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SL6 LIFT CHAIR SAFETY GUIDELINES The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the product to identify warnings and important information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely. WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation. Failure to follow designated procedures can cause either personal injury, component damage, or malfunction. On the product, this icon is represented as a black symbol on a yellow triangle with a black border.
SL6 LIFT CHAIR LABEL INFORMA TION INFORMATION PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below represent labels used on the product to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand these symbols completely. Do not remove these labels from your product. Please note that not all of the symbols may be used on your lift chair model. Pinch/Crush Points Hazard! Do not place objects or appendages in the path of moving parts.
SL6 LIFT CHAIR LABEL INFORMA TION INFORMATION Do not place objects under lift chair. Make sure area is clear of obstructions, including pets and small children during operation. Battery Door Location Indoor Use Only. Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt, or standing water. Maintain and store in a clean and dry environment. Class II Equipment Green LED indicates power to the unit is on. Not applicable to all models. Degree of protection against electric shock.
SL6 LIFT CHAIR TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY GUIDELINES ......................................................................................... 2 LABEL INFORMATION ......................................................................................... 3 I. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................ 6 SAFETY .......................................................................................................................................
SL6 LIFT CHAIR I. INTRODUCTION SAFETY WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). The product you have purchased combines state-of-the-art components with safety, comfort, and styling in mind. We are confident the design features will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities. Understanding how to safely operate and care for this product should bring you years of trouble free operation and service.
SL6 LIFT CHAIR II. GENERAL GUIDELINES Your lift chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Pride provides an extensive variety of products to best fit your individual needs. Please be aware that the final selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of lift chair to be used is the responsibility of you, the lift chair user, if capable of making such a decision, and/or your healthcare professional (i.e., medical doctor, physical therapist, etc.).
SL6 LIFT CHAIR II. GENERAL GUIDELINES ELECTROMAGNETIC AND RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE (EMI/RFI) WARNING! Laboratory tests have shown that electromagnetic and radio frequency waves can have an adverse affect on the performance of electrically-powered devices, such as lift chairs.
SL6 LIFT CHAIR III. YOUR LIFT CHAIR BODY COMPONENTS This section describes the features of your lift chair. Carefully review the function and location of each item described, and note that the illustrations and option locations shown in this manual may not reflect the type of lift chair that you own. HAND CONTROL POWER CORD EXTERNAL TRANSFORMER LOW VOLTAGE CONNECTION CABLE SCISSOR MECHANISMS (PINCH POINT) LIFT MECHANISM (PINCH POINT) LEG LEVELERS (FOUR TOTAL) Figure 3.
SL6 LIFT CHAIR III. YOUR LIFT CHAIR Lift Mechanism: Responds to the hand control commands to position the chair in the sit, recline, and stand positions. Leg Levelers: Manually rotate up or down in order to stabilize the chair before use (Fig. 3.2). ROTATE THE LEG LEVELERS TO RAISE OR LOWER THE CHAIR. Figure 3.2 Leg Levelers Scissor Mechanisms: Extend or retract to take the chair through the various stages of recline (Fig. 3.3).
IV Y/DISASSEMBL Y IV.. ASSEMBL ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBL Y/DISASSEMBLY SL6 LIFT CHAIR Your lift chair may require some assembly before initial use. It may also require disassembly to make servicing the chair more convenient. If your lift chair is a Knock-Down (KD) model, follow the instructions in “Lift Chair Set-up.” If your lift chair is not a KD model, proceed to “Lift Chair Placement.” LIFT CHAIR SET-UP KD models will arrive in the knock-down position (Fig. 4.1). Figure 4.
SL6 LIFT CHAIR IV Y/DISASSEMBL Y IV.. ASSEMBL ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBL Y/DISASSEMBLY NOTE: Depending on chair width, you may need to slide on one side of the chair-back at a time. If this is the case, level the chair-back before pressing down to lock into position. “CLICK” 4.1.3. Push firmly on the top of the chair-back to lock into position. Listen for a click on each side to ensure the chair-back is locked in properly. 4.1.
IV Y/DISASSEMBL Y IV.. ASSEMBL ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBL Y/DISASSEMBLY SL6 LIFT CHAIR LIFT CHAIR PLACEMENT Your lift chair should be placed near a standard electrical outlet on dry, level ground where there is ample room to allow for proper operation. Pride recommends that you have the assistance of an attendant when positioning the lift chair to avoid the possibility of injury when lifting. Follow these steps to position the lift chair in a safe manner: 1. Place the back of the lift chair 30 in.
SL6 LIFT CHAIR IV Y/DISASSEMBL Y IV.. ASSEMBL ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBL Y/DISASSEMBLY LIFT CHAIR DISASSEMBLY The back portion of KD Lift Chairs can be removed to make service and transport of the chair more convenient. Follow these steps to disassemble the lift chair: 4.3.1. Remove the bottom of the back fabric from the hook and loop flaps on the chair base. 4.3.2. Unzip the chair-back from the chair base, then disengage the reusable fastener securing the chair-back fabric to the frame. 4.3.3.
SL6 LIFT CHAIR IV Y/DISASSEMBL Y IV.. ASSEMBL ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBL Y/DISASSEMBLY FABRIC REMOVAL/INSTALLATION The fabric on the lift chair can be removed to make cleaning and service of the chair more convenient. Follow these steps to remove and install the lift chair fabric: 4.4.1. Disconnect the hand control from the quick release cable located in the lift chair side pocket. Place the hand control in a safe location out of the way. 4.4.2.
SL6 LIFT CHAIR IV Y/DISASSEMBL Y IV.. ASSEMBL ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBL Y/DISASSEMBLY 4.4.5. Loosen the front portion of the chaise pad from the footrest and remove the chaise pad from the lift chair. 4.4.6. Remove the footrest side covers. 4.4.7. Disengage the bottom flap of the seat back cover from the bottom seat rail. 4.4.8. Loosen the bottom seat back cover flaps from the bottom of the seat back. 16 www.pridemobility.
IV Y/DISASSEMBL Y IV.. ASSEMBL ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBL Y/DISASSEMBLY SL6 LIFT CHAIR 4.4.9. Remove the seat back cover. 4.4.10. Loosen the seat box cover from the left and right side of the seat box. 4.4.11. Remove the seat box cover. NOTE: Follow the fabric removal steps in the reverse order to install the fabric components to the lift chair. SL6 Lift Chair www.pridemobility.
V. OPERA TION OPERATION SL6 LIFT CHAIR OPERATION PRECAUTIONS ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! There are certain precautions that should be taken during the operation of your lift chair. Read and follow these precautions carefully in order to ensure safe lift chair operation and to prevent injury and/or product damage. Plug the power cord directly into the electrical outlet. Do not use an extension cord! Do not place anything (for example, a drinking glass) on top of or near the external transformer.
SL6 LIFT CHAIR V. OPERA TION OPERATION Follow these steps to raise or lower the footrest while in the seated or reclined position (Fig. 5.1): 1. Slide the inhibit switch to the right. 2. Engage and hold the up/down switch in the DOWN position until the footrest reaches a comfortable height. 3. Engage and hold the up/down switch in the UP position to lower the footrest. Follow these steps to stand up from your lift chair from the seated position (Fig. 5.1): 1. Slide the inhibit switch to the right. 2.
SL6 LIFT CHAIR VI. TROUBLESHOOTING Your Pride Lift Chair is a state-of-the-art product designed to enhance your mobility. Your lift chair should bring you years of trouble-free service, however, it may require occasional troubleshooting. The following troubleshooting tips and FAQs should summarize what you need to know about your lift chair. If at any time you do not feel comfortable performing the troubleshooting steps listed in this manual, contact your authorized Pride Provider for service.
SL6 LIFT CHAIR VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Pride Lift Chair will require routine maintenance checks. You can perform some of these checks, but others may require assistance from an authorized Pride Provider. By following the maintenance checks in this section as scheduled, you can help ensure your lift chair gives you years of trouble-free operation. If you have any questions regarding your lift chair’s care, contact your authorized Pride Provider.
SL6 LIFT CHAIR VIII. WARRANTY TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) years from the date of purchase, Pride will repair or replace at our option to the original purchaser any of the following parts found upon examination by an authorized representative of Pride to be defective in material and/or workmanship: ! Steel Frame ! Motor ! Hand Control ! Scissor Mechanisms ! Steel Lift Mechanism NOTE: Pride reserves the right to replace only the part of the steel lift mechanism that may be defective.
SL6 LIFT CHAIR APPENDIX A LIFT CHAIR WEIGHT CAPACITY Model Number SL6 Rated Weight Capacity 300 lbs. (136 kg) MANDATORY! Stay within the specified weight capacity of your lift chair. Exceeding the weight capacity voids your Pride Lift Chair warranty. SL6 Lift Chair www.pridemobility.
SL6 LIFT CHAIR APPENDIX B Diagram 1. SL6 Lift Chair Electrical Wiring Diagram 24 www.pridemobility.
SL6 LIFT CHAIR APPENDIX C EXTERNAL TRANSFORMER OPTIONAL WALL MOUNT DIAGRAM Cut out this diagram (1:1 scale) and use to mark area of placement for the external transformer. Drill This Side Up SL6 Lift Chair www.pridemobility.
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