aidacare Atlanta Installation instructions
Operation Manual &
Product Specification
ATLANTA™
contents
2. Safety instructions
5. Technical Specification
6. User Guide and Operating Instructions
10. Working Environment
11. Intellectual Property
12. Maintenance and Servicing
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safety
instructions
All instructions must be read and
understood before the product may be used.
Terminologies
Patient: The person sitting in the chair
User: Competent person with responsibility for the persons sitting in the chair as
well as the suitability of the equipment for the Patient. The User is responsible for
checking the chair for faults during the course of its use.
™ is not in transit, all the braking castors on the product must
be engaged to prevent risk of injury when being used.
™.
Patient is not in the chair to avoid injury.
the User and Patient. Only a competent person should make adjustments to this
chair. If in doubt as to any the adjustments, feel free to contact Seating Matters
direct at technical@seatingmatters.com or your local Seating Matters provider.
maintenance should only be carried out by fully trained technicians.
to avoid injury.
sitting is recommended at any one time. You must also observe Patient specific
recommendations and guidelines as set by their health professional with regard to
pressure care.
powered options, please ensure that your chair is charged nightly using a Seating
chargers please contact your Seating Matters provider.
ensure there is a 450mm gap at the front and back of the chair to prevent the back or
leg rest coming into contact with a wall or any other object.
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A
B
C
G
E
F
H
DBasic dimensions
AOverall height 1135mm/45in
BBack height 750mm/30in
CSeat height 540mm/21in
DInside back width 505mm/20in
EOverall length 1350mm/53in
FReclined length 1700mm/67in
I J
ii
iii
iv
Arm height options
ILow 630mm/25in
JHigh 660mm/26in
Seat depth
K480mm/19in
Leg rest length
L420mm/16.5in
Available seat and overall widths
G (Seat width) H (Overall width)
380mm/15in 645mm/25in
450mm/18in 715mm/28in
500mm/20in 715mm/28in
Recline and tilt angles
ii Back angle recline
110° - 140°
30° range
iii Leg rest angle
75° - 107°
32° range
iv Integrated tilt and recline
54° - 74°
20° range
K
LChair weight unloaded is 67 Kg/147.71 lb/10.56 Stone.
Chair user weight limit is 159 Kg/364 lb/25 Stone
Assembly and installation instruction:
product is in good condition before use (check all nuts and bolts are fastened, fabric
in good condition etc). If there are any problems, these must be reported to your
Seating Matters provider and corrected before the chair is put into use.
avoid it moving during use and to ensure stability.
to the chair and objects in its immediate environment.
and their properties can be found on page 10.
ATLANTATM
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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brakes engaged to ensure stability and to avoid the device moving undesirably during
it up according to the User requirements
and Patient dimensions before seating
the Patient. Ensure there is more than one
competent person there when making
adjustments to ensure they are correct and
secure before allowing the person to sit in
the chair. Please call your Seating Matters
provider if you have any questions on these
points. This product should not be lifted
at any time unless by competent persons
trained in manual handling.
Castors
(fig.1)
USER GUIDE AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Tilt and recline:To operate the integrated
Tilt in Space and recline on the chair, the
User must inform the Patient then stand
behind the chair and with two hands,
firmly hold the push handle while closing
the release lever. (fig.2 & 2a) Move the
back of the chair slowly until it is in the
required position and allow the release
before letting go of the push handles.
Chair movement: To move the chair around, ensure that the back is in a fully upright
position and push using the push handle on the back. Only a competent person should
move this chair.
Tilt and
Push Handle
(fig.2a)
(fig.2)
Seat belt loops
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When the leg rest is used, please ensure that it is attached securely onto the chair
using the buckle attachments on both arms of the chair. (fig.3a) Ensure that only the
weight of the Patient's legs are placed on this leg rest. Do not sit on the variable angle
leg rest.
objects in the immediate environment that could obstruct the leg rest elevation or
come into contact with the Patient's legs. Using the manual lever located under the
front of the leg rest, move the leg rest until it is in the required position and release the
lever. (fig.3b)
(fig.3)
(fig.3a) (fig.3b) Manual lever
Variable angle leg rest
S To use the sliding footplate, pull it out to the full position and
allow the feet to rest on it, ensuring that the feet are placed on top of the sliding
the footplate in to its fully retracted position before allowing the Patient to get on or
holding the front lip.
Stand Transfers:
care to stay away from the sliding rail, move the footplate by holding the front lip. Use
the integrated Tilt in Space and back recline to bring the chair up to a safe position for
the footplate.
Seat cushion:
breathable, medium foam cushion can be added for pressure relief and comfort in the
chair. The seat cushion will have Velcro on one face and a zip closure to the rear.
To fit the seat cushion to the chair, ensure the Velcro is on the bottom and makes
contact with the Velcro already on the base board, with the zip closure at the rear.
This is important as the foam's structure allows good immersion and envelopment of
(fig.4)
Sliding
footplate
Seat cushion
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WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Waterproof, stain resistant, flame retardant, multidirectional
stretch for pressure redistribution i.e. seat cushion, calf panels, lateral supports and
seat back.
Vinyl:
outer arms, outside back etc.
Cleaning and Maintenance of Fabrics
Vinyl:
household stains, mild acids/alkalis, drinks and beverages as they are not absorbed
substances such as lipstick, ball point pen ink and food colourings should be cleaned
Cleaning: To ensure proper cleaning and longevity of the fabrics, the chairs should
be cleaned with warm soapy water followed by a clean water rinse to help retain
the attractive appearance and durability. Heavy, ingrained soiling may be removed
by scrubbing with a soft brush. Strong detergents, solvent cleaners, polishes or
patent chemical cleaners should not be used as they are unnecessary and may cause
areas will gradually cause the vinyl to harden.
Dartex Multi Stretch Fabric (Patient contact surface)
Properties: This fabric is waterproof, has the ability to be wiped clean and has
bacteria. Superficial dirt may be removed by wiping with a soft cloth moistened
with water containing a neutral detergent. More persistent contamination may be
treated by wiping with alcohols or turpentine substitute, followed by hot water and
with hand hot water and a neutral detergent or with a sodium hypochlorite solution
(0.1% or 1000 parts per million available chlorine). The material is compatible with
the 10,000ppm available chlorine in solution required for the decontamination of
and dried prior to reuse or storage. Proprietary disinfectants may be used provided
chair frame, or negate the biocompatibility results of the fabric. It is essential that
articles be thoroughly dried after all cleaning procedures and before storage.
End of Life (Disposal)
Please contact Seating Matters for disposal of your chair at the end of its lifespan.
Safety
Regional Variations
the information included in this document reflects common features of this group
of products. In some regions of the world, we supply product design variations
reinforcements.
SeatingMattersareattheforefrontofseatingresearchanddesign,thereforewe
taketheprotectionofourintellectualpropertyveryseriouslyandhaveourdesigns,
patentsandtrademarksprotectedinmanyjurisdictionsthroughouttheworld.
USDesignPatent:
TheSeatingMattersTrademarkisregisteredthroughouttheEuropeanUnionand
various countries globally.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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ATLANTA™
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Important
Parts can only be changed by service persons trained in Seating Matters products and
use only Seating Matters parts. We recommend that your chair is serviced every year by
a Seating Matters approved provider for any running repairs and maintenance.
Maintenance
Carry out the following regular checks to ensure the operation and safety of the
chair.
If you are in any doubt about the functioning of your chair contact your Seating
Matters approved provider immediately.
Daily
Weekly
Check the castor fittings for hair and dirt etc. which could restrict the castor movement.
replace it.
Matters approved provider for replacement.
Monthly
Castors:
variation will cause restricted movement. If it is damaged contact your Seating
Matters approved provider for replacement.
Mechanisms:
Check all tilting mechanisms are working smoothly.
Check that cables are not kinked or frayed.
Check that all nuts and bolts are present.
Check that all nuts and bolts are secure.
If nuts or bolts need attention, contact your Seating Matters approved provider
and the chair until it has been serviced.
Leg rest:
repositioned easily. Ensure that parts lock in place securely. If parts are not locking
try lubricating. If the problem still remains contact your Seating Matters
approved provider.
Check the visible parts of the frame for cracks, splits, large dents or other
damage. If you find any of these things . Contact your Seating Matters
approved provider immediately.
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chair please contact:
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