USER’S MANUAL
ALL USER’S OF THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE AWARE
OF THIS DOCUMENT AND ITS CONTENT
ISSUE 3
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CLASS 1 DEVICE
BM SEATING SYSTEM
Страница 1: ...USER S MANUAL ALL USER S OF THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE AWARE OF THIS DOCUMENT AND ITS CONTENT ISSUE 3 CLASS 1 DEVICE BM SEATING SYSTEM ...
Страница 2: ...ening the Harness and Securing the Client 6 2 3 Footrest Fitting Adjustment 7 2 4 Upholstery 7 3 0 User s Guide Setting up of the BM 3 1 Adjusting the BM Seat 8 3 2 Adjusting the Seat Depth 8 3 3 Adjusting the Headrest 9 3 4 Adjusting the Hip Pads 9 3 5 Adjusting the Lateral Pads 10 3 6 Adjusting the Client Harness 11 4 0 User s Guide Maintenance of the BM 4 1 Cleaning the BM System 12 4 2 Clean t...
Страница 3: ...date different sizes The BM Seating System is intended for use by children from 12 months of age and upwards It is important that children are assessed by a suitably qualified clinician with experience in the provision of SPECIALISED SEATING Contact your local Wheelchair Service who will be able to offer advice regarding the provision of SPECIALISED SEATING H J J A A F K E D D A A C B G Basic Comp...
Страница 4: ...ting system such as communications aids etc then it is essential that the test be done with these in situ to access their impact on the safety of the wheelbase Similarly simple items such as trays need to be in place for the test to take into account all the equipment to be used by the client see diagram opposite The stability test is always done with the client seated in the seating system and al...
Страница 5: ... Tie down and Occupant Restraint Systems manufacturers UNWIN SAFETY SYSTEMS Unwin House The Horseshoe Coat Road Martock Somerset TA12 6EY TEL 01935 827740 FAX 01935 827760 E Mail sales unwin safety co uk KOLLER ENGINEERING LTD Unit 5 Garrett Road Lynx Trading Estate Yeovil Somerset BA20 2TJ TEL 01935 426695 FAX 01935 433766 E MaiI enquiries koller co uk QSTRAINT EUROPE Unit 175 John Wilson Busines...
Страница 6: ...ke sure the velcro retaining straps 1 Fig 1 1a are undone before fitting the BM Seat into the wheelbase Place the seat into the wheelbase making sure that it is right back on the seat canvass Feed the two broad velcro straps around the wheelbase seat and overlap firmly to secure the BM seat in position Fig 1 1c Fig 1 1b 1 1 Fig 1 1a B A View on A View on B ...
Страница 7: ...k into the back of the seat base failure to do so may well detract from the sitting posture achieved 2 2 FASTENING THE HARNESS AND SECURING THE CLIENT Once the client is placed secure the harness around the client joining the straps at the release button 2 and pulling the straps through the cam buckles Fig 2 2b until correctly adjusted then close the cam buckles For extra adjustment pull or releas...
Страница 8: ...footrest is easily detached by turning the locking knob anti clockwise 4 or 5 turns to release the lock and slide the locating bracket out With the client safely seated as instructed the footrest can be simply adjusted by releasing the vertical Fig 2 3c and horizontal Fig 2 3b wing knobs 2 4 UPHOLSTERY All the support pads fitted to the BM System are attached by Velcro The pads have fitted covers ...
Страница 9: ...TING THE DEPTH OF SEAT Leg Length If the harness goes through the back panel and packers then release the upper cam locks on the harness See 3 6 and pull the upper straps Fig 3 2a through the seat shell and all the back panels Remove the complete back panel assembly including all pads Fig 3 2b Refit the amount of packers you require if any and then refit the upholstered back panel Fig 3 2c Refit h...
Страница 10: ...ssembly including all pads Fig 3 3b Refit the amount of packers you require if any then refit the upholstered headrest pad and headrest Fig 3 3c Refit harness straps See 3 6 Headrest can be set at any height along the headrest pad via the velcro strips to find the correct position for the client Fig 3 3a Fig 3 3b Fig 3 3c 3 4 ADJUSTING THE HIP PADS Thigh Width Remove the upholstered pad Fig 3 4a r...
Страница 11: ... Fig 3 5a through the seat shell and all the back panels Remove the complete back panel assembly including all pads Fig 3 5b Release the straps Fig 3 5c from the rear of the pads Reposition the lateral pads Fig 3 5d and secure the strap around the back of the pads Refit the back panel assembly and secure the chest strap Fig 3 5e Refit harness straps See 3 6 Fig 3 5c Fig 3 5d Fig 3 5e Fig 3 5a ...
Страница 12: ...l out the two upper straps Re insert the straps through all the corresponding pads Fig 3 6c at the required height and through the corresponding slot in the shell Fig 3 6d Adjust the strap lengths to roughly the correct length and close the cam buckles Fig 3 6e Finally follow the procedure for fastening the harness and securing the client See 2 2 Fig 3 6a Fig 3 6c Fig 3 6d Fig 3 6e Fig 3 6b ...
Страница 13: ...vely wet as the foam will be a problem to dry The cushion foam is sealed in a special water proof clear plastic protective skin which although waterproof is air permeable to assist daily management Under no circumstances is the clear protective skin to be removed as the foam will have no protection against contamination and will need to be replaced If the plastic skin becomes seriously damaged con...
Страница 14: ... broken or faulty contact your Wheelchair Service immediately DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR Harnesses may be cleaned by applying a warm damp cloth with a mild detergent DO NOT USE POLISH 4 4 VISUAL INSPECTION Every 3 4 weeks check the condition of the BM System and wheelchair if you notice any faults or broken parts please notify your Wheelchair Service immediately DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR 4 5 FIRE RET...
Страница 15: ... For any goods requiring repair or attention after the guaranteed period then assessment can be made as to the cost of the work required to effect the repair On acceptance of this quotation the work will proceed Misuse or neglect The repairs necessary resulting from misuse or neglect whether within the warranty period or not will be charged for MEDICAL DEVICES DIRECTIVE 93 42 EEC Specialised Ortho...
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