Repose Melrose Getting Started Download Page 4

 

Important Safety 
Instructions 

The following instructions are for your own safety, the 

safety of others and to ensure that the chair is used 

correctly and in line with the warranty conditions.  

PLEASE ENSURE THAT:  

 

YOU KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE

 as you will need them for 

reference purposes.  

 

ALL CARERS AND ATTENDANTS

 are trained in the full use of the chair 

and are qualified to provide advice on the pressure management and 

postural care options.  

 

YOU UNDERSTAND

 the recommended user weight limit for your chair.   

It will be dependent on the Repose chair model that you have chosen.  

Please ensure that you understand these limits and 

DO NOT 

exceed 

them. This may damage the chair and will invalidate your warranty.  

 

YOU CHECK

 the chair regularly to ensure that it is in a suitable working 

condition and that there is no damage. 

DO NOT USE

 the chair if it is not 

working properly or damaged.  

 

YOU ALWAYS

 move the chair around using the push handle. 

DO NOT

 

use other parts of the chair to move it around as this may cause damage 

to the framework and workings of the chair.  

 

YOU ALWAYS LOCK THE CASTORS

 when the chair is stationary or for 

making changes to the chair set up. 

 THIS WILL AVOID 

any movements 

that could cause possible personal injury. 

 

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Cleaning instructions for 
Berkshire & Wild Heather 

 

Cleaning recommended: 

 

Ambla is resistant to most acids, alkalis, drinks and household stains. 

 

Clean with damp soapy cloth and rinse well with clean water. 

 

DO NOT

 use solvents, bleaches*, abrasives, synthetic detergents, wax 

polishes or aerosol sprays.  

 

Disinfectants may be used in dilution as specified by their manufacturers. 

*Chlorine releasing agents 

 level 1 

 10000 p[arts per million should pose 

no problems as long as the material does not endure long periods of soakings 

at the higher concentrations.  Rince well with clean water. 

 

These include Haz-Tabs

 and other disinfectants commonly used in hospital 

infection control programmes. 

 

Ambla surfaces are Nadcc compatible. 

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Summary of Contents for Melrose

Page 1: ...ommended supplier Contact Us Attwood House Cokeland Place Cradley Heath B64 6AN Tel 0844 7766001 Fax 0844 7766002 Email info reposefurniture co uk Web www reposefurniture co uk Thank you for supporting British manufacturers Repose Furniture Ltd reserves the right to modify or change the specification without prior notification For terms and conditions of sale and or agreement please refer to your ...

Page 2: ...rge to the original purchaser any parts covered by this warranty and that on examination are found to be defective in material and or workmanship The warranty is for parts and labour only and for transportation to and from the original delivery point It does not include any white glove delivery service If this is required it will incur an additional cost Warranty Exclusions Fabric damage resulting...

Page 3: ... the chair This will cause your fabric to prematurely wear If you have fibre filled cushions regularly plump to avoid the fibres flattening Introduction The Melrose provides carers with a number of options to enable regular repositioning of users to redistribute pressure and support pressure care management An in built tilt in space movement is operated from the push handle allowing the chair to b...

Page 4: ... damaged YOU ALWAYS move the chair around using the push handle DO NOT use other parts of the chair to move it around as this may cause damage to the framework and workings of the chair YOU ALWAYS LOCK THE CASTORS when the chair is stationary or for making changes to the chair set up THIS WILL AVOID any movements that could cause possible personal injury 2 Cleaning instructions for Berkshire Wild ...

Page 5: ...uld NEVER be used for restraining a user ALWAYS ensure that it is in a good working condition Children DO NOT play with or on the chair as this may cause damage and may also result in personal injury NO ONE stands or sits on the arms or footplate as this may cause the chair to tip and or damage the chair To do so may cause personal injury NO ONE stands on the seat as this may cause the chair to ti...

Page 6: ...ound The image below highlights the lever that operates the tilt in space 1 left hand side lever and the independent recline 2 right hand side lever It also shows the rubber grip handles for portering purposes 3 To change the seat cushion slip your hand down the back of the seat cushion and pull This will release the seat cover from the Velcro Pressure Care Management The Melrose has many pressure...

Page 7: ...or more on each of the different options Tilt in Space Movement The lever on the left hand side of the push handle 1 enables you to use the Tilt in Space movement This allows you to tilt the chair backwards whilst maintaining a constant back angle for the user Simply pull the lever towards you and hold in This will release the tilt locking mechanism which will then allow you to move the chair in o...

Page 8: ...ke place This will enable the leg rest to move up or down by putting and keeping pressure on the leg rest until the desired position is reached It will allow for a range of positions for the users comfort Once the desired position is reached simply release the lever and the leg rest locks into place Always ensure that the user s legs are kept safe from any sudden pressure or movements during any a...

Page 9: ...g Rest instructions on page 8 Then from the front of the seat look underneath and you will see two locking hand wheels on the base of the chair which are attached to a sliding plate To adjust the seat depth simply release the hand wheels by turning them anti clockwise this will release the pressure of the pins on the sliding plate and slide the seat to the desired position Once positioned ENSURE T...

Page 10: ...the footplate pull the locking pin on the left and right hand side located at the side of the back of the footplate this will release the footrest and allow you to change to various angles Please ensure the locking pin has been located into a hole once alteration has taken place to ensure the safety of the user Sliding Footplate If you have chosen to have the sliding footplate then this works by s...

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