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LEGREST OPERATION
Extending Legrest
To activate the legrest, pull the Legrest-Recline Adjustment Lever
(located on the right side of the recliner) rearward — the legrest
will extend out from the recliner.
Returning Legrest to Stored Position
To return the legrest to the stored position, press downward on
the legrest until the legrest locks into place and is flush with the
front of the recliner.
RECLINE OPERATION
Reclining by Patient
Patient: Extend the Legrest as explained above. Pull the Legrest-
Recline Lever rearward and push backward against the recliner back
until the desired back angle is achieved.
Returning to Upright Position by Patient
Patient:
Pull back on the Legrest-Recline Lever and sit up. The back
will follow you up and return to the upright position.
Reclining by Caregiver
Caregiver:
Standing on the right side of the recliner, pull the Legrest-Recline Lever rearward and
at the same time, push downward on the recliner back until the desired back angle is achieved.
Returning to Upright Position by Caregiver
Caregiver:
Pull back on the Legrest-Recline Lever and have the patient sit up slightly. The back
will follow the patient up and return to the upright position.
TRENDELENBURG (SHOCK) POSITION
Info: Trendelenburg (shock) position can ONLY be activated by
a caregiver; Trendelenburg Position CANNOT be activated by a
patient while sitting in the recliner.
Activating Trendelenburg Position
Caregiver:
While standing on the RIGHT SIDE of the recliner,
pull the Legrest-Recline Adjustment Lever outward and push
downward on the recliner back until the recliner is in the FULL
RECLINE POSITION. Step downward on the Trendelenburg
Foot Pedal and push downward on the recliner back until the
recliner achieves Trendelenburg Position.
Bringing the Recliner out of Trendelenburg Position
With assistance:
step downward on the Trendelenburg Foot Pedal. While holding down the
Trendelenburg Pedal, with an assistant standing behind the recliner, have the assistant grasp the
Padded Push Bar on the recliner back and lift the back up until it reaches the reclined position.
Release the Trendelenburg Foot Pedal. Pull the Legrest-Recline Adjustment Lever outward to
return the back to the fully upright position.
Legrest-Recline
Adjustment Lever
Legrest
(Shown Extended)
Series FR597G Shown Upright
with Legrest Extended
Series FR597G Shown
Fully Reclined
Trendelenburg
Foot Pedal (RIGHT SIDE ONLY)
Padded
Push Bar
Back
Legrest-Recline
Adjustment Lever
Series FR597G Shown in
Trendelenburg (Shock) Position
