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KIRTON Florien Elite User Manual

USER MANUAL
FLORIEN ELITE
DIRECTHEALTHCAREGROUP.COM
KIRTON-HEALTHCARE.CO.UK2 DIRECTHEALTHCAREGROUP.COM
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1.1. Why is There a Need for this Type of Chair? ..................4
1.2. Florien Elite Product Range .......................................4
2. Warranty Guidelines .................................................5
2.1. Warranty and Liability ................................................5
2.2. When the Warranty will not Apply ..............................5
2.4. Warning ..................................................................5
2.5. Symbols Guide ........................................................5
3. Clinical Application ..................................................6
3.1. Intended Use ............................................................6
4. Product Information .................................................6
4.1. Product Identification ................................................6
4.2. Key Features ...........................................................6
4.3. Key Options .............................................................6
4.3.1. Backrest Styles ......................................................6
4.3.2. Pressure Management ..........................................7
4.4. Accessories ............................................................7
5. Guideline for Best Practice ......................................7
6. Instructions for Use ..................................................8
6.1. General Operation .....................................................8
6.2.1. Seat Height Adjustment ..........................................9
6.2.2. Seat Depth Adjustment .........................................9
6.2.3. Seat Width Adjustment ........................................10
6.3. Castors .................................................................11
6.4. Tilt-in-Space .........................................................12
6.5. Back Recline .........................................................12
6.6. Elevating and Articulating Legrests ..........................13
6.7. Built-in Headrest ....................................................14
6.8. Arm Modules ........................................................14
7. Accessories ............................................................15
7.1. Lateral Supports .....................................................15
7.2. Height Adjustable Flip-Up Footrest ...........................15
7.3. Headrests ..............................................................16
7.4. Lap-Belt and D-Ring Fixing .....................................16
7.5. Pelvic Positioner .....................................................18
8. Re-Use and Re-Issue .............................................18
8.1. Modularity ..............................................................19
8.1.1. Seat Modules .......................................................19
8.1.2. Back Modules .....................................................19
8.1.3. Arm Modules.......................................................19
8.1.4. Legrest Cushion ..................................................19
8.2. Disposal of the Chair ..............................................19
9. Care and Maintenance ...........................................20
9.1. Service Life ............................................................20
9.2. Periodic Checks .....................................................20
9.3. Cleaning ...............................................................20
9.3.1. Frame Cleaning ...................................................21
9.3.2. Upholstery Cleaning ............................................21
10. Technical Data......................................................22
10.1. Manufacturing Address .........................................22
10.2. Maximum User Weight .........................................22
10.4. Environment Condition of Use ...............................23
10.5. Product Standards ...............................................23
10.5.1. Flammability Testing ..........................................23
10.5.3. Quality and Environmental .................................23
11. Customer Support .................................................23
Contents
Important:
Read carefully before use and retain for future reference.
It is the carer/user’s responsibility to ensure they are fully aware of and have understood all the safety and other instructions contained in these pages before installing or using the chair.
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2.3. When the Warranty Does Apply Kirton will:
a) Rectify the defect
or
b) Where in the opinion of Kirton rectification is impossible,
the product will be replaced.
2.4. Warning
In this manual, warnings are indicated by symbols. The warning symbols are accompanied by a heading that indicates the severity of the danger.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in serious injury or death if it is not avoided.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in minor
or slight injury if it is not avoided.
IMPORTANT
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to property if it is not avoided.
2.5. Symbols Guide
1. Introduction to the Florien Elite Chair
Thank you for purchasing a Kirton Florien Elite chair.
The purpose of this chair is to provide effective posture and pressure care management to meet a range of different and very individual user needs through its configurability.
The Florien Elite has been designed for those with moderate to complex seating requirements, for those seated for lengthy periods and for those undergoing rehabilitation or treatment.
1.1. Why is There a Need for this Type of Chair?
The ability of a seated person to function efficiently and perform activities is dependent on their ability to adopt an appropriate posture. All activity is posture dependent. If a person cannot move or has problems adjusting their posture, it may be necessary to use seating to provide assistance externally due to physical limitations.
The Florien Elite helps fulfil the need to maintain an individual’s seated posture yet reorientate and redistribute pressure by utilising the tilt-in-space, back angle recline and legrest elevation functionality combined with the integration of pressure relieving materials.
2. Warranty Guidelines
2.1. Warranty and Liability
Kirton provides a warranty to the buyer that the goods supplied will be free from defect of workmanship, design or materials for a period of twelve (12) months from date of delivery. The Florien Elite chair frame has a ten (10) year warranty excluding damage to castors and upholstery. An annual maintenance service is recommended but not essential.
Each Kirton product is designed to a high specification for a particular type of use. It is important therefore that the correct product is purchased by the buyer. If the buyer intends to purchase goods for a non-approved use the buyer must use their own skill and judgment. No employee or agent of Kirton is authorised to recommend non-approved uses, and the buyer should not rely on such recommendations. User instructions should be followed in all respects.
2.2. When the Warranty will not Apply:
a) Use of incorrect cleaning products that may damage the
surface material.
b) Incorrect maintenance not approved by Kirton.
c) Alterations by the buyer to the original goods.
d) Incorrect means of transportation of the goods.
e) Normal wear and tear.
f) Non Approved uses:
• Sitting on the arms of a chair.
• Sitting on the legrest or footrest of a chair.
• Hitting the chair against other objects: walls, doors, beds, people, tables, chairs, etc.
• Spilling food, urine, excrement and other matter on the chair and not cleaning it off within a very short time of spillage (2 minutes) often causes the chair to smell and become a health hazard. Also, matter penetrates covering material, seams and foam.
• Excessive force is often applied to the moving parts of chairs thereby breaking or bending metal and wood parts.
• Bumping chairs up or down stairs or over obstructions with a person seated in the chair causes damage to wheels, framework and upholstery.
NG050 Florien Elite Contoured Backrest Elevating Legrest
NG050A Florien Elite Contoured Backrest Elevating Legrest (A)
NG051 Florien Elite Waterfall Backrest Elevating Legrest
NG051A Florien Elite Waterfall Backrest Elevating Legrest (A)
NG052 Florien Elite Contoured Backrest Articulating Legrest
NG052A Florien Elite Contoured Backrest Articulating Legrest (A)
NG053 Florien Elite Waterfall Backrest Articulating Legrest
NG053A Florien Elite Waterfall Backrest Articulating Legrest (A)
1.2. Florien Elite Product Range
TUMBLE DRY ON LOW
0843
DO NOT IRON
DO NOT USE
SHARP INSTRUMENTS
WASH AT 80˚
REFER TO
USER MANUAL
DO NOT BLEACH
MAXIMUM USER
WEIGHT LIMIT
NO SMOKING
DO NOT USE
PHENOL
DO NOT DRY CLEAN
TYPE BF
APPLIED PART
TUMBLE DRY ON LOW
0843
DO NOT IRON
DO NOT USE
SHARP INSTRUMENTS
NO SMOKING
DO NOT USE
PHENOL
DO NOT DRY CLEAN
TYPE BF
APPLIED PART
NO SMOKING
DO NOT USE
PHENOL
TYPE BF
APPLIED PART
DO NOT DRY CLEAN
DO NOT DRY CLEAN
TUMBLE DRY ON LOW
0843
WASH AT 80˚
REFER TO
USER MANUAL
DO NOT DRY CLEAN
TYPE BF
APPLIED PART
MEDICAL DEVICES
DIRECTIVE 93/42EEC
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Designed to easily clean in areas demanding a high level of infection control.
The Waterfall Backrest offers soft, immersive, fibre-filled back support and cushioning to accommodate a variety of postures.
4.3.2. Pressure Management
Pressure management is critical for those who are seated for long periods or for those at risk of tissue damage. The Florien Elite has pressure relieving foams on all contact surface areas of the chair and further options are available for the seat module in accordance with the occupant’s needs.
If you are unsure about the suitability of your pressure care, please seek advice and input from a qualified Occupational Therapist, Tissue Viability Nurse, healthcare professional and/or Kirton representative/retailer before purchasing.
4.4. Accessories
3. Clinical Applications
3.1. Intended Use
The Florien Elite char has been designed for the purpose of relieving/ preventing pressure ulcers and aiding postural management. Is intended for the following user environments:
• Care facilities such as nursing and residential care homes.
• Hospital environments.
• Hospice care.
• Community living.
• Private residences.
3.2. Who is the Florien Elite Suitable for?
The Florien Elite is appropriate for the following users:
• Semi-ambulant and non-ambulant users who require assistance getting in and out of the chair.
• Users requiring moderate postural support when seated.
• For users that side transfer.
• Users at medium to high risk (Waterloo scale) or with up to a Grade II pressure injury (on chairs fitted with an Intelli-Gel® seat) following a clinical assessment.
• Users at high risk (Waterloo scale) or with up to a Grade IV pressure injury (on chairs fitted with an Intelligent Air seat) following a clinical assessment.
• Users with high risk pressure injur y also could use the Dyna-Flex® or Dyna-Tek® Posture Visco seat options.
• Users with mild to severe cognitive impairment.
• For users undergoing rehabilitation, therapy or treatment.
• For users needing postural support when being moved.
3.3. Who is the Florien Elite not Suitable for?
The Florien Elite is not suitable for the following users:
• Fully ambulant users unless fully super vised by a healthcare professional in a treatment setting and following a clinical assessment.
• Users with complex postures requiring significant support.
• Users exhibiting violent behaviour, unless a user risk assessment deems this to be of low risk.
4.3. Key Options
4.3.1. Backrest Styles
Backrests are interchangeable by removal of the push handle.
The Contoured Back is a sculpted backrest with built-in lateral and lumbar supports produced from supportive Reflexion™ foam providing comfort for the user.
4. Product Information
4.1. Product Identification
Each chair has a unique number to enable swift identification. This number can be found on the underside of the seat module of the chair.
• Manual tilt-in-space.
• Independent manual back angle recline with lock-off capacity.
• Legrest elevation.
• Swivel-back armrests.
• Multi-positional integral headrest.
• Negative angle legrest.
• Forward tilt.
• Adjustable seat width and seat length.
• Ergonomically positioned push handle with 100mm/4” castors, braked at rear.
• Modular back, arm, seat and legrest components.
4.2. Key Features
5. Guidelines for Best Practice
To ensure good practice when purchasing a Florien Elite chair, and effective use post purchase, we advise that the following guidelines are considered:
• Seek advice and input from a qualified Occupational Therapist, healthcare professional and/or Kirton representative/retailer at the initial prescription of the chair.
• If unsure when ordering the chair and any accessories, contact either the Occupational Therapist involved, your Kirton representative/ retailer or Kirton Customer Care Team on Freephone 0800 212709 or +44 (0)1440 705352.
• All care-givers that will be super vising the user(s) should be trained in operating the chair to ensure correct positioning of the user is achieved.
CAUTION
Only use accessories recommended by Kirton Healthcare with the Florien Elite chair.
NG501 Florien Lateral Supports (Pair)
NG401 Florien Headrest
NG586 Florien Flip-Up Footrest (Double Strut)
NG402 Florien Universal Headrest in Dartex
NG403
Florien Universal Headrest in Chair Upholstery Fabric
NG637 Height Adjustable Flip Up Footboard
NG636 Articulating Legrest
DU701 Easicare Medium 4 Point Lap-Belt with Fixings
DU703 Easicare Medium 2 Point Lap-Belt with Fixings
DU704 Easicare Large 2 Point Lap-Belt with Fixings
DU705 Easicare Large 4 Point Lap-Belt with Fixings
KB724 Lap-Belt (Requires D-Ring Straps)
KB705 Large Pelvic Positioner (Requires D-Ring Straps)
KB726
Large Padded Vinyl Pelvic Positioner (Requires D-Ring Straps)
KB719
Large Fleecy-Faced Pelvic Positioner (Requires D-Ring Straps)
KB313 Universal Mobile Tray
UL706 D-Ring Straps (Long)
103000 Directional Locked Castors
NG990E Annual Maintenance Visit
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