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Tighten the butterfly knob ensuring the seat is fully secured after adjusting.
Position the user in the chair to ensure the seat length is correct. If it needs adjusting further ensure the chair is unoccupied and repeat
the adjustment steps.
IMPORTANT
Only adjust the seat length when the chair is unoccupied.
6.2.1. Seat Height Adjustment
Achieving the correct seat height for the chair occupant allows the feet to be positioned firmly on the floor or footrest to ensure even
weight distribution and assist the ambulant user to stand from the chair more readily. Too high or too low a seat can lead to pressure
injuries and discomfort.
The seat height of the Florien Elite should preferably be set at the time of manufacture, however, this can be adjusted post-purchase
by a Kirton trained engineer.
Seat height option (from floor): 550mm (22”) as standard; 575mm (22.5”) or 600mm (23.5”)
IMPORTANT
Seat height adjustment must only be undertaken by a Kirton trained engineer.
WARNING
The occupant should not stand on the footrest, if attached, when exiting the chair. The footrest should either be removed
or fully retracted under the seat and flipped up out of reach.
6.2. Setting up the Florien Elite for Use
Upon delivery of the chair the wrapping should be removed carefully in order not to damage the upholstery.
The user instructions must be fully read by all involved with using the chair and ensure the chair is set up correctly before use.
It is recommended that the chair is adjusted to accommodate each occupant’s specific requirements in terms of seat length, footboard
height and angle, back recline and tilt-in-space.
Begin by sitting the user in the chair, most adjustments can be easily made with the occupant in the chair, with the exception of the seat
length and seat height adjustment which are easier to facilitate when the chair is unoccupied.
IMPORTANT
Do not use sharp scissors or blades to cut the plastic wrapping from the chair as this could accidentally damage the
upholstery.
CAUTION:
When the chair is in use, always ensure the user is checked
regularly for safety and is not left unattended for long periods
of time.
WARNING
The Florien Elite is not suitable for use by children. Any children
present in the vicinity of the chair must be supervised at all times.
CAUTION
Do not sit on the arms of the chair at any time.
The purpose of these user instructions is to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of your Florien Elite chair.
The chair is ready for use once fully installed in the correct position and all carers/users have read and understood the operating
instructions.
Safety warnings are included within these user instructions and it is the operator’s responsibility to ensure these are read and fully understood.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Kirton representative, retailer or the Kirton Customer Care Team on
Freephone 0800 212709 or +44 (0)1440 705352.
Please retain these instructions for future reference.
Products must
never
be modified or altered after purchase other
than by Kirton authorised personnel.
It is extremely important that Florien Elite chairs are used
appropriately, if there is any doubt as to the suitability of the
product for a user, professional advice should be sought from
a qualified healthcare professional such as an Occupational
Therapist, Physiotherapist, Tissue Viability Nurse or a moving and
handling specialist.
Consideration should be given to matching the basic dimensions
of the chair to the body size of the user to ensure good posture,
support, comfort and safety. Any pressure care, moving and
handling, incontinence or infection control issues should be
considered and appropriate advice taken from qualified healthcare
professionals.
Environmental factors should also be considered and assessed
and any potential risks or hazards should be identified and taken
into consideration to ensure user safety.
When any chair is specified we recommend that a risk assessment
is conducted to ensure it will be safe and appropriate for the
user(s) of the chair and for all who may find themselves in the
vicinity of the chair
Regular reassessment 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 Service Team on
Freephone 0800 212709 or +44 (0)1440 705352.
6. Instructions for Use
6.1. General Operation
WARNING
Do not push the chair up or down steps
or a steep incline as this could result in
loss of control.
WARNING
Ensure there is nothing present to
obstruct the free movement of the chair
before attempting to use the chair.
6.2.2. Seat Depth Adjustment
The seat depth should be adjusted for each occupant. If the seat depth, from the front of the seat cushion to the backrest of the
chair, is too deep the occupant will slide forward, losing posture and increasing localised pressure; and if it is not deep enough,
pressure will be concentrated on a smaller area of the body and poorly distributed.
If the person is slumped in the chair when being measured it will give an inaccurate seat depth measurement. Correct this position
before measuring provided it is safe to do so.
The chair back or the back of the seat cushion should be the starting point for measuring seat depth. To measure, squat to the
occupant’s side to avoid stooping and hold the tape measure end against the chair back or the back of the seat cushion and bring
the tape forwards until it is level with the back of the knee. Record the measurement.
If the legrest is regularly used at 90º to the seat then a minimum clearance of 25mm or one inch between the front of the seat
cushion and the calf is desirable when the occupant is seated against the back of the seat.
If the legrest is generally used elevated, then the optimum seat length is when the calf lightly touches the legrest cushion.
To adjust the seat length, ensure the chair
is unoccupied. Go to the rear of the chair
and undo the butterfly knob under the seat
module.
The butterfly knob is located underneath
the chair at the front section of the seat,
both left and right sides.
Take hold of the handle at the rear of
the seat module and slide the complete
assembly backwards and/or forwards to
the desired length.
