the plunger pin head stays locked out. §...
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5.1.3 BACK ANGLE To adjust the back angle of the chair: § Locate the plunger pins (5) at the base of the seat capsule. § Pull one of the plungers fully out and rotate the head 90° so that it is locked in position.
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5.1.4 HEIGHT § The height of the chair can be altered by using the ‘Actuator Control Pad’ (6) which is hooked onto the push handle of the chair. This pad can be unhooked and can be moved to a more suitable position if required. §...
PUSH HANDLES To adjust the angle of the push handles: § Remove the top of the back cushion by sliding it over the back-upholstery board. This will reveal the 2 adjustment bolts (8 & 9). § Using the supplied S-key, loosen these adjustment bolts (8 & 9) by turning them anti- clockwise.
ARMRESTS The position and the angle of the armrests can be adjusted. 5.3.1 POSITION To adjust the position of the armrests: § Loosen the lower handwheel (10) on the armrest by turning it anti-clockwise. § Slide and rotate the armrest to the desired position. §...
FOOTRESTS 2 adjustments can be made to the footrests; the depth from the back of the chair and the height. The foot boards can also be flipped up so they can be stowed away. 5.4.1 DEPTH To adjust the depth of the footrests: §...
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5.4.3 FLIP-UP FOOTREST The footrest boards can easily be flipped up to be stored out of the way. To do this simply pull the end of the footrest boards upwards.
6.0 ACCESSORIES Instructions for more accessories can be found in the standard Samba IFU. TRAY To attach the tray to the chair: § Ensure the armrests are fixed to the chair and are set to the same height. (See section 5.3) §...
SWING AWAY LATERALS If ordered, the laterals will come attached to the chair however they can easily be removed and attached if necessary. The height and width of the laterals can be adjusted and each lateral can be swung away from the chair for ease of access. 6.2.1 HEIGHT &...
ADJUSTABLE HEADREST The Smirthwaite adjustable headrest can be fitted to the Samba HiLo and if ordered will come attached to the chair. For information about adjustments that can be made to the headrest, see the ‘Adjustable Headrest IFU’.
7.0 CARE AND MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT! CLEANING IS RECOMMENDED ON A REGULAR BASIS § Clean wooden with a damp cloth and mild detergent. § Clean metalwork with a damp cloth. § Stubborn marks on the woodwork should be cleaned using a soft brush §...
SERVICE INTERVAL The Samba HiLo Seating System should be serviced every 12 months. Servicing must only be undertaken by a Smirthwaite Ltd service engineer, or by a Smirthwaite Ltd trained representative. NOMINAL SERVICE LIFE Your product has a nominal service life of 7 years, during which full post-sales support will be available with regard to spares and servicing.
Use by a client who is extremely active, either voluntarily or involuntarily EXTENDING NOMINAL SERVICE LIFE At Smirthwaite Ltd we are proud to produce products that have a reputation for quality and durability. We believe our products have the potential to provide benefits to our clients beyond the nominal service life documented above.
§ Smirthwaite Ltd will document and maintain a record of the original product configuration at the time of first sale. § Smirthwaite Ltd will not be held responsible for any subsequent changes to this configuration unless authorized to do so in writing by Smirthwaite Ltd.
Please note, we are obligated only to accept the return of electronic/electrical components for responsible recycling, not complete products or assemblies. Please contact Smirthwaite Ltd on T: +44 (0) 1626 835552 should you require any further information. 8.0 WARRANTY & SERVICE Smirthwaite Ltd warrants the products detailed on your order to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years from date of delivery.
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For catalogues, help and further information on our products please contact us at: Smirthwaite Ltd 16 Wentworth Road Newton Abbot Devon, TQ12 6TL +44 (0)1626 835552 +44 (0)1626 835428 enquiries@smirthwaite.co.uk...
10.0 WARRANTY & AFTERSALE 10.1 PRODUCT INFORMATION Model: Size: Date of Manufacture: Serial Number: Final Inspection: 10.2 SERVICE & INSPECTION RECORD FORM Date Procedure Service Personnel...
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