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The User Instructions
The purpose of the following user
instructions is to provide a guide on how to
utilise, adjust and maintain the Florien Fife
chair.
These instructions should be read by all
those involved with the supervision of the
user and/or the care of the chair before use.
Please retain these instructions with the
Care and Maintenance card enclosed for
future reference.
Adjusting the chair for the user
The Florien Fife
must
be adjusted in terms
of the
tilt-in-space, integral headrest
angle,
legrest and footrest positioning
for each individual using the chair to ensure
safe and comfortable use.
In addition where lateral supports and/or a
footboard are in use these must also be
adjusted to accommodate each individual’s
seated posture as appropriate.
Most adjustments can be easily made with
the user in the chair.
What is Tilt-in-Space?
Tilt-in-space is a unique pivoting system
that provides a reclined, resting position
whilst maintaining posture and pelvic
stability.
Keeping the angle between the chair seat
and back at 110º eliminates the potential to
slide forward into an uncomfortable
position.
Weight is distributed over a larger contact
surface area, reducing the sheering forces
on the skin, making it a simple yet effective
way to combat the build up of pressure.
Key to the Florien Fife is the ability to effect
the tilt-in-space without over exertion by the
carer or indeed the user.
Operating the Tilt-in-Space
•
Locate the lever on the right hand
side of the push handle at the rear of
the chair and squeeze towards the
push handle.
•
Gently apply, as appropriate, either
downward pressure on the push
handle to tilt the chair backwards or
lift the chair upwards whilst squeezing
the lever to raise the chair.
•
At any point during the upward or
downward tilt motion the lever can be
released and the chair will assume
the selected position.
•
It is always advisable to adjust the
positioning of the legrest once the tilt-
in-space positioning has been chosen
to ensure that a correct and
comfortable posture is assumed.
