Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Direct Healthcare Group kirton Florien Elite
Summary of Contents for Direct Healthcare Group kirton Florien Elite
- Page 1 Florien Elite User Manual D I R E C T H E A L T H C A R E G R O U P . C O M...
- Page 2 F L O R I E N E L I T E Important: Read carefully before use and retain for future reference. It is the carer/user’s responsibility to ensure they are fully aware of and have understood all the safety and other instructions contained in these pages before installing or using the chair.
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
U S E R M A N U A L Contents 7. Accessories ............15 1. Introduction to the Florien Elite Chair .......4 1.1. Why is There a Need for this Type of Chair? ....4 7.1. Lateral Supports .............15 1.2. Florien Elite Product Range ........4 7.2. -
Page 4: Introduction To The Florien Elite Chair
1. Introduction to the Florien Elite Chair Thank you for purchasing a Direct Healthcare Group Florien Elite chair. The purpose of this chair is to provide effective posture and pressure care management to meet a range of different and very individual user needs through its configurability. -
Page 5: Warranty Guidelines
2. Warranty Guidelines 2.1. Warranty and Liability 2.3. When the Warranty Does Apply: Direct Healthcare Group provides a warranty to the buyer that the Direct Healthcare Group will: goods supplied will be free from defect of workmanship, design or a) Rectify the defect materials for a period of twelve (12) months from date of delivery. -
Page 6: Clinical Application
4. Product Information Sales Order No..........4.1. Product Identifi cation Date of Manufacture ........Direct Healthcare Group Ltd, Client’s Name ........... Withey Court, Western Industrial Estate, Each chair has a unique number to enable swift identifi cation. Caerphilly, UK, CF83 1BF Product ............ -
Page 7: Pressure Management
• If unsure when ordering the chair and any accessories, contact either the Occupational Therapist involved, your Direct Healthcare Group representative/ retailer or Direct Healthcare Group Customer Care Team on Freephone 0800 043 0881. -
Page 8: Instructions For Use
Safety warnings are included within these user instructions and it is the operator’s responsibility to ensure these are read and fully understood. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Direct Healthcare Group representative, retailer or the Direct Healthcare Group Customer Care Team on Freephone 0800 043 0881. -
Page 9: Seat Height Adjustment
Seat height option (from fl oor): 550mm (22”) as standard; 575mm (22.5”) or 600mm (23.5”). IMPORTANT Seat height adjustment must only be undertaken by a Direct Healthcare Group trained engineer. WARNING The occupant should not stand on the footrest, if attached, when exiting the chair. The footrest should either be removed or fully retracted under the seat and fl ipped up out of reach. -
Page 10: Seat Width Adjustment
F L O R I E N E L I T E 6.2.3. Seat Width Adjustment Achieving the correct seat width, the internal width of the seat between the armrests, ensures arms sit comfortably on the armrest and contributes to pelvic stability and security of the user. If too wide, it can be diffi cult to hold good posture, if too narrow the occupant may not be able to sit right back in the chair. -
Page 11: Castors
U S E R M A N U A L 6.3. Castors The Florien Elite is fi tted as standard with four 100mm (4”) castors with two swivel castors at the front and two locking castors at the rear that will not roll or swivel when the brakes are activated. To apply the brakes on the braked castors, press down on the front edge of the ridged pad on each castor. -
Page 12: Tilt-In-Space
If you are unsure about the positioning of the occupant in the Florien Elite chair, please seek advice and input from a qualifi ed Occupational Therapist, healthcare professional and/or Direct Healthcare Group representative/retailer before adjusting. The back recline lever has a safety spigot incorporated to avoid well-meaning yet unspecifi ed adjustment of the back angle. -
Page 13: Elevating And Articulating Legrests
U S E R M A N U A L Operating the Back Recline The back recline operating lever is located on the left hand side of the push handle at the rear of the chair. • To adjust the back recline position, untwist the safety spigot on the lever on the left hand side of the push handle, labelled “recline”... -
Page 14: Built-In Headrest
F L O R I E N E L I T E IMPORTANT WARNING Do not sit on the legrest. Ensure nothing is present to obstruct the free movement of the chair (e.g. children, pets or solid objects) before WARNING operating the legrest elevation. -
Page 15: Accessories
U S E R M A N U A L WARNING WARNING Do not remove arm if occupant has poor sitting Ensure there is nothing present to obstruct the free balance. movement of the chair before rotating the arm module. WARNING WARNING Only perform a side transfer if capable and safe to. -
Page 16: Headrests
F L O R I E N E L I T E The footrest is height adjustable: • Raise the legrest to the desired angle (refer to section 5.6). • The complete footrest height should then be adjusted by releasing two spring-loaded snaps which engage in holes in the metalwork of the legrest. - Page 17 U S E R M A N U A L All Lap-Belts need to be correctly adjusted to adequately support the occupant without restricting breathing or causing discomfort. It is essential the Lap-Belt does not fi t loosely around the occupant and is not allowed to work loose over time as this will allow the pelvis to tilt backwards, encouraging the occupant to slide down and forward in the chair, particularly if in an upright position.
-
Page 18: Pelvic Positioner
Please seek advice from a qualifi ed Occupational Therapist, healthcare professional and/or Direct Healthcare Group representative/retailer before using the Florien Elite chair with another user for whom the chair was not originally specifi ed. -
Page 19: Modularity
Direct Healthcare Group Customer Care Team on Freephone 0800 043 0881 for further information or your local retailer. A visit from a Direct Healthcare Group trained engineer will be required to fi t the replacement back module. D I R E C T H E A L T H C A R E G R O U P . C O M... -
Page 20: Arm Modules
Every time the chair is used, check for signs of damage or excessive wear and tear. If the chair displays signs of excessive wear and tear take out of service immediately and contact Direct Healthcare Group Customer Care Team on Freephone 0800 043 0881 or your local retailer for advice about repair and refurbishment. -
Page 21: Frame Cleaning
U S E R M A N U A L WARNING Check the chair for correct functioning after cleaning. WARNING Regular cleaning is essential to minimise the risk of infection transmission between users and carers. IMPORTANT To reduce the risk of infection transmission to the carer, always use protective gloves when decontaminating and cleaning the chair. -
Page 22: Technical Data
• Store in a cool, dry area. Avoid excessive pressure and contact with non-colourfast materials. 10. Technical Data 10.1. Manufacturing Address Direct Healthcare Group Withey Court, Western Industrial Estate, Caerphilly, UK, CF83 1BF Telephone: +44 (0) 800 043 0881 Email: info@directhealthcaregroup.com 10.2. Maximum User Weight... -
Page 23: Environment Condition Of Use
U S E R M A N U A L 10.4. Environment Condition for Use Transport ....................-25°C - +70°C Storage ....................-25°C - +70°C Usage ....................+5°C - +40°C Humidity ...................... 10% - 93% Atmospheric Pressure ..............700hPa – 1060hPa Operational Altitude .................... - Page 24 CF83 1BF T: +44 (0) 800 043 0881 F: +44 (0) 845 459 9832 E: info@directhealthcaregroup.com Asia Pacifi c Direct Healthcare Group PTY Ltd. PO Box 562, Wembley Western Australia 6913 T: +61 (0) 423 852 810 E: info@directhealthcaregroup.com.au IFU-103 Issue 2 Date: June 2018 D I R E C T H E A L T H C A R E G R O U P .
Need help?
Do you have a question about the kirton Florien Elite and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers