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F L O R I E N E L I T E
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Ensure both snap locks at the front of the arm modules are rotated back 90° to lock in a closed
position.
CAUTION
After adjusting the seat width check both arm modules are secure and the snaps for
each arm are in the locked position.
Stand at the side of the chair holding the arm at the rear and the front where the arm meets the
seat. Slide the arm towards or away from the seat cushion to alter the seat width in accordance
with the colour indicators.
CAUTION
Both arm modules must be assigned the same seat width colour indicator to ensure
an even seated posture for the occupant.
CAUTION
Always ensure the snap is LOCKED after the seat width is adjusted, before using the
chair.
6.2.3. Seat Width Adjustment
Achieving the correct seat width, the internal width of the seat between the armrests, ensures arms sit comfortably on the armrest and
contributes to pelvic stability and security of the user. If too wide, it can be difficult to hold good posture, if too narrow the occupant may
not be able to sit right back in the chair.
To measure the seat width, seat the occupant in the centre of the chair, measure across the widest area of the bottom/hips and add 5cm
or two inches each side.
The Florien Elite has a standard seat cushion and when used with the Upholstered dynamic arm modules, these float across the seat to
achieve the correct seat width for the occupant. The arm modules on both sides of the chair adjust and should be set at the same colour
code on either side of the chair.
Florien Elite seat width options with the Upholstered Dynamic arm modules: 400mm (16”) to 500mm (19®
½
”) in 12mm (®
½
®”) increments
on each arm module denoted by a colour guide.
6.3. Castors
The Florien Elite is fitted as standard with four 100mm (4”) castors with two swivel castors at the front
and two locking castors at the rear that will not roll or swivel when the brakes are activated.
WARNING
Ensure the castor brakes are applied at all times when
the occupant is left unattended in the chair.
WARNING
Ensure castor brakes are applied when the occupant
is being transferred in or out of the chair to avoid any
unexpected movement of the chair.
CAUTION
Always check that the castors are unlocked before
moving the chair.
CAUTION
Ensure there is nothing present to obstruct the free
movement of the chair before releasing the brake and
attempting to move the chair.
Direction Lock Castor (Optional Accessory)
The back right wheel is generally assigned as the directional locking castor identifiable by the
green
tab. It enables the castor to be locked in the “straight ahead” position making it easier to push
the chair in a straight line.
• To activate press down on the
green
front edge of the ridged pad. Then push the chair forwards to
activate the directional lock. It will “click” when in the straight ahead position.
• To deactivate the directional castor, press down on the top edge of the
green
ridged pad until it is
level with the top edge of the rest of the wheel.
• Ensure the directional lock castor is deactivated before manoeuvring the chair in tight spaces.
• The remaining three castors will be fully locking castors (
red
tab) that will not roll or swivel when the
brake is activated.
To
apply
the brakes on the braked castors, press down on the
red
front edge of the ridged pad on
each castor.
To
unlock
the brakes on the braked castors, push down on the raised top of the
red
ridged pad
until it is level with the rest of the castor housing.
Hole 1 (
Red
) – 400mm (16”) seat width
Hole 2 – 413mm (16
½
”) seat width
Hole 3 (
Green
) – 450mm (17
½
”) seat width
Hole 4 – 463mm (18”) seat width
Hole 5 (
Blue
) – 500mm (19
½
”) seat width
To adjust the seat width, ensure the chair is in an upright position. Locate the snap adjusters
underneath the front of the arm modules.
Pull the snap forward and twist 90° to lock in an open position.
