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V. OPERATION
Follow these steps to properly sit in your chair:
WARNING! Prior to sitting in your chair make sure that the chaise pad is at and
free from wrinkles, debris, and bunching. Adjust chaise pad as necessary to ensure
there are no wrinkles or bunching. Remove any debris. Failure to heed may result
in product damage or personal injury.
1. Make sure that the chair is in the standing position at the appropriate height for the user.
2. Back into the chair and sit in the center of the seat. Do not drop into the chair. Doing so may cause product
damage or personal injury.
3. Activate the DOWN button (switch) to lower the chair to a comfortable seated position.
Follow these basic steps to operate your chair from the seated position:
1. Activate the UP button (switch) to raise your chair to the standing position.
2. Activate the DOWN button (switch) to lower the chair to a comfortable seated position.
Follow these steps to recline your chair from the seated position:
1. Activate and hold the DOWN button (switch) until comfortably reclined.
2. Activate and hold the UP button (switch) to return to an upright, seated position. Release the button
(switch) when the chair reaches a comfortable seated position.
Follow these steps to properly stand up from your chair:
1. Activate and hold the UP button (switch) to raise your chair.
2. Release the button (switch) when the chair reaches a height where you can stand up comfortably.
WARNING! Do not attempt to stand up until you can stand safely, are steady on your
feet, and can bear weight. We recommends the use of assistance aids and/or an
attendant for enhanced stability.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the chair armrests when attempting
to stand and do not use the armrests for weight bearing purposes.
Trendelenburg Position
Elevate the footrest, then recline the seatback until your feet are elevated higher from the ground than your
head. Please refer to the Hand Control Quick Reference Guide for more detailed information on your specific
hand control.
“Zero Gravity” Position
Elevate the footrest, then recline the seatback until your thighs and lower legs are positioned slightly higher
than your torso (body in V-like position). Please refer to the Hand Control Quick Reference Guide for more
detailed information on your specific hand control.