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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. The caregiver must use proper body
mechanics when operating the chair, and be prepared to support the weight of the resident while operating the 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. Use
seat tilt to safely position the resident, redistribute
pressure and increase comfort.
To Activate the Seat Tilt
-Place your right hand on the bar to assist movement
and squeeze the tilt handle with your left hand.
-Raise or lower the seat tilt until the desired angle is
achieved.
3.2 Back Recline
Gas cylinders allow the back to be reclined to any
position from the most upright to the lowest within its
range. Use back recline to position the resident, create
pressure redistribution, increase comfort, and assist with
daily care activities.
WARNING: Always tilt slightly before reclining to
prevent resident from sliding.
To Activate the Back Recline
-Place your left hand on the top bar to assist movement
and squeeze the recline handle with your right hand.
-Raise or recline the back until the desired angle is
achieved.
3.3 Trendelenburg
The Trendeleburg feature allows caregivers to quickly
position the feet above the head.
To activate Trendelenburg
-Recline fully, then tilt fully.
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