Air Comfort
Range of Reclining Chairs and Day Beds - Operating and Service
Instructions
Positioning
Air Comfort chairs are fitted with infinite locking Gas
struts. This allows the user to manipulate the Chair into
any number of positions to suit the patient’s needs.
Operation
All Air Comfort chairs are fitted with 3 Gas struts, each
operating a separate part of the unit.
Positions are adjusted by squeezing and holding the brake
handle. Maneuver the angle to the desired position, and then
release the brake. The gas strut will automatically lock
into position.
Left brake handle (Labeled BACK) operates the angle of the
back from vertical (seated) to horizontal (Laying down).
- Right brake handle (Labeled SEAT) operates the tilt
of the seat from roughly horizontal to 45 degrees tilted
back.
- Leg rest handle (Underneath leg rest, right hand
side facing) operates the leg rest to desired position.
It is best to use each of the Handle Bar brakes independently,
thereby moving the seat into position before manipulating
the back.
The leg rest is adjusted by pushing the handle on the side
of the leg rest to lift the leg rest to the desired position.
By pushing the handle while applying a small amount of weight
(If necessary) down, the footrest will to return it to the lowered position.
All Gas Struts are set to operate with patients in the chairs.
All movements operate smoother with the added weight of a
patient, provided the unit is the appropriate size for the patients needs.
NOTE: The gas springs are not hard locking. Each gas spring
retains a small amount of movement even after it has been
locked into position. This movement creates a cushioning
effect to absorb sharp movements, or a patients involuntary rocking.
Drop down arms or wings
Some Air comfort chairs come with drop down arms or wings
for patient transfers, and other specialised patient needs.
- Pull the spring-loaded pin at the top of the wing,
and move the wing to one of four locations to adjust the
position. The pin will spring back into the hole, locking the wing into the
desired position. Fully opened is for side loading. Push the arm
in towards the seat to take pressure off the pin when adjusting positions.
- Pull the spring-loaded pin at the bottom of the arm,
and move the arm to the drop down position to adjust. When
the arm is lifted back into the raised position the spring-loaded pin
will automatically lock into place.
Operating Instructions
Castors
All Air comfort Beds and chairs are fitted with three swivel
locking castors and one swivel directional locking castor.
The directional locking castor can be identified by a black
locking pedal. To lock the castors simply push the pedal to the down position.
Lift the pedal to release the lock.
Optional extras:
Footrest
All Air comfort hospital chairs can be fitted with a footrest.
The footrest has a trombone action that can be lengthened
to suit the patient’s legs. There are two Tri Nuts
under the front of the leg rest. Turn the Tri Nuts anti-clockwise
to loosen the footrest, and then move the footrest into position
before again tightening into place. The footplates can also
be flipped up to a vertical position to allow easier access
for a patient.
Meal Tray
All Air comfort chairs can also be fitted with a meal tray.
Loosen the tri-nuts on the outside of the arms to move the
meal tray into position, before tightening the tri-nuts to
ensure the tray doesn’t slip.
Service Manual
Maintenance and Cleaning Instructions
- Material:
Please follow fabric-cleaning
instructions located on the back of the headrest.
- Frame:
All exposed metal framing
should be cleaned regularly, at least every three months,
depending on usage. This should be done with a damp cloth
before being wiped dry.
- Gas Springs:
Gas springs will
attract grim so it is important to maintain them to ensure
maximum efficiency and increase the working life of the
spring. Wipe them over with a damp cloth, and then wipe
them dry. The push rod should also be oiled to keep the
seal in good condition.
Common Service Concerns
- Gas Springs don’t
work.
It
is best not to attempt to adjust the gas springs or brake
cables. If you feel the unit is not operating correctly,
first contact the distributor to make them aware of your
concern. Brake cables and gas springs can be replaced if
they have been damaged, or if there is a manufacturing fault.
- There isn’t enough
air in the seat.
If
you are unfamiliar with the Air system, it may appear that
there is not enough air in the air bags. The air bags are
designed to work together as a unit. When the patient is
in the seat they will displace the small amount of air throughout
the bags to create a thin layer of air cushioning. Do not
add air to the bags before first consulting the store or
the manufacturer. If you believe one of the air bags has
deflated, un-velcro the cover on the side of the seat to
access and remove the problem bag. Examine the bag and the
valve for obvious punctures or any sign of damage, particularly
along the welds. To test for a leak, inflate the bag (making
sure the valve is then properly secured) and leave it aside
for several hours to see if it deflates of its own accord.
If the bag shows signs of leaking air, a new bag can be sourced
through the distributor from whom the unit was purchased.
- The seat area has collapsed.
Do not
be alarmed when the seat settles into its natural shape.
The seat should look concaved after some time as the foam
settles. This does not indicate that the air bags are flat.
Sit in the unit and you will find that the cushioning is
unchanged, or in fact improved. The concave shape has the
added benefit of helping to prevent the patient from slipping
forward without being uncomfortable. If you still feel
the air bag has a leak, follow the steps outlined in point
2 above.
Warranty
Pressure Relief Chairs
- Frame 10 Years
- Foam 5 Years
- Gas struts 1 Year
- Air Bags 2 Years
- Castors 2 Years
- Fabric Manufacturers
- Workmanship 2 Years
Please contact your distributor should you have
any other general enquires.
We appreciate any feedback regarding Air Comfort
products or service.
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