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Introduction

These instructions for use provide important information for the safe use and maintenance of the 
Kato Plus seating system.
Please give these instructions for use to the user or the carer and make sure that they are 
understood.
The Kato Plus is a body support system, which provides postural support and stability to both 
children and adults.

Application

The Kato Plus is for use with a wheelbase.
The Kato Plus is intended for a single user.
Please read all of these instructions for use, paying particular attention to the sections regarding 
safety and maintenance.

Features

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Overall postural support and stability

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Adjustable head support

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Adjustable lateral thoracic supports

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Medial thigh support (pommel)

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Anterior knee supports (knee blocks)

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Posture belt and posture harness (see the instructions for use).

Safety Information

This warning symbol highlights safety information which must be followed carefully.

The Kato Plus should be installed and adjusted only by a qualified clinician or seating 
engineer.

Do not attempt to install the Kato Plus in any wheelbase other than the one installed in the 
clinic.

Before using the Kato Plus, check that all secondary support devices are secure and 
function correctly. Secondary support devices include the following:

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Lateral supports

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Posture belts and posture harnesses (see the instructions for use).

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Medial thigh support (pommel)

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Anterior knee supports (knee blocks)

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Moulded tray

Beware of finger trap hazards when adjusting any part of the Kato Plus.

If there is any indication that the user’s head could become trapped, either behind or under 
the head support, stop using the Kato Plus and contact the wheelchair service provider.

If the user shows any continued signs of distress or discomfort, stop using the Kato Plus 
and immediately contact the wheelchair service provider.

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Summary of Contents for Kato Plus

Page 1: ...KATO Plus Instructions for Use blatchford co uk...

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Page 3: ...e Medial Thigh Support Pommel or the Anterior Knee Supports Knee Blocks 10 Adjusting the Seat Depth 10 Adjusting the Foot Support 11 Adjusting the Posture Belt and the Posture Harness 11 Adjusting the...

Page 4: ...use Safety Information This warning symbol highlights safety information which must be followed carefully The Kato Plus should be installed and adjusted only by a qualified clinician or seating engine...

Page 5: ...cle refer to the instructions for use that are supplied with the wheelbase Always remove the moulded tray before using the Kato Plus in a motor vehicle In the event of a vehicle impact knee blocks cou...

Page 6: ...e sure that the retaining straps are not tangled or obstructed 4 Push both ends of the buckle together 5 Tighten both retaining straps by pulling the loose end of the webbing away from the buckle 6 If...

Page 7: ...mall amount of movement is normal however the seat should not lift forward 5 Repeat stages 1 3 if the seat lifts out of the interface To install the interface on a folding wheelbase Components C Inter...

Page 8: ...pport posts or the seat rail tubes of the wheelbase To attach the seat to the wheelbase 1 Press the hook onto the tube next to the VERSAlock securing clips H as shown in fig 10 and fig 11 2 Once corre...

Page 9: ...Kato Plus See page 12 for more information Thoracic Supports and Hip Supports Thoracic support adjustments The thoracic supports are positioned to suit the postural needs of the user If you feel that...

Page 10: ...o longer suitable contact the wheelchair service provider A risk assessment should be carried out in order to determine whether or not these supports should be removed before travelling in a motor veh...

Page 11: ...ies To adjust the height of foot support 2 1 Undo the locking knobs at the rear of the foot support R 2 Adjust the height of the foot support then re tighten both of the locking knobs To remove foot s...

Page 12: ...completely 2 Slide the adjustment tubes either in or out to the desired width ensuring that they remain parallel 3 Re tighten the screws To clean the tray Use a damp soapy cloth Adjusting Moulded Sand...

Page 13: ...in accordance with the WTORS manufacturers instructions Children whose mass is less than 22 kg should be transferred from their seating system into an appropriate child restraint system intended for...

Page 14: ...th safe and suitable for the needs of the user Check that all parts of the Kato Plus are working properly and that there are no signs of damage that could affect the safety of the user or their seatin...

Page 15: ...r If a different wheelbase is going to be used contact the wheelchair service provider for help and advice Maintenance and adjustments other than those shown in these instructions for use must be carr...

Page 16: ...the instructions for use supplied with the device The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by component combinations that were not authorised by the manufacturer Warranty The warranty against...

Page 17: ...17 938407 2 0917 Notes Please attach manufacturer s label here Manufacturer s Label...

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Page 20: ...ollow Blatchford BlatchfordGrp BlatchfordGrp QA Inspection Check List Technician Inspector Dimensions correct as per order Additional items supplied as per order Fabric as per order Covering as per or...

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