Safety Instructions - Seating Matters Phoenix Operation Manual & Product Specification Manual

SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
All instructions must be read and understood before the product
can be used.
• When the PHOENIX™ is not in transit, all the braking castors on the product must
be engaged to prevent risk of injury when being used.
• Under no circumstances must the User or Patient stand or sit on the footplate of
the PHOENIX™.
• Where possible, the Patient specific adjustments should be made when the Patient
is not in the chair to avoid injury. These include head support, back height, seat
depth, footplate height and footplate angle adjustments.
• Care must be taken when making the adjustments on the chair to avoid injury to
the User and Patient. Only a competent person should make adjustments to the
chair. If in doubt as to any the adjustments, feel free to contact Seating Matters
direct at info@seatingmatters.com
• Keep all body parts away from the mechanisms under the chair. Repairs and
maintenance should only be carried out by fully trained technicians.
• Exercise care in using the release lever for the reclining mechanisms and adjustments
to avoid injury.
• The User must ensure that the Patient has a period out of the chair after prolonged
sitting to raise tissue oxygenation levels. Although the chair offers pressure
management, the body tissue still needs time to recover. A maximum of 2 hours
sitting is recommended at any one time. You must also observe Patient specific
recommendations and guidelines as set by their health professional with regard to
pressure care.
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• For the safety of the User and Patient and to ensure longevity of the electrics on
powered options, please ensure that your PHOENIX™ is charged daily using a Seating
Matters charger through the handset of the chair. For further details or replacement
chargers please contact your Seating Matters provider.
• The chair should not be transported in a vehicle while the Patient is seated on the chair.
Assembly and installation guide
• This chair should arrive with you fully assembled. The User must ensure that the
product is in good condition before use (check all nuts and bolts are fastened, fabric in
good condition etc). If there are any problems, these must be reported to your Seating
Matters provider and corrected before the chair is put into use.
• 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.
• The product must be clear of any obstacles before reclining the back to avoid damage
to the chair and objects in its immediate environment.
• The product may not be left in an outdoor environment. More information on fabrics
and their environment can be found on page 25.
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