USER’S MANUALALL USER’S OF THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE AWARE

OF THIS DOCUMENT AND ITS CONTENT

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FLEXI-SEATSEATING SYSTEM

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Specification of the Seating System supplied.Specified• belowarethedetailsoftheequipmentsupplied.On• thelisteachitemtickedisapartofyourSeatingSystemandoppositeeachitemisthereferenceoftherelevantsectioninthisuserdocumentationforthatitem.

SeatingSystemReferenceNo. DateIssued://

WeightofSeatingSystemKg

User Manual Reference

ItemTick if

suppliedNo. of Items Supplied Page Section

Flexi Seat

Pommel

AbductorPads

Fixed-LatSupp.

FullHipguides

Adj-Armrests

Adj-Headrest

Adj-Footrest

SeatingSystemType

Specifyanyotherfeatures; MaximumClientWeightLimitforSeatingSystem KgItisrecommendedthatthisequipmentisonlysuitableforuse;

Indoor Indoor&Outdoor

Detailsofwheelchair(s)approvedforusewiththeSeatingSystem.

Model of Wheelchair Wheelchair ManufacturersReference Number Tested at (Specify Angle)

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IndexCONTENTS PAGESpecification of Seating System 1Index 2Introduction 3Clinical Review 4Stability of Wheelchair and Seating Systems 5Recommendations on Transport 6-9

1.0 User’s Guide “Fitting the Flexi Seat to the wheelchair”1.1 LocatingtheFlexiSeatFrame 101.2 FlexiSeatSupportPads 111.3 ElectricWheelchairUse 111.4 MaintainingtheWheelchair 11

2.0 User’s Guide “Lifting and Handling the Client”2.1 LiftingandHandlingtheClientinandoutoftheFlexiSeat 122.2 ClientStraps,Harnesses 132.3 FootrestAdjustment 13

3.0 User’s Guide “Adjustments of the Flexi Seat”3.1 AdjustmentLocationPoints 143.2 AdjustingtheBackrestHeight&Angle 153.3 AdjustingtheBaseDepth 153.4 AdjustingtheHip/KneeWidth 163.5 AdjustingtheLateralPadHeight/Width 16

4.0 User’s Guide “Maintenance of the Flexi Seat”4.1 CleaningtheFlexiSeat 174.2 CleaningtheFlexiSeatCovers 184.3 Harness,Pads&Straps 184.4 VisualInspection 184.5 FireRetardancy 18

5.0 User’s Guide “Optional Features”5.1 AdjustableHeadrest 195.2 AdjustableFootrest 205.3 AdjustableArmrests 21If You Detect a Fault or Breakage 22

CONTACT DETAILS Backpage

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FLEXI SEAT MODULAR SEATING SYSTEM(Class 1 Device)

Introduction

The• FlexiSeatSeatingSystemisaModularSeatingSystemintendedforusewithStandardWheelchairs.TheFlexiSeathasadjustmentonalltheprimaryseatingfeaturestokeeppacewithgrowthandchangesinposturalneeds.The• maintenanceandsafetyinstructionsdescribedinthismanualshouldbeadheredto.ByfollowingtheseinstructionsyouwillbeensuringcorrectuseoftheFlexiSeat.The• assessmentastothelevelofsupportrequiredbyaclientwillnormallybedonethroughaSpecialSeatingClinicorganisedbyyourWheelchairService.Each• systemismanufacturedforusewithaparticularwheelchair(s).TomakesureusingtheFlexiSeatdoesnotrenderthewheelchairunsuitable,theFlexiSeatandwheelchairshouldbetestedforstabilitywiththeclientseatedintheequipment(formoredetailsregardingstabilityofwheelchairandseatingsystems,seepage5).As• withmostSeatingSystemsitisadvisabletomonitoraclient’sinitialuseoftheFlexiSeatintheearlystagesofitsuse.Itisrecommendedthatthetimeaclientsitsinthesystemiscontrolled,thiswillvaryduetocircumstances,butwherepossibleperiodsofsittinginthesystemshouldnotexceedmorethan3hoursatanyonetime.Removing• theclientfromthesystemisadvisedaftersuchaperiodtoofferachangeofposture.BydoingthisyouwillimproveaclientstolerancetosittingintheFlexiSeatonadailybasis.It• isalsoimportanttoreadthe‘WheelchairUserManual’withregardtogeneraluse,transportationuseandmaintenance.

Basic Components of the Flexi Seat

Headrest

Backrest

Cushion

Short Hip Pads

AbductionPads

FullLengthHip/KneePads

LateralPads

Pommel

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Clinical Review

• ToensuretheFlexi Seatcontinuestomeettheclinicalrequirementsoftheclient,itisrecommendedthatthesystemisreviewedbytheSpecialSeatingClinicatleastonceayear.This• maybedoneautomaticallybyyourDistrictWheelchairService.If• aclienthashadaFlexi Seatover12monthsitisrecommendedthatyoucontact theDistrictWheelchairServicesforareview.ThiswillensurethattheFlexiSeatismaintainingtheclinicalneedsoftheclient.

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Stability of Wheelchair and Seating Systems

• ToensurethattheFlexi Seatandwheelchairaresafetouse,itisimportantthatfittingtheFlexiSeattothewheelchairdoesnotmakethewheelchairunstableduringnormaldailyuse.EachFlexiSeatwhenhandedovertotheuserwillbetestedforstabilitytotherelevantangleofstabilityforthechairtobetested.The• recommendedmaximumangleoftiltis12degreesforattendanttransitwheelchairsand16degreesforusersofselfpropellingwheelchairsand16degreesforusersofelectricindoorandoutdoorelectricwheelchairs.If• theclientisgoingtouseadditionalitems mountedtothewheelchairorseatingsystemsuchascommunicationsaidsetc.,thenitisessentialthatthetestbedonewiththeseinsitutoaccesstheirimpactonthesafetyofthewheelchair.Similarly,simpleitemssuchastraysneedtobeinplaceforthetesttotakeintoaccountalltheequipmenttobeusedbytheclient(seediagramopposite).The• stabilitytestisalwaysdonewiththeclientseatedintheseatingsystemandallequipmenttobeusedbytheclientonadailybasiswheninthewheelchairinsitu.ThecombinedclientSeatingSystemandwheelchairassemblyistestedtothespecifiedmaximumangleoftilt.Once• thetesthasbeensuccessfullycompletedaStabilityCertificatewillbeissuedbySpecialisedOrthoticServicesLimited.Acopyofthiscertificatewillbehandedoverwhentheequipmentissuppliedandshouldbekeptwiththeusermanualforfuturereference.The • Flexi Seat is not to be used with any other wheelchair(s) than those for which it has been stability tested and proven safe for use.Always• steer clear of obstacles where possible.When• using the equipment never attempt to climb or descend an incline where the surface is rough, wet or slippery (gravel, loose chippings, grass, rain, ice, snow, etc).If• the equipment is to be used in an electric wheelchair then read carefully the wheelchair manufacturers instructions with regard to safety.WARNING:• Whilst the client is seated in the wheelchair, the attachment of any heavy object to the wheelchair (i.e. shopping bags etc.) will have a serious effect on the overall stability of the wheelchair and may place the safety of the client at risk.

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Recommendations for theTransportation of SOS Seating Systems

The following information is intended to give guidance with regard to the use of SOS Seating Systems by wheelchair users and carers during transportation.

Specialised• Orthotic Services LtdhavecarriedoutextensiveinvestigationsintothesuitabilityofourSpecialSeatingSystemsfortransportationuseandhasestablishedclearguidelinesforusers.

Following• theseinvestigationsthefollowinguserinformationisintendedtogiveguidancetousersofSOSSeatingSystemsregardingtheuseoftheequipmentduringtransportation.

All• SOSSeatingSystemsareprescribedviaSpecialSeatingClinicsandduringtheassessmentprocessthewheelchairtobeusedwiththeSeatingSystemwillbeidentified.

As• partoftheassessmentprocess,transportationrequirementswillbeassessedandasuitablewheelchairprescribedforusewiththeSeatingSystem.

This information will be of interest to all parties involved in the daily management of the wheelchair user (Relatives, Carers, Support Staff, Healthcare Professionals and Transport Service Providers).

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General Safety Guidelines forWheelchair User Transportation

Wheelchairusersshouldtransfertovehicleseatswheneverpossible.•Wheelchair• usersshouldnottravelwiththewheelchairatanangleorfacingsidewaystothedirectionoftravel.There• shouldbesufficientfreespacearoundthewheelchairandusertoavoidtheusermakingcontactwithothervehicleoccupants,unpaddedpartsofthevehicle,wheelchairaccessoriesorW.T.O.R.S.anchorpoints.Wheelchairs• shouldhavetheparkingbrakesappliedandtheirpowerunitsswitchedoffduringvehiclemovement.Poweredwheelchairsshouldnotbeleftinfreewheelmode.Wheelchairs• shouldnotblockgangwaysandexitsforotherpassengersinthevehicle.A• headrestshouldbeprovidedforawheelchairuserwhentravellinginavehiclewhereotherseatedpassengershaveheadrests.Do• notplace/hanganyadditionalitemsontothewheelchairduringtransportationsuchasshoppingbagsandholdalls.Trays• shouldberemovedfortransportationwheneverpossible.Ifitisnecessaryforatraytobeusedontransportation,thenariskassessmentshouldbedone.

Wheelchair Tie Down and Occupant Restraint System(W.T.O.R.S.)

Securemethodsforthesaferetentionofwheelchairshavebeendevelopedandare•usedonaregularbasistosecurewheelchairsduringtransportationuse.These• systemsarenowcommonlyreferredtoasW.T.O.R.S.

Wheelchair Tie down and Occupant Restraint Systems

TherearemanytypesofW.T.O.R.S.availablefromvariousmanufacturers(alistof•somemanufacturersisgivenonpage9).RefertoyourWheelchairManufacturersHandbookfordetailsoftheirparticularrecommendations.Please• notethatalllap/chestbeltsandharnessessuppliedwiththeseatingsystemare notsufficientforoccupantrestraintwhentheequipmentisusedonamovingvehicleandadditionalOccupantRestraintisrequired.

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Use of Seating System in aWheelchair for Transportation

To make sure that the seating system and wheelchair are used effectively and safely for transportation use, the following recommendations are provided for:

TheSeatingSystem-WheelchairInterface•TheWheelchairTiedownSystem•TheOccupantRestraintSystem•

1. WHEELCHAIR TIE DOWN SYSTEM

Wheelchair• users should not travel in cars, taxis or minibuses, unless the wheelchair is tied down.Please• refertoyourwheelchairusersguideforinformationregardingtherecommendedwheelchairtiedownsystemtobeused.Only• thewheelchairspecifiedforusewiththeseatingsystemcanbeused.

2. OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM

Wheelchair• users should not travel in cars, taxis or minibuses, unless an occupant restraint system is in place on the client.For• anyclienttobetransportedsafelyintheSeatingSystemandwheelchair,itisessentialthatanOccupantRestraintSystembeused.SOS• haveprovenduringcrashtestsonFlexiSeatSystemsthattransportinganyclientonamovingvehiclewithoutanapprovedoccupantrestraintsystemisextremelydangerousandwillplacetheclient at great risk.It• isimportantthattheOccupantRestraintSystemispositionedcorrectlyasmostclientsusingSpecialSeatingwillbedependentoncarersforcorrectplacementoftheoccupantrestraint.Consideration• shouldbegiventothemostsuitabletypeandpositioningofrestraintfortheuser,bothinnormaltravelandduringanimpact.The• OccupantRestraintshouldhaveaclearpathfromtheusertotheanchorpointandshouldnotbeinterferedwithbyanypartofthevehicle,wheelchair,seatingoraccessory.

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Stowage of the Seating System and Wheelchair

DuringuseofyourSpecialSeatingSystemitmaybenecessaryforyoutoremovethe•SeatingSystemandstowthisalongwiththewheelchairinavehicle.It• isimportanttorealisethattheseitemsposeariskifnotadequatelyrestrainedwhilstintransit.It• isnotadequatetosimplyplacetheitemsintoacarbootorthefloorofanopenvehiclesuchasanMPVorestatecarasinacollisiontheseunsecureditemscouldcauseserious injurytooccupantsofthevehicle.Various• retentionmethodsareavailabletosecuresuchequipmentduringtransit,andonceagainthelistofWheelchairRestraintSystemManufacturersinthisbookletwillbehappytoadviseonthismatter(seebelow).

W.T.O.R.S MANUFACTURERS

Below are details of some Wheelchair Tie down and Occupant Restraint Systems manufacturers.

UNWIN SAFETY SYSTEMS

UnwinHouse TheHorseshoeCoatRoad MartockSomersetTA12 6EY

TEL:01935827740FAX:01935827760EMail:sales@unwin-safety.co.uk

KOLLER ENGINEERING LTD

Unit5,GarrettRoadLynxTradingEstateYeovilSomersetBA202TJ

TEL:01935426695FAX:01935433766EMaiI:enquiries@koller.co.uk

QSTRAINT (EUROPE)

Unit175JohnWilsonBusinessParkWhitstable KentCT5 3RB

TEL:01227773035FAX:01227770035EMaiI:qstraint@qstraint.com

SAFETEX Unit16/17BookhamIndustrialParkChurchRoad BookhamSurreyKT23 3EU

TEL:01372451272FAX:01372451282EMail:sales@safetex.com

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USER GUIDE 1.0THE SEATING SYSTEM WHEELCHAIR INTERFACE

The• Flexi Seat willhavebeenconfiguredtosuitthewheelchairspecifiedattheassessment.Themethodofinterfacingtheseatwillvarydependingonthetypeofwheelchairtheseatingsystemisinterfacedto.The• standardFlexiSeatconsistsofabackrestandcushionassembledintoa1piecesystem.ToattachtheFlexiSeattotheappropriatewheelchair,pleasefollowtheinstructions.

1.1. LOCATING THE ‘FLEXI SEAT’ SEAT FRAME

QUICK RELEASE (Quick-Loc) INTERFACE METHOD

Whilst• holdingtheFlexiSeat,placethisintothewheelchairmakingsurethatthefrontoftheinterfaceframelocatesintostopsasshown(Fig.1.1a).Lower• thebackoftheseatintothewheelchairuntiltheinterfacelocatesintotherearcatchesasshownanditclicksintoposition(Fig.1.1b).SecuretheSeat• RetentionStrapsaroundthebackofthewheelchairframe(iffitted).With• theFlexiSeatnowinstalledintothewheelchairitisnowsafetoplacetheclientinposition.Before• removingtheFlexiSeat,SOSrecommendthattheclientisremovedfromtheseatingsystem.Toremove• theFlexiSeatfromthewheelchair,releasetheretentionstrap,pullbacktheinterfaceleverorcable(Fig.1.1c)untilthecatchesrelease,raiseuptherearoftheinterfaceclearofthecatches,releasetheleverandpulltheinterfaceclearofthefrontstops.

Fig.1.1a

Fig.1.1b Fig.1.1c

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1.2. FLEXI SEAT SUPPORT PADS All• thesupportpadsfittedtotheFlexiSeatareattachedbyVelcro.Thepadshavefittedcoversandthesecanberemovedbysimplyunzippingthecover.

1.3. ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIRS

When• fittingtheFlexiSeattoanelectricwheelchair,thefittingproceduresarethesameasin1.1.However• itisalsonecessarytomakesurethatanyelectriccablesetc.,arenottrappedorjammedbytheFlexiSeatduringplacementintoanelectricwheelchair.

1.4. MAINTAINING THE WHEELCHAIRS

It• isimportantthatthewheelchairmanufacturersguidelinesformaintenancearecarriedout.Under• inflatedtyresorfaultybrakesetc.canrenderawheelchairdangerousifusedwithsuchfaults.All• newwheelchairsaresuppliedwithacopyofthemanufacturersuserinstructions.You• shouldhaveacopyoftheWheelchairManufacturersUserInformation.If• youdonothaveacopy,contactyourWheelchairServicetoobtainacopy.

Always maintain your wheelchair as per manufacturers instructions.

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USER GUIDE 2.02.1. LIFTING & HANDLING THE CLIENT IN & OUT OF THE FLEXI SEAT SYSTEM

Most• usersofFlexiSeatwillneedtobehoistedintotheequipment.Manuallyliftingtheclientisnotrecommended,howeverwithsomeclientsitmaynotbepossibletohoistthemsafelybyconventionalmeansandininstancessuchasthisyouarerecommendedtocarryouta‘RISK ASSESSMENT’toassesstherisksinvolvedinanysuchaction.It• isimportantthatallcarersareawareoftheHealth&Safetyguidelinesfor‘Lifting and Handling’.Before• liftingtheclientmakesureallstrapsareplacedoutoftheFlexiSeat.Thiswillavoidthestrapsbecomingtrappedundertheclientwhenseated.When• usingthehoist,makesurethatyoufollowthehoist manufacturers instructionsregardingcorrectuse.On• loweringtheclientintotheFlexiSeatmakesurethattheclient’ships/pelvisarelocatedasfarbackaspossibleintotheseat.Leaving• thehoistslingintheFlexiSeatoncetheclienthasbeenplacedisnotrecommendedasthiscouldcausediscomfortandpressureareastobegenerated.However,ifanymanagementissuesrequiretheslingtobeleftinsituthenitisrecommendedthatthemostappropriateslingbeused.Ifyourequirefurtherinformationregardingthis,contactyourlocalWheelchairServiceTherapist.Please• note, that it is very important that the client is correctly positioned to give maximum comfort and support.

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2.2. CLIENT STRAPS / HARNESSES

• Secureallstraps/harnesssupplied.Strapsandharnessmustbetightenedtoworkcorrectly.It• isdangeroustohavestrapstoolooseornotinplaceontheclient.If• theFlexiSeathasbeenfittedwitha‘ButterflyXHarness’,itisimportantthatitiscorrectlyadjustedtomaintainsafeclearanceatthetopoftheharnessasillustratedinthediagramoppositeat‘X’.

2.3. FOOTREST ADJUSTMENT

It• isrecommendedthatfeetbesupportedonthefootsupportsprovidedtoensurethattheclientisseatedwithoptimumcomfort.Leaving• theclientsfeetunsupportedisnotrecommendedasthiscanleadtogreatdiscomfortandabnormalpressurebeinggeneratedatthepelvisandotherweightbearingareas.It• isthereforeessentialthatthefootrestsofthewheelchairbeadjustedcorrectly(seeWheelchairUserManualfordetails).

Keep bottom straps of harness tight.

‘X’

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USER GUIDE 3.0

ADJUSTMENTS OF THE FLEXI SEAT SYSTEM

Fig.3.1a ~ View on rear of seat

Fig.3.1b ~ View on side of seat Fig.3.1c ~ View on underside of seat

3.1 ADJUSTMENT LOCATION POINTS

Hip Width

Knee Width

Armrest Width

Footbox Depth

Lat Pad Width/Height

Headrest Height

SeatDepth

SeatDepth

Armrest Depth

Backrest Angle Armrest Height

Backrest Height

Backrest Height

Lat Pad Release

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3.2. BACKREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Height:• Undothegrubscrewontherearuprightandrepeatforotherside(Fig.3.2a),raiseorlowerthebackresttotherequiredheightandre-tightenthetwogrubscrews(Fig.3.2a).Angle:• Undothescrewontheuprightjoint(Fig.3.2b),butDO NOTremove,repeatforotherside.Adjustthebackresttotherequiredangleandre-tightenthetwoscrews(Fig.3.2b).If• thebackcushionistightthiscanbemanuallypushed/pulledtothedesiredposition.

Fig.3.2a Fig.3.2b

3.3. BASE LENGTH ADJUSTMENT

Undo• thegrubscrewinthelowerlegsandrepeatforotherside(Fig.3.3a),extendorretractthebasetotherequiredlengthandre-tightenthetwogrubscrews(Fig.3.3a).If• thebasecushionistightthensqueezetherearofthebasecushionsothatitclearsthebackcushion.

Fig.3.3a

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Fig.3.4a Fig.3.4b

3.4. HIP/KNEE WIDTH ADJUSTMENT

Hip Pads:• Undothetwonutsoneachhippad(Fig.3.4a),slidethehippadtothedesiredpositionandre-tightenthenuts.Abduction Pads:• Undothetwoscrewsoneachabductionpadbracket(Fig.3.4b),butDO NOTremove.Slidetheabductionpadtothedesiredpositionandre-tightenthescrews.

Fig.3.5a Fig.3.5b

3.5. LAT PAD HEIGHT & WIDTH ADJUSTMENT

The• lateralpadswillautomaticallyraise/lowerwiththebackrestbutcanalsobefurtheradjustedonthereown.Undo• theknob(Fig.3.5a),raise/lowerthelateralpadorslidethelateralpadin/outtotherequiredpositionandre-tightentheknob(Fig.3.5a),repeatforotherside.To• swingthelateralpadsoutofthewayforaccess,pressthebutton(Fig.3.5b),swingthelateralpadtothesideandreleasethebutton.Tofixbackinplacejustswingthelateralpadbacktowardstheclientuntilittoclicksintoplace.

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USER GUIDE 4.0MAINTENANCE OF THE FLEXI SEAT SYSTEM

TomakesurethattheFlexiSeatremainssatisfactoryitisnecessarytocarryoutsimplemaintenance.

4.1. CLEANING THE FLEXI SEAT SYSTEM

During• usetheFlexiSeatwillrequirecleaning.Thiscanbedonebysimplyapplyingawarmdampclothwithamilddetergenttotheinsidesurfaceoftheseattoremoveanysoilingandtoweldry.Note:Thecovers/padsMUSTberemovedpriortoanycleaningoftheseat.If• theFlexiSeatremainsslightlydampsimplyleaveforashortperiodatroomtemperaturetodry.The• innerFoampadsontheFlexiSeataremadefromanopencellfoam,whichwillabsorbwater.DO NOTgettheseexcessivelywetasthefoamwillbeaproblemtodry.The• cushionfoamissealedinaspecialwaterproofclearplasticprotectiveskinwhichalthoughwaterproofisairpermeabletoassistdailymanagement.Undernocircumstancesistheclearprotectiveskintoberemovedasthefoamwillhavenoprotectionagainstcontaminationandwillneedtobereplaced.IftheplasticskinbecomesseriouslydamagedcontactSOSimmediately.Tocleanthecushionpad,simplywipedownwithmilddetergentandadampclothandtoweldryandleaveatroomtemperaturetodrythoroughly.Undernocircumstancesuseexcessiveheattotrytodrythefoamasthiscoulddamagetheprotectiveskin.DO• NOT PUT THE FLEXI SEAT NEXT TO A HOT FIRE OR USE EXCESSIVE HEAT TO DRY AS EXCESSIVE HEAT COULD AFFECT THE COMPONENTS OF THE SEAT.DO• NOT USE SCOURERS OR CAUSTIC SUBSTANCES SUCH AS BLEACH

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4.2. REMOVABLE COVERS

For• cleaningofremovablecoverspleaserefertowashlabelontheinsideofthepaddedcover.To• removethecoverssimplyremovethepadsfromtheFlexiSeatandunzipthecoveroneachpad.DO• NOT REMOVE THE FOAM FROM THE WATERPROOF LINER OR TRY TO WASH IT AS THIS FOAM WILL ABSORB WATER AND WILL BE A PROBLEM TO DRY OUT.ANY• DEVIATIONS FROM THE ABOVE MAY AFFECT THE FIRE RETARDANCY OF THE COVER(S).

4.3. HARNESSES, PADS & STRAPS

Make• sureallstrapsareingoodworkingorderandthatbucklesworkcorrectly.If• anyshowsignsoffrayingoranybucklesarebrokenorfaultycontactyourWheelchairServiceimmediately,DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR.Harnesses• maybecleanedbyapplyingawarmdampclothwithamilddetergent,

DO NOT USE POLISH.

4.4. VISUAL INSPECTION

Every• 3-4weekschecktheconditionoftheFlexiSeatandwheelchair,ifyounoticeanyfaultsorbrokenpartspleasenotifyyourWheelchairServiceimmediately,DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR.Look• attheframesoftheFlexiSeatandmakesuretherearenosignsofdistortion,makesuretheyaresecurelyattachedtotheshelloftheseatandtherearenolooseattachments.Make• surethatallfixingsaresecure,especiallyaftermakinganyadjustments.Check• theshelloftheseatforanysignsofseverewearandtear.Alsothefoamliningoftheseat.

4.5. FIRE RETARDANCY

Fire• retardantmaterialshavebeenusedintheconstructionofthisseatingsystem.It• isimportantthatnoaccelerantsareintroducedtothematerials(e.g.Hairspray,fabriccleaners,deodorants,polishetc..),asthismayadverselyaffectthefireretardancyofyourequipment.

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USER GUIDE 5.0OPTIONAL FEATURES

5.1. ADJUSTABLE HEADREST

If• the Flexi Seathasbeenfittedwithanadjustableheadrest,theheadrestwillhavebeenadjustedwhentheFlexiSeatwasoriginallysupplied.If• anyadjustmentsneedtobecarriedoutthiscanbedonebyreleasingthelockingknobsandadjustedforheight(Fig.5.1a)anddepth(Fig.5.1b),re-tightenlockingknobswhenfinished.PLEASE• NOTE THAT SOS RECOMMEND THE HEADREST IS USED AT ALL TIMES WHENEVER THE CLIENT IS BEING TRANSPORTED IN THEIR WHEELCHAIR AND SEATING SYSTEM.

Fig.5.1a Fig.5.1b

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5.2. ADJUSTABLE FOOTREST

If• theFlexiSeathasanadjustablefootrest,itisimportantthatthefeetarewellsupported(Fig.5.2a)andthefootrestpositionedcorrectly.Thefootrestwillhavebeencorrectlyadjustedwhentheequipmentwashandedoverinclinicasopposite.The• footrestisadjustableforheight(Fig.5.2b),reach(Fig.5.2c)andangle(Fig.5.2d).If• theFlexiSeathasbeensetupforusewiththestandardwheelchairfootrests,thenthesewillbeadjustedcorrectlywhentheequipmentishandedoverinclinic.Adjustmentscaneasilybedonetothefootrestsifnecessary(seethewheelchairmanufacturersuserinformationformoredetails).If• theFlexiSeathasbeensetuptouseanintegralfootrest(Fig.5.2a),thenthewheelchairfootrestsarenottobeused.

Fig.5.2a

Fig.5.2b Fig.5.2c

Fig.5.2d

5.3. ADJUSTABLE ARMRESTS

If• theFlexiSeathasadjustablearmrests,theyareadjustableforheight(Fig.5.3a),depth(Fig.5.3b)andwidth(Fig.5.3d),thiscanbecarriedoutthiscanbedonebyreleasingthelockingknobsandadjustingthemtotherequiredpositionandre-tighteningthelockingknobswhenfinished.If• theFlexiSeathasbeensetuptouseanintegralarmrest(Fig.5.3a),thenthewheelchairarmrestsarenottobeused.

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Fig.5.3a Fig.5.3b

Fig.5.3c

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IF YOU DETECT A FAULT OR BREAKAGE

IF YOU DETECT A FAULT OR BREAKAGE OF THE EQUIPMENT THEN REPORT 1. THIS IMMEDIATELY.

UNDER2. NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE ANY MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS TO BE DONE BY ANYONE OTHER THAN SPECIALISED ORTHOTIC SERVICES LTD (see contact details enclosed).

TO3. CONTACT SPECIALISED ORTHOTIC SERVICES LTD PLEASE REFER TO THE INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS USER MANUAL.

REPAIRS & SERVICE

Within the warranty period.AllSeatingSystemsmanufacturedbySpecialisedOrthoticServicesLtd.carryaguaranteeonthemainpartsfor12months,excludingcoversandstrapswhichareguaranteedfor3months,whenusednormally.IfduringthisperiodtheproductbecomesdefectiveandneedsrepairthenpleasecontactSOS(pleaseseetheendofthisusersguidefordetails).Youcanalsocontactyourlocalwheelchairserviceregardinganyfaultsrequiringattention.

Outside the warranty period.Foranygoodsrequiringrepairorattentionaftertheguaranteedperiod,thenassessmentcanbemadeastothecostoftheworkrequiredtoeffecttherepair.Onacceptanceofthisquotationtheworkwillproceed.

Misuse or neglect.The repairs necessary resulting from misuse or neglect, whether within the warranty period or not will be charged for.

MEDICAL DEVICES DIRECTIVE 93 / 42 EEC

Specialised Orthotic Services Ltd.incompliancewiththeMedicalDevicesDirectivehaveanobligationtoinvestigateandtakecorrectiveactionondefectivedevices.Toassistuswiththisprocedurewewouldappreciateyourassistanceinmeetingthisobligationbyinformingusassoonaspossibleandmakethedeviceavailableforinspectionassoonaspossiblehavingbecomeawareofadefect.

WearerequiredtonotifytheCompetentAuthorityofcertaintypesofincidentswithin10to30days.

Aspartofourqualitysystemwehaveestablishedprocedurestodealwithsuchincidencesandwouldappreciateyourswiftnotificationtousviaourtelephone,faxore-maildetailsattheendofthisusersmanual.

Units 127/128, Fauld Industrial Park, Tutbury, Staffordshire. DE13 9HSTel: 0044 (0)1283 520400 Fax: 0044 (0)1283 520401

E-mail: enquiries@specialorthotic.comWeb: www.specialisedorthoticservices.co.uk

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