CAUTION: Do not force the recliner into position; permanent damage may result. The recliner works
with normal effort when operated properly.
CAUTION: Return the recliner to the TV position before closing the footrest. Closing the footrest while
in the full recline position may damage the mechanism and will void your warranty.
CAUTION: Always make sure the backrest is fully upright before you close the footrest. Forcing the
footrest closed before the backrest is fully upright may bend the recliner mechanism.
To move from upright to TV position:
1. Occupant should be seated entirely back in the recliner with their calves touching
the footrest.
2. Pull the mechanism release handle
panel.
NOTE: You can only recline the recliner when you pull the mechanism release handle. You do not
need to pull the mechanism release handle to close the footrest.
To move from TV position to full recline position:
1. From TV position, push back using your head and shoulders.
2. If the occupant is in a weakened condition and needs help to recline; push down on
the backrest
To return to the TV position:
Lean forward while raising head and shoulders up to return the recliner to the TV
position.
NOTE: Do not pull on the recliner arms to assist with operation. If necessary, grasp the back of
the recliner arms and push to move into the upright position.
To return to an upright position:
1. Place recliner in TV position.
2. Press down on the footrest
Trendelenburg
WARNING: Always fully recline the recliner before you activate the Trendelenburg release bar to
reach the Trendelenburg position.
WARNING: Do not perform CPR in this recliner, the recliner surfaces may be too soft to reach proper
chest compression depth.
We recommend that operators of this recliner become thoroughly acquainted with the recliner and
the Trendelenburg option prior to its use with an occupant.
(F) (Figure
1).
(B) (Figure 1)
Operating instructions
(15)
(A) (Figure 1)
located on the outside arm
until it returns to the locked position.
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