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PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Please familiarise yourself with this product BEFORE using it for the first time! Intended Use: This chair has been designed to provide multi adjustable “alternative seating” for users with moderate needs and those with multiple disabilities. Suitable from late teens (16 and over) to the elderly. There is a paediatric kit to serve people under 16 (see page 21).
WARNINGS Incorrect use of this product can cause accidents or harm **Important Safety Information for Electrical Reclining Chair** 1. This is an electrical item and should be handled with caution. 2. Always ensure that nothing obstructs the chair’s movement, such as children, pets, or solid objects like walls. 3.
It is recommended that Therapists and Carers complete the following checklist when assessing the appropriate use of this product: • Is the User’s posture acceptable in the Chair? • Are there concerns about pressure and are they being addressed? • Is the User considered to be safe in the Chair? A lap strap is recommended at all times.
FUNCTIONS • Leg Rest - movement from -20 Deg (tucked away under the chair) to +45 Deg (forward)(Total Travel 65 Degrees) • Tilt in Space - movement from 0 Deg (Horizontal Seat) to -20 Deg (Tilting Backwards 20 Degrees) • Back Rest - movement from 90 Deg (Perpendicular to Seat) -45 Deg (Tilting Backwards 45 Degrees) •...
The LED functionality matrix below describes the battery behaviour when the control box is connected to mains. INDICATION OF OPERATION Solid Orange Charging No LED Light Fully Charged Flashing Orange Error during Charging SAFE STORAGE & DISPOSAL Storage: DO NOT store outdoors DO NOT allow chair to get wet Left in direct sunlight for sustained periods could result in upholstery discoloration Protect from dust and dirt...
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS We recommend an annual inspection to check for wear and tear, and test mechanical integrity. To arrange a Service or for further details please contact our Service Team on 01531 634468 - remember to have your serial number handy (location can be found on page 2). SET UP CHECKLIST •...
ACCESSORIES & KITS • SKMA1000 Basic Manual Chair Tilt, Leg Rest and Back Rest adjustment • SKMA2000 Powered Upgrade Kit for SKMA1000 • SKMA1100 Powered Chair available ready assembled from factory • SKMA1200 with SKMA2005 (SYMMETRISEAT 50T available ready from factory) •...
TILT IN SPACE fig.1 fig.2 Full Power - Press on the remote to Forward Tilt In Space or press on the remote to Backward Tilt In Space (fig.1) Manual - Pull left lever shown as TILT to manually tilt the chair forwards or backwards in space (fig.2) RECLINE fig.1...
LEG REST fig.1 fig.2 Full Power - Press on the remote to Downward Leg Rest or press on the remote to Upward Leg Rest (fig.1) WHEN USING THE ADJUSTABLE LEG REST MAKE SURE IT IS PACKED AWAY IN THE DESTINATED POCKET ON THE SEAT COVER Manual - Use lever located on the left-hand side of the manual chair to manually position the leg rest (fig.2) LEG REST EXTENSION...
ARM WIDTH ADJUSTMENT fig.1b fig.1a SymmetriSeat 50 has fixed arms. To adjust the width of the arms, the thumb wheels can be accessed under a flap in the arm upholstery (fig.1a). By loosening the thumb wheels, the arms can move freely and be repositioned either parallel or at an angle, depending on the user’s requirements.
ARM HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT fig.1 fig.2 Located towards the back of each arm on the underside is a small release clamp (fig.1) that needs to be pulled up whilst lifting the arm up in order to adjust the height and then re-clamp to hold the position (fig.2).
CHANGING THE NESTED CUSHION fig.1 fig.2 1. Unzip the front of the seat cushion cover 2. Remove the central 17 x 17 x 3 inch cushion (fig.1) 3. Replace with cushion required by the user (fig.2) A CUSHION MUST BE IN THE NEST BEFORE ALLOWING A USER TO SIT IN THE CHAIR HOOK AND LOOP BACK FOR ADJUSTABLE CUSHION SUPPORT SymmetriSeat 50: Instructions for use...
4-BRAKE CASTERS To deploy the brake press on the front of the lever. To release press on the back of the lever. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KIT SKMA2001 Height Adjustment Kit to add 50mm for a Floor to Seat Height of 500mm fig.1 fig.2 fig.3...
FOOT PLATE KIT SKMA2007 Foot Plate Kit includes Foot Support - adjustable by 144mm (from 339 - 483mm) YOU MUST HAVE THE HEIGHT EXTENSION KIT IN PLACE BEFORE YOU CAN USE THE FOOT PLATE KIT fig.1 fig.2 fig.3a fig.3b fig.4 fig.5 1.
fig.6 fig.7 fig.8a 6. Ensure the foot plate cover is on. Attach the leg rest cover with the middle zip facing the front (fig.6) 7. Insert the foot plate and cover onto the leg rest frame (fig.7) 8. Replace the bolts (fig.8a) and washers and tighten (fig.8b) fig.8b fig.9 fig.10...
POWER KIT SKMA2000 Powered Upgrade Kit for SKMA1000 (Basic Manual Chair) Tools needed: 5mm Allen key, 8mm spanner, flat head screwdriver (6-8mm) UNPACK BOX AND CHECK THAT EVERYTHING IS PRESENT. ATTACH ALL CABLES, ACTUATORS, BATTERY PACK, MAINS AND HANDSET TO CORRECT POSITIONS AS FOLLOWS: Small Actuator (SKLX3017) TILT - Push cable into position 1 of control box Large Actuator (SKLX3011) RECLINE...
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CHECK ALL FUNCTIONS (INCLUDING LOCKING FUNCTION) WORKING CORRECTLY fig.2a fig.2b CAUTION DETACH BOWDEN CABLE FROM THE MECHLOK LEG REST fig.3 3. Remove seat cushion, leg rest (5mm Allen Key), remove back rest (5mm Allen Key fig.2b) and sides (5mm Allen Key and 8mm Spanner fig.2a) from the chair to get better access to gas spring and actuator position 4.
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POWER KIT CONTINUED fig.4a fig.4b fig.4c 5. Place and secure Actuators in the correct Positions using the Pins and Retaining Clips supplied a. Recline actuator SKLX3011 (large actuator) located between front and rear of main frame (fig.4a) b. Tilt actuator SKLX3017 (small actuator) located between seat frame and base frame (fig.4b) c.
COOLOVER® KIT fig.3 fig.1 fig.2 Remove the seat and back rest outer covers (fig.1) Insert the Black PU covered foam into the CoolOver® covers (fig.2) Place the cushions back onto chair (fig.3) SUPPORT KIT Place the support brackets as required using the hook and loop receptors on the back rest. Fill it with the cushions as needed .
SYMMETRICARE KIT SKMA2005 Change of Back Rest / Hingeable Armrests / 50mm Chair Seat fig.1 fig.2 fig.3 fig.4 SYMMETRICARE KIT ALSO USES THE HEIGHT EXTENSION KIT AND FOOT PLATE (PAGE 15) (PAGE 16) You will need a 5mm Allen key 1.
fig.1 fig.2 The SymmetriSeat 50T has lifting arms to aid when transferring. To change the arm rests from fixed to “lifting” arms you will need a 10mm spanner and a 5mm Allen key. 1. Remove the bolt and over centre clamp from the arm rest (fig.1) 2.
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fig.4 To further improve the transfer the cushion height must be adjusted so that the seat and the side of the chair are level. In-order to do this open up the seat cover and insert the SKLX5480 - 50mm spacer cushion under the existing seat cushion as shown.
Medical device symbol glossary This symbol means Consult Instructions UKCA Mark CE Mark Medical Device for use Swiss Manufacturer’s European Authorised Representative’s Importer’s address address Representative address Batch code Catalogue number Serial number DANGER! WARNING! CAUTION! Warning messages Warning messages Warning messages regarding possible Keep dry...
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Device Regulation (2017/745) . The Helping Hand Company Ltd Bromyard Road, Ledbury, HR8 1NS United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1531 635678 sales@HelpingHand.co.uk 160 Kg EU Authorised Representative: Sunrise Medical GmbH, Kahlbachring 2-4, Malsch / HD, EC REP Baden-Württemberg, 69254, Germany regulatory@sunrisemedical.de SKMA1000IFU_2 2024-12...
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