RECLINER OPERATION
The Lumex Series FR587W and FR587WH Recliners feature three positions for patient comfort. The fourth position is a Trendelenburg (or Shock Position) that must be activated by a caregiver. The Trendelenburg Position CANNOT be activated by a patient while in the recliner. In addition, the Series FR587W features a back that can be repositioned via the adjustment lever located on the push handle on the back of the recliner.
First Position (Upright Position)
The first position is the Upright Position. This position is ideal for patient transport and can be used to initiate patient treatment / therapy.
Second Position (First Recline Position)
The second position is the First Recline Position and is also known as the “TV” position. This position is ideal for patient treatment, rest and reading.
To Achieve Second Position / First Recline Position:
•Reclining by patient: Place hands on armrests and push body against recliner back to recline yourself to desired position. To bring yourself up, place hands on armrests and pull yourself up while leaning your body forward, away from the recliner back, while at the same time pushing down evenly on the footrest with your legs.
•Reclining by attendant: Standing on either side of the recliner, grasp the armrest with one hand and the push handle with the other hand. Push back on push handle to recline. To return, grasp push handle and pull forward to raise the recliner’s back.
s. NOTICE:.DO.NOT.use.the.footrest.by.itself.to. return.the.recliner.to.an.upright.position.from.any. recline.position..Doing.so.may.damage.the.recliner. mechanism..Please.follow.the.instructions.above.to. operate.the.recliner.
Third Position (Second Recline Position)
Upright Position
First Recline Position
(TV Position)
Second Recline Position
(Full Recline Position)
The third position is the Second Recline Position and is also known as the “Full Recline” position. This position is ideal for patient treatment, rest and reading.
To Achieve Third Position / Second Recline Position:
•By the patient: From the First Recline Position, continue to push against the back by placing your hands on armrests and continue to recline yourself to the Second Recline Position. To bring yourself up, place hands on armrest and pull yourself up while leaning your body forward away from the recliner back while at the same time pushing down evenly on the footrest with your legs.
•Reclining by attendant: Standing on either side of the recliner, grasp the armrest with one hand and push handle with the other hand. Push back on push handle to recline. To return, grasp push handle and pull forward to raise the recliner back.
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