SL6 LIFT CHAIR | V. OPERATION |
OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
There are certain precautions that should be taken during the operation of your lift chair. Read and follow these precautions carefully in order to ensure safe lift chair operation and to prevent injury and/or product damage.
!Plug the power cord directly into the electrical outlet. Do not use an extension cord!
!Do not place anything (for example, a drinking glass) on top of or near the external transformer.
!If the external transformer box or hand control requires cleaning, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and use a clean, dry cloth or lightly dampened cloth. Allow ample drying time before plugging the power cord back into the electrical outlet.
!Periodically check the hand control and all power cords for visible damage.
!Keep the hand control away from all heated surfaces.
!Ensure the hand control is out of the way before sitting in the chair.
!Keep children and pets away from all moving parts while operating the lift chair.
!Do not allow children to play on or operate the lift chair. Only the intended user should operate the lift chair.
!Keep the hand control locked or utilize the
!Avoid pinch points, such as the lift and scissor mechanisms. Keep hands and feet clear of these areas.
!Always leave the lift chair in an upright and closed position when not in use.
!Do not sit or stand on the footrest.
!Do not “drop” into the lift chair when sitting if it is in a partially raised position.
PROHIBITED! Do not place objects under the lift chair. Make sure area is clear of obstructions, including pets and small children during operation.
WARNING! Prevent the risk of electrical shock, fire, falls, and/or being pinched. Follow all instructions and precautions provided.
HAND CONTROL OPERATION
Depending on lift chair model, the hand control may be equipped with switches that control the movement of the chair- back, chair base, and footrest (Fig. 5.1).
Follow these steps to sit in your lift chair (Fig. 5.1):
1.Slide the inhibit switch to the right.
2.Engage and hold the up/down switch in the UP position to raise your lift chair from the seated position to the stand- ing position.
3.Back into the lift chair and sit in the center of the seat, using the armrests for support if needed.
4.Engage and hold the up/down switch in the DOWN posi- tion to lower the lift chair to a comfortable seated position.
Follow these steps to recline your lift chair from the seated position (Fig. 5.1):
1.Slide the inhibit switch to the left.
2.Engage and hold the up/down switch in the DOWN posi- tion until comfortably reclined.
3.Engage and hold the up/down switch in the UP position to return to an upright, seated position. Release the switch when the lift chair reaches a comfortable seated position.
UP
POSITION
DOWN POSITION
INHIBIT
SWITCH
Figure 5.1 Standard Hand Control
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