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Compact 5 Track Chair
5 - COMPACT 5 TRACK CHAIR OPERATION
5.0 Checking the Compact 5 Track
The following checks are required each day before the use of the Chair:
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Overall cleanliness of the Chair.
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Check that there are no bent or damaged parts, missing fasteners, etc.
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Check that the wheels rotate freely with no excess movement or damage.
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Check that the Chair unfolds and locks securely in the seating position for normal use.
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Check that the track system opens and closes correctly, examine the tracks for damage.
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Check the upholstery for cracks, splits or any loose fabric or stitching, etc.
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Check that the upholstery is correctly secured to the frame.
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Check that all restraints are present and functioning correctly.
Regular cleaning helps reduce the risk of transmitting disease and enables the
5.1 Folding and Unfolding the Chair
The Chair folds for shipping and stowage.
To Unfold
1.
Release the chest strap from the Chair and allow the chair to fold down into the seated position.
2.
Completely unfold the Chair by firmly pushing up the back until an audible click is heard, this is the locking bar
engaging into the locking catches, visually confirm this.
To Fold
When folding the chair ensure the following procedure is carried out.
1.
Fully lower the head-end adjustable handle (see fig.7)
2.
Check that the carrying handles at the front of the chair are not extended.
3.
Ensure foot rest is folded up.
4.
Ensure the track is folded flush with the back of chair.
5.
To release the chair for folding pull the locking bar at front of the chair and fold the Chair forwards until it is flat.
6.
Stand the chair upright on the back wheels.
7.
The Chair chest strap can be used to secure the Chair in the closed position.
5.2 Height Positional Head-End Adjustable Handle
1.
The head-end handle can be locked into three different positions to assist operations on stairs and also to allow for
height variations of operator.
2.
To adjust the upper handle into alternative positions, pull the locking pin knob on the back of the chair to release
the locking pins whilst maintaining a grip on the adjustable upper handle. Lift or lower the handle and release the
knob at the desired height ensuring the locking pin is located in a hole and locked in place.
© Ferno (UK) Ltd. FERNO/MAN/0721/212-R2/UK
(Refer to pages 8, 9 & 10 for the Quick Set-up Guide)
If in any doubt then contact a Ferno Service Engineer.
equipment to function at its optimum.
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