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Chair with Caster Full Tilt and Recliner Operating Manual Item # CLN400-20 Distributor/Rep This manual must be given to the caregiver responsible for this chair and its occupant. Caregiver Before using this chair, read this manual thoroughly and save for future reference.
FOREWORD Congratulations on your purchase of a Drive Chair with Caster Full Tilt and Recliner. Drive recliners are a product of quality engineering and are manufactured to meet our own highly rigid specifications and will surpass all your expectations. Please read this manual carefully to ensure safe usage and understanding of maintenance instructions.
1. DEFINITIONS “Long-Term Care Institution” refers to a nursing home, hospital, or other healthcare facility that provides health and personal care to its residents on a long-term basis. “Resident” refers to an individual living in a long-term care institution under the care of professional caregivers.
Any other use of the chair is excluded from possible liability claims. The DRIVE Chair with Caster Full Tilt and Recliner s are not to be used in the shower. The frame and components will rust and will void the warranty.
DRIVE chairs should be shipped and stored in an upright position and not stacked higher than 4 boxes. No other materials should be shipped or stored on top of a DRIVE box. Upon receipt, the shipping carton must be immediately examined for damage. Any damage should be noted on the delivery receipt and a request for inspection by the transportation company should be made.
2.5.4 Total Lock Wheel Brakes - “Danger of Falling” The special casters found on the DRIVE chair have total lock brakes which prevent the wheels from turning and swiveling. The brakes must always be applied when: 1.
2. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 2.5.5 Re-Positioning of Resident - “Danger of Clamping” DRIVE chairs offer the benefits of seat tilt, back recline, leg rest/footrest elevation, and moveable arms. During the movement of any of these functions, the following safety measures must be observed: 1.
10. Leaving a resident in a chair on a sloping surface. 11. Leaving a chair unattended on a sloping surface. 12. Using non-DRIVE accessories on the chair. 13. Using the chair at temperatures below 0ºC. 14. Using the chair as a shower or bathing chair.
2. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 2.7 Cleaning Prior to disinfecting, do a cleaning step to remove visible surface soil, bodily fluids, etc. A mild soap or detergent solution made with warm water is recommended for most materials. Rinse soap/ detergent residue by wiping with plain potable water.
2. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 2.8 Maintenance The maintenance on a DRIVE chair will vary with the amount of use and the condition of the resident using the chair. In regular use, after the initial inspection and functional testing, the chair should be inspected and tested bimonthly. We recommend visually inspecting for signs of wear, damage, loose or missing fasteners, and other safety concerns.
3. 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. 3.1 Seat Tilt Gas cylinders allow the seat to be tilted to any position from most upright to the lowest within its range.
3. OPERATION AND MOVEMENT 3.5 Flip Down Footrest The flip down footrest is removable and length adjustable. To Attach the Footrest: Insert the right end of the footrest upper cross piece into the desired hole in the right side of the leg rest frame. Insert the left end of the footrest upper cross piece into the corresponding hole in the left side of the leg rest frame.
Insert the bolts through the desired corresponding holes and tighten the bolts. 3.10 Casters The Drive Chair with Caster Full Tilt and Recliner chair features three 5” total lock casters and one 5” directional locking (tracking) caster. (dark grey pedal) The tracking feature allows for easy maneuverability.
4. INSPECTION AND FUNCTIONAL TESTING Safety measures as described in Section 1 must be observed when inspecting or testing a chair. Only authorized caregivers or maintenance staff should attempt to inspect or test a chair. 4.1 Inspection We recommend regular visual inspection for signs of wear, damage, loose or missing fittings, and other safety concerns.
5. TECHNICAL INFORMATION 5.1 Specifications Specifications based on 20” Drive Chair with Caster Full Tilt and Recliner Item No Description Spec size inch/mm Overall width 25.8”/655mm Arm pad length 14”/356mm Arm pad width 2.87”/73mm Seat depth 17.7”/450mm Back height 32.6”/830mm Width between two shoulder rest 13”/330mm...
Seat angle 5° Back angle 8° 5.2 DRIVE Chair with Caster Full Tilt and Recliner Parts Schematic Drawing. See DRIVE web site 5.3 DRIVE Chair with Caster Full Tilt and Recliner Parts Schematic Legend See DRIVE web site - 15 -...
6. COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR Please have the chair serial number ready when contacting DRIVE 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.
7. WARRANTIES Manufacturer Warranty Your Drive branded product is warrantied to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the product for the original consumer purchaser. This device was built to exacting standards and care¬fully inspected prior to shipment.
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