Drive Restwell Owner's Handbook Manual

The Restwell

Rise & Recline Armchair

Owner’s Handbook

Restwell,

Drive Medical Limited

Ainleys Industrial Estate, Elland,

West Yorkshire, Hx5 9JP
www.restwellchairs.co.uk

The Restwell

Rise & Recline Armchair

Restwell Rise Recline Armchair Owners Handbook (Issued 11/15) Page 1 of 7

Scissor
Mechanism

Handset

Foot RestArm RestBackrest

Chair Frame

Chair Frame

Actuator

(Motor)

Chair shown
in raised
position

Chair shown

in reclined position

RESTWELL RISE & RECLINE ARMCHAIRS

OWNER’S HANDBOOK

1. Introduction

2. Model Description

3. Parts Description

4. Personal Safety

5. Installation Instructions

6. Backrest Removal

7. Operating Instructions and

Guidelines

8. Care and Maintenance

9. Specification

10. Fair Wear and Tear Policy

11. Warranty

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

The Restwell range of lift, rest and recline armchairs are designed to be both
comfortable and stylish. They are assistive technology devices and feature a
distinct raise function to help users lower in to the chair and then raise them to
their feet.

This armchair is available in a variety of colours to suit most décor, and is
available as a single motor wall hugger or as an independent action dual motor.
All armchairs are made to the highest quality and are CE marked. They have a
weight limit of 23 stone (150kg).

The leather chairs are buffalo leather faced with a PVC match. The single motor

chair features a 2 button handset and only requires approximately 6cm (2”)

behind the chair to recline. The dual motor chair features a four button handset
and a requires up to 60cm (24”) behind the chair to allow the backrest to recline.

Restwell is a brand of Drive Medical. Drive Medical is an ISO 9001:2000
certified company. For more details about our products please see your local
dealer. To find your local dealer please contact:

Drive Medical Ltd,

Ainley’s Industrial Estate,
Elland, United Kingdom HX5 9JP
Web: www.drivemedical.co.uk

PARTS DESCRIPTION

Restwell Rise Recline Armchair Owners Handbook (Issued 11/15) Page 2 of 7

Please follow the safety guidelines below to ensure that
you get the best from your armchair for many years to
come. Failure to follow these guidelines could result in
injury or damage:

 Just one at a time. Ensure that only one person uses

the armchair at a time.

 Footrests are for feet. Ensure that nobody sits or

puts their entire body weight on the elevated footrest
as this could result in injury and/or damage

 Watch for walls. Ensure that the armchair is out of

range from walls and furniture when operating to
avoid damage to upholstery and décor.

 Stop Child. Ensure that all children and pets are

supervised when around the armchair. Do not allow
children to use the handset, and that all visitors are
aware of the potential trapping danger from
mechanisms.

 Take your key. The handset comes with a key jack. It

is recommended that you remove the key when you
are not using the armchair to prevent anybody else
using the armchair and becoming trapped.

 Be careful of the scissor mechanism. The elevating

leg rest uses a scissor mechanism. Please ensure that
no body parts or clothing, blankets, etc are caught in
the scissor mechanism when operating.

 Practice makes perfect. In certain circumstances or

with some medical conditions the user needs to
practice using the rise recline armchair in the
presence of a trained attendant. A trained attendant
may be a care professional or a family member who
has been trained in assisting a rise recline armchair
user with daily activities.

 Weight Limit. Observe and do not exceed the weight

limits on the armchair

 Battery backup. Ensure that the battery back up is

replaced very year or when the battery back up is
used in the event of a power cut. See the section on
Installation Instructions about inserting backup
batteries.

 Electrical systems. Periodically visually inspect the

handset and power cord for signs of wear, chafing or
cracks. Also, ensure that no liquid or food is
ingressed in to the electrical systems. Failure to do so
may affect the performance of the armchair.

 Call for assistance. It is recommended that some

users have a telephone to hand when using the rise
recline armchair. This is in case they experience
difficulty and need to call for help. Please note do not
use a mobile telephone whilst operating the armchair.
It is recommended that you pull out the handset key
before using a mobile telephone. Failure to do so
could cause damage to the electrical systems.

 Carelessness causes fire. Although the foam and

fabric used on the armchair are fire retardant to
legally specified levels, caution should be taken to
avoid fire. Please ensure that all cigarettes and
matches are properly extinguished. Also, be careful of
other fire hazards such as electric and gas fires, etc
nearby.

 Use the Lowering Function. Do not drop in to the

chair seat as this can reduce the longevity of the chair.
Instead, the chair should be risen and the user should
position themselves in the chair then lower the chair
and user together.

 Use the Raising Function. Use the raising function

prior to exiting the chair as this will aid your exit
from the chair. Do not grab on to the arms or other
parts of the chair when exiting as this can cause
damage.

PERSONAL SAFETY