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Page 1: Operating Instructions
SEATING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Elite Models: 785 Tilt Recliner 35V Semi-Recliner 85V Tilt Chair Broda Seating 385 Phillip St. Waterloo, ON Canada N2L 5R8 Phone: 1-800-668-0637 Fax: (519) 746-8616 www.brodaseating.com E-mail: sales@brodaseating.com December 10, 2004 Last Revised January, 2007... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Casters 4.10 Accessories 4.11 Broda Tray 4.12 Broda Thigh Belt 4.13 Broda HSP Padding Package INSPECTION and FUNCTIONAL TESTING Inspection Functional Testing RESIDENT SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS (Additions to Section 1) REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE Schematic Drawings and Legends Trouble Shooting for Cylinders Cables and Handles 6”... -
Page 3: Foreword
The maximum benefit to the resident using this chair will be achieved with the advice and assistance of their Caregivers. This manual will assist you in making the best use of the functional capabilities of the BRODA chair and ensure that you will quickly become familiar with its use. -
Page 4: General Instructions
A BRODA chair is designed for use within a Nursing Home, Hospital, or other Long Term Care facility where the potential users benefit from the assistance and care of professional caregivers. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
BRODA Elite Chairs SAFETY REQUIREMENTS This section must be read by all operators of the BRODA chair before they attempt to use the product. It is the resident’s primary caregiver’s responsibility to ensure that only people who are familiar with the information contained in this manual are authorized to operate or move the chair. -
Page 6: Legal Restrictions
BRODA Elite Chairs Legal Restrictions BRODA chairs may only be used as described in this manual and with proper regard for recognized health care and work place safety and accident prevention practices. BRODA chairs may not be operated or used with non-BRODA spare parts or accessories which could endanger residents, staff, or other third parties. -
Page 7: Re-Positioning Of Resident "Danger Of Clamping
If after being fully dressed, a resident’s bare arms, legs, or body could still come into direct contact with the vinyl straps or vinyl pads, we recommend the use of a covering, such the BRODA terry cloth covered seat and/or back pad or a folded cloth bed sheet to prevent direct contact. Direct contact of bare skin on the straps over a period of time could cause moisture on the resident, and/or cause the skin to stick to the straps. -
Page 8: Improper Use
Preventative Maintenance The maintenance on a BRODA chair will vary with the amount of use and the condition of the resident using the chair. We recommend regular visual inspection for signs of wear, damage, loose or missing fittings, and other safety concerns. -
Page 9: Resident Specific Instructions
DEFINITIONS and TECHNICAL INFORMATION 2.1 Definitions “BRODA” means Broda Enterprises Inc. doing business as Broda Seating. BRODA “chair” refers to Elite chair models 785, 35V and 85V. “Long Term Care Institution” refers to a Nursing Home, Hospital, or other Health Care facility that provides health and personal care to its residents on a long term basis. -
Page 10: Shipping And Storage Specifications
Celsius. BRODA chairs should not be used until they are between 0 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius. BRODA chairs should be kept in a clean, dry environment. Do not leave BRODA chairs outdoors as the frame is not UV protected. Leaving the chairs outdoors could cause the paint to peel. -
Page 11: Labels
BRODA Elite Chairs Labels BRODA uses certain labels to assist caregivers to identify items which permit the operation of the Elite chair’s functions. Patent Label for Split Flip Down Patent Label (White) Footrest (White) CDN PAT# 2,204,579 PATENT PAT# 5,868,461... -
Page 12: Caregiver Management
At the customer’s request, the initial basic training of the resident’s caregiver(s) in the operation of the chair will be provided by the local BRODA representative who supplies the chair. The caregiver(s) must adhere to the Safety Requirements at all times to ensure the safety of the resident, caregivers, and third parties. -
Page 13: Operation And Movement
BRODA Elite Chairs 4.0 OPERATION and MOVEMENT Safety measures as described in Section 1 must be observed when operating the chair’s functions or moving the chair. Only authorized caregivers should attempt to operate or move a chair. The caregiver must use proper body mechanics when operating the chair, and be prepared to support the weight of the resident while operating the chair. -
Page 14: Elevating Leg Rest
BRODA Elite Chairs Elevating Leg rest Elevated Legrest The 785 leg rest articulates and extends with the back recline. The 35V legrest elevates with the back recline. This eliminates the need for repositioning the leg rest after reclining the resident in the chair. - Page 15 BRODA Elite Chairs To Remove the Footrest From the Leg Rest: -Lift the bottom end of the footrest slightly to discontinue contact between the straps on the foot rest and the straps on the leg rest -Squeeze the footrest to the right, to activate the spring mechanism.
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Page 16: Removable Wings
BRODA Elite Chairs 4.5 Removable Wings Wings support the shoulder bolsters which provide upper body lateral support to the resident. To Remove the Wings -Using your thumb, depress the top button found beside the wing on the chair back (figure 2.6) -While depressing the button, pull the top of the wing frame Figure 2.6... -
Page 17: Swing Away Side Panels
BRODA Elite Chairs Swing Away Side Panels The swing away side panels are an integral part of “No Lift” and “No Fall” programs. Side access can make transfers easier and safer for both the care givers and the chair user. -
Page 18: Casters
Figure 3.8 Casters Broda chairs come equipped with specially featured casters. The front casters are 5” Total Lock casters, which have a braking position controlled by a pedal. The rear casters are 6” Directional Lock casters which have 3 different positions controlled by a butterfly pedal: 1) Tracking position eliminates any swivel function making rear casters into tracking wheels. -
Page 19: Accessories
Note: The BRODA tray is not to be used as a restraint. Using the tray as a restraint may cause harm to the resident, caregiver or third party. -
Page 20: Broda Hsp Padding Package
Excess belt material may also be tucked away, so as to not get pulled. If the caregiver is unsure about the correct installation or operation of the BRODA Thigh Belt, the caregiver should contact their local BRODA representative for assistance before using this accessory. - Page 21 BRODA Elite Chairs 5.2 Functional Testing We recommend that the chair should be tested for operation of the chair’s functions without a resident in the chair. The testing may be as often as each use if there is any reason to be concerned about the possibility of increased wear or damage to the chair’s components.
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Page 22: Resident Specific Instructions (Additions To Section 1)
6.0 RESIDENT SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS The suitability and application of a BRODA chair is to be determined by a professional caregiver who is familiar with the seating needs of the resident using the chair. BRODA and our representatives are not professional caregivers and will not know the specific requirements of the individual resident using the chair. -
Page 23: Repair And Maintenance
REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE Please have the chair serial number ready when contacting Broda or your local area representative for parts or assistance for your chair. The serial number can be found on a grey sticker on the rear of the chair. - Page 24 BRODA Elite Chairs Broda Seating 785 Parts Schematic Legend Description Part Number Base for Model 785 FCP-18/20-785-B500 6” Tente Single Directional Locking Rear Caster PRT-CASTERT6” 5” Total Lock Plastic Tente Caster PRT-CASTER5” PT Control Rod for PRT-CASTER6” SL FCP-18/20-HEXROD Control Pedal for PRT-CASTER6” SL...
- Page 25 BRODA Elite Chairs Broda Seating 35V Parts Schematic Drawing...
- Page 26 BRODA Elite Chairs Broda Seating 35V Parts Schematic Legend Description Part Number Elite Base FCP-18/20-EL-BASE 6” Tente Single Directional Locking Rear Caster PRT-CASTERT6” 5” Tente Total Lock Plastic Caster PRT-CASTER5”PT Control Pedal for PRT-CASTER6”SL PRT-MDLCPEDAL Control Rod for PRT-CASTER6”SL FCP-18/20-HEXROD...
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Page 27: Trouble Shooting For Cylinders
Trouble Shooting for Cylinders The use of gas charged springs on Broda products allow the caregiver to easily make adjustments to the tilt, recline, and leg rest with a minimum amount of effort. The gas cylinders contain Nitrogen gas, it is not flammable nor is it toxic. - Page 28 4. Check the function of the cylinder and repeat steps 3 & 4 until the cylinder functions properly. 5. Tighten the lock nut loosened in step 1. If adjusting the cylinder does not correct the problem, the cylinder may need to be replaced. Please contact Broda at 1-800-668-0637 or your local area representative. Removal and Installation Steps...
- Page 29 BRODA Elite Chairs 1. Remove the 5/16” mounting bolt from the end of the cylinder (requires 2 x ½”” wrenches). 2. Loosen the lock nut located on the stem of the cylinder by the actuator. 3. Wind the stem of the cylinder out of the actuator.
- Page 30 BRODA Elite Chairs 6. Adjust the cylinder as per the above adjustment instructions. Installing an Actuator 1. Hold the small pin in your right hand, with the long flat side, and the “u” cut out pointing upward. 2. Hold the head of the actuator in your left hand with the tail portion pointing to the right and the rounded head pointing up 3.
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Page 31: Cables And Handles
BRODA Elite Chairs Maintenance The cables and handles do not require any maintenance. Removal and Installation The cable is used in conjunction with a cable handle and an actuator to control the function of the gas cylinder. The cable and handle are one unit. On the actuator end, the cable hooks into the lever that depresses the control pin on the cylinder. -
Page 32: 6" Casters
BRODA Elite Chairs 5. Thread the new cable around the frame of the chair the same as the old one and install new cable ties where necessary. 6. Hook the end of the cable into the lever in the actuator and clip the cable housing into the actuator housing. - Page 33 BRODA Elite Chairs 1. Identify the caster that is not functioning properly. 2. Adjust the pedal so that the caster, which is still fully functional, is locked in the directional lock mode (the caster s locked from rotating and is trailing behind the chair and the wheel still spins).
- Page 34 BRODA Elite Chairs Remove the faulty caster from the chair 7. Holding the stem of the replacement caster in one hand determine if it is set in the directional lock mode (the caster housing should not rotate around the stem but the wheel still spins). If so skip to step 8.
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Page 35: Vinyl Strapping
BRODA Elite Chairs 11. Reinsert the hexagonal rod through the new caster (a gentle tap may be required here). 12. Reinstall and tighten the mounting bolts (the use of Lock-Tite is recommended). 13. Reinstall the pedal removed in step 3 and tighten the setscrew. Insert new caps on the hexagonal... - Page 36 BRODA Elite Chairs 3) Rivet one end of the strap with a 3/16” diameter 3/8” long rivet, through the precut hole in the end of the strap to the frame with the crowned side of the strap up (shiny side).
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Page 37: Warranty Information
The guarantee does not cover malicious or deliberate damage or damage from misuse. The guarantee does not cover use of Broda chairs in a shower or pool, with the exception of the Broda Commode/Shower Chair.