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Frame
* Round tubular black powder coated steel frame

Seat
* Fixed height
* Swivels 360 degrees without locking
* Upholstered and with foam padding

Backrest
* Upholstered and with foam padding
* Open, short backrest

Armrests
* Fixed, full length armrests, sloping at the front of the chair for better access to a table
* Soft polyurethane

Upholstery
* Choice of vinyl or fabric in a wide range of colours

Method of adjustment
* Lever tab located on right side for the seat releases the the swivel and slide mechanism
* The seat swivels up to 360 degrees without locking in place
* Sliding forward is done by pushing the seat forward to move seat up to 150mm distance from table edge
* The seat locks at different distance intervals in the forward and backward motion

Method Of Use

* To sit user into the chair, release the swivel and slide mechanism by unlocking lever tab and slide seat backwards
* Position seat pan in an angle that is most accessible for user
* Have user seated into chair
* Turn seat pan and slide forward towards table up to 150mm from table edge
* Release lever to lock in place
* To exit the chair pull the lever tab on the side of the seat, then gradually slide seat pan backwards from the table then swivel the seat away from table so that the user can exit the chair

Considerations

* May be useful for those who have difficulty moving a chair up to and away from the table
* May be useful for attendant staff in facilities that assists multiple users in dining activities

Place Of Manufacture

Smart Seating (Vic, Australia)

Price Guide

Price is from Active Mobility Systems

Models

Both a standard and a bariatric model are available (see separate entry for the standard model)

Additional Dimensions

820 mm overall height

Maintenance

* Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.