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Barton Convertible®
Owner Operation Manual
This Operation Manual provides important
y
instructions for the safe use of Barton
Convertible® I-400/I-700 chairs. Please
read this manual carefully and use
Convertible® I-400/I-700 chairs only after
you have developed a full understanding
about their safe and correct use.
Do not use the Convertible® without first
y
reading and understanding the transfer
procedures.
Keep this manual where you can consult it
y
whenever necessary.
The information contained in this manual is
y
subject to change without notice.
I-400 / I-700
(b1041-TS-GEL / b1071-TS-GEL)
(With Warranty) Rev B
Feb '10
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- Page 1 Barton Convertible® I-400 / I-700 (b1041-TS-GEL / b1071-TS-GEL) Owner Operation Manual (With Warranty) Rev B Feb ‘10 This Operation Manual provides important instructions for the safe use of Barton Convertible® I-400/I-700 chairs. Please read this manual carefully and use Convertible® I-400/I-700 chairs only after you have developed a full understanding about their safe and correct use.
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Page 2: Descriptive Information
WARNING Do not operate this equipment without first reading and understanding this manual. If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions, and instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer, or technical personnel, if applicable, before attempting to use this equipment. Otherwise injury or damage may result. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. - Page 3 The Convertible® Positioning and Transfer Chair is intended for indoor ambient environments. It is not intended for use in high moisture areas (i.e. showers, pool therapy), extreme temperature, humidity, or pressure environments. Risks and Benefits The decision to use the Convertible® Positioning & Transfer Chair must be made by a trained caregiver.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Descriptive Information ..............Contents....................Part names ....................Safety notes .................... - Warnings ....................- Cautions....................Making adjustments ................- Seat height adjustments ..............- Height/depth/angle adjusting levers ......... - Headrest ....................- Footrest ....................- Leg rest ....................Operating the Convertible® I-400 / I-700 ........- Casters .................... -
Page 5: Part Names
1 Part names Headrest Headrest handle Chair bracket (headrest) Plastic bearing Backrest Armrest Armrest height adjustment knob Seat Calf Pad Leg Rest Plastic bearing Footrest height adjusting lever (Back side) Chair bracket (footrest) Footrest guard Footrest Headrest depth/angle adjusting lever Push handle Headrest height adjusting lever... -
Page 6: Safety Notes
2 Safety notes You must understand the warnings and cautions in this manual to use the Barton Convertible® safely. Please read all of these instructions carefully to avoid personal injury or property damage. Tie-Down Restraints and Seat Positioning Straps The Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down system for transporting an occupied Convertible®... -
Page 7: Warnings
2 Safety notes (continued) WARNING Please heed the following warning. Failure to observe them can lead to an accident and can seriously injure the patient. Warnings y After any adjustment, repair, or service y Do not attempt to move the Convertible® in and before use, ensure that all attaching the fully reclined or nearly reclined position. - Page 8 2 Safety notes (continued) Warnings y Do not use stairs or y Ensure that all persons and objects are clear escalators to move an of the Convertible® when you recline/incline occupied Convertible® the equipment. in any position. y Take special care to lock the casters securely. y Never disassemble or remodel the Convertible®.
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Page 9: Cautions
2 Safety notes (continued) Cautions Please heed the following cautions. Failure to observe them may result in personal injury or mechanical failure. y Do not attempt to use the caster locks to stop y Do not use the footrest as a step when you sit the Convertible®... -
Page 10: Making Adjustments
3 Making adjustments Seat height adjustments ‹ Seat height is adjustable within 4 inches range 4 inches Seat level Floor How to adjust Allen wrench ƒ ‚ front rear „ Raising the height With Allen wrench (5mm), loosen 6 bolts ‚ƒ on height adjust diecasts on both left and right side of the Convertible®. - Page 11 3 Making adjustments (continued) Lowering the height Down With Allen wrench (5mm), loosen 6 bolts ‚ƒ on height adjust diecasts on both left and right side of the Convertible®. Be careful not to unscrew the bolts. Using the Allen wench, rotate „ bolt clockwise alternating between left &...
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Page 12: Height/Depth/Angle Adjusting Levers
3 Making adjustments (continued) Height/depth/angle adjusting levers ‹ The Convertible® I-400 / I-700 has three adjusting levers: Headrest height adjusting lever Headrest depth/angle adjusting lever Footrest height adjusting lever These three levers, which are in the same form, have two functions: Function 1 Tighten and loosen. -
Page 13: Headrest
3 Making adjustments (continued) Headrest Headrest height WARNING adjusting lever Always use both hands when raising or lowering headrest. Otherwise an injury or an accident may occur. ‚ Raise Loosen Raising the headrest ƒ Tighten Hold the headrest handle with one hand. Loosen the headrest height adjusting lever with the other hand. - Page 14 3 Making adjustments (continued) ‹ Support adjustment Adjusting the headrest support Hold the middle part of headrest support with one hand and turn one side at a time slowly inward with the other hand. To return the headrest support to its original position, hold the middle part with one hand and pull one side at a time slowly outward with the other hand.
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Page 15: Footrest
3 Making adjustments (continued) ‹ Returning headrest to original position Lowering the headrest Hold the headrest handle with one hand. Loosen the headrest height adjusting lever with the other. Then lower the headrest slowly to its lowest position and tighter fully. WARNING Be sure to restore the headrest to the lowest …... -
Page 16: Leg Rest
3 Making adjustments (continued) ‹ Adjusting the footrest height CAUTION Position the footrest using the footrest height adjusting lever as shown at right. With the lever up, the leg rest may not be adjusted properly. Leg rest ‹ Adjusting the angle of the leg rest Raising the leg rest Hold the footrest guard handle with one hand. -
Page 17: Operating The Convertible® I-400 / I-700
4 Operating the Convertible® I-400 / I-700 Leg rest The casters can be easily controlled by operating the caster control pedal. ‹ Central Lock Function 1 4-caster lock function Use this function to hold the Convertible® motionless when transforming it from a supine to an upright position and when transferring a patient to and from a bed. -
Page 18: Tilting Operation
4 Operating the Convertible® I-400 / I-700 (continued) Tilting operation (tilting down) Hold the headrest handle with one hand and squeeze the tilting lever and push handle together with with other. Push both slowly downward. WARNING Always use both hands when pushing downward. - Page 19 4 Operating the Convertible® I-400 / I-700 (continued) Release the tilting lever when the tilting reaches the desired angle. CAUTION Do not snap the lever, snapping may lead to mechanical problems.
- Page 20 4 Operating the Convertible® I-400 / I-700 (continued) ‹ Changing from sitting to supine position Hold the headrest handle with one hand and squeeze Hold the reclining lever and headrest handle together with the other. Push both slowly downward. WARNING Always use both hands when pushing downward.
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Page 21: Side Rails
4 Operating the Convertible® I-400 / I-700 (continued) ‹ Changing from supine to sitting position Back adjustment angles can range between the supine postition and 70 degrees. 70° Armrests ‹ How to use the armrests as siderails Raising the armrests Raising side rails Pull the armrest height adjusting knob with one hand while simultaneously raising the armrest with the... -
Page 22: Chair Brackets
4 Operating the Convertible® I-400 / I-700 (continued) Chair brackets ‹ Notes on chair brackets The chair brackets are installed on each side of the headrest and footrest of the Convertible®. WARNING Use the chair brackets only when the Convertible® is in the supine position. - Page 23 4 Operating the Convertible® I-400 / I-700 (continued) ‹ Use of chair brackets Setting chair brackets for patient transfer (continued) Now hold the upright chair bracket with one hand and the plastic bearing with the other. Pull and twist the chair bracket While pulling away from the bed and release it.
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Page 24: Troubleshooting The Convertible® I-400 / I-700
5 Troubleshooting the Convertible® I-400 / I-700 ‹ Trouble? First make these checks. Before contacting your dealer for repair, please make the following checks: Trouble Check Correction Page Does not move Caster lock Release caster lock. Does not go Position of caster Use the steering lock function of straight control pedal... -
Page 25: Maintaining The Convertible® I-400 / I-700
6 Maintaining the Convertible® I-400 / I-700 Checks and maintenance Checks Barton Convertible® chairs are designed for enhanced safety and durability. Yet they are not totally free from wear and tear resulting from environmental conditions, duration of use, and rough handling. For increased product longevity, periodically inspect all parts and replace them as needed. - Page 26 6 Maintaining the Convertible® I-400 / I-700 Fabric Cleaning Recommendations WARNING: - Gloves and protective clothing should always be worn when carrying out cleaning procedures. - Before using any cleaning product, test it on an inconspicuous area of fabric. Never use any volatile uid (thinner, gasoline, etc.) that could cause discoloration or deterioration.
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Page 27: Specifications
7 Specifications Product name BARTON Patient Transfer System Model: I-400 I-700 Maximum occupant weight: 400 lb 700 lb Overall length Fully reclined with headrest and footrest fully extended: 84 in (max) Overall length Fully reclined with headrest and footrest not extended: 74 in (min) Fully upright at heighest headrest position: 61 in Overall height... -
Page 28: Warranty And Service
8 Warranty and service About the product warranty The warranty on this product appears at the end of this manual. After entering the necessary information, your dealer should hand it to you. Please read the warranty information carefully and save it for future use. The warranty period is three years from the day of purchase for the frame and one year for wear items and other materials. -
Page 29: Limited Warranty
Convertible® I-SERIES CHAIR LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products. This warranty gives you speci c legal rights and you may also have other legal rights, which vary from state to state.
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