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STEP 8:
DISENGAGING THE KERA SIT2SIT
Once the user is securely seated in their chair you can disengage the Kera sit2sit:
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Release the tension in the straps by pulling
the red tab towards the user
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Remove the rings from the hooks and rest straps on
armrests or hanging down the outside of the thighs
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If Thighstraps are attached, unhook them from
the hooks on the Chestpad on both sides
TIP: Hold the blue tab lightly in your other hand to ensure it doesn’t catch on anything
TIP: Make sure the Chestpad is pressed on the lap well, this will loosen the straps and make it easier
to pull the red tabs
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Squeeze the Lock Lever and pull the caregiver
handle towards you to lift the Chestpad just
above the thighs
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Ensure the user is stable before moving Kera
sit2sit away
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Ensure the user’s arms and feet won’t catch on
anything as you move the Kera sit2sit away
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Carefully move the Kera sit2sit away from the user
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Remove the Backstrap from behind the user
FOOTBOXES
The Footboxes are an additional component offered and can be fitted to replace the Footplates
by a suitable Technician. Contact your region’s distributor for further information.
The Footboxes allow the user’s feet to be restrained from slipping backward and/or lifting up while
using the Kera sit2sit for transfers.
NB: Take care when unloading, to ensure that user is free from the straps
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Place the user’s feet, into the each of the boxes,
far enough forward to ensure the heel is well
supported on the base
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Take the Footbox strap from its storage position
and wrap it behind the ankle and secure to the
hook and loop patch on the outside surface
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Reverse the process above to remove the foot
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The Footbox straps can be removed if not
needed. Pull ends of the strap away from
the hook and loop patch and remove
