KIRTON DHG Duo 2 Major User Manual Download Page 2

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1. Introduction to the Duo Chair ....................................4

1.1. Why is There a Need for this Type of Chair? ..................4 

2. Warranty Guidelines .................................................5

2.1. Warranty and Liability ................................................5
2.2. Use ........................................................................5
2.3. When the Warranty will not Apply ..............................5
2.4. When the Warrant Does Apply ...................................5
2.5. Statutory Rights .......................................................5
2.6. Warning ..................................................................5

3. Clinical Application ..................................................6

3.1. Intended Use ............................................................6
3.2. Who is the Duo 2 Suitable for? ..................................6
3.3. Who is the Duo 2 not Suitable for? .............................6

4. Product Information .................................................6

4.1. Product Identification ................................................6
4.2. Key Features ...........................................................6
4.3. Key Options .............................................................6
4.3.1. Pressure Management ...........................................6
4.4. Accessories ............................................................7

5. Guideline for Best Practice ......................................7

6. Instructions for Use ..................................................8

6.1. General Operation .....................................................8
6.2. Setting up the Duo 2 for Use .....................................9
6.2.1. Seat Depth Adjustment ..........................................9
6.3. Seat Height Adjustment ..........................................10
6.4. Seat Width Adjustment ...........................................10
6.5. Removing the Seat Module .....................................10
6.6. Arm Height Adjustment ..........................................11
6.7. Removable Arms ....................................................11
6.8. Castors .................................................................11
6.9. Tilt-in-Space .........................................................12

6.9.1. Electric and Regulated Motion Operation ..............12

6.10. Back Angled Recline .............................................13
6.11. Articulating Legrest ...............................................13

6.11.1. Electric and Regulated Motion Operation ............14

6.12. Footrest ...............................................................14

6.12.1. Footrest AngleAdjustment ................................14
6.12.2. Headrest Positioning Adjustment .....................15

6.13. Headrest Angle Adjustment ...................................15
6.14. Headrest Split-Wing Adjustment ............................15

6.15. Back Height Adjustment ........................................16

7. Accessories ............................................................17

7.1. Lateral Support .......................................................17
7.2. Pommel ................................................................17
7.3. Leg Lateral ............................................................17
7.4. Laminated Tray with Straps .....................................18
7.5. Lap-Belt and D-Ring Fixing .....................................18
7.6. Pelvic Positioner .....................................................19

8. Re-Use and Re-Issue .............................................20

8.1. Modularity ..............................................................20

8.1.1. Seat Modules ....................................................20
8.1.2. Back Modules ..................................................20
8.1.3. Arm Modules ...................................................20
8.1.4. Legrest Modules...............................................20

8.2. Disposal of the Chair ..............................................20

9. Care and Maintenance ...........................................21

9.1. Service Life ............................................................21
9.2. Periodic Checks .....................................................21
9.3. Cleaning ...............................................................21

9.3.1. Frame Cleaning ................................................22
9.3.2. Upholstery Cleaning .........................................22

10. Technical Data......................................................23

10.1. Manufacturing Address .........................................23
10.2. Maximum User Weight .........................................23
10.3. Weight and Dimensions of the Chair .......................23
10.4. Product Standards ...............................................24

10.4.1. Flammability Testing .......................................24
10.4.2. Strength, Stability, Durability, Risk and Safety......24
10.4.3. Quality and Environmental ..............................24

11. Customer Support .................................................24

Contents

Important: 

Read carefully before use and retain for future reference.
It is the carer/user’s responsibility to ensure they are fully aware of and have understood all the safety and other instructions 

contained in these pages before installing or using the chair.

Summary of Contents for DHG Duo 2 Major

Page 1: ...D I R E C T H E A L T H C A R E G R O U P C O M Duo 2 Major User Manual...

Page 2: ...1 1 Electric and Regulated Motion Operation 14 6 12 Footrest 14 6 12 1 Footrest AngleAdjustment 14 6 12 2 Headrest Positioning Adjustment 15 6 13 Headrest Angle Adjustment 15 6 14 Headrest Split Wing...

Page 3: ...buyer If the buyer intends to purchase goods for a non approved use he must use his own skill and judgment c No employee or agent of Direct Healthcare Group is authorised to recommend non approved use...

Page 4: ...e head Push handle Strong durable 100mm unbraked front and braked rear castors 4 2 Key Features 5 Guidelines for Best Practice To ensure good practice when considering purchasing a Duo 2 chair and eff...

Page 5: ...eassessment as to the suitability of the product for the user is important If you wish to discuss safety issues in more detail please telephone our Customer Care Team on Freephone 0800 043 0881 6 Inst...

Page 6: ...val and fitting Locate and pull the spring loaded snap at the rear of the under arm and the spring loaded snap at the front Pull the two spring loaded snaps and pull the whole arm assembly either in o...

Page 7: ...e chair otherwise contents of the tray could spill onto the user 6 9 1 Electric and Regulated Motion Operation The electric and regulated motion Duo 2 chairs enable either the carer or the user where...

Page 8: ...ching fingers A negative legrest can be achieved Press and hold the Lower Legrest button on the handset until the desired negative angle is reached To return the legrest to a neutral position simply p...

Page 9: ...om Direct Healthcare Group Please contact your Direct Healthcare Group representative distributor or our Customer Service Team on Freephone 0800 043 0881 To move vertically pull the spring loaded snap...

Page 10: ...e with low muscle tone or control in their pelvis WARNING The tray must be removed before attempting to exit the chair 7 5 Lap Belt and D Ring Fixing The Lap Belt helps stabilise the pelvis and positi...

Page 11: ...Modules A replacement legrest cushion can be purchased for the Duo chair Please contact Direct Healthcare Group Customer Care Team on Freephone 0800 043 0881 or your local retailer for further informa...

Page 12: ...rasives wax polishes or aerosol sprays Dartex Cleaning Instructions User Contact Surfaces General Guidance Attention must be paid to the properties of any other materials which may be combined with Da...

Page 13: ...pholstered furniture for non domestic seating by testing composites Furniture Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture Ignition source smouldering cigarette Furniture Assessment of the...

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