WARNING
WARNING: Always place recliner in an upright position or a fully reclined position when cleaning or
maintaining your recliner to avoid the risk of injury. This recliner moves easily without an occupant in the
recliner and may create pinch points when not fully reclined or upright.
WARNING: Always keep hands, feet, and legs clear of the recline mechanism to avoid the risk of
injury. The mechanism creates pinch points that may cause harm to the operator.
WARNING: Do not exceed the safe working load of the recliner. Safe working load is determined by
occupant weight plus attachments to recliner. Exceeding safe working load may cause product damage
and injury.
WARNING: Always fully lock the casters before entry and exit of recliner to avoid the risk of injury.
Casters roll when unlocked and may cause injury.
WARNING: Always fully unlock casters before you move the recliner to avoid the risk of injury and
product damage.
WARNING: Always lock the transfer arm when transferring an occupant or disinfecting the recliner to
avoid the risk of injury. Occupant may be able to operate the transfer arm if not locked, which may cause
bodily harm.
WARNING: Do not use the transfer arm while the recliner is in the Trendelenburg position to avoid the
risk of injury. The recliner moves forward as the occupant reclines. If Trendelenburg is activated before
full recline is reached, the transfer arm may not allow for enough clearance to safely perform a lateral
transfer.
WARNING: Do not perform CPR in this recliner, the recliner surfaces may be too soft to reach proper
chest compression depth.
WARNING: Never place hands near or on a recliner mechanism when it is in motion to avoid the risk
of injury. Do not place your hands where you cannot see. To assist an occupant in opening or closing the
footrest: place your hands on upholstered surfaces only.
WARNING: Always fully recline the recliner before you activate the Trendelenburg release bar to
reach the Trendelenburg position.
WARNING: Never clean or maintain your recliner while it is occupied, doing so may cause harm to the
occupant.
WARNING: Always disinfect support surfaces between occupants to avoid risk of cross
contamination.
WARNING: Do not use foley hook for restraint purposes.
WARNING: Direct skin contact with visibly soiled permeable material may increase risk of infection.
WARNING: Improper methods of operating the recliner can damage the recliner and void the
warranty. Only operate the product as described in this manual. Modification of the product or any
components of the product is prohibited and can cause unpredictable operation resulting in injury.
Summary of safety precautions
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Unity Recliner Manual GD-00010066_Rev-D - 02/24