SL6 LIFT CHAIR | III. YOUR LIFT CHAIR | |
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Lift Mechanism: Responds to the hand control commands to position the chair in the sit, recline, and stand positions.
Leg Levelers: Manually rotate up or down in order to stabilize the chair before use (Fig. 3.2).
ROTATE THE LEG LEVELERS TO RAISE OR LOWER THE CHAIR.
Figure 3.2 Leg Levelers
Scissor Mechanisms: Extend or retract to take the chair through the various stages of recline (Fig. 3.3).
WARNING! Be aware that the scissor mechanisms are a pinch point on the lift chair. Keep appendages and objects clear of these points when operating the footrest.
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Your Pride Lift Chair is equipped with a low voltage DC motor system that reduces the standard household alternating current of 90V AC - 264V AC to direct cur- rent (24/39V DC). The electrical components include the external transformer, batteries, and hand control. Keep these areas free from moisture at all times.
Figure 3.3 Scissor Mechanism
SCISSOR MECHANISM (PINCH POINT)
WARNING! Keep all electrical components free from moisture at all times to prevent shock and/or electrical hazard.
External Transformer: Connects to a standard electrical outlet to provide power to the lift chair. The trans- former is equipped with an LED indicator, which shows green when power to the transformer is on.
The external transformer may also come equipped with mounting brackets that allow the transformer to be mounted to the wall directly under the standard electrical outlet. The screws must be mounted to the wall stud for security. Refer to “Appendix C” for a mounting diagram.
NOTE: Pride is not responsible for damage due to improper installation.
Batteries: Provide the power needed to return the lift chair from the recline position to the sit and/or lift position in the event of a power failure. For those models equipped with a battery backup system, the batteries are located inside the external transformer.
Hand Control: Contains the controls needed to operate the various functions of the lift chair. Refer to V. “Operation” for more information. The hand control may be equipped with a
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