BRODA Elite Chairs
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1.0
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
This section must be read by all operators of the BRODA chair before they attempt to use the product. It is the
resident’s primary caregiver’s responsibility to ensure that only people who are familiar with the information
contained in this manual are authorized to operate or move the chair.
1.1
Before First Use
BRODA chairs are provided fully assembled and ready to use after purchaser inspection, functional testing, and
training requirements have been met. If the chair does not appear to be in ready to use condition upon receipt,
immediately contact your supplier and do not put the chair into service until after your concerns have been resolved.
This manual must be read thoroughly by the caregiver(s) directly responsible for the resident’s nursing care
before the chair is put into service.
The chair must be visually inspected for damage, missing parts, and loose fittings (fasteners) prior to first use or
testing the chair’s functions. Functional testing must be successfully completed after visual inspection and before
first use. These obligations apply both to the first use of the chair and to all subsequent uses. (as described in
Section 5, Inspection and Functional Testing)
An in-service on the operation and safety issues, as described in this manual, must be given to the resident’s
caregivers prior to its first use. (As described in Section 3.0, Caregiver Management)
This manual must be read thoroughly by new caregivers, prior to the first time a new caregiver operates or
moves the chair, after the chair has been put into service.
A resident’s family members, who share some of the responsibility for a resident’s care, may be considered as a
caregiver after they have read this manual, received instruction on the chair’s safe use by a professional caregiver,
and a caregiver directly responsible for the resident’s care has given their approval.
1.2
Application
BRODA chairs are intended exclusively for residents of long term care institutions who are under the care of
professional caregivers. The Elite Chairs are positioning chairs intended for medium to high level care residents.
The suitability and application of a BRODA chair is to be determined by a professional caregiver who is familiar
with the seating needs of the resident using the chair. Any other use of the chair is excluded from possible liability
claims.
The weight capacity of the Broda Elite Chairs is a function of the casters. The front 5 inch casters can each bear
weight of up to 220 lbs. The rear 6 inch casters can each bear weight of up to 330 lbs.
The total weight is based on
three casters, in the event that the chair is on uneven terrain, allowing the total weight capacity of the Elite
chairs to be 770 lbs.
Custom Broda chairs built for bariatric residents, are built with additional gas cylinders and
additional strapping to further accommodate the weight in the chair.
The Elite chairs are not to be used in the shower. Use in the shower may cause the frame or components to rust, and
will void the warranty.
The chairs are not explosion resistant and may only be used where there are no flammable gases or liquids present
such as anesthetics or petroleum based cleaners.
BRODA chairs are designed for use with specific BRODA accessories and spare parts. Any use of non-BRODA spare parts or
accessories with a BRODA chair is excluded from possible liability claims. Any use of BRODA spare parts or accessories on a
non-BRODA product is excluded from possible liability claims.
