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Using the lift chair
CAUTION
• First read previous chapters and inform yourself about the intended use. Do NOT use your
chair unless you have read and fully understood all instructions.
• In case of doubts or questions, do not hesitate to contact your local specialist dealer, your care
provider or technical adviser to help you.
CAUTION
• Make sure that your fingers, clothes, belts, buckles or jewellery won't get caught by moving
parts, during assembly, use or adjustment.
4.1
Transfer into and out of the chair
CAUTION
• In case you cannot perform the transfer in a safe manner, ask someone to assist you.
• Do not sit on the leg rest during the transfer.
• Do not pull on the armrests to lift yourself out the chair; use the stand-up function.
To get into the chair:
1. Place the chair in its most upright sitting position and fully lower the leg rest (see §4.2).
2. Transfer to the chair.
3. Sit down on the seat with the lower back against the backrest.
4. Adjust the chair to a comfortable sitting position.
To get out of the chair:
1. Place the chair in its most upright sitting position and fully lower the leg rest (see §4.2).
2. Use the stand-up function (see §4.2). The chair is now lifted slightly forward to help you stand
up with ease.
4.2
Comfort adjustments
To adjust your sitting position in the chair, keep pressing the button on the controller until the
desired position is reached.
Lift function
Stepless adjustment
• from sitting position to stand-up
position;
• from stretched position to sitting position.
When the lift chair is not being used, leave it in the upright sitting position and not in the elevated
position.
Risk of injuries
Risk of injuries and/or damage
Risk of injuries or damage
Laying down function
Stepless adjustment
• from sitting position to stretched
position;
• from stand-up position to sitting position.
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Montreal
2020-06
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Using the lift chair