3
GENERAL WARNINGS
1.
Keep this Instruction Manual available for
future reference.
2.
These instructions must be observed to ensure
the safe and effective use of this chair and the
safety of users and carers.
3.
This chair must be assembled, positioned and
used in accordance with these instructions.
4.
The safety features for operating the chair and
instructions concerning the chair must be
strictly observed.
5.
The chair must not be exposed to smoke,
naked flame, extreme temperature, flammable
gases or other hazardous substances or
situations.
6.
Accora shall not be held liable for any
damage, injuries or accidents arising from
unauthorised modifications, non-genuine spare
parts, negligence or use that is at variance with
this manual which can result in serious injury or
death.
7.
Electrical equipment can be hazardous if
misused or abused. Ensure the electrical supply
cable is not damaged by crushing and does
not create a trip hazard.
8.
Keep children and pets away from this chair
unless supervised by an adult as there is a risk of
injury and/or choking on small parts.
9.
When routing cables for other electronic
equipment used with the chair (e.g. air cushion
pump), ensure cables cannot be squeezed,
crushed or damaged by the moving parts of
the chair.
10.
The electric hand control should be positioned
to avoid strangulation risk. Inappropriate use of
the hand control (e.g. kinking, shearing) could
lead to dangerous electrical hazards. The chair
must not be used if there is any visible damage
to the handset or cable.
11.
Inappropriate use of power supply cable (e.g.
kinking, shearing) could lead to dangerous
electrical hazards. The chair must not be used if
there is any visible damage to this cable.
12.
It is essential to consult Accora in advance if
you wish to use the chair for any purpose
outside the use detailed in this manual.
13.
When repairing the chair, only original
materials and components may be used,
otherwise Accora cannot guarantee against
any damage that might occur.
14.
Inappropriate routing of accessory cables, e.g.
cushion pump cable, could lead to dangerous
electrical hazards if squeezed or crushed
between moving parts. The chair must not be
used if there is any visible damage to any
cables.
15.
If using the electrical functions adversely
affects the health of the patient, disconnect
the power supply and only use the chair in the
static mode.
16.
Do not move the chair when it is in the forward
tilt position.
17.
This chair is not recommended for users outside
the weight specifications detailed in Section 4.
18.
Do not modify this chair without the
authorisation of Accora.
19.
Before operating this chair, ensure the patient
is safely positioned to reduce the risks of falling,
entrapment and imbalance.
20.
Electrical installations must meet local
requirements.
21.
Patients, or users, should be risk assessed to
ensure they are able to understand this manual
and to operate the Configura Advance chair
safely without risk to themselves or others.
22.
Patients or users should only be allowed to
operate the chair independently if they are
able to understand the safety instructions in this
manual and have been risk assessed as
appropriate to do so.
23.
Patients, or users, must be risk assessed before
using the chair to make sure that the chair is
suitable for the patient/user.
24.
When plugged into an extension lead, ensure
the lead is not overloaded and there are no
trip hazards.
25.
Surface temperatures can increase when
exposed to sunlight.
26.
If the medical staff state that the patient’s
medical condition is inappropriate for the
patient to be able to adjust the chair
independently, the
chair’s
position must only
be adjusted by the carer.
27.
The chair may not be used where there is a
danger of explosion or in the presence of
uncontained flammable liquids.
28.
Damaged or torn fabric may cause injury.
29.
It is recommended that a patient does not
smoke while using the chair.
30.
The chair is not suitable for transporting patients
outside e.g. in vehicles or aircraft.
