USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR
Integra et Selectis
SHELL SEATS
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The first time you use the seat belt:
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Standing position transfer seat: The belt is under the wooden
seating plate. To release it, tilt the transfer seat to the maximum
(see 10.6), pull the ends to remove the staples, fold the straps of
the belt on the patient side, and lower the transfer seat.
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Standard seat: The belt is under the seating pad. To release
it, remove the seating pad, release the belt, and put back the
seating pad.
Do not fasten the seatbelt of the patient when using the
Transfer in standing position function.
5.2) For maximum stability
The chairs
Integra
and
Selectis
was designed to be stable
during normal daily activities, provided the user’s centre of gravity
(the body weight) is not moved to the outside of the surface
delimited by the four support points of the wheels on the ground.
Thus, the user should always manage the chair balance to maximise
its stability and handling.
When the user has activities where he/she needs moving the
body, it is recommended to use posture straps or a seat belt.
When moving, the shell should be in a position slightly tilted
backwards.
5.3) Driving indoors
The chair can be moved when the patient is sitting in, provided
that the ground condition is taken into account (doorstep, lift…).
CAUTION
: Never use the chair in a slope (whatever the
angle is).
5.4) Clearing an obstacle
CAUTION:
Never clear an obstacle whose height is higher
than 2 cm (doorstep) when the patient is sitting in the chair.
5.5) Leaning forward
(stationary chair)
Here, we are in the static stability configuration. To lean forward,
make sure the brakes are locked. Do not adopt an extreme posi-
tion; the buttock should stay lying on the seat. Do not lean on the
footrests, as there is a tipping risk.
5.6) Leaning backward
(stationary chair)
The back of the chair should be as close as possible from the
object to grab.
Avoid leaning backward too much; make sure the buttock stays
lying on the seat. Do not lock the brakes, as it is preferable to
reverse rather than tip over.
CAUTION:
Never exceed the chair stability limit. Never
perform these manoeuvres near stairs or obstacles that
could make the chair unstable.
5.7) Transferring
Transferring is only possible forwards.
After applying the brakes onto the wheels, tilt the shell forwards.
Shell in maximum forward position
The user may get up from the seat, with the help from an accom-
panying person or not, but always in presence of somebody.
The reverse procedure should be respected to install the patient
into the shell seat.
NB: if the chair is equipped with the transfer aid feature (M.T. and
E.T.), see Chapter 10.7
CAUTION: Adapt the shell floor/seat height according to
the patient’s height (see paragraphs 10.1).
The footrest plate (option) should directly touch the floor
when the chair is in trendelenburg position. Totally remove the
footrest plate (see paragraph 10-9) if it bothers the patient’s
transfer (small patient).
VI - REGULAR MAINTENANCE
6.1) Use and storage conditions
Mini.
temperature
Maxi.
temperature
Mini.
humidity
Mini.
humidity
Use
0°C
+40°C
20%
90%
Storage
-10°C
+50°C
20%
90%
6.2) Regular maintenance
UPHOLSTERY
: Check the tension and general condition of the
upholstery and existing pads. They should not be undone, torn,
or not attached correctly.
BOLTING
: All the tightening should be sufficient, but not exces-
sive not to damage the tubes or block the moving parts. Never
use a chair whose fastening is loose.
CASTERS
: regularly check the condition of the 4 casters, their
wear and the performance of their braking system.
FOOTREST AND LEGREST
: Check the legrest and the footrest
(option) are strongly fixed onto the chair.
6.3) Cleaning
Before cleaning the chair, disconnect the power supply cord.
Clean the frame as often as necessary with a slightly dampened
sponge.
The materials used for upholstery are resistant to most everyday
environmental factors. They meet D60-070 standard relative to
household, food, and pharmaceutical products. They remain soft
and keep their original splendour if they are regularly maintained
(at least once a month).
Legrest maximally retracted under the seat.