Drive FLEXI-SEAT User manual

USER’S MANUAL
ALL USER’S OF THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE AWARE
OF THIS DOCUMENT AND ITS CONTENT
ISSUE 1
FLEXI-SEAT
SEATING SYSTEM
By
|CLASS 1 DEVICE

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Specication of the Seating System supplied.
Specied• belowarethedetailsoftheequipmentsupplied.
On• thelisteachitemtickedisapartofyourSeatingSystemandoppositeeachitemis
thereferenceoftherelevantsectioninthisuserdocumentationforthatitem.
SeatingSystemReferenceNo. DateIssued://
WeightofSeatingSystemKg
User Manual Reference
Item Tick if
supplied No. of Items Supplied Page Section
Flexi Seat
Pommel
AbductorPads
Fixed-LatSupp.
FullHipguides
Adj-Armrests
Adj-Headrest
Adj-Footrest
SeatingSystemType
Specifyanyotherfeatures; MaximumClientWeightLimitfor
SeatingSystem   
   Kg
Itisrecommendedthatthis
equipmentisonlysuitableforuse;
Indoor Indoor&
Outdoor
Detailsofwheelchair(s)approvedforusewiththeSeatingSystem.
Model of Wheelchair Wheelchair Manufacturers
Reference Number Tested at (Specify Angle)

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Index
CONTENTS PAGE
Specication of Seating System 1
Index 2
Introduction 3
Clinical Review 4
Stability of Wheelchair and Seating Systems 5
Recommendations on Transport 6-9
1.0 User’s Guide “Fitting the Flexi Seat to the wheelchair”
1.1 LocatingtheFlexiSeatFrame     10
1.2 FlexiSeatSupportPads      11
1.3 ElectricWheelchairUse      11
1.4 MaintainingtheWheelchair     11
2.0 User’s Guide “Lifting and Handling the Client”
2.1 LiftingandHandlingtheClientinandoutoftheFlexiSeat  12
2.2 ClientStraps,Harnesses      13
2.3 FootrestAdjustment      13
3.0 User’s Guide “Adjustments of the Flexi Seat”
3.1 AdjustmentLocationPoints     14
3.2 AdjustingtheBackrestHeight&Angle    15
3.3 AdjustingtheBaseDepth      15
3.4 AdjustingtheHip/KneeWidth     16
3.5 AdjustingtheLateralPadHeight/Width    16
4.0 User’s Guide “Maintenance of the Flexi Seat”
4.1 CleaningtheFlexiSeat      17
4.2 CleaningtheFlexiSeatCovers     18
4.3 Harness,Pads&Straps      18
4.4 VisualInspection       18
4.5 FireRetardancy       18
5.0 User’s Guide “Optional Features”
5.1 AdjustableHeadrest      19
5.2 AdjustableFootrest      20
5.3 AdjustableArmrests      21
If You Detect a Fault or Breakage 22
CONTACT DETAILS      Backpage

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FLEXI SEAT MODULAR SEATING SYSTEM
(Class 1 Device)
Introduction
The• FlexiSeatSeatingSystemisaModularSeatingSystemintendedforusewith
StandardWheelchairs.TheFlexiSeathasadjustmentonalltheprimaryseating
featurestokeeppacewithgrowthandchangesinposturalneeds.
The• maintenanceandsafetyinstructionsdescribedinthismanualshouldbeadhered
to.ByfollowingtheseinstructionsyouwillbeensuringcorrectuseoftheFlexiSeat.
The• assessmentastothelevelofsupportrequiredbyaclientwillnormallybedone
throughaSpecialSeatingClinicorganisedbyyourWheelchairService.
Each• systemismanufacturedforusewithaparticularwheelchair(s).Tomakesure
usingtheFlexiSeatdoesnotrenderthewheelchairunsuitable,theFlexiSeatand
wheelchairshouldbetestedforstabilitywiththeclientseatedintheequipment(for
moredetailsregardingstabilityofwheelchairandseatingsystems,seepage5).
As• withmostSeatingSystemsitisadvisabletomonitoraclient’sinitialuseoftheFlexi
Seatintheearlystagesofitsuse.Itisrecommendedthatthetimeaclientsitsinthe
systemiscontrolled,thiswillvaryduetocircumstances,butwherepossibleperiodsof
sittinginthesystemshouldnotexceedmorethan3hoursatanyonetime.
Removing• theclientfromthesystemisadvisedaftersuchaperiodtoofferachange
ofposture.BydoingthisyouwillimproveaclientstolerancetosittingintheFlexiSeat
onadailybasis.
It• isalsoimportanttoreadthe‘WheelchairUserManual’withregardtogeneraluse,
transportationuseandmaintenance.
Basic Components
of the Flexi Seat
Headrest
Backrest
Cushion
Short Hip
Pads
Abduction
Pads
FullLength
Hip/Knee
Pads
LateralPads
Pommel

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Clinical Review
• ToensuretheFlexi Seatcontinuestomeettheclinicalrequirementsoftheclient,itis
recommendedthatthesystemisreviewedbytheSpecialSeatingClinicatleastonce
ayear.
This• maybedoneautomaticallybyyourDistrictWheelchairService.
If• aclienthashadaFlexi Seatover12monthsitisrecommendedthatyoucontact
theDistrictWheelchairServicesforareview.ThiswillensurethattheFlexiSeatis
maintainingtheclinicalneedsoftheclient.

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Stability of Wheelchair and Seating Systems
• ToensurethattheFlexi Seatandwheelchairaresafetouse,itisimportantthattting
theFlexiSeattothewheelchairdoesnotmakethewheelchairunstableduringnormal
dailyuse.EachFlexiSeatwhenhandedovertotheuserwillbetestedforstabilityto
therelevantangleofstabilityforthechairtobetested.
The• recommendedmaximumangleoftiltis12degreesforattendanttransit
wheelchairsand16degreesforusersofselfpropellingwheelchairsand16degrees
forusersofelectricindoorandoutdoor
electricwheelchairs.
If• theclientisgoingtouseadditionalitems
mountedtothewheelchairorseating
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wheelchair.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all
equipmenttobeusedbytheclientona
dailybasiswheninthewheelchairinsitu.
ThecombinedclientSeatingSystemand
wheelchairassemblyistestedtothespeciedmaximumangleoftilt.
Once• thetesthasbeensuccessfullycompletedaStabilityCerticatewillbeissued
bySpecialisedOrthoticServicesLimited.Acopyofthiscerticatewillbehandedover
whentheequipmentissuppliedandshouldbekeptwiththeusermanualforfuture
reference.
The
• Flexi Seat is not to be used with any other wheelchair(s) than those for
which it has been stability tested and proven safe for use.
Always
• steer clear of obstacles where possible.
When
• using the equipment never attempt to climb or descend an incline where
the surface is rough, wet or slippery (gravel, loose chippings, grass, rain, ice,
snow, etc).
If
• the equipment is to be used in an electric wheelchair then read carefully the
wheelchair manufacturers instructions with regard to safety.
WARNING:
• Whilst the client is seated in the wheelchair, the attachment of any
heavy object to the wheelchair (i.e. shopping bags etc.) will have a serious effect
on the overall stability of the wheelchair and may place the safety of the client at
risk.
16°
12°

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Recommendations for the
Transportation of SOS Seating Systems
The following information is intended to give guidance with regard to the use of SOS
Seating Systems by wheelchair users and carers during transportation.
Specialised• Orthotic Services Ltdhavecarriedoutextensiveinvestigationsintothe
suitabilityofourSpecialSeatingSystemsfortransportationuseandhasestablished
clearguidelinesforusers.
Following• theseinvestigationsthefollowinguserinformationisintendedtogive
guidancetousersofSOSSeatingSystemsregardingtheuseoftheequipmentduring
transportation.
All• SOSSeatingSystemsareprescribedviaSpecialSeatingClinicsandduring
theassessmentprocessthewheelchairtobeusedwiththeSeatingSystemwillbe
identied.
As• partoftheassessmentprocess,transportationrequirementswillbeassessedand
asuitablewheelchairprescribedforusewiththeSeatingSystem.
This information will be of interest to all parties involved in the daily management of
the wheelchair user (Relatives, Carers, Support Staff, Healthcare Professionals and
Transport Service Providers).

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General Safety Guidelines for
Wheelchair User Transportation
Wheelchairusersshouldtransfertovehicleseatswheneverpossible.•
Wheelchair• usersshouldnottravelwiththewheelchairatanangleorfacingsideways
tothedirectionoftravel.
There• shouldbesufcientfreespacearoundthewheelchairandusertoavoidthe
usermakingcontactwithothervehicleoccupants,unpaddedpartsofthevehicle,
wheelchairaccessoriesorW.T.O.R.S.anchorpoints.
Wheelchairs• shouldhavetheparkingbrakesappliedandtheirpowerunitsswitchedoff
duringvehiclemovement.Poweredwheelchairsshouldnotbeleftinfreewheelmode.
Wheelchairs• shouldnotblockgangwaysandexitsforotherpassengersinthevehicle.
A• headrestshouldbeprovidedforawheelchairuserwhentravellinginavehiclewhere
otherseatedpassengershaveheadrests.
Do• notplace/hanganyadditionalitemsontothewheelchairduringtransportation
suchasshoppingbagsandholdalls.
Trays• shouldberemovedfortransportationwheneverpossible.Ifitisnecessaryfora
traytobeusedontransportation,thenariskassessmentshouldbedone.
Wheelchair Tie Down and Occupant Restraint System
(W.T.O.R.S.)
Securemethodsforthesaferetentionofwheelchairshavebeendevelopedandare•
usedonaregularbasistosecurewheelchairsduringtransportationuse.
These• systemsarenowcommonlyreferredtoasW.T.O.R.S.
Wheelchair Tie down and Occupant Restraint Systems
TherearemanytypesofW.T.O.R.S.availablefromvariousmanufacturers(alistof•
somemanufacturersisgivenonpage9).RefertoyourWheelchairManufacturers
Handbookfordetailsoftheirparticularrecommendations.
Please• notethatalllap/chestbeltsandharnessessuppliedwiththeseatingsystem
are notsufcientforoccupantrestraintwhentheequipmentisusedonamoving
vehicleandadditionalOccupantRestraintisrequired.

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Use of Seating System in a
Wheelchair for Transportation
To make sure that the seating system and wheelchair are used effectively and safely
for transportation use, the following recommendations are provided for:
TheSeatingSystem-WheelchairInterface•
TheWheelchairTiedownSystem•
TheOccupantRestraintSystem•
1. WHEELCHAIR TIE DOWN SYSTEM
Wheelchair• users should not travel in cars, taxis or minibuses, unless the
wheelchair is tied down.
Please
• refertoyourwheelchairusersguideforinformationregardingthe
recommendedwheelchairtiedownsystemtobeused.
Only• thewheelchairspeciedforusewiththeseatingsystemcanbeused.
2. OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Wheelchair• users should not travel in cars, taxis or minibuses, unless an
occupant restraint system is in place on the client.
For
• anyclienttobetransportedsafelyintheSeatingSystemandwheelchair,itis
essentialthatanOccupantRestraintSystembeused.
SOS• haveprovenduringcrashtestsonFlexiSeatSystemsthattransportingany
clientonamovingvehiclewithoutanapprovedoccupantrestraintsystemisextremely
dangerousandwillplacetheclient at great risk.
It
• isimportantthattheOccupantRestraintSystemispositionedcorrectlyasmost
clientsusingSpecialSeatingwillbedependentoncarersforcorrectplacementofthe
occupantrestraint.
Consideration• shouldbegiventothemostsuitabletypeandpositioningofrestraintfor
theuser,bothinnormaltravelandduringanimpact.
The• OccupantRestraintshouldhaveaclearpathfromtheusertotheanchorpoint
andshouldnotbeinterferedwithbyanypartofthevehicle,wheelchair,seatingor
accessory.

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Stowage of the Seating System and Wheelchair
DuringuseofyourSpecialSeatingSystemitmaybenecessaryforyoutoremovethe•
SeatingSystemandstowthisalongwiththewheelchairinavehicle.
It• isimportanttorealisethattheseitemsposeariskifnotadequatelyrestrained
whilstintransit.
It• isnotadequatetosimplyplacetheitemsintoacarbootortheoorofanopen
vehiclesuchasanMPVorestatecarasinacollisiontheseunsecureditemscould
causeserious injurytooccupantsofthevehicle.
Various• retentionmethodsareavailabletosecuresuchequipmentduringtransit,and
onceagainthelistofWheelchairRestraintSystemManufacturersinthisbookletwill
behappytoadviseonthismatter(seebelow).
W.T.O.R.S MANUFACTURERS
Below are details of some Wheelchair 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:[e-mail]
KOLLER
ENGINEERING LTD
Unit5,GarrettRoad
LynxTradingEstate
Yeovil
Somerset
BA202TJ
TEL:01935426695
FAX:01935433766
EMaiI:[e-mail]
QSTRAINT
(EUROPE)
Unit175
JohnWilsonBusinessPark
Whitstable 
Kent
CT5 3RB
TEL:01227773035
FAX:01227770035
EMaiI:[email protected]
SAFETEX Unit16/17
BookhamIndustrialPark
ChurchRoad 
Bookham
Surrey
KT23 3EU
TEL:01372451272
FAX:01372451282
EMail:[email protected]

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USER GUIDE 1.0
THE SEATING SYSTEM WHEELCHAIR INTERFACE
The• Flexi Seat willhavebeenconguredtosuitthewheelchairspeciedatthe
assessment.Themethodofinterfacingtheseatwillvarydependingonthetypeof
wheelchairtheseatingsystemisinterfacedto.
The• standardFlexiSeatconsistsofabackrestandcushionassembledintoa1piece
system.ToattachtheFlexiSeattotheappropriatewheelchair,pleasefollowthe
instructions.
1.1. LOCATING THE ‘FLEXI SEAT’ SEAT FRAME
QUICK RELEASE (Quick-Loc) INTERFACE METHOD
Whilst• holdingtheFlexiSeat,placethisintothewheelchairmakingsurethatthefront
oftheinterfaceframelocatesintostopsasshown(Fig.1.1a).
Lower• thebackoftheseatintothewheelchair
untiltheinterfacelocatesintotherearcatchesas
shownanditclicksintoposition(Fig.1.1b).
SecuretheSeat• RetentionStrapsaroundthe
backofthewheelchairframe(iftted).
With• theFlexiSeatnowinstalledintothe
wheelchairitisnowsafetoplacetheclientin
position.
Before
• removingtheFlexiSeat,SOSrecommend
thattheclientisremovedfromtheseating
system.
Toremove• theFlexiSeatfromthewheelchair,
releasetheretentionstrap,pullbacktheinterface
leverorcable(Fig.1.1c)untilthecatchesrelease,
raiseuptherearoftheinterfaceclearofthecatches,releasetheleverandpullthe
interfaceclearofthefrontstops.
Fig.1.1a
Fig.1.1b Fig.1.1c

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1.2. FLEXI SEAT SUPPORT PADS
All• thesupportpadsttedtotheFlexiSeatareattachedbyVelcro.Thepadshave
ttedcoversandthesecanberemovedbysimplyunzippingthecover.
1.3. ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIRS
When• ttingtheFlexiSeattoanelectricwheelchair,thettingproceduresarethe
sameasin1.1.
However• itisalsonecessarytomakesurethatanyelectriccablesetc.,arenot
trappedorjammedbytheFlexiSeatduringplacementintoanelectricwheelchair.
1.4. MAINTAINING THE WHEELCHAIRS
It• isimportantthatthewheelchairmanufacturersguidelinesformaintenanceare
carriedout.
Under• inatedtyresorfaultybrakesetc.canrenderawheelchairdangerousifused
withsuchfaults.
All• newwheelchairsaresuppliedwithacopyofthemanufacturersuserinstructions.
You• shouldhaveacopyoftheWheelchairManufacturersUserInformation.
If• youdonothaveacopy,contactyourWheelchairServicetoobtainacopy.
Always maintain your wheelchair as per manufacturers instructions.

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USER GUIDE 2.0
2.1. LIFTING & HANDLING THE CLIENT IN & OUT OF THE FLEXI SEAT SYSTEM
Most• usersofFlexiSeatwillneedtobehoistedintotheequipment.Manuallylifting
theclientisnotrecommended,howeverwithsomeclientsitmaynotbepossible
tohoistthemsafelybyconventionalmeansandininstancessuchasthisyouare
recommendedtocarryouta‘RISK ASSESSMENT’toassesstherisksinvolvedinany
suchaction.
It• isimportantthatallcarersareawareoftheHealth&Safetyguidelinesfor‘Lifting
and Handling’.
Before• liftingtheclientmakesureallstrapsareplacedoutoftheFlexiSeat.Thiswill
avoidthestrapsbecomingtrappedundertheclientwhenseated.
When• usingthehoist,makesurethatyoufollowthehoist manufacturers
instructionsregardingcorrectuse.
On• loweringtheclientintotheFlexiSeatmakesurethattheclient’ships/pelvisare
locatedasfarbackaspossibleintotheseat.
Leaving• thehoistslingintheFlexiSeatoncetheclienthasbeenplacedisnot
recommendedasthiscouldcausediscomfortandpressureareastobegenerated.
However,ifanymanagementissuesrequiretheslingtobeleftinsituthenitis
recommendedthatthemostappropriateslingbeused.Ifyourequirefurther
informationregardingthis,contactyourlocalWheelchairServiceTherapist.
Please• note, that it is very important that the client is correctly positioned to
give maximum comfort and support.

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2.2. CLIENT STRAPS / HARNESSES
• Secureallstraps/harnesssupplied.Straps
andharnessmustbetightenedtowork
correctly.
It• isdangeroustohavestrapstoolooseor
notinplaceontheclient.
If• theFlexiSeathasbeenttedwitha
‘ButteryXHarness’,itisimportantthatitis
correctlyadjustedtomaintainsafeclearance
atthetopoftheharnessasillustratedinthe
diagramoppositeat‘X’.
2.3. FOOTREST ADJUSTMENT
It• isrecommendedthatfeetbesupportedon
thefootsupportsprovidedtoensurethatthe
clientisseatedwithoptimumcomfort.
Leaving• theclientsfeetunsupportedisnot
recommendedasthiscanleadtogreat
discomfortandabnormalpressurebeing
generatedatthepelvisandotherweight
bearingareas.
It• isthereforeessentialthatthefootrestsof
thewheelchairbeadjustedcorrectly(see
WheelchairUserManualfordetails).
Keep bottom straps of
harness tight.
‘X’

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USER GUIDE 3.0
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE FLEXI SEAT SYSTEM
Fig.3.1a ~ View on rear of seat
Fig.3.1b ~ View on side of seat Fig.3.1c ~ View on underside of seat
3.1 ADJUSTMENT LOCATION POINTS
Hip Width
Knee Width
Armrest Width
Footbox
Depth
Lat Pad Width/Height
Headrest Height
Seat
Depth
Seat
Depth
Armrest Depth
Backrest
Angle Armrest Height
Backrest
Height
Backrest
Height
Lat Pad Release

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3.2. BACKREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Height:• Undothegrubscrewontherearuprightandrepeatforotherside(Fig.3.2a),raiseor
lowerthebackresttotherequiredheightandre-tightenthetwogrubscrews(Fig.3.2a).
Angle:• Undothescrewontheuprightjoint(Fig.3.2b),butDO NOTremove,repeatforother
side.Adjustthebackresttotherequiredangleandre-tightenthetwoscrews(Fig.3.2b).
If• thebackcushionistightthiscanbemanuallypushed/pulledtothedesiredposition.
Fig.3.2a Fig.3.2b
3.3. BASE LENGTH ADJUSTMENT
Undo• thegrubscrewinthelowerlegsandrepeatforotherside(Fig.3.3a),extendorretractthe
basetotherequiredlengthandre-tightenthetwogrubscrews(Fig.3.3a).
If• thebasecushionistightthensqueezetherearofthebasecushionsothatitclearstheback
cushion.
Fig.3.3a

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Fig.3.4a Fig.3.4b
3.4. HIP/KNEE WIDTH ADJUSTMENT
Hip Pads:• Undothetwonutsoneachhippad(Fig.3.4a),slidethehippadtothedesired
positionandre-tightenthenuts.
Abduction Pads:• Undothetwoscrewsoneachabductionpadbracket(Fig.3.4b),butDO
NOTremove.Slidetheabductionpadtothedesiredpositionandre-tightenthescrews.
Fig.3.5a Fig.3.5b
3.5. LAT PAD HEIGHT & WIDTH ADJUSTMENT
The• lateralpadswillautomaticallyraise/lowerwiththebackrestbutcanalsobefurtheradjusted
onthereown.
Undo• theknob(Fig.3.5a),raise/lowerthelateralpadorslidethelateralpadin/outtothe
requiredpositionandre-tightentheknob(Fig.3.5a),repeatforotherside.
To• swingthelateralpadsoutofthewayforaccess,pressthebutton(Fig.3.5b),swingthe
lateralpadtothesideandreleasethebutton.Toxbackinplacejustswingthelateralpad
backtowardstheclientuntilittoclicksintoplace.

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USER GUIDE 4.0
MAINTENANCE OF THE FLEXI SEAT SYSTEM
TomakesurethattheFlexiSeatremainssatisfactoryitisnecessarytocarryoutsimple
maintenance.
4.1. CLEANING THE FLEXI SEAT SYSTEM
During• usetheFlexiSeatwillrequirecleaning.Thiscanbedonebysimplyapplyinga
warmdampclothwithamilddetergenttotheinsidesurfaceoftheseattoremoveany
soilingandtoweldry.Note:Thecovers/padsMUSTberemovedpriortoanycleaning
oftheseat.
If• theFlexiSeatremainsslightlydampsimplyleaveforashortperiodatroom
temperaturetodry.
The• innerFoampadsontheFlexiSeataremadefromanopencellfoam,whichwill
absorbwater.DO NOTgettheseexcessively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contactSOSimmediately.Tocleanthecushionpad,
simplywipedownwithmilddetergentandadampclothandtoweldryandleaveat
roomtemperaturetodrythoroughly.Undernocircumstancesuseexcessiveheattotry
todrythefoamasthiscoulddamagetheprotectiveskin.
DO• NOT PUT THE FLEXI SEAT NEXT TO A HOT FIRE OR USE EXCESSIVE HEAT
TO DRY AS EXCESSIVE HEAT COULD AFFECT THE COMPONENTS OF THE
SEAT.
DO
• NOT USE SCOURERS OR CAUSTIC SUBSTANCES SUCH AS BLEACH

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4.2. REMOVABLE COVERS
For• cleaningofremovablecoverspleaserefertowashlabelontheinsideofthe
paddedcover.
To• removethecoverssimplyremovethepadsfromtheFlexiSeatandunzipthecover
oneachpad.
DO• NOT REMOVE THE FOAM FROM THE WATERPROOF LINER OR TRY TO
WASH IT AS THIS FOAM WILL ABSORB WATER AND WILL BE A PROBLEM TO
DRY OUT.
ANY
• DEVIATIONS FROM THE ABOVE MAY AFFECT THE FIRE RETARDANCY OF
THE COVER(S).
4.3. HARNESSES, PADS & STRAPS
Make• sureallstrapsareingoodworkingorderandthatbucklesworkcorrectly.
If• anyshowsignsoffrayingoranybucklesare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FlexiSeatandwheelchair,ifyounotice
anyfaultsorbrokenpartspleasenotifyyourWheelchairServiceimmediately,DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO REPAIR.
Look
• attheframesoftheFlexiSeatandmakesuretherearenosignsofdistortion,
makesuretheyaresecurelyattachedtotheshelloftheseatandtherearenoloose
attachments.
Make
• surethatallxingsaresecure,especiallyaftermakinganyadjustments.
Check• theshelloftheseatforanysignsofseverewearandtear.Alsothefoamlining
oftheseat.
4.5. FIRE RETARDANCY
Fire• retardantmaterialshavebeenusedintheconstructionofthisseatingsystem.
It• isimportantthatnoaccelerantsareintroducedtothematerials(e.g.Hairspray,fabric
cleaners,deodorants,polishetc..),asthismayadverselyaffectthereretardancyof
yourequipment.

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USER GUIDE 5.0
OPTIONAL FEATURES
5.1. ADJUSTABLE HEADREST
If• the Flexi Seathasbeenttedwithanadjustableheadrest,theheadrestwillhave
beenadjustedwhentheFlexiSeatwasoriginallysupplied.
If• anyadjustmentsneedtobecarriedoutthiscanbedonebyreleasingthelocking
knobsandadjustedforheight(Fig.5.1a)anddepth(Fig.5.1b),re-tightenlockingknobs
whennished.
PLEASE• NOTE THAT SOS RECOMMEND THE HEADREST IS USED AT
ALL TIMES WHENEVER THE CLIENT IS BEING TRANSPORTED IN THEIR
WHEELCHAIR AND SEATING SYSTEM.
Fig.5.1a Fig.5.1b