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FOR YOUR SAFETY 

 

STOP! 

Please read these instructions CAREFULLY and THOROUGHLY. 
Always lock the castors when attaching items, or making adjustments.   
There are two methods to lock the brakes on the Indigo HiLo chair: 

1)

 

Push the brake lever downwards to simultaneously apply the brake to 
all four castors, or 

2)

 

Apply  foot  to  point  (A);  to  unlock,  apply  foot  to  point  (B)  on  each 
individual castor 

 

 

The  user  should  NOT  be  left  unattended  whilst  in  the  product.  Always  ensure  a 
responsible therapist or carer is in attendance 

 

The  carer  should  be  familiar  with  the  methods  of  adjustment  and  have  completed  all 
adjustments appropriately to meet the needs of the child before transferring the child 
into the product 

 

Regular  maintenance  checks  and  cleaning  are  essential  for  the  safe  use  of  this 
equipment (see care and maintenance section) 

 

Ensure  that  all  nuts,  bolts  and  hand  wheels  are  securely  tightened  and  that  none  are 
missing 

 

The chassis is ONLY to be used indoors on a flat level surface 

 

Always  keep  this  product  away  from  naked  flames,  cigarettes  and  sources  of  heat 
including open fireplaces, radiators and heaters. 

 

Always  keep  this  product  away  from  naked  flames,  cigarettes  and  sources  of  heat 
including open fireplaces, radiators and heaters 

 

DO NOT fit parts or accessories of other manufacturers to this product unless authorized 
to do so in writing by Smirthwaite Ltd. Failure to follow these instructions will not only 
invalidate the guarantee but could make the product dangerous to use. Smirthwaite Ltd 
will not accept liability for any injury or damage incurred through such malpractices 

 

Any repairs required must be carried out by Smirthwaite Ltd

 

authorized personnel 

 

If you believe the product or any fitted accessory to be faulty at any time, DO NOT USE – 
contact Smirthwaite Ltd by telephone on +44 (0)1626 835552 

Summary of Contents for INDIGO HILO

Page 1: ...06 18 i INDIGO HILO INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE...

Page 2: ...ng System 10 5 5 Pelvic Lap Strap 12 6 0 Optional Accessories Fitment and Adjustment 13 6 1 Headrests 14 6 2 Flip up Footrest 16 6 3 Pommel 17 7 0 Care and Maintenance 18 7 1 Charging the battery 18 7...

Page 3: ...height depth and angle adjustable a Multi grip headrest height depth angle and profile adjustable and a height adjustable footrest with flip up foot plates Smirthwaite can also provide a range of san...

Page 4: ...t Depth mm 290 370 340 420 390 470 Seat Width mm 390 440 490 Seat Angle Prone to supine 3 10 3 10 3 10 Back Angle Prone to supine 0 15 0 15 0 15 Low back height mm 370 450 420 500 420 500 Low back hei...

Page 5: ...aintenance section Ensure that all nuts bolts and hand wheels are securely tightened and that none are missing The chassis is ONLY to be used indoors on a flat level surface Always keep this product a...

Page 6: ...n as soon as the users sits in the chair 4 0 UNPACKING YOUR INDIGO HILO SEATING SYSTEM STOP If in any doubt ALWAYS seek ADVICE Always turn hand wheels levers and screws clockwise to tighten or anti cl...

Page 7: ...lways turn hand wheels levers and screws clockwise to tighten or anti clockwise to loosen 5 1 SEAT ADJUSTMENTS 3 adjustments can be made to the seat depth height and tilt 5 1 1 DEPTH To move the seat...

Page 8: ...able position if required Push either the Up arrow or the Down arrow to move the chair to the required height Only press one arrow button at a time 5 1 3 TILT IN SPACE To adjust the tile angle of the...

Page 9: ...t tilt mechanism Adjust the back rest to the desired angle Push the lever back down to lock the back rest in position 5 2 2 BACK REST HEIGHT To adjust the height of the backrest Locate the lever lock...

Page 10: ...kwise or anti clockwise to set the lumbar support to the required depth for the user 5 2 4 THORACIC SUPPORT Each thoracic support can be set independently by inserting the provided 4mm hex key into ei...

Page 11: ...P ARMREST DOWN 5 3 1 HEIGHT To raise or lower the armrests Press and hold the button midway up the outside face of the armrest 8 Slide the armrest up or down slightly and release the button Continue t...

Page 12: ...rmrest upwards until the button clicks out and the armrest in in its up position 5 4 BRAKING SYSTEM 5 4 1 USER OPERATED BRAKES To apply the brakes simply push the lever 10 downwards The brakes can the...

Page 13: ...r Safety IMPORTANT If the user is having difficulty operating the brake system check that the brake pedal on each castor is in the unbraked position 5 4 3 BRAKE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT Adjustment of the bra...

Page 14: ...o the female receiver B To release the buckle press both sides of the male plug and pull apart 5 5 2 LENGTH ADJUSTMENT To alter the length of the pelvic strap 12 simply adjust the amount of strap that...

Page 15: ...13 6 0 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES FITMENT AND ADJUSTMENT 1 Multi grip head rest 2 Flat head rest 3 Pommel 4 Flip up footrest...

Page 16: ...pplied 4mm hex key 6 1 2 HEADREST HEIGHT The height of the headrest can be altered in 2 stages Using the supplied hex key loosen the bolt on the back of the padded headrest assembly 19 Slide the headr...

Page 17: ...T PROFILE SHAPE MULTI GRIP HEAD REST ONLY To alter the profile shape of the headrest Locate and unzip the cover of the headrest Using the hex key loosen the bolts that secure the individual headrest e...

Page 18: ...y provided ensure the four screws fitted to the underside of the seat are loose Offer up the footrest 23 to the underside of the seat and slide forward The slots in the front of the footrest are to en...

Page 19: ...ootrest in position Each footrest board can be flipped up and stored vertically to aid transfer in and out of the chair 6 3 POMMEL Insert the Pommel 26 through the slot at the front of the seat base I...

Page 20: ...ays or wipes Operating temperature for the actuator is 5 C 40 C The actuator should be used for no more than 2 minutes at a time followed by a downtime of at least 18 minutes For further information p...

Page 21: ...s securely in place if footrest attachment used 7 3 ANNUAL SERVICE The IndiGO HiLo Seating System should be serviced annually Servicing must only be undertaken by a Smirthwaite Ltd service engineer or...

Page 22: ...emely active either voluntarily or involuntarily 7 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 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...23 10 0 WARRANTY AFTERSALE 10 1 PRODUCT INFORMATION Model Size Date of Manufacture Serial Number Final Inspection 10 2 SERVICE INSPECTION RECORD FORM Date Procedure Service Personnel...

Page 26: ...Smirthwaite Ltd 16 Wentworth Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 6TL T 44 0 1626 835552 F 44 0 1626 835428 E enquiries smirthwaite co uk...

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