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Contents
FOREWORD ................................................................................................................................................................. 1
GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................ 2
1 DEFINITIONS ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
2 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................ 4
2.1 Training ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.2 Application ................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Shipping and Storage ................................................................................................................................... 4
2.4 Pre-Service Check ........................................................................................................................................ 5
2.5 Hazards ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.5.1 Position of Chair - “Danger of Falling” ................................................................................................... 5
2.5.2 Position of Seat Tilt - “Danger of Tipping” ............................................................................................. 5
2.5.3 Location of Chair - “Danger of Tipping or Falling Objects” ................................................................... 5
2.5.4 Total Lock Wheel Brakes - “Danger of Falling” ..................................................................................... 5
2.5.5 Re-Positioning of Resident - “Danger of Clamping” ............................................................................... 6
2.5.6 Unintended Movement - “Danger of Falling or Collision” ...................................................................... 6
2.5.7 Resident Clothing - “Risk of Injury to Resident’s Skin” ......................................................................... 6
2.5.8 Improper Restraint Use - “Risk of Serious Injury” .................................................................................. 6
2.6 Improper Use................................................................................................................................................ 7
2.7 Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.8 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.9 Resident Specific Instructions .................................................................................................................... 10
3 OPERATION AND MOVEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Seat Tilt ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Back Recline .............................................................................................................................................. 11
3.3 Trendelenburg ............................................................................................................................................ 11
3.4 Elevating Leg Rest ..................................................................................................................................... 12
3.5 Flip Down Footrest .................................................................................................................................... 12
3.6 Removable Wings ...................................................................................................................................... 13
3.7 Shoulder Bolsters ....................................................................................................................................... 13
3.8 Swing Away/Removable Arms .................................................................................................................. 14
3.9 Height Adjustable Armrests ....................................................................................................................... 14
3.10 Casters ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
3.11 Accessories (Options) ................................................................................................................................ 15
4 INSPECTION AND FUNCTIONAL TESTING ................................................................................................ 15
4.1 Inspection ................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.2 Functional Testing ...................................................................................................................................... 16
5 TECHNICAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................... 17
5.1 Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 17
5.2 BRODA Seating Synthesis Parts Schematic Drawing ............................................................................... 18
6 COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR .......................................................................................... 20
6.1 Troubleshooting for Gas Cylinders ............................................................................................................ 34
6.2 Rear Casters ............................................................................................................................................... 35
7 WARRANTY ...................................................................................................................................................... 36