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Headrest Adjustment

Always check that the headrest is secure and the wings are not tight around the head. 

The headrest wings are ideally set at 45 degrees to the back.

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Adjusting the Wing Angle

Adjustment point (A) allows you to move the wing position to 

offer more side support to the head. 

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Unzip the headrest cover at the back and loosen the 

allen key bolts (A) using the 4mm allen key provided.

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Adjust the sides of the headrest into the desired 

position.

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After desired position has been reached tighten the 

bolts to secure in place.

Perform this for either side wing of the headrest.

Adjusting the Headrest Angle

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Adjustment points (B) allow you to alter the angle of the 

headrest to support the head and neck.

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Levers (B) should be operated together to 

achieve the desired head positioning of 

the user. Loosen the levers by turning anti-

clockwise.

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Once loose, the head support angle can 

be manually adjusted to suit the user. 

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Tighten the levers to secure in place.

Adjusting the Headrest Height

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Loosen the hand wheel (C)

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Slide the headrest up or down inside the bracket on 

the back of the chair.

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Re tighten the hand wheel to secure in place

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A

C

B

Height & Width of Supports

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Loosen both bolts (A) by half a turn using the 4mm allen key 

provided.

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Slide the pads up or down along the slot in the seat back (B) 

to adjust the height, and outwards to set the width and / or 

angle.

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Re-tighten the allen key bolts to secure the supports in place.

Tip -

 Flip away laterals are available as an upgrade if access for 

hoisting is required.

A

B

Check that the supports are not too high under the arms of the user or tight around 

chest area by running your fingers around the inside of the supports. Also check that the 

supports do not infringe on any feeding tubes.

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Lateral Support Adjustment 

Summary of Contents for Neptune

Page 1: ...1 Neptune INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

Page 2: ...ained For further information please do not hesitate to contact us all contact details are on the back cover of the manual Thank you for purchasing our product we hope you enjoy your new seating syste...

Page 3: ...tions If you have been supplied the seating system with a JCM base frame please refer to the separate instruction manual relating to the specific base you have All of the upholstery is fitted with pre...

Page 4: ...future To use Turn the lever handle clockwise to tighten or anti clockwise to loosen To use the lever when an obstruction is met Pull the handle of the lever outwards towards you A This disables the f...

Page 5: ...ces them in an open position C LOCKED TURN OPEN A C B To close Turn the plungers a half turn clockwise and they should snap back into a locked position A Lever Use Using Index Plungers Operating Brake...

Page 6: ...ating system and should therefore be checked before issue If at any time it is noted that areas of the users skin remain reddened after being out of the seating system for around 10 minutes urgently c...

Page 7: ...ove the pommel when transferring the user in and out of the seat not required for contoured seats Foot Sandals and Straps Should only be fixed when the user is wearing shoes or boots Tray Do NOT use t...

Page 8: ...offer your child both comfort and support If the childs clothing has been adjusted i e a jumper removed the straps should be re adjusted accordingly Fixing Onto Chair The straps at the top of the har...

Page 9: ...for measuring hip width is from trochanter to trochanter If this is not possible measure from ASIS to ASIS and add a couple of inches The correct belt size for the individual has padding that covers a...

Page 10: ...when an adjustment has been made to the size of the system a stability assessment should be carried out prior to use of the equipment Always ensure that the back is secure and that the levers are tigh...

Page 11: ...ay from the framework Loosen the allen key bolts A by a half turn with a 4mm allen key supplied Move the sacral plate up or down within the adjustment slot Once in place tighten bolts A to secure Pad...

Page 12: ...er B outwards away from the arm While holding the plunger open tilt the arm up or down to achieve the angle required When a suitable position has been acquired lock the arm into place by releasing the...

Page 13: ...ioning of the user Loosen the levers by turning anti clockwise Once loose the head support angle can be manually adjusted to suit the user Tighten the levers to secure in place Adjusting the Headrest...

Page 14: ...ay C B Hip Pad Adjustment Hip Pad Width Un tighten allen key bolt A by a half turn using the 4mm allen key supplied Then slide the hip pad along the hip pad bar B to set at the desired width Re tighte...

Page 15: ...nding transfers etc Footplate Height Length Loosen bolt D by half a turn with a 4mm allen key so you can slide the footplate up and down the leg stem Note For the shortest length raise the footplate u...

Page 16: ...k there are no signs of failure in joints and welds Checktightness securityofallfixings bolts nuts springloadedpegs otherfitments Check for signs of fatigue wears replace parts that show signs of wear...

Page 17: ...endants Unauthorised modifications will also invalidate the warranty Any new parts required should be genuine JCM Seating Solutions Ltd approved parts fitted to JCM specifications Frequency of Service...

Page 18: ...a claim JCM reserve the right to inspect the product and all necessary documentation Only valid for products purchased after 1st April 2006 Applies only to certian products exclusively manufactured by...

Page 19: ...up to date Records on the new user must be updated to maintain traceability Inspection The equipment should have a rigorous inspection prior to the reissue to include the points covered in the six mon...

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