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- Page 1 CHAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL Low, Medium and Large models from January 2014 Patents Pending Bromyard Road, Ledbury HEREFORDSHIRE HR8 1NS, UK Tel: 01531 635388 Fax 01531 638059 Email: sales@helpinghand.co.uk www.helpinghand.co.uk Symmetrikit is a division of The Helping Hand Company PAGE 1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
In order for the user to be well supported it is essential that the seating system be adjusted properly to fit. The following guide will explain how to simply adjust the chair and give tips on correct settings. Introduction Guarantee Cautions Safety Instructions Adjustments -... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Your Symmetrikit chair has been designed specifically for the use of those who require maximum support in order to maintain their comfort and posture. Great care has been taken to ensure that your chair is simple to use and easy to maintain. -
Page 4: Guarantee
Warn visitors with children of the potential danger of entrapment. Safe use of your Symmetrikit Chair These chairs are not designed for use in vehicles. Please ensure the chairs are transported WITHOUT seated clients. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
It is recommended that therapists and carers complete the following checklist when assessing the appropriate use of Symmetrikit chairs. Is the users 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 or would harnessing be needed to keep them safe? A posture belt is recommended at all times. - Page 6 1) Seat depth. To set the seat depth locate the handle at the rear of the seat. The handle can be swung out to increase leverage. Wind the handle clockwise to shorten the seat and anticlockwise to lengthen it. When the seat depth is correct the back of the users calf should be around the thickness of two fingers away from front of the leg rest cushion.
- Page 7 Inside the zips you will find the adjuster screws (arrowed) loosen these with supplied. The footplate can now slide to the required height. When the height is correct all of the underside of the user’s thigh should be in contact with the seat cushion. Their feet must be flat on the foot plate and not hanging above it.
- Page 8 3) Leg rest angle (Power) The angle of elevation of the leg rest can easily be altered. On the power chair simply push the button on the handset to raise or lower the user’s legs. The green light on the handset will illuminate during operation, as shown below Ensure the area around the leg rest actuator shaft is clear of obstruction...
- Page 9 5) Back Rest height. Before setting the height it is necessary to open the top of the back shell as illustrated. To do this lift the top front edge off the Velcro and hinge the shell back. This will expose the back rods of the chair.
- Page 10 Your Symmetrikit chair can be fitted with a variety of back designs to suit from the most simple to most complex needs. The fitting and adjustment of these backs is described below. 6) Finger form (for complex needs) Before adjusting remove the back shell by hinging down as before.
- Page 11 After adjusting a Fingerform back or fitting a new type of back refit the back shell. To do this slot the recesses in bottom of the shell onto the Velcro by the pivot pins either side of the back. Once fitted to the Velcro by the pins, hinge it up and secure to the top bar with the...
- Page 12 8) Back rest angle (Power) The angle of elevation back rest can easily be altered. On the power chair simply push the but- ton on the handset to alter the users recline angle. The green light on the handset will illuminate during operation. 9) Back angle (Manual) Hold the backrest firmly with both hands.
- Page 13 10) Tilt in space Both power and manual chairs have a Tilt in Space function. This allows the whole chair to be tilted forwards or back wards independently of any recline or leg rest settings. To operate the tilt on the manual chairs, hold the backrest with both hands and pull the right hand lever.
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Page 14: Adjustments
11) Arm rest width adjustment (Seat Width) To adjust the width between the arms, loosen the adjuster screws move the arm in or out as required. There is a calibration marking on the horizontal post attached to the arm for you to check against your settings chart. -
Page 15: 12) Swing Out Arms
12) Swing out arms Firstly ensure that the chair occupants are clear of the folding arm mechanism before operating. To allow easy access the whole arm can easily be swung out of the way. To move the arm unscrew the nut towards the back of the chair with your hand. -
Page 16: Care Instructions
The battery of your chair has been designed to give a good working time be- tween charges but it must be charged regularly. The battery has a low charge audible warning to indicate when a recharge is required. When the battery is in need of charging a buzzer will sound when any button is pressed on the hand- set. -
Page 17: Accessories
When recharging use only the charger provided with your chair. Ensure the cable is connected to the socket in the charger and then connect the other end to the charge socket at the back of the chair. Marry up the two pins from the charger to the two pins in the charge socket from the chair, click together, plug the charger into the your electrical supply and turn on to charge. - Page 18 B) Pommels There are two alternative pommels available for the chair. These vary in width to allow for the requirements of different users. The pommel is fitted by sliding the lower tube into the socket provided in the seat frame. To remove it simple depress the red knob illustrated below.
- Page 19 C) Harnesses PLEASE FAMILARISE YOURSELF WITH THESE PRODUCTS BEFORE USE. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT CORRECT HARNESS FIXINGS ARE FULLY UNDERSTOOD. C1) Lap Strap Standard or padded To fit the standard or padded lap strap first remove the seat cushion and then locate the rear seat mounting straps.
- Page 20 C2) 4 Point Lap Strap Standard or padded Remove the seat cushion and locate the rear and side seat mountings. Secure the strap with the Velcro fixings, ensuring the ‘back’ labels are on the rear straps. Refit the seat cushion and pass the strap ends around the sides.
- Page 21 C3) Groin Harness Padded as standard (SA2820/2825) First remove the seat cushion and fit the rear mounting straps around the lower backrest bar (outside the cover). Now place the main part of the harness on the seat with the long straps to the back. Thread the long straps through the ‘D’...
- Page 22 C4) 4 Point Chest Harness Standard Remove the back cover and locate the headrest hinges. A hole must be made in the cover adjacent to these hinges. Refit the cover and pass the strap end fittings through. Secure these around the hinges using the Velcro fastenings. Route the straps over the back cushion and down the front.
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Page 23: Notes
NOTES PAGE 23... - Page 24 SCX00010– TILTRITE 2010 USER MANUAL Issue 8 20/01/2014 Bromyard Road, Ledbury HEREFORDSHIRE HR8 1NS, UK Tel: 01531 635388 Fax 01531 638059 Email: sales@helpinghand.co.uk www.helpinghand.co.uk PAGE 24...
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