Avanti CHAIR User Manual

REMPLOY HEALTHCARE

AVANTI

USER GUIDE & INFORMATION

05. 03 AVANTI CHAIR

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AVANTI

USER GUIDE & INFORMATION

THIS INFORMATION IS APPLICABLE TO THE AVANTI CHAIR

IT SHOULD BE READ BY CARERS AND OTHER USERS WITH ALL OTHER INFORMATION SUPPLIED

BEFORE ANYONE ATTEMPTS TO USE THE CHAIR WITH AN OCCUPANT

THE PURPOSE OF THIS CHAIR IS TO PROVIDE A MEANS OF SAFE AND CONVENIENT

HANDLING OF AN OCCUPANT WITH WALKING DIFFICULTIES, WHERE A CONVENTIONAL

WHEELCHAIR IS NOT PRACTICAL BECAUSE OF SPACE OR TIME LIMITATIONS.

IT IS NOT INTENDED FOR LONG TERM SITTING

OR FOR OCCUPANTS WITH A SPINAL CONDITION

Thank you for choosing a Remploy AVANTI CHAIR.
We hope you will find it suitable for your needs.
It will give you many years of trouble free use, if used according to the instructions.

The Avanti is one of the many quality
products supplied by Remploy. It is a
one-size lightweight folding chair with
convenient handling features, which can
allow an attendant to quickly manoeuvre
an occupant from one location to
another, where space is limited, without
the need for heavy lifting, or component
assembly.
It has front castors and rear fixed
wheels. The armrests swivel for side
accessibility.

The User Guide contains essential
information that must be read before
attempting to use.

Users requiring more detailed advice
about using the chair should contact
their Approved Distributor who has full
service information manual and
facilities.

Remploy Healthcare Customer Services Dept. can supply additional product
information.

Avanti Chair User Guide Index

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1.1 Introduction & Opening The Product Package Page 4

1.2 Preparing The Chair For Use Page 4

1.3 Side Access And Occupant Transfer Page 6

1.4 Footrests Page 7

1.5 Brakes Page 7

1.6 Wheels Page 8

1.7 Manoeuvrability And Safety Page 8

1.7.1 Going Down A Kerb Page 8

1.7.2 Going Up A Kerb First Method Page 9

1.7.3 Going Up A Kerb Second Method Page 9

1.7.4 Going Down / Up A Flight Of Steps Page 9

1.8 Transportation Page 10

1.9 Fire Precautions Page 10

1.10 Cleaning And Maintenance Routines For Users Page 11

1.11 User Safety Reference Checklist Page 12

1.12 Warranty Page 12

1.13 Service By Authorised Distributor Page 13

1.14 Distributor Service Check List page 13

1.15 Avanti Chair Measured Data and advised info. Page 14

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1.1 INTRODUCTION & OPENING THE PRODUCT PACKAGE

For protection during transit the Avanti is packed in a cardboard carton, together
with Guidance Information. The chair is supplied fully assembled in the folded
condition. A storage/carry bag is included.

Each chair has its own specific identification code label at the back of the chair. This
code together with other product information such as occupant weight limit should
also be noted. Labelling on the product is permanent, to bring user attention to
important safety requirements and should not be removed.

All the information should be read and understood, then kept in a safe place, and available for reference. Users are responsible for ensuring that the product is used safely and correctly according to the information supplied.

Service requirements will depend upon the degree of actual use. We recommend
that a chair used frequently be checked over by an authorised service department
every twelve months.

Packaging should be disposed of carefully and safely after an initial period of use.

1.2 PREPARING THE CHAIR FOR USE:

This section will familiarise you with the main parts of the chair, and take you
through the routine operations required before the Handling Chair can be used.
It is useful to practice these until you are confident that you can do them easily.

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The Avanti can be opened by the following sequence of operations.

• Remove chair from packing using seat handle.

• Lift push handle.

• Lock backrest and push handle into position by pulling cable up and locating

pins in hinge bracket. Take care when locking into position.

• Ensure that quarter turn latch pin locates in to the tube.

Pin located in

locked position

in hinge bracket.

• Apply Brake.

Quarter
Turn Latch.

• Place footrest in forward position.

• Place one armrest into bottom position.

• User access chair via side.

• Place remaining armrest into bottom position.

• Engage lap strap.

The chair can be opened easily with practice. Do not put fingers inside the structure
when it is being opened and locked out.

OCCUPANT TO BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES

ENSURE THAT BACKREST LOCK IS FULLY ENGAGED BEFORE USING

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