The HEADREST
The Gill 4 Seating System, is fitted as standard, with an RMS Type D Headrest,
incorporating a Ball
—
mounted, Angle Adjustable Stem with height pre-set collar
and a two screw fixing Backrest Mount.
Tools Required: 3, 4 and 5mm Hexagon Keys. 13mm Spanner.
Correct positioning of the Headrest
to suit individual requirements, is
n o r m a l l y
a c h i e v e d
b y
a
combination of adjustments.
Refer to Fig.16
The Ball
—
Mount built into the
Headrest, enables the Headrest to
swivel around the ball. The three
screws should be slackened to
allow correct positioning and
always retightened evenly to
maintain the Headrest position.
The Angle Adjustable Stem has
two pivot points, both of which
should be slackened to enable the
Headrest to be moved in a forward
or rearward direction. Fully tighten
both M8 nuts sufficient to prevent
any movement.
The overall height of the Headrest and Stem assembly, is locked-off by the
Headrest locking Screw located on the Stem Mount attached to the Backrest.
To enable the Headrest to be refitted to the same height each time after
removal, the Stem is supplied with a height pre-set collar. This should be locked
in place by it’s grub
-screw, when all other Headrest positioning adjustments
have been completed. The Headrest should therefore, always removed and
refitted as an assembly.
10
Angle
Adjustment
Joints
Headrest
Ball Joint
Headrest Stem
Mount
Headrest Stem
Locking Screw
Headrest
Height
Pre-set Collar
Fig. 16
Gill 4 Dynamic Backrest Units only.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
The Gill 4 Dynamic Seat Unit, will be supplied with the appropriate Pressure
Absorbing Backrest setting, as prescribed at the intended user’s assessment.
The Backrest Pressure Absorbing action, should be reviewed at regular
intervals, as any changes in the user’s disability may require alternative
Pressure Absorbers.
WARNING: Inappropriate changing of the Dynamic Pressure Absorbers,
could reduce the overall effectiveness of the Backrest, creating
premature wear. Therefore, changes to the initially prescribed setting,
should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person, following the
instructions enclosed with the alternative Pressure Absorber Kit,
available from RMS Sales.
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