Repose Harlem Porter

Mechanisms

The manual mechanism allows for an independent backrest recline.  It is operated by the lever on the push handle.   The back can be reclined into a range of positions to meet individual postural needs, the position locks when the lever is released.  It allows for an angle range of 95º  to 120º.

Pressure Management Back Cushions

There is a choice of six interchangeable and adjustable pressure management back cushions that enable the chair to be adapted to a single user’s changing needs or to adapt the chair to another user. This ensures greater longevity of its usage.

In addition, all cushions can be repositioned to suit a user’s individual seating preferences and fibres added or removed from fibre filled cushions to adjust firmness. Covers can also be removed for cleaning or replacement.

Pressure Management Seat Cushions

There is a choice of four interchangeable seat cushions each with different pressure management features.  You can purchase one or more cushions to support the different needs of individuals who may use this chair.

Cushions and covers are removable for cleaning or replacement. With all these seat cushions we recommend a fabric with four way stretch properties to aid reduction of shear and friction.

Seat Angle Adjustment

With an angle range of 15˚ degrees the tilting seat can help to reduce the risk of an individual falling from the chair due to severe involuntary movements as well as allowing for different levels of comfort and postural control.

Seat angle range 0º – 15º

Seat Depth Adjustment

The Harlem comes with a mechanism to adjust the seat depth so that the right seat depth can be achieved.  The Seat depth range is 432mm – 533mm (17-21″)

In addition, there is the option to purchase seat adjuster pads which will increase the range of adjustment.

The seat depth should be long enough to support the upper part of the legs whilst allowing the back to rest comfortably on the backrest. If the seat is too long the user is likely to slouch in the chair to get their feet on the floor, which puts extra pressure on their lower spine, if too short it will cause additional pressure on the thighs risking potential skin breakdown.

Sliding Footplate

This enables the user to place their feet safely on the footplate whilst being portered, but because it can be hidden away it allows uninterrupted access with a hoist. The footplate has been designed with a central castor to maximize stability.

The cover can also be easily removed for cleaning or replacement.

Heavy-duty push handle

For ease of movement the Harlem comes with a heavy-duty push handle with rubber grips.

Castors

The Harlem comes with four heavy-duty lockable castors built in as standard.  There is the option to upgrade these to directional castors.

D-Rings

D-rings are fitted as standard.