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• Keep all body parts away from the mechanisms under the chair. Repairs and
maintenance should only be carried out by fully trained technicians.
• Exercise care in using the release lever for the reclining mechanisms and adjustments
to avoid injury.
• Pressure ulcer or pressure injury reduction is not a guarantee with this equipment.
Research shows that the Seating Matters chairs have helped reduce pressure injuries
by 88.3% when used appropriately. The User must ensure that the Patient has a period
out of the chair after prolonged sitting to raise tissue oxygenation levels. Although the
chair offers pressure management, the body tissue still needs time to recover. In many
places, local or national guidelines recommend a maximum of 2 hours sitting at any
one time. You must also observe Patient specific recommendations and guidelines as
set by their health professional with regard to the use of tilt and recline for appropriate
pressure management.
• For the safety of the User and Patient and to ensure longevity of the electrics on
powered options, please ensure that your PHOENIX™ is charged daily using a Seating
Matters charger through the handset of the chair. For further details or replacement
chargers please contact your Seating Matters provider.
• The chair should not be transported in a vehicle while the Patient is seated on the chair.
• When operating the leg rest, recline and tilt in space features on the chair please
ensure there is a 450mm gap at the front and back of the chair to prevent the back or
leg rest coming into contact with a wall or any other object.
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