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RECLINER OPERATION
The Lumex Series FR587W Recliner features three positions for patient comfort. The fourth
position is a Trendelenburg (or Shock Position) that must be activated by a caregiver. The
Trendelenburg Position CANNOT be activated by a patient while in the recliner. In addition, the
Series FR587W features a back that can be repositioned via the adjustment lever located on the
push handle on the back of the recliner.
First Position (Upright Position)
The first position is the
Upright Position
. This
position is ideal for patient transport and can be
used to initiate patient treatment / therapy.
Second Position (First Recline Position)
The second position is the
First Recline Position
and is also known as the “TV” position. This
position is ideal for patient treatment, rest and
reading.
To Achieve Second Position / First Recline
Position:
• Reclining by patient: Place hands on armrests
and push body against recliner back to
recline yourself to desired position. To bring
yourself up, place hands on armrests and
pull yourself up while leaning your body
forward, away from the recliner back, while
at the same time pushing down evenly on the
footrest with your legs.
• Reclining by attendant: Standing on either side of the recliner, grasp the armrest with one hand
and the push handle with the other hand. Push back on push handle to recline. To return, grasp
push handle and pull forward to raise the recliner’s back.
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NOTICE: DO NOT use the footrest by itself to return the recliner to an upright position
from any recline position. Doing so may damage the recliner mechanism. Please follow the
instructions above to operate the recliner.
Upright Position
First Recline Position
(TV Position)
Second Recline Position
(Full Recline Position)
Trendelenburg Position
(Shock Position)
