Symmetrikit Large, Instruction Manual

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This chair is capable of passive joint movement, it should only be
used following therapeutic advice.
Seating requirements may change. The user should be regularly reassessed
to ensure that the chair is adjusted appropriately.
It
is recommended that therapists and carers complete the following
checklist when assessing the appropriate use of Symmetrikit chairs.
1.
Is the users posture acceptable in the chair?
2. Are there concerns about pressure and are they 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 any 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 always check the
user’s respiratory competence.
Safety restrictions
Great care is taken in the design of this product to ensure that it complies
with all the appropriate safety 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.