A2J Pelvi.loc PL-3DB User manual

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Assembly!Instructions!and!Manual!
PL63DB!!6XS,!6S,!6M,!6L,!6XL
For"the"safe"use"of"this"product,"read"and"observe"these"assembly"instructions"and"the"manual"before"
the"first"use."
Intended!use"
The"PELVI.LOC®""PL=3DB"is"intended"for"people"with"restricted"mobility,"especially"for"pelvic"positioning"
within"the"wheelchair"and"active=wheelchair"and"prevents"from"sliding"forward."
Intended!Patient!Group:!!
="Infants,"Adolescents"and"Adults"
="Sex:"female"and"male""
Receipt!Control!
Completely"unpack"the"product"and"check"the"delivery"for"completeness"and"transport"damages."Should"
you"–"against"expectation"–"find"a"defect"in"the"delivered"product"then:"
1. Immediately"lodge"a"complaint"with"the"freight"carrier
2. Have"the"damage/defect"recorded
3. Notify"us"or"your"retailer"immediately
Scope!of!Delivery!
1) 1"x"PELVI.LOC®""PL=3DB"""=XS,"="S,"=M,"=L,"=XL""pre=assembled
2) 2"x"Cable"ties"7.8"mm
3) 1"x"Information"for"online"download"of"the"manual
Combination!of!medical!devices!
Suitable"for"medical"devices"which"are"intended"for"the"use"of"a"thigh"positioning"belt"
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Assembly!
"Assembly"should"be"carried"out"by"a"person"with"specialist"knowledge."
1." Place"the"paddings"(a)"on"pelvic"area"/"antecubital"fold"of"the"hip"–"With"the"ratchet"(b)"facing"
upwards."
!" Afterwards,"the"logo"on"the"padding"should"be"readable"from"the"front"side!"
2." Set"the"spacing"of"the"paddings"via"the"ratchet"(b)"by"operating"the"buckles"(e)."
!" The"hinge"of"the"ratchet"should"be"centred"between"the"paddings."
!" Pull"out"the"ratchet"not"further"than"to"the"point,"where"two"teeth"are"still"free"behind"each"
catch"of"the"buckles"(c)."
!" The"Velcro"can"be"released"for"adjustments"and"the"padding"can"be"opened"(only"applies"
to"straps"with"covered"buckles)""
3." After"that,"attach"the"hole"straps"(f)"to"the"frame"tube"of"the"wheelchair."""
4." Tighten"the"ratchet"(b)"on"both"sides"equally"to"a"degree"that"still"allows"enough"space"for"a"flat"
hand"between"the"thigh"and"the"paddings."
5." Both"ends"of"the"ratchet"can"be"cut"to"length"in"a"semicircle,"if"required."Deburr"the"ends"of"the"
cut"ratchet,"if"necessary."–Danger"of"injury!"
6." Check"the"firm"fit"and"locking"on"both"sides"of"the"ratchet!"
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Manual!
Safety!Notes!
In"spite"of"their"stable"construction,"components"like"the"hole"straps,"webbings,"ratchets"and"paddings"
are" subject" to" wear" and" tear." It" is" therefore" recommended" to" perform" a" thorough" inspection" of" the"
PELVI.LOC®""every"3"Months."It"is"thereby"important"to"make"sure"the"rivet"and"screw"connections"(d)"
are"firmly"secure!"(if"applicable)"
!" Before"using"the"product,"ensure"that"it"is"in"a"serviceable"condition"and"that"it"fits"correctly."–
Danger"of"accidents!"
!" Do"not"patch"up"and/or"glue"up"and"reuse"damaged"components"such"as"hole"strap"(f),"ratchet"
(b)"or"padding"(a)."–"Danger"of"accidents!"
!" Do"not"sit"on"the"paddings"–"danger"of"bruising,"especially"by"the"buckles"(c)!"
!" Do"not"lift"the"wheelchair"by"the"PELVI.LOC®."Danger"of"accidents!"
!" Be"careful"that"your"hands"do"not"get"caught"between"the"hole"strap"and"the"frame"or"seat"tube."
Danger"of"crushing!"
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Restrictions!on!use!/!undesirable!side!effects!
!" Do"not"use"the"PELVI.LOC®"if"there"are"any"bruises,"wounds"or"other"not"well=healed"injuries"
in"the"area"where"the"paddings"will"be."–"Danger"of"injury!"
!" Do"not"use"the"PELVI.LOC®"in"case"of"osteoporosis,"brittle"bone"disease"or"severe"circulatory"
disorders."–"Danger"of"injury!"
!"After"cleaning,"ensure"the"correct"functioning"of"the"PELVI.LOC®"!"
!"A"damaged"PELVI.LOC®""must"be"replaced"immediately."–"Danger"of"accidents!"
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Attention:!
!"The" PELVI.LOC®" is" not" part" of" the" restraint" system" for" the" wheelchair" and/or" user" during"
transport"in"a"vehicle"for"the"transport"of"disabled"persons."
!" Neither"the"manufacturer"nor"the"distributor"will"be"liable,"in"the"sense" of"product" liability,"for"
damages"or"risks"caused"by"unattended"children"with"regard"to"the"product!"
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Handling!!
1." To"use"the"PELVI.LOC®""place"the"paddings"(a)"on"the"pelvic"area"/"antecubital"fold"of"the"hip"
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Caution:"Make"sure"that"there"are"no"items"under"the"padding!"This"will"prevent"painful"bruises."
2." After"that,"guide"the"ratchet"(b)"through"the"corresponding"catch"of"the"buckle."For"that,"operate"
the"corresponding"pressure"buckle"(e)."
3." Then,"tighten"the"ratchet"(b)"to"a"degree"that"still"allows"enough"space"for"a"flat"hand"between"
the"thigh"and"the"padding."
4." Make"sure"that"the"catches"of"the"buckles"(c)"engage"with"the"teeth"of"the"ratchet!""
!" Check"the"tension!"
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In"case"of"an"accidental"loosening"the"PELVI.LOC®**positioning"system"can"be"tightened"again."
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To!open!the!PELVI.LOC®!operate"the"catch"of"the"buckle"(c)"and"pull"out"the"ratchet."
!" Make"sure"that"the"paddings"do"not"get"caught"between"the"stokes"of"the"driving"wheel!"
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Cleaning!and!Disinfection!
!" Machine"washable"up"to"40"degrees."
!" Thermochemical"disinfection"possible"by"adding"ELTRA"40"when"washing""
!" No"spinning"
!" Not"dryer=proof"
Maintenance!
Inspect"the"PELVI.LOC®""for"damages"and"check"the"functioning"on"a"regular"basis."
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Repair!
Immediately"replace"defective"PELVI.LOC®""systems."
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Disposal!
•" The"packaging"is"recyclable."
•" The"metal"parts"can"be"disposed"of"through"scrap"metal"recycling."
•" Plastic"parts"are"suitable"for"plastic"recycling.""
•" The"disposal"must"be"made"according"to"national"statutory"provisions."
•" Please"inquire"with"your"city"or"municipal"administration"about"local"disposal"services."
Technical!Data!
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XS!
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Seat!width!(cm)!
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16"="24"
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20"="32"
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30"="40"
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36"="46"
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40"="48"
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Padding!size!(cm)!
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18"x"7"
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21"x"8"
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25,5"x"8"
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26,5"x"8,5"
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28,5"x"9"
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Weight!(g)!
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220"
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220"
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280"
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280"
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280"
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Predetermined!breaking!
point!(at!approx.!kg)!
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60"
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60"
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80"
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80"
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80"
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Ratchet!size!XS!6!S!
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1,9"x"0,2"x"17,0"cm""
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Product"is""
latex=free"
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Ratchet!size!M!6!XL!
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2,4"x"0,2"x"17,0"cm"
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Warranty!
We"provide"warranty"for"this"product"in"accordance"with"the"legal"provisions."This"warranty"includes"
material"and"processing"defects."This"does"not"include"wear"parts"and"components/assemblies"that"are"
subject"to"intended"wear"and"tear"as"well"as"damages"that"are"the"result"of"excessive"strain,"unintended"
use,"forcible"damage"or"unauthorised"modification/repair."If"you"wish"to"make"a"warranty"claim,"please"
inquire" with" the" retailer" you" purchased" the" product" from." For" product" liability" reasons," repairs" and"
maintenance"work"must"only"be"conducted"by"authorised"speciality"retailers,"using"original"spare"parts."
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Manufacturer:! !
A2J"GmbH"
Am"Fuchsberg"13"
D=87452"Altusried"
Fon:"+49"(08373)"987269"
Fax:"+49"(08373)"987276"
eMail:"info@a2j=intl.com"
Internet:"www.a2j=intl.com"
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This" product" complies" with" the" essential"
requirements" of" the" EC" Directive" 93/42/EEC"
concerning"medical"devices"
As"of""01.10.2019"
Subject"to"technical"modifications"
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