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LEG ABDUCTOR (Pommel) PAD ADJUSTMENT 

Tools Required: 3mm and 5mm Hexagon Keys and 13mm Spanner. 

To  ensure  correct  comfort  and  to 
achieve  its  intended  purpose,  it  is 
recommended  that  this  device  be 
adjusted  by  a  suitably  qualified 
person. 
 
Initially  it  will  be  necessary  to remove 
the  Cover,  Fig.23,  from  the  Pad 
Adjustment Mechanism. 
 
To  allow  the  Pommel  Pads  to  be 
suitably repositioned, slacken all pivot 
point  Pad  Adjustment  Mechanism 
screws, Fig.26.  

The “Finger” style mechanism enables 

the  Pads  to  be  rotated  around  their 
pivot  points  to  achieve  positions  to 
suit  most  requirements  including 
asymmetrical positioning. 
All  Pivot  Point  Screws  should  be 

tightened sufficient to prevent any movement. 
Refit  Adjustment  Mechanism  Cover,  with  the  plastic  draw  string  lock  button 
towards the front. With the Cover snugly fitted, pull draw string tight and secure 
lock  button  in  place. 

IMPORTANT  NOTE: 

As  there  is  a  potential  for  small 

fingers to be trapped within an exposed “Finger” Mechanism, it is 

essential

 that 

the Cover Fig.23, is correctly refitted after carrying out any adjustments.   

 
Final  height  adjustment  can  be  completed,  by  slackening  the  M8  Domed  Nut 
located  at  the  bottom  of  the  vertical  Pommel  Stem,  Fig.24.  Raise  or  lower  the 
Pommel upper Stem as required then retighten the M8 Domed Nut sufficient to 
prevent any movement. 
 
To remove the Pommel assembly from the Seat unit, Slacken the Black Locking 

Thumb  Screw  Fig.24,  depress  the  spring  “Pop

-

Pin”  and  slide  the  Pommel 

assembly forwards clear of the Seat Base.  

To refit Pommel, depress spring “Pop

-

Pin” on the horizontal Stem to allow it to 

enter the Pommel Mount. Slide Pommel Device rearwards until the spring “Pop

-

Pin” engages into its locking hole in the side of the Receiver Mount. Re

-secure 

the Black Thumb Screw, sufficient to prevent any movement. 
 

NOTE:  Positioning  of  the  Pommel  components,  should  not  be  affected  by  it’s 

removal  and  refitting,  although  safe  storage  of  the  device  is  strongly 
recommended when removed from the Gill 4 Seat unit.  

15 

 

Pad Adjustment 

Mechanism 

Screws 

Fig.26 

Содержание Gill 4 Seating System EDTION TWO 2012

Страница 1: ...The New Seating System The Perfect Partnership The Perfect Partnership The Perfect Partnership USER MANUAL EDTION TWO 2012 4 Discovery Edition ...

Страница 2: ...mal rigid back seat unit but with angle adjustment available to 90 95 and 100 degrees RMS Ltd reserves the right to change without notice the design methods of manufacture or raw materials used in the construction of the Gill 4 Seating System where it considers such changes will serve to improve the product quality or become necessary to meet any changes in device legislation Should the reader hav...

Страница 3: ...rame c w multi positional Footplates Anklesure Foot Controls Sidearms with height and depth adjustment Leg Abductors Various Harnesses and Pelvic Belt options Clear plastic or Ply laminate Contoured Trays for use with G4 05 01 Sidearm Kits 3 Gill 4 SEAT PLAN RMS Type D Headrest with angle adjustable stem Removable Footrest Support Frame Padded Pelvic Supports Positive Locking Swing away Thoracic S...

Страница 4: ... whilst the Seat Unit is removed from the wheelchair as this could affect their original pre set position To accommodate any changes in user growth or postural positioning it is recommended that the user be checked at regular intervals by a suitably qualified person to ensure that adjustable components are correctly set to suit the user s current requirements Carers should ensure correct utilisati...

Страница 5: ...r Right side when sitting forward facing in the Seat Unit Gill 4 Discovery Compatibility Where a Gill 4 Seating System is supplied for use with a currently owned Discovery wheelbase it will be necessary to ensure that the correct Interface Parallel Adapter as detailed below is securely installed onto the wheelbase in the most suitable position Gill 4 size 1 36cm Discovery only Use RMS G4 size 1 in...

Страница 6: ...r Locator section to engage under the rear frame of the Interface Adapter Fig 6 Lower the Gill 4 Seat Unit 3 Fig 5 until the Interface Lock Catches engage Fig 6 REMOVAL of Gill 4 from Discovery Wheelbase Should it become necessary to remove the Gill 4 from it s surrogate base ensure the wheelbase parking brakes are fully applied Recline the wheelbase Backrest Push Handles rearwards Whilst supporti...

Страница 7: ...c Belt Mountings and or Sidearm Frame Mounting positions A 4mm Hexagon Key is required to adjust the Pelvic Belt position Fig 10 Flip up the Belt Mounting cover to expose the mounting screw Slacken only adjust Belt Mounting position and retighten screw sufficient to prevent any movement The initial Pelvic Belt length should also be adjusted at the Mountings before re securing the Mounting cover Th...

Страница 8: ...y movement Pelvic Supports Tool Required 4mm Hexagon Key The Pelvic Supports are attached to the Sacral Support Panel by Mounting Brackets and are both height and width adjustable Access to their mounting screws is from the rear of the seat unit Fig 13 To adjust the Pelvic Supports laterally slacken both Support Mounting screws and slide Support sideways to the required position Alternative mounti...

Страница 9: ...ion the Supports 25mm further outwards when initially mounted using the inner rows of holes To make these adjustments both screws on each Mounting Bracket must be removed Care should be taken to retain the threaded Key Washers located on the forward face of the Mounting Brackets Fig 15 Relocate the Thoracic Supports to their new position by holding the Support together with one Key Washer over the...

Страница 10: ... 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...

Страница 11: ...Seat Unit Height adjustment of the Footrests is made by slackening both Cross Frame Mounting Clamps Fig 18 to allow the Frame to be raised or lowered to the required height Retighten all clamping screws evenly sufficient to prevent any movement The multi positional Footrests are angle adjustable by their ability to rotate around the Cross Frame To change the angles or positions of the Footrests sl...

Страница 12: ... strap is routed and then pulled back on itself should be towards the inside of each foot as Fig 19 To attach each Anklesure to its Mounting Bridges route the free end of each vertical side strap downwards on the foot side of the Bridges then under the Bridges and back upwards on the outside of the Bridges then finally thread the strap through its own Tri glide as Figs 20 These straps should be ad...

Страница 13: ...e top NOTES Fig a above shows the initial Cushion Pad lay out for the Gill 4 sizes Two and Three Fig b shows the initial lay out for the size One Gill 4 A Sun Mate foam panel is enclosed in a pocket below the upper surface fabric of the Seat Cushion Cover Not Shown DO NOT remove this foam panel from the Cover when carrying out adjustments Depth adjustment of the anti thrust shelf is achieved by re...

Страница 14: ... to locate the two pre drilled holes at the front of Seat Panel intended for this purpose Fig 24 Using the screws and threaded key washers supplied attach the Receiver Mount centrally to the underside of the Seat Panel with the black Thumb Screw towards the left side of the Seat Unit Tighten both screws sufficient to prevent any movement ensuring that the threaded key washers are correctly located...

Страница 15: ...mall fingers to be trapped within an exposed Finger Mechanism it is essential that the Cover Fig 23 is correctly refitted after carrying out any adjustments Final height adjustment can be completed by slackening the M8 Domed Nut located at the bottom of the vertical Pommel Stem Fig 24 Raise or lower the Pommel upper Stem as required then retighten the M8 Domed Nut sufficient to prevent any movemen...

Страница 16: ...ent dry cloth Minor Soiling can normally be removed with a clean damp cloth Water Based Stains can be cleaned using mild liquid detergent with warm water Use cold water for stains produced by bodily fluids then rinsed thoroughly followed by drying with a clean absorbent cloth Light Steam Cleaning can be carried out in situ ensure all areas are completely dry before reuse Machine Washing with care ...

Страница 17: ...tem be attached directly to the GILL 4 Seating System Whilst provision is made on the GILL 4 Backrest for attachment of an ancillary Postural Positioning Harness which if fitted should still be utilised as normal during any transportation period this positioning device should NEVER be used as the sole method of occupant restraint during transportation The standard recommended restraint system Part...

Страница 18: ...lchair seating unit is prescribed Lack of comprehensive risk analysis for users Lack of clear product information for users carers and transporters Inadequate transportation information and training for users carers prescribers service providers and drivers Inappropriate incomplete or misused wheelchair tie down systems WTORS Inappropriate occupant restraint systems Incorrect use of tail lifts and...

Страница 19: ...to restrict the rearward movement of the head during vehicle motion or impact The effect on other passengers if the user wheelchair seating unit or accessories were to become detached during impact Wheelchair Security Although it may initially appear that the wheelchair and occupant are just one unit to be restrained the reality is that they are independent of each other yet the forces created in ...

Страница 20: ...y also have limited upper body control TECHNICAL DATA Seat Unit Weights Seat Unit Seat Unit c w Only Sidearms and Footrests Size 1 11 9Kg 15 4Kg Size 2 14 7Kg 18 1Kg Size 3 16 9Kg 20 6Kg Maximum User Weight for Transportation 50Kg Maximum Seat Unit Dimensions The following dimensions are taken using the Gill 4 Seat Unit removed from it s surrogate base and when fitted with the highest of three ava...

Страница 21: ...he Backrest angle Discovery Wheelbase relative information Wheelbase Weights 36cm 35kg 40cm 40kg 45cm 40kg Maximum Load Capacity All models 110Kg Smallest Height when folded with Push Handles or Push Bar with ratchet joints All models without wheels 53cm With wheels 36cm 53cm 40cm 56cm 45cm 62cm Maximum Width with 12 rear wheels 36cm 55cm 40cm 59cm 45cm 64cm Overall Length with 12 rear wheels 36cm...

Страница 22: ...rned to the manufacturer for inspection Any part component or accessory repaired or replaced during the twelve month warranty period will continue to be covered for the balance of the warranty period only As unusually high rates of wear on this device or its ancillary parts may be caused by the user s clinical condition the manufacturer may consider this to be beyond its control Therefore items su...

Страница 23: ...Support Mountings Thoracic Support Mountings and Pommel Mountings are checked for security at regular intervals Inspection frequency should be increased accordingly for heavy users Any defects should be reported to the appropriate authority with any repairs being carried out using genuine original equipment replacement parts available direct from RMS Sales Also refer to Upholstery Maintenance sect...

Страница 24: ...Seating Systems Manufactured By Medway House 277 Gillingham Road Gillingham Kent ME7 4QX Tel 01634 578881 Fax 01634 581456 Email sales rms kent co uk www ineedawheelchair co uk ...

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