How To Adjust the Lento Care Chair
The Lento Care Chair was created as a universal solution for complex seating needs.
With a safe working load of 25 stone and adjustable seat width, depth & height, the Lento care chair addresses the complex care needs of anyone over 5’2”, 80% of the adult population. It is ideal for nursing homes, multi-user care facilities and acute care wards where multiple people may require access to suitable care chairs.
Made with versatility in mind and designed to be as easy to adjust and operate as possible for carers, all adjustments can be made quickly and without tools.
Take advantage of these adjustability options with this helpful video guide & user manual.
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Adjusting the Seat Dimensions
Seat width
The internal seat width can be adjusted from 15 to 22 in by loosening the screw knob underneath the chair and pulling out each arm to the desired width.
Arm Height
Remove the arms and use the pull pins to change the armrests from 6 to 9 in height. Arms come off very easily to accommodate side transfers. Screw knob underneath the arms tightens.
Seat depth
Press the plunger to remove the pull pin at the back of the chair, and slide the seat forwards and back with the handle to adjust the seat depth from 13 to 24in
Backrest height
Flip the top cushion upside down to give 4in extra height for taller users.
Chair Movements and Repositioning
On the manual version of the Lento Care chair, the lever on right hand side operates the tilt-in-space which distributes body weight more evenly across the chair.
The footrest lever activates the articulating legrest, which is particularly good for clients with oedema or poor circulation.
The left lever on the backrests can be used to adjust the backrest angle to tailor further to patient comfort.
Further Adjustments
Footrest
The footrest height can be adjusted from 16 to 24 inches using the pull pins on each side of the legrest.
The angle of footrest can be adjusted using the two screws to accommodate deformities like plantar flexion
Headrest Options
The soft pillow headrest provides extra support behind the neck for patients with kyphosis
The soft profiled headrest is more supportive around the nape of the neck, for patients who may lean their head to one side.
Conclusion
Adjusting the Lento Care Chair helps maximise comfort, postural support, and pressure management for each user. By following these simple adjustment steps, carers can quickly tailor the chair to individual needs, improving both safety and wellbeing. For more guidance on the Lento Care Chair and other specialist seating solutions, explore our advice and support resources.
