Winco 5400 User Manual

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DO NOT

LIFT OR CHANGE CHAIR POSITION BY USING THE LEGREST.

PLEASE READ AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.

before attempting to use this product; otherwise injury may occur.

5400-5404 Weight Capacity = 275 lbs. (124.7 kg.)

PLEASE READ AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH ASSEMBLY

Winco assumes no responsibility for damage or injury caused by improper assembly,

FIG. 1

FIG. 1A

5400-5404

Life Care Recliner

CUSTOMER INSTRUCTIONS

If you have trouble understanding these instructions contact your dealer or Winco customer support, [phone]

installation, use, or maintenance of these products.

1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS.

2. NEVER use tables as a restraint.

3. DO NOT put hands, feet or clothing into any openings when changing recliner positions. Attendant MUST confirm
that users hands & feet are clear of moving parts when changing recliner positions or INJURY MAY RESULT.

4. Stay clear of the recline mechanisms.

5. Periodically, recheck tightness of all nuts, bolts and screws.

6. NEVER use the tables or chair arms or backrest or legrest as a seat; SERIOUS INJURY MAY OCCUR.

7. Chair MUST be in full upright position with casters locked when a patient enters or exits chair.

8. NEVER allow a patient to exit a reclined chair with position-lock engaged or SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT.

9. Lock casters at all times, except when transporting chair.

10. Chair must ALWAYS be positioned on a level surface.

11. DO NOT use recliner for Transporting in or with ANY type of vehicle or trailer. Winco recliners have not been
tested or approved for use by an occupant in any type of vehicle or trailer.

12. Immediately remove from service; Any recliner with broken recline mec han is ms, torn uphol ster y , or other
mechanical or visible damage.

13. USE ONLY WINCO AUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS.

14. NEVER EXCEED the recommended weight capacity of 275 lbs. (124.7 kg).

15. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference and training.

THIS COULD CAUSE INJURY TO USER OR DAMAGE TO THE RECLINE MECHANISM AND WILL VOID WARRANTY.

ALWAYS CHANGE POSITION FROM BACK OF CHAIR.

Tools needed:

• Scissors or box cutter to aid in removal of packing material

• If Optional Lateral Supports (LS) ordered you will need a Phillips screwdriver for assembly.

Install the Back:

1. After checking your product for any shipping damage, chair needs
to be positioned upright on level surface. Remove packing material
& hardware. Cut tape & plastic with scissors, being careful not to
damage upholstery.

2. Slide the Back Frame over the 7/8” tubes of the Seat Frame.
(FIG. 1 & 1A)

NOTE: To ease assembly, spray the Seat Frame Rail ends
with WD-40 (or similar lubricant approved by your facility).

3. Depress the ¼” Snap Button in Seat Frame while pushing

down on one side of Back Frame. (FIG. 1 & 1A)

4. Repeat procedure o n o ppo s ite si de until both Snap Buttons are snappe d into co r res pondi ng ho les of Back
Frame. NOTE: Snap buttons must protrude out of holes on back frame. (FIG. 1A)

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WARNING: Failure to lock back and seat frames together may cause injury.

WARNING: Attendant must release Position Lock before patient can exit chair – If patient attempts to

Periodically recheck tightness of all screws and bolts, and never use the chair arms, backrest, legrest or

Operation of the Chair:

5. NON-RESTRAINT: To make the chair permanently non-restraint, unbolt the Position Lock Bar from the

back of the chair.

6. POSITION LOCK: Attendant may hold the chair in a reclined position by engaging the Position Lock. To

safely accomplish this, recline the chair to the 2

nd

or 3rd recline position and lower the
Position Lock with your hand until the notches on the Position Lock bars engage with
the Position Lock Pins. To release Position Lock, raise the Position Lock off of the
Pins and return chair to upright position.

exit chair with Position Lock enga ged, SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT.
WARNING: Failure to release the Position Lock before changing positions will result in damage to the

chair and void the warranty.

7. To ensure proper oper ation of the rec lining m echanism, lubric ate all pivot poi nts with a silicone lubricant at
least twice yearly.

Wrinkles in Vinyl – Storage and shipping can caus e wrinkles of the vinyl on your Winco chair. This is normal.
Please allow 1-2 weeks at room temperature (approx. 70 degrees) to allow for vinyl to expand back to original
appearance.

tray as a seat or the tray as a restraint.

Operating Instructions for OPTIONS available for your recliner:

*Lateral Supports (LS option only)

1. Use Phillips screwdriver to loosen the upper Back Frame screw (do not
remove).

2. Position the T-slot on Lateral Support Bracket arou nd the screw between
Back Frame and Upholstered Back.

3. Be sure that screw is seated c ompletely in T-slot and Lateral Support drops
down into T-slot.

4. Re-tighten the upper Back Frame screw. (REPEAT FOR BOTH SIDES)

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