Seating Matters SORRENTO Operation Manual & Product Specification page 5

6. The product must be used on a level, plain, hard surface with the brakes engaged to
avoid it moving during use and to ensure stability. When the chair is not in transit, all
the braking castors on the product must be engaged to prevent risk of injury when
being used.
7. The product may not be left in an outdoor environment. More information on fabrics
and their environment can be found later in this manual.
8. A competent person, trained in the use of the chair, should make adjustments
and set it up according to the User requirements and Patient dimensions before
the Patient sits in the chair. Where possible, adjustments should be made when the
Patient is not in the chair to avoid injury to the User and Patient.
9. Ensure there is more than one competent person there when making adjustments
to ensure they are correct and safe for the Patient.
10. If in doubt as to any the adjustments, feel free to contact Seating Matters direct
at technical@seatingmatters.com.
11. Under no circumstances must the User or Patient stand or sit on the footplate of
the chair.
12. The chair should not be transported in a vehicle while the Patient is seated on the
chair.
13. This product should not be lifted at any time unless by competent persons trained in
such manual handling.
14. When operating the leg rest and recline features on the chair please ensure there
is a 450mm gap around the chair to prevent the back or leg rest coming into contact
with a wall or any other object.
15. On powered options, please ensure that your chair is charged daily.
Please call your Seating Matters provider if you have any questions on these points.
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