Podiatry Chair User Manual
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Retractable Castor Operation
The castors fitted to this chair are 50mm retractable swivel castors. They are
operated in pairs at each end of the chair via the black wheel pedals.
NOTE
–
the castors are not designed for patient transport.
Press the pedal down
fully to operate the
castors and lift the pedal
to retract the castors.
Castor
WARNING
Castors must be retracted before the chair is used and whilst patients get on or off.
Disconnect and coil electrical leads and switch away from the chair mechanism
prior to moving the chair.
Armrest Operation
The chair is supplied as standard with a pair of swing back chiropody type armrests.
These are operated as follows:
The arms are designed to stay
horizontal whist the backrest is
moved. They also swing back to
allow patient access on and off
the chair.
‘T’ screw holds Arm
in position. To
remove; loosen screw and slide
arm out.
WARNING
The armrests must be properly locked in position whilst in use.