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CareFlex
FLEXIBILITY IN A WORLD
OF MIXED ABILITY
These are the user instructions for the
CareFlex HydroCare chair. Please read
them carefully before setting up and using
the chair and keep them in a safe place for
future reference.
These instructions include details of
the performance of the chair. If the
chair should start behaving outside of
its intended performance, show signs of
damage or excessive wear, or otherwise
feel unsuitable, please take it out of service
and contact CareFlex or your CareFlex
Distributor immediately.
The HydroCare chair is designed for use
in nursing home environments, specifi cally
for those clients who are still ambulant but
who require a high level of security and
comfort. The chair has a built-in pressure
management system based on CareFlex's
patented WaterCell Technology® in the
seat.
Class 1
Medical Device
HydroCare™ User Instructions
A level of supervision appropriate to
the client's abilities must be applied at all
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Summary of Contents for CareFlex HydroCare
- Page 1 CareFlex or your CareFlex Distributor immediately. The HydroCare chair is designed for use in nursing home environments, specifi cally for those clients who are still ambulant but who require a high level of security and comfort.
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Page 2: Setup And Adjustment
These dimensions cannot be adjusted. The HydroCare has three seat angle settings, 10°, 15° and 20°. The seat angle will be selected at assessment to suit the client but it can be adjusted at a later date. Please see the further instructions. - Page 3 UI HydroCare. iss1 06/11 1. Seat Height and Width If the client can raise to standing themselves or with minimal assistance, the seat height should be set so that the client’s feet rest fl at on the fl oor and the underside of their thighs are in contact with the full length of the seat cushion.
- Page 4 With the HydroCare seat depth also affects arm height. The chair has been sized so that as the seat depth is increased it is matched by a proportionately higher arm height.
- Page 5 UI HydroCare. iss1 06/11 3. Day to Day Use 3a. Brakes & Castors The HydroCare is fi tted with castors which make them suitable for portering clients on smooth, level ground. When portering a client in a CareFlex chair, a pelvic strap must be fastened around the client and correctly Each castor has a brake.
- Page 6 UI HydroCare. iss1 06/11 3b. Back Angle Recline The HydroCare has an angle adjustable back. When the back is fully upright, the angle at the client’s hips will be approximately 100°. However, because of the contoured profi le of the back, the client will fi nd this a comfortable position for mealtimes, activities and for preparing to raise to standing.
- Page 7 UI HydroCare. iss1 06/11 4. Accessories 4a. Headrests The HydroCare can be fi tted with a range of soft headrests. These are; • Shallow headrest for basic head support. • Deep headrest for more support for those with a The straps on the headrest pillow fi t over the chair kyphotic profi...
- Page 8 UI HydroCare. iss1 06/11 4b. Block Legrest A block legrest accessory can be used witht he HydroCare to elevate the client’s legs. The block legrest incorporates Refl exions foam in the top surface for pressure relief. The legrest consists of a solid block which prevents the client trapping their legs under the seat of the chair.
- Page 9 UI HydroCare. iss1 06/11 4d. Pelvic Strap 4e. Pelvic Strap Fitting Pelvic straps are intended to be used as positioning aids to help keep the client stable in the chair with a vertical pelvic posture, reducing the tendency to sacraly sit and limiting soft tissue damage through the effect of shear.
- Page 10 UI HydroCare. iss1 06/11 4f. Pelvic Strap Day to Day Use The pelvic strap has a side release buckle. The buckle comes in two parts which slot together. Tabs on the side of the buckle lock the two halves together. To open the buckle, press the tabs on the sides at the same time.
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Page 11: Seat Angle Adjustment
UI HydroCare. iss1 06/11 5. Seat Angle Adjustment The angle of the seat unit of the HydroCare has three settings; 10°, 15° and 20°. Seat angle can be used to encourage greater pelvic stability. Increasing the seat angle encourages the pelvis back into the seat to encourage an upright position and reduce sacral sitting and the effect of shear. -
Page 12: Care And Maintenance
Always try to avoid storing or using the chair in areas where it may obstruct exits or passageways. • The HydroCare must never be used in motor vehicles for client transportation. CareFlex Ltd. Unit 1, Templer House, King Charles Business Park, Old Newton Road, Heathfi eld, Devon. TQ12 6UT. Tel: 01626 831440 www.carefl ex.co.uk...
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