Direct Healthcare Group Kirton Encora User Instructions Download Page 8

 

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Helpline  

 

Should you have any concerns either pre or 

post purchase of the chair contact  

our Customer Services Team on 

Freephone 0800 212709

 

or from outside 

the UK 

+44 (0) 1440 705352

 to discuss 

further.  Alternatively, if you purchased your 

chair from a Kirton distributor in the first 

instance please contact your point of 

reference there. 

 

If your call concerns a specific seating 

product or item of furniture please have 

ready your sales order number before you 

telephone.  This can be located on the base 

of each chair and helps us identify your 

details and deal with your enquiry 

efficiently. 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 

 

23 Rookwood Way   

Haverhill   

Suffolk   

CB9 8PB 

England 

Telephone: +44 (0)1440 705352   

Fax:  +44 (0)1440 706521 

Freephone: 0800 212709 

 

Email: [email protected] 

www.kirton-healthcare.co.uk

 

 

Summary of Contents for Kirton Encora

Page 1: ... optional accessory 6 Wheels 6 Care and Maintenance 6 Cleaning Instructions 7 Potential Risks Cautions and Warnings 8 Helpline Encora User Information June 2017 IMPORTANT NOTICE for Encora Electric chairs On receipt of the chair the battery must be fully charged before use It is recommended that the battery is charged for at least 8 hours DO NOT let the battery completely discharge as this will re...

Page 2: ...using either a simple gas action adjustment mechanism or effortlessly if the electric model has been selected The independent back recline facility enables the user to attain the most comfortable relaxed resting position possible either manually through the assistance of a carer or at the touch if a button on the electric model Similarly the legrest can be elevated by the touch of a small lever on...

Page 3: ... length seat height back angle tilt in space and legrest positioning for each individual using the chair to ensure safe and comfortable use Please retain these instructions with the Care and Maintenance card enclosed for future reference Page 3 Guidelines for Best Practice To ensure good practice when considering purchasing an Encora chair and effective use post purchase we advise that the followi...

Page 4: ...cora Gas Action Model only Operating the Tilt in Space and Elevating Legrest The Encora Gas Action enables the carer to manually adjust the Tilt in Space facility and or the elevating legrest To tilt the chair backwards squeeze the brake style handle on the left hand side of the push handle at the back of the chair This activates the positioning mechanism and enables the chair to tilt in space Rel...

Page 5: ...re the third roll is retracted before lowering the legrest Advanced Comfort Backrest The Encora s Advanced Comfort Backrest incorporating the highly acclaimed Reflexion foam is able to mould itself to the contours of the user to help disperse body weight more evenly over a greater surface area contributing to the comfort and support of the user Essential to the design of the sculpted backrest are ...

Page 6: ...press down on the front edge of the ridged pad on each wheel The brakes should be applied during all transfer operations To unlock the brakes push down the top edge of the ridged pad until it is level with the rest of the wheel Always check that wheels are not locked before moving the chair Care and Maintenance General Care Wipe down framework with soapy water and a soft cloth Check castors regula...

Page 7: ...ve or shorten the footboard and lower the legrest before returning the chair to its fully upright position to allow the user to stand up from the chair with ease without damaging the footboard on the floor as the chair moves forward Always retract the extending legrest before lowering the legrest Do not try to push down the legrest without utilising the gas action lever as this may damage the mech...

Page 8: ...instance please contact your point of reference there If your call concerns a specific seating product or item of furniture please have ready your sales order number before you telephone This can be located on the base of each chair and helps us identify your details and deal with your enquiry efficiently 23 Rookwood Way Haverhill Suffolk CB9 8PB England Telephone 44 0 1440 705352 Fax 44 0 1440 70...

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