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Removable Liners (where fitted)
All Moulded Seat Inserts come complete with one foam lining permanently
attached to the plastic shell. In some cases the MSI may be supplied with
extra, removable, liner(s).
The additional liner(s) can be taken out to allow extra room within the
MSI (for example to allow for thick clothing or growth).
To remove a liner:
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Remove the terry towel cover if fitted (see the notes on how
to do this as part of the cleaning instructions on page 6).
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Using both hands, carefully pull the second liner away from the first
liner around the edges to release the velcro that holds them together.
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Guide the seat restraints through the slots in the liner (see fig.9)
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The liner can now be completely removed.
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Reverse the process to replace.
Pressure Padding Inserts (where fitted)
The MSI may have extra padding to reduce the chance of pressure sores. This extra padding will
need to be taken off the liner that has been taken out and fastened back on to the permanent
liner.
The padding is attached with Velcro - to remove the pad:
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Carefully pull the pad around the edges to release the velcro.
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Push the pad firmly into the recessed area on the permanent liner to refasten the velcro.
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Reverse the process to restore the original arrangement.
If the user’s skin becomes marked in the area that is in contact with the pressure pad, get
in touch with the Wheelchair Service immediately as the foam may need replacing.
Cleaning Instructions
Plastic Shell
A damp cloth can be used to remove dirt from the plastic outer shell of the MSI.
Foam Lining
To clean the foam lining of the seat, carefully wipe the surface of the foam with a damp cloth
Mild detergent may be used on heavier soiled areas - wipe over again with a clean damp cloth to
remove any cleaner used. Make sure the foam liners are dry before re-using the seat.
Dartex Fabric
If there is a foam section in your seat that is covered with Dartex material wipe a soapy cloth over
any soiled areas. Allow to dry before re-use.
Terry Towelling
If the MSI has a padded cover in Terry Towelling material it can be taken off and washed:
Adjusting the Headrest
The headrest can be moved both up and down and front to back. The angle of the support
can also be set to get the best position. (fig.7 shows how to make the adjustments to the
height and the front to back position).
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To adjust the height of the head support, turn the
locking knob (A) anticlockwise. Alter the height of the
headrest to suit the user and retighten the knob.
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To adjust the head support in or out turn the locking
knob (B) anticlockwise. Alter the position of the
headrest to suit the user and retighten the knob.
To adjust the angle of the headrest (C) please consult
your Wheelchair Service.
NOTE: The head support must be in place during the
transportation of the user in the MSI.
Adjusting the Footrest (fig.8) (if fitted)
To adjust the height of the footrest:
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Undo the locking knob(s) at the back of the footrest (A)
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Move the footrest to the correct height and re-tighten
the locking knob(s).
To remove the footrest for storage:
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Loosen the locking knob (B) and pull the footrest away
from the seat.
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Reverse the process to re-attach.
Make sure that locking knobs are properly
re-tightened.
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B
C
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