Warning: Read entire sheet before assembly or operation. Warning: This product should not be used without proper instruction from a health care professional. Warning: The Tilt-in-Space and Drop Arm Recliners have a 250 lb. maximum user weight capacity. • Check and clean casters • tighten nuts • check brakes on casters • Check recliner mechanism for operation in all positions with assistant seated in recliner.
1. Unpack and inspect contents for shipping damage or missing parts. If parts are damaged or missing, contact your dealer immediately. The contents of this package should be: • One (1) Recliner frame with upholstered seat. • One (1) Upholstered back. •...
Upholstered Back Cushion Figure 1 Shipping Support Clevis Pin Wire Ring Frame Hook Figure 2 Side Panel Cut-Out Push Here Figure 3 Elastic Band NOTE: Do not remove the shipping support which is attached to the recliners upholstered back until after the recliner's upholstered back has been assembled to chair.
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To unlock Figure 4 To lock swivel Figure 5 Figure 6 565DG/565TG Ortho-Biotic Preferred Care CASTER OPERATION NOTE: This chair is equipped with four swivel To lock swivel casters for improved maneuverability. The and wheel rear casters are also equipped with locking features.
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Recline Return Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 OCCUPANT OPERATED To recline, place hands on armrests and lean against the back until the desired position is obtained (See fig. 7). To return to seated position, place hands on armrests and lean forward while pressing legs down against the legrest ATTENDANT OPERATED Release the recliners position stop.
Figure 10 Frame Hook Figure 11 Figure 12 565DG/565TG Ortho-Biotic Preferred Care 565G UPHOLSTERY REMOVAL AND BACK CUSHION To remove: Release the two elastic straps which hold the button of the cushion to the back frame with small wire clips (See fig. 10). Grip top of cushion near back frame handgrips and slide up and off.
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Positioning plate Square washer Figure 13 RECLINER POSITIONING MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR POSITION MECHANISM NOTE: Never lubricate the position Clevis ring and mechanism assembly. wire ring 1. Turn the position adjustment handle down to the release position, and remove clevis pin and wire ring from top of assembly.
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TILT-IN-SPACE GAS SPRING TROUBLESHOOTING Bracket Assembly Cable Rue Ring Figure 14 Engage as shown Bracket Assembly Figure 15 565DG/565TG Ortho-Biotic Preferred Care PROBLEM: If the chair actuates without squeezing the release lever, the cable assembly needs to be adjusted. Gas Spring Cylinder CORRECTION: 1.
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Push Handle Up Position Legrest Up Figure 16 Release Lever CORRECT TILT POSITIONING Under Cusion NOTE: The Tilt chair is attendant operated only. For chair to operate properly, a person must be in the chair. To tilt the chair back: 1.
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