Symmetrikit Low Manuel utilisateur
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Symmetrikit
CHAIR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Low, Medium and Large models
from Januar 2014
S mmetrikit is a division of The Helping Hand Compan
Brom ard Road, Ledbur HEREFORDSHIRE HR8 1NS, UK
Tel: 01531 635388 Fax 01531 638059
Email: sal[email protected] www.helpinghand.co.uk
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Introduction
3
Guarantee
Cautions
4
Safet Instructions
5
Adjustments -
Operational
6
Special Positions
12
Growth 14
Swing Out Arms 15
Care Instructions 16
Accessories
17
Notes 23
In order for the user to be well supported it is essential
that the seating system be adjusted properly to fit. The
following guide will explain how to simply adjust the chair
and give tips on correct settings.
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INTR DUCTI N
Your S mmetrikit chair has been designed specificall for the use of those
who require maximum support in order to maintain their comfort and posture.
Great care has been taken to ensure that our chair is simple to use and eas
to maintain.
Should ou have an questions about positioning, please contact our
therapist.
Your chair is the most versatile chair available and has many
adjustments including:
♦ Arms which can be independentl adjusted in height. The can also be tilted,
swivelled in and out and moved in and out.
♦ Fold down arms for access.
♦ The seat width and seat length can be altered.
♦ Adjustable back height with K photic adjustment.
♦ Adjustable recline.
♦ Adjustable headrest .
♦ Adjustable leg rest.
♦ Adjustable footrest height and angle.
♦ True Tilt in Space. (The chair can be tilted back or forward without altering
ankle/knee/hip/back angles).
♦ Your chair can be used flat for side l ing, prone, and supine positions.
Combined with the tilt in space, ‘Head Down’ positions can be used for
postural drainage.
♦ Covers can be removed for machine washing or wiped clean in situ.
♦ Seat Cushion can be easil removed for cleaning.
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GUARANTEE
The above chair, including upholster and covers, is guaranteed against fault materials
and fault workmanship for a period of TWELVE MONTHS from the date of manufacture.
The guarantee is valid for fair wear and tear onl . It is not valid in cases of misuse, or
uses other than those specified in the Manufacturer's
Instruction Manual. We do not guarantee fabrics against shrinkage so please pa careful
attention to washing instructions.
Should spare covers be ordered subsequent to the purchase of this chair, we cannot
guarantee an exact colour match as d e strengths var . We
reserve the right to withdraw patterns or colours from the range, but will alwa s en-
deavour to find the closest match available.
Footplate covers are not covered in the warrant .
Certain movement patterns and behaviours ma accelerate fabric wear. This cannot be
covered b guarantee.
Please note :-
Wide arm settings and Neoglide wheels ma cause difficult in moving the chair through
narrow doorwa s.
This chair is not intended for outdoor use.
Warning
Do not allow children or pets to play with the chair at any time. Adequately
supervise children in the area near the chair.
Electric models: Always use the isolator switch when the chair is not in use.
Detach from charger before moving. The chair will not
operate with the charger plugged in. Warn visitors with children of the
potential danger of entrapment.
Safe use of your Symmetrikit Chair
These chairs are not designed for use in vehicles.
Please ensure the chairs are transported WITHOUT seated clients.
When the chair is specified for users who will rest their feet on the floor, and
do not have a foot plate, the chair must not be moved with the client sat in the
chair. Failure to follow this advice could cause injury to the client.
When selecting and issuing a piece of equipment it is the
responsibilit of the Therapist to carr out a risk anal sis on its use. This is particularl
pertinent for non-ambulant users who ma require assisted transfers.
Model
Size
Serial No
Manufactured
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This chair is capable of passive joint movement, it should only be
used following therapeutic advice.
Seating requirements ma change. The user should be regularl reassessed
to ensure that the chair is adjusted appropriatel .
It is recommended that therapists and carers complete the following
checklist when assessing the appropriate use of S mmetrikit chairs.
1. Is the users posture acceptable in the chair?
2. Are there concerns about pressure and are the being addressed?
3. Is the user considered to be safe in the chair or would harnessing be
needed to keep them safe? A posture belt is recommended at all times.
4. Does the user or others around them have an behaviours which would
render the chair unsafe?
5.
Is the chair appropriate for the proposed environment?
6. When using the chair to provide different postures alwa s check the
user’s respirator competence.
Safety restrictions
Great care is taken in the design of this product to ensure that it complies
with all the appropriate safet legislation.
Please ensure that all staff are familiar with the following restrictions.
Incorrect use of this product can cause accidents.
Do not allow anyone to kneel or stand on the leg rest, arms or back
rest of this chair. Ensure that there is normal weight distribution in
the lying position.
The user must always be positioned within the wheel base of the
chair. A posture belt may be necessary to achieve this at all times.
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1) Seat depth.
To set the seat depth locate the handle at the rear of the seat.
The handle can be swung out to increase leverage. Wind the handle
clockwise to shorten the seat and anticlockwise to lengthen it.
When the seat depth is correct the back of the users calf should be around
the thickness of two fingers awa from front of the leg rest cushion.
2) Leg rest settings
Before setting the height of the foot
rest (If fitted) it is necessar to
open the zips along both sides of
the leg rest cover. The position of
the zips is indicated here.
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Inside the zips ou will find the
adjuster screws (arrowed) loosen
these with the 4mm Hex ke
supplied. The footplate can now
slide to the required height.
When the height is correct all of the
underside of the user’s thigh should
be in contact with the seat cushion.
Their feet must be flat on the foot
plate and not hanging above it.
It ma be necessar to adjust the angle of the footplate to get the user’s
foot full supported. The lever to adjust the footplate is underneath the
plate and is show in red below.
To adjust the angle, hold the front
of the plate with our right hand
and reach underneath to the handle.
Pull the handle back whilst moving
the footplate to the required angle.
It is locked when the handle is
released.
Ensure the area between the
base tilt plate is clear of
obstruction before and during
operation
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3) Leg rest angle (Power)
The angle of elevation of the leg rest
can easil be altered.
On the power chair simpl push the
button on the handset to raise or
lower the user’s legs. The green light
on the handset will illuminate during
operation, as shown below
Ensure the area around the leg rest
actuator shaft is clear of obstruction
before and during operation
4) Leg rest angle
(Manual)
To raise the manual leg
rest simpl lift to the
required angle. To
lower it locate the
handle behind the
cushion on the left side
of the chair. Shown
here in red. Lift the leg
rest slightl whilst
pulling the lever and
then lower to the
required angle. It will
lock when the lever is
released.
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5) Back Rest height.
Before setting the height it is
necessar to open the top of the
back shell as illustrated.
To do this lift the top front edge
off the Velcro and hinge the shell
back. This will expose the back
rods of the chair.
After adjustment re-fit the cover.
The back height is adjusted b loosening the clamp screws
arrowed. Once loose, lift the extending back rods up b holding
on to the chair handles and lifting upwards. The can then be
raised or lowered as required. When at the correct height,
tighten the clamps.
On the side of the right hand upright tube there are calibration
markings. When adjusting the chair compare these settings
with those on the settings chart supplied with the chair. As the
user’s requirements change record the new settings for future
reference.
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Your S mmetrikit chair can be fitted with a variet of back designs to suit
from the most simple to most complex needs. The fitting and adjustment of
these backs is described below.
6) Finger form (for complex
needs)
Before adjusting remove the back
shell b hinging down as before.
Once hinged down pull the shell
off the lower pivot pins.
To adjust the height of the
armatures, loosen the screws at
the back of the armatures labelled
A & B. Slide into position and
retighten the screws.
To alter the position of the
Armatures loosen all four Adjuster
Buttons (arrowed). The armature
can then be moved in an
direction required to support the
user. Once in the correct
position tighten the buttons using
the spanner provided. Note the
number beside each button
against the settings chart. Also
take note of the position of the
armature on the cross slide scale. This should be read from the
outer most edge of each silver bracket.
If required armatures can be
simply added or removed.
Lift the backrest cushion to allow
access to the uprights (not shown
for clarit ).
With the clamp screws tight the
armature bracket should be twisted
so that it no longer over laps the up
right. It can then be removed
forwards. Reverse this to add more.
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