Champion CLASSIC Operating Instructions And Service Manual

Quality Healthcare Seating Products

Operating Instructions

and Service Manual

ALL “CLASSIC SERIES,”

“ASCENT” and ASCENT II”

MANUAL RECLINERS

1-800-998-5018

www.championchair.com

CONTENTS

ITEM PAGE

Contents 1
Warranty Confirmation Form 2
Special notes 3
Chair capacity information 4
Receiving new chairs 5

New chair inspection 5
To report damage 5
Return authorization 5
Storage 5

In-service procedures 6
Operating instructions 7-11

For safe recliner operation 7
Champion recliner operation poster 8
Chair positions (Upright, TV and Full Recline) 9
Trendelenburg operation 10-12
Setting the Trendelenburg feature poster 12
Operation of the swing arms (if equipped) 13

Proper use of foot tray 14
Chair options and accessories 15,16

Use of IV pole 16
General maintenance and care of chairs 17-21
Use of Quick releas e s ea t feature 18,19
General Cleaning Precautions 20
General cleaning – vinyl 20
General Cleaning – plastic table tops 21
General Infection control - vinyl 21

Warranty procedure 22
Service information 23

Parts identification 23

Service Parts Form 24
Medical recliner schematics 25-28

Arm, table, mech. w/ upholstery (all except swing arm) 25
Arm, table, base w/ upholstery (swing arm series only) 26
Back frame and mechanism 27
Base explosion 28
Parts listing 29,30
Appendix 31,32
Actuation adjustment 32
Appendix B - Heated and Heat/Massage Recliners 33-37
Heated Recliner General Information 33
Chair specifications 34
Receiving new chairs 34
Heater operation 35
Massage operation 36
Maintenance 37

Heat and Heat/Massage chair parts view 38

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Warranty Confirmation Form

It is very important to Champion that our customers review all the materials in the In-Service
package they receive. In particular, we strongly advise that everyone using our products (medical
staff, patients, technicians, cleaning crew, etc.) review the In-Service DVD (approximately 12
minutes in length).

Please complete the following information, certifying that those individuals using the Champion
products understand their proper use, after reviewing the materials and watching the video.

Clinic or Company Name

Street Address

City/State/Zip

Signature/Print Name & Title

Date

By reviewing the In-Service materials provided, you increase the useful life of the products by
helping to prevent their improper use, which may lead to premature damage and wear. You are also
helping to validate your warranty, as warranties cover material and workmanship failures, not
misuse or abuse. Use these In-Service tools for new employees and as a “refresher” for current
employees.

Please fax this document to the Customer Service Department at 574-293-5760, and thank you for
your cooperation.

NOTE: Not all chair functions, options and/or accessories are covered in the CD.

AFFIX LABEL HERE

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WELCOME!

Champion Manufacturing, Inc. would like to thank you for selecting our products. We take great
care in making certain that our products leave the factory in flawless condition. Our products are
properly packaged to arrive in that same condition.

SPECIAL NOTES

WARNING/ CAUTION These terms refer to actions that may result in injury to your
patient or staff member and/ or damage to your product. Damage caused by improper operation
of your chair is not covered by your warranty.

WARNING: C are give r s or others operatin g the prod uct or movi n g the occupant
must be aware of the location of the patient’s hands and feet. Caregivers must
confirm that he occupant’s extremities are safely located before moving the chair from
position to position, adjusting the position of the chair or moving the patient from the
chair.

WARNING: Place chair in a fully upright position or a fully reclined position when
cleaning or maintaining your chair. Your recliner has moving parts that create pinch
points. This chair moves easily without a patient in the chair and may create pinch
points when not is these positions.

WARNING: This recliner is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of patients.
Some patients, due to their unique medical condition, may need assistance as they sit
down or rise from a seated position. It is the responsibility of the care provider to
assess these needs and provide assistance to frail, weak, or otherwise unsteady
patients. Failure to follow these instructions can result in patient falls with potentially
serious injury resulting.

CAUTION: Models 59 and 89 are NOT designed to transport patients.

NOTE: The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

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CHAIR CAPACITY INFORMATION

STANDARD RECLI N E R S:

54, 59, Ascent (65), Ascent II (67), 85, 87, and 89 series: 300 lbs.

BARIATRIC RECLINERS:

56, 58, Ascent XL (66), Ascent II XL (68), 86, and 88 series: 500 lbs.

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RECEIVING NEW CHAIRS

CAUTION: New chair inspection must be done by someone who has watched the
in-service DVD and understands the instruction pages. Improper operation of the chair
may damage the chair and void your warranty.

Note: For chairs with heat or heat and massage please refer to Appendix B.

New chair inspection

1. Remove all packing material including foam wrap and poly bag. If desired, the bag may
be replaced after examination.

2. Examine chair surfaces for damage.

3. Operate all chair functions and options. This may include tables, casters and chair

positions. Do this immediately upon receipt of your chairs.

To report damage

1. If the freight carrier is still at your location (it is your right to hold the freight carrier
while you thoroughly inspect your delivery), note any damage on the bill of lading. Be
sure to keep shipping cartons, pallets and other shipping materials to prove damage to
the freight carrier. It is also important to save an undamaged carton and pallet in case
the chair must be returned to the factory.

2. Call Champion’s customer service immediately to report the damage: 800-998-5018.

3. All claims must be filed by the consignee and reported to Champion Manufacturing, Inc.
within 5 days of receipt of the shipment.

Return authorization

1. Champion customer service must authorize all returns. Champion customer service will
issue a return authorization number by fax or email. The customer does have the right
to refuse any damaged chair from the carrier at the time of delivery.

2. All returns must be sent prepaid by the sender with the exception of provable shipping
damage.

Storage

1. Cover chair and store in a dry area.

2. DO NOT place objects on top of the chair that may damage the vinyl.

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IN-SERVICE PROCEDURES

Before chairs are put into service, all personnel should review this manual.
In the belief that an actual demonstration of the product is more effective than written

instructions, an on-site in-service by a Champion representativ e may be available depend i ng upon
the delivery circumstances.

Pay special attention to the hang tag attached to the handle, or chair back. This identifies actions
that may damage your product. It is extremely important that chairs are operated properly and
used in the manner in which they were designed.

Certain improper methods of operating the chair can damage the chair and void the warranty. In
the event that you do not receive your in-service packet, call customer service to obtain one:
800-998-5018. Remember to complete the warranty validation form enclosed with the in-service
packet.

WARNING: Place chair in a fully upright position or a fully reclined position when
cleaning or maintaining your chair. Your chair has moving parts that create pinch
points. This chair moves easily without a patient in the chair and may create pinch
points when not in these positions.

WARNING: Never place your hands near or on a recliner mechanism when it is
in motion. Never clean or maintain a chair when an occupant is in the chair. The
occupant is able to control the chair’s position and may move the chair position
unexpectedly, creating pinch points.

WARNING: Keep hands, feet and legs clear of the recline mechanism.

WARNING: When closing the leg rest by hand, make sure your hand is placed on
the top upholstered surface of the footboard only not under the edges or the flip board
as this product has moving parts that my create pinch points. Keep all body parts clear
of the recline mechanism, latches, leg rest and other moving parts

CAUTION:

1. DO NOT overload chair. Observe the specified maximum weight capacity for
the chair model that you have selected.

2. DO NOT attempt to force the chair into position; permanent damage may
result. The chair works with normal effort when operated properly.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

For safe recliner operation:

1. Always set the caster brakes before allowing your patient to get in or out of the chair.

Release the caster brak es only when the chair i s being r elocated; and reset the caster brakes

upon arriving at your destination. Never assume that the caster brakes have been set; check

to ensure that the caster brakes are engaged before helping anyone in or out of the recliner.

WARNING: D O NOT ent er or exit the chair with the leg rest ext e nded .

2. Place the chair in the upright position before allowing the patient in or out of the chair. Do

NOT enter or exit the chair with the leg rest extended. For shorter patients the foot tray may

be used as an assist to allow easier entry to the chair. Patients over 225 pounds should not

use the foot tray as a step. Please note and follow the capacity limits of the recliner being

used.

3. Caster brakes should be locked before using the removable arm top or swing-away arm option.

4. The removable arm top should be replaced and securely latched as soon as a patient transfer

has been made.

5. Swing-away arm should be closed and the arm securely latched as soon as the transfer or

maintenance operation is complete. An occupant should never be transported with the arm

top removed or the swing-away arm opened. Chairs wit h removable or swing away arms

should never be left unattended when an arm is not secured. Check that the arm is latched by

pulling outward on the arm.

CAUTION: Caregiver should NEVER attempt to raise the front wheels off the floor
by pushing on the handle with a patient in the chair. This could damage the chair
mechanism.

6. When transporting a patient, pull the foot tray out to the extended position, and be sure that

the chair is in the upright position. Any recliner not equipped with a foot tray is not considered

an appropriate transport chair. Never move recliner while patient is in seat with their feet

dangling.
This recliner is designed with a “zero-wall” type mechanism. (All mechanisms require some

space between the chair back and the wall for proper operation.) The chair seat and back move
forward with you when you recline. Remember that the chair occupant will move in the same
manner as they recline in the chair. The mechanism maintains the patient’s weight over the
center of the chair, and operates best with the patient seated all the way to the back of

the chair.

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Champion Recliner

Operation

1

LOCK CASTERS

2 3

5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12

EXTEND PULL-OUT STEP

ENTER AND SIT BACK UPRIGHT POSITION

RELEASE HAND LEVER
FOR “TV” POSITION.

Foot rest will rise.

“TV” POSITION PUSH BACK WITH HEAD AND

SHOULDERS.

To assist, grasp recliner arms
and pull hips forward.

FULL RECLINE

SIT UP TO RETURN TO “TV” POSITION.

To assist, grasp recliner arms
and push hips back.

RETURN TO UPRIGHT POSITION.

Foot rest will “click” when latched.

UPRIGHT POSITION FOR
EXITING CHAIR

EXITING THE CHAIR

Exiting with Attendant Assistance

Locate and move hands and
feet to safe location.

Move to the rear of the chair
and use push handle to lift
back to “TV” position.

Move to front of the chair and
push the foot rest closed.

Allow exit once foot rest is
latched.

NEVER exit without
closing foot rest.

NEVER exit while
reclined or if foot
rest is extended.

NEVER exit from
the side of the chair.

NEVER put your
hands into the
mechanism area.

NEVER put your
hands into the
mechanism area.

NEVER force the foot
rest closed.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Chair positions (Upright, TV and Full Recline)

WARNING: NEVER place your hands near or on a recliner mechanism when it is in
motion. DO NOT put your hands wher e you cannot see.

WARNING: A staff member can control the motion of a leg rest as the chair moves
from upright to “TV”, To do so, place your palm again st the upholstered top of the leg
rest, well away from scissors below the short sides of the footrest. Release the leg
rest with your opposite hand and use your palm to control the motion.

To move from upright to the “TV” position:

1. With the chair in the upright position, set or confirm that the caster brakes are set.

2. Occupant should sit down and fully back in the chair with calves touching the leg rest.

3. Pull the mechanism release lever located on the lower arm panel.

4. Raise your feet and legs to recline to the “TV” position.

Note: To assist an occupant in raising their leg rest, grasp the leg rest near the center on a “long”
side, well away from the recliner mechanism.

Note: It is not possible to r ecl ine the chair unless the releas e l e ver has been activated.

To move from “TV” po s ition to full recline position:

1. From “TV” position, push back with your head and shoulders to move your body
forward, moving easily to a full recline position.

2. Should the occupant be in a weakened condition and need help to recline; downward
pressure may be applied to the push handle, located at the back of the chair; or
directly to the back itse l f .

Note: Do not push on the chair arms to assist chair operation; if necessary grasp the chair arms
and pull to help move your body forward into the full recline position.

CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to close the chairs leg rest while in the full recline

position. Doing so may damage the mechanism and void your warranty. Return the
chair to the “TV” position before closing the leg rest.

To return to the “TV” position:

1. Simply lean forward; raising head and shoulders up should return the chair to “TV”
position.

2. If this does not return the chair to “TV” position, you may push on the chair arms to
help move your body backwards into the “TV” position.

Note: DO NOT pull on the arms; this will move your body the wrong way.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: DO NOT put your hands where you cannot see. To assist a patient in
closing the leg rest; place your palm against the upholstered top surface and press
downward in the center well away from the recline mechanism at the sides.

To return to a full upright position from “TV” position:

Apply pressure to the leg rest until the leg rest returns to the locked position and the back
is in the upright position.

Trendelenburg Option

We recommend that health care professionals who will be using this chair become thoroughly
acquainted with the recliner and the trendelenburg option prior to its use with a patient.

CAUTION: Operation of the Trendelenburg option must be in the proper sequence
to be effective. First move through the recline functions then actuate the trend option.

CAUTION: The Trendelenburg release must be fully actuated and held for the chair
to operate properly.

CAUTION: Once the chair has been placed in full trendelenburg position, it is
possible to adjust the trendelenburg position upward ONLY after returning the chair
from trendelenburg to “TV” position, and back through full recline; STOPPING THE
CHAIR AT THE DESIRED POSITION WHI LE ON THE WA Y DOWN.

To actuate the trendelenbur g option:

1. Follow the operating instructions to place the chair in a full recline pos ition.

2. Locate the trendelenburg actuator release lever on t he cha ir back.

3. Grasp the push handle, “pull and hold” the trendelenburg release lever. Lower the chair
and occupant to the trendelenburg position. Release the actuator to lock the chair back in
position. Should you choose to place the chair in a position short of full trendelenburg,
stop the chair back at the desired position and release the actuator while in motion.

To return from trendelenb urg opti on:

1. “Pull and hold” the trendelenburg actuator release lever as you lift the chair back to the
“TV position”. Release the actuator to lock the back in position.

2. The chair may now be actuated into any of the standard chair positions according to the
operating instructions.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

1. DO NOT attempt to close leg rest unless the chair is in “TV” position;
(seat all the way in and back upright).

2. DO NOT overload chair. Observe the specified maximum weight limit for
the recliner model that you have selected.

3. DO NOT attempt to force the chair into position; permanent damage may
result. The chair works with normal effort when operated properly.

4. DO NOT use trendelenburg lever to recline the chair. Always return chair
to “TV position” after using trendelenburg. Failure to do so may not allow

back to be put into trend when needed.

WARNING:

5. Keep hands, feet and legs clear of the recline mechanism.

Actuation of the recline and trendelenburg device by staff

In the event that a chair is not in full recline, and the chair occupant’s condition makes them
unable to assist the staff in movement of the chair from one position to another; we suggest the
following:

1. To move the chair from full upright position to TV position, stand facing the side of the chair
with the mechanism actuator, pull and hold the actuator while raising the foot rest to reach the
“TV” position. To raise the foot rest grasp in the center on a long side well away from the
recliner’s scissor mechanism.

2. Turn and face the chair occupant, grasp the leg rest on the long side, at the edge toward the
patient, near the middle well away from the recliner’s scissor mechanism. Pull up and back to
move the chair to full recline position or simply place your hand on the back pillow and
push downward to move to full recline position.

3. Move to the back or turn to the side of the chair and actuate the trendelenburg option
according to the aforementioned directions. You may push on the back as you pull and hold
the trendelenburg actuator to move the chair rapidly to full trendelenburg.

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