Direct Healthcare Group Kirton Encora User Instructions - Page 3
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Encora Product Information
Models:Encora with Gas Action
Adjustment
Encora Electric
Pressure Relieving Seat Options
Intelli-Gel® Seat Module
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Transflo Gel Seat Module
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Reflexion™ Foam Seat Module
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Features
Gas Action Adjustment or Electric Tilt-
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in-Space and Legrest elevation
Independent back angle recline
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Choice of pressure relieving seat
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modules
Advanced Comfort Backrest
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Innovative pressure relieving
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Reflexion™ foam on patient contact
surfaces
Multi-positioning, integral headrest
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Adjustable seat height and seat length
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Integral lateral supports
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Arcing, cushioned legrest
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Multi-directional, breathable Dartex
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material on all patient contact surfaces
Accessories
Laminated Tray with straps
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Cushioned or Universal Headrest
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Lap-Belts and Pelvic Positioners
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D-Ring Straps
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Questions and Concerns
Should you experience any difficulties or
have any concerns regarding the initial
purchase or subsequently adjusting the
Encora chair or have any concerns regarding
its use or operation then immediately contact
either your Kirton representative, distributor
or our Customer Services Team on
Freephone 0800 212709
705352, they will be delighted to help you.
The User Instructions
The purpose of the following user instructions
is to provide a guide on how to utilise, adjust
and maintain the Encora chair.
These instructions should be read by all
those involved with the supervision of the
user and/or the care of the chair before use.
The Encora must be adjusted in terms of
seat length, seat height, back angle, tilt-in-
space and legrest positioning for each
individual using the chair to ensure safe and
comfortable use.
Please retain these instructions with the Care
and Maintenance card enclosed for future
reference.
or
+44 (0) 1440
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Guidelines for Best Practice
To ensure good practice when considering
purchasing an Encora chair and effective
use post purchase we advise that the
following guidelines are considered:
1.
Seek advice and input from a qualified
therapist/professional and/or Kirton
representative/distributor at the initial
prescription of the chair.
2.
If unsure when ordering the chair and
any accessories contact either the
therapist involved or your Kirton
representative or distributor or our
Customer Services Team on
Freephone 0800 212709
+44 (0) 1440 705352
further.
3.
It
is
recommended that
receipt of the chair all staff members
that will be supervising the user(s)
should be trained in adjusting the chair
to ensure it is adjusted safely and
correct positioning is maintained for
the benefit of the user.
4.
Users of the Encora should be
supervised and checked regularly to
ensure their most appropriate position
is maintained in the chair.
Adjusting the Encora chair for
the User
It is recommended that the chair is adjusted
to accommodate each user's
specific requirements in terms of seat
length and height, back angle and tilt-in-
space.
Begin by sitting the user in the chair and
check the leg dimensions of the user
against the position of the legrest.
Most adjustments can be easily made with
the user in the chair with the exception of
the seat length adjustment that is easier to
facilitate when the chair is unoccupied.
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to discuss
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