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6.1

 

CHARGING THE BATTERY 

 

Apply the brakes to the castors before charging. Also do not use the chair whilst 
charging. 

 

When the battery is low a buzzer will sound. When this happens plug the charging cable 
into the socket on the battery pack assembly on the push handle of the chair. 

 

Plug the other cable into a mains socket and turn on to begin charging the battery. 

 

The battery will become fully charged in approximately 6 hours. 

6.2

 

DAILY CHECKS 

 

Check for signs of wear, tear or damage

 

 

Check for missing parts

 

 

Check  that  all  screws  are  present  and  tighten  correctly,  and  are  not  cross-threaded  or 

damaged

 

 

Check all straps for fraying, and that buckles are not missing/damaged

 

 

Check that the castors run freely and the brakes on each castor function correctly 

 

Check that the high-low actuator feature operates correctly

 

 

Check that the tilt-in-space feature operates correctly

 

 

Check that the footplate is set to the correct height for the client, and that it is securely in 

place.

 

6.3

 

SERVICE INTERVAL 

The Broo Seating System should be serviced every 12 months.  Servicing must only 
be  undertaken  by  a  Smirthwaite  Ltd  service  engineer,  or  by  a  Smirthwaite  Ltd  trained 
representative.   

6.4

 

NOMINAL SERVICE LIFE 

Your product has a nominal service life of 7 years, during which full post-sales support will 
be available with regard to spares and servicing. 

Product service life has been determined based upon the design complexity of product, and 
the anticipated exposure to normal use.   

Good practice dictates all Smirthwaite Ltd products have been designed and manufactured 
to  high  levels  of  safety  and  quality,  and  will  meet  requirements  of  normal  use  when 
maintained in line with our servicing recommendations. 

Summary of Contents for BROOKFIELD HI-LO

Page 1: ...04 19 i BROOKFIELD BROOKFIELD HI LO INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE...

Page 2: ...4 Tray 14 5 5 Leg Extension 15 5 6 Padded Headrest 16 5 6 1 Height 16 5 6 2 Removal and Refitting 17 5 7 Pommel 18 5 8 Thigh Guides 19 5 8 1 Width Position 19 5 8 2 Changing the Pads 20 5 9 Harnessing...

Page 3: ...y all therapists and carers using the equipment and should be retained for future reference The product should always be used under adult supervision A clinical assessment of the child s needs should...

Page 4: ...ommel H Thigh Guides 2 1 TECHNICAL DATA SIZE 1LB 1HB 2LB 2HB 3LB 3HB 4LB 4HB Dimensions Tilt in space Supine 30 Seat Height mm 450 700 Back Height mm 365 490 465 585 410 530 495 615 450 590 530 670 50...

Page 5: ...ith the methods of adjustment and have completed all adjustments appropriately to meet the needs of the child before transferring the child onto the product Regular maintenance checks and cleaning are...

Page 6: ...to tighten or anti clockwise to loosen When delivered the product will be supplied fully assembled with the exception of the fitment of the additional accessories Also supplied will be a S Key with 4m...

Page 7: ...STMENTS 4 adjustments can be made to the seat depth back height seat height and tilt 5 1 1 SEAT DEPTH To move seat forwards or backwards Loosen hand wheels 1 2 by turning anti clockwise Located undern...

Page 8: ...d to the back cushion before loosening the handwheels 3 4 Loosen the handwheels 3 4 by turning them anti clockwise Located on the back of the chair Slide the back to the desired position Tighten the h...

Page 9: ...he back of the chair Squeeze the handle which will release the Tilt in space mechanism Adjust the angle of the chair by pushing down or pulling up on the push handle Release the handle to lock the cha...

Page 10: ...ator Control Pad 6 which is hooked onto the push handle of the chair This pad can be unhooked and can be moved to a more suitable position if required Push either the Up arrow or the Down arrow to mov...

Page 11: ...ired height Tighten the handwheels 7 8 by turning them clockwise This will lock the arm rest in the desired position Repeat for the other armrest 5 2 2 REMOVAL AND REFITTING To remove the armrests Ens...

Page 12: ...TRESTS 5 3 1 INDEPENDENT FOOTREST The height and the angle of the footrest can be adjusted 5 3 1 1 HEIGHT To adjust the height of the footrests Ensure a firm grip is applied to the footrest that is to...

Page 13: ...hat is to be adjusted Loosen the handwheels 11 12 located on the side of the footrest by turning them anti clockwise Adjust the footrest to the desired angle Tighten the handwheels 11 12 by turning th...

Page 14: ...T To adjust the height of the flip up footrest Ensure a firm grip is applied to the base of the footrest Loosen the lever lock 13 located on the back of the footrest by turning it anti clockwise Slide...

Page 15: ...ly from the other To flip a footrest board up Grip the front of the board Pull the board up which will rotate it about the axle Move the board through its allocated travel until it stops in its uprigh...

Page 16: ...ttached that reads PLEASE REMOVE PROTECTIVE FILM BEFORE USE Place the tray in the desired position on top of the armrests ensuring the blue Dycem strips are in contact with the armrest tops Rotate the...

Page 17: ...lcro is exposed Angle the leg extension board so that the prongs are facing downwards Place the back of the leg extension board on the attachment hooks 15 16 and rotate it back to a flat position Ensu...

Page 18: ...on the seat base cushion to the attachment hooks 15 16 Reattach the leg extension board cushion to the exposed Velcro strip Store the leg extension board in a secure place 5 6 PADDED HEADREST If the...

Page 19: ...secure place To refit the headrest Ensure the shoulder nut 18 located on the back of the chair is orientated so the flat sides are facing the sides of the chair Slide the headrest into the slot at the...

Page 20: ...Release the plunger pin 19 Store the pommel in a secure place To refit the pommel to the chair Push the arm of the pommel into the slot located just above the plate that attaches the footrest to the c...

Page 21: ...5 1 1 until the 2 adjustment screws 20 21 are exposed These adjustment screws 20 21 are located beneath the seat base Loosen the adjustment screws 20 21 by turning them anti clockwise using the S key...

Page 22: ...that has just been removed Tighten them slightly by turning them clockwise using the S key provided This ensures that the screws stay with the pad Remove the fixing screws from the back of the replace...

Page 23: ...the buckle press both sides of the male plug 24 and simultaneously pull the 2 parts of the buckle away from each other 5 9 2 VELCRO STRAP The strap is secured by pressing the two Velcro sections toge...

Page 24: ...t anti clockwise using the supplied S key Slide the CAM lock to the desired position Use the supplied S key and spanner to tighten the fixing screw which will lock the CAM lock in position Push the to...

Page 25: ...or immerse the product in water Store the product in a cool dry place and out of direct sunlight DO NOT use bleach solvents abrasives synthetic detergents wax polishes antibacterial sprays or wipes Op...

Page 26: ...ectly Check that the high low actuator feature operates correctly Check that the tilt in space feature operates correctly Check that the footplate is set to the correct height for the client and that...

Page 27: ...emely active either voluntarily or involuntarily 6 5 EXTENDING NOMINAL SERVICE LIFE At Smirthwaite Ltd we are proud to produce products that have a reputation for quality and durability We believe our...

Page 28: ...the equipment owner s responsibility to maintain their own records of changes to the equipment configuration and to be able to provide such records to subsequent owners to maintain traceability We re...

Page 29: ...ults due to accident neglect misuse not following the Instructions and normal wear and tear This warranty is in addition to your legal rights Goods will only be collected from the original delivery ad...

Page 30: ...28 9 0 WARRANTY AFTERSALE 9 1 PRODUCT INFORMATION Model Size Date of Manufacture Serial Number Final Inspection 9 2 SERVICE INSPECTION RECORD FORM Date Procedure Service Personnel...

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