What is a utility chair?

Utility chair legs have push button springs that can adjust the height and angle of the seat. This can help you get on and off the chair easier.

The arm rests can be used to support standing and sitting movements.

The chair is covered in a vinyl material on the seat, back and arm rest.

Set up instructions

• To adjust the height, depress the push buttons on each leg and raise or lower until the button pops out again.
• You may need to wiggle the leg a little to get it to lock.
• Do this to each leg until the chair is the right height and the seat is the right angle for you.
• Check the chair is stable.
• The height should help you to sit and stand with ease.

Precautions

• Make sure that the chair is stable before use. As the legs can be adjusted independently, check that they are even and that the chair is stable.
• Before use, check the push buttons are securely locked into a hole to stop the leg from collapsing.
• Utility chairs are safe to use if you weigh 120kg or less.

Care and maintenance

• The chair should be cleaned with warm, soapy water and dried thoroughly with a cloth to avoid corrosion.
• The chair should be cleaned with warm, soapy water and dried thoroughly with a cloth to avoid corrosion.
• The chair’s condition should be checked fortnightly. Report damage or faults immediately to ACT Equipment Loan Service.

If your needs change or you need your equipment to be re-assessed, please contact your treating therapist.

Contact information

ACT Equipment Loan Service (ELS)

• Location: Village Creek Centre, 37 Kingsmill Street, Kambah, ACT 2902
• Phone: (02) 5124 1057
• Opening Hours:
  • Monday – Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
  • Saturday – Sunday from 11:00am – 12:00pm

If you no longer have a treating therapist, please call the Central Health Intake (CHI) line on (02) 5124 9977.