Handicare Nuage Series User manual

USER MANUAL
NUAGE
9011307A
GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING NL
EN
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG DE
MANUEL D’UTILISATION FR
NUAGE PLS
NUAGE PLS ACTIVE
NUAGE PLS ACTIVE XS

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English..............................................................................................3
Nederlands......................................................................................27
Deutsch...........................................................................................51
Français...........................................................................................75

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4 Table of contents Nuage
1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................6
1.1 This user manual 6
1.2 Symbols used in this manual 6
2 Safety ............................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Temperature 7
2.2 Moving parts 7
2.3 Markings on the seating system 7
2.4 General safety guidelines and instructions 8
3 Product description........................................................................................................................9
3.1 Nuage PLS series 9
3.2 Positioning options and accessories 10
3.3 Key to symbols 10
4 Use ..............................................................................................................................................11
4.1 Getting into and out of the seat 11
4.2 Reducing the seating system in size for transportation 11
4.3 Use as a passenger seat in a vehicle 11
4.4 Adjusting the seating system 11
5 Settings (by a professional) .........................................................................................................12
5.1 Seat webbing 13
5.2 Pelvic obliquity 13
5.3 Leg length discrepancy 13
5.4 Contour cushion 14
5.5 Backrest webbing 14
5.6 Dorsal obliquity 14
5.7 Tensioning the cover 15
5.8 Cushion fi lling 15
5.9 Seat width (wheelchair specifi c) 16
5.10 Seat depth (wheelchair specifi c) 16
5.11 Backrest width 17
5.12 Backrest height (wheelchair specifi c) 17
5.13 Funnel shape backrest shells (wheelchair specifi c) 17
5.14 Angle backrest shells (wheelchair specifi c) 18
5.15 Backrest angle (wheelchair specifi c) 18
6 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................19
6.1 Cleaning the upholstery 19
6.2 Replacing the upholstery 19
7 Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................20
8 Technical specifi cations ...............................................................................................................21
8.1 CE declaration and requirements 21
8.2 Technical information 21
Table of contents

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9 Warranty ......................................................................................................................................23
9.1 Defi nitions of terms 23
9.2 Warranty period table 24
10 Accessories .................................................................................................................................25

6 Introduction Nuage
1 Introduction
Congratulations on choosing a Nuage PLS
seating system for your tilt in space wheelchair.
Handicare’s high-quality mobility products are
designed to enhance independence and make
your everyday life easier.
1.1 This user manual
This user manual will help you to use and
maintain your seating system safely This user
manual is a supplement to Handicare’s general
wheelchair user manual.
Where necessary this user manual refers to
other manuals as shown below:
 Wheelchair: Refers to the general
wheelchair user manual.
Read this user manual and the other user
manuals referred to carefully before using
the product. If one of the user manuals was
not included with your wheelchair, please
contact your dealer immediately.
In addition to this user manual, there is also a
service manual for qualifi ed specialists.
CONTACT HANDICARE IF YOU HAVE A
VISUAL IMPAIRMENT.
1.2 Symbols used in this manual
Note!
Pointing out possible problems to the user.
Caution!
Advice for the user to prevent damage to the
product.
Warning!
Warnings for the user to prevent personal in
jury.
Not following these instructions may result
in physical injury, damage to the product or
damage to the environment!

Safety 7Nuage
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2 Safety
Please note all safety instructions before
starting to use the seating system.
Warning!
Always follow the instructions given next to
the warning symbols! Not following these
instructions may result in physical injury,
damage to the seating system, to the
wheelchair or to the environment. Where
possible, the warnings have been placed in
the applicable paragraphs.
2.1 Temperature
If you do not use the seating system, ensure
that it is not exposed to direct sunlight for
lengthy periods of time. Certain parts of the
seating system, such as the seat, the back and
the armrests can become hot if they have been
exposed to full sunlight for too long. This may
cause burns or allergic reactions to the skin.
2.2 Moving parts
Warning!
A seating system and wheelchair have
moving and rotating parts. Be careful:
contact with moving parts may result in
serious physical injury or damage to the
seating system or wheelchair.
2.3 Markings on the seating
system
For markings used on the seating system, see
the fi gures.
Note!
Never remove or cover up the markings,
symbols and instructions affi xed to the
seating system. These safety features must
remain present and clearly legible throughout
the entire lifespan of the seating system.

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2.4 General safety guidelines and
instructions
Handicare accepts no liability whatsoever for
damage or injury caused by failure to (strictly)
adhere to the safety guidelines and instructions
or else due to carelessness during the use,
service and cleaning of the seating system.
Depending on the specifi c use circumstances,
additional safety instructions may be required.
Please contact your dealer immediately if you
observe a potential danger during the use of the
product.
Warning!
Only use the seating system as intended and
as prescribed in this manual. Do not adjust or
change the product if not promptly described.
Do not use parts or add-ons which are not
clearly marked as compatible with Nuage
seating systems.
To avoid accidents and other problems, it is
very important to pay attention to the safety
instructions as described in the user manual
of the manual wheelchair which the seating
system will be used with.
In case of possible technical malfunctioning,
please contact your dealer.

Product description 9Nuage
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3 Product description
Nuage PLS series seating systems are
individually adjustable high comfort wheelchair
seating solutions for people with limited mobility,
trunk balance and postural control. The softly
padded seating system ‘embraces’ the body
contours for high comfort, stability, pain and
pressure relief.
The seating systems are compatible with most
common tilt in space wheelchair frames in
the market. Contact your dealer for detailed
information and installation.
Caution!
Please study this manual carefully before
using the seating system.
3.1 Nuage PLS series
The Nuage PLS series features:
Nuage PLS (fi gure 3)
A seating support for full body and leg support
of passive users: people with strongly reduced
trunk balance and a very limited ability for
active sitting.
Nuage PLS Active (fi gure 4)
A seating support for semi-passive users:
people with reduced rump balance and postural
stability. The seating system combines body
support and a stimulation of (postural) activity.
Nuage PLS Active XS (fi gure 5)
A seating support for semi-passive children or
small adults with reduced rump balance and
postural stability. The seating system combines
body support and a stimulation of (postural)
activity.

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3.2 Positioning options and
accessories
The seating systems offer a number of
adjustment options to optimize the positioning
and support for each individual user.
With the adjustable webbing straps, the seat
and backrest contours can be accurately fi tted
to the body contours of the user. The seating
systems also provide asymmetrical positioning
options, for example useful in case of pelvic
obliquity.
Optional accessories are available for a
comfortable support of head, arms and legs.
See chapter 10.
The seating system and wheelchair must be
adjusted by a qualifi ed specialist. Incorrect
settings may have negative consequences for
seating posture.
3.3 Key to symbols
Loosen by one turn with torx
Tighten by one turn with torx
Step 1, 2 etc.
An arrow, as part of an illustration, indicates
that the component in question moves or needs
to be moved in the direction indicated.
Notes on “Key to symbols”
Each illustration includes icons and numbering
to indicate what needs to be done and in which
order.
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Use 11Nuage
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4 Use
Nuage PLS seating systems are intended
for use on tilt in space wheelchairs. The tilt
enables to easily change position. This reduces
prolonged pressure on body parts en is
therefore important for your health and comfort.
4.1 Getting into and out of the
seat
Make sure to engage the wheelchair brakes
before getting a person into or out of the seat.
Do not stand on the footplates.
Warning!
Putting your full weight on the footplates may
lead to wheelchair damage and to hazardous
situations, including the wheelchair tipping
up.
4.2 Reducing the seating system
in size for transportation
The way a seating system can be reduced in
size for transportation without a passenger
highly depends on the wheelchair frame it is
mounted on. Head rests, armrests and legrests
are usually easily removable ( Wheelchair).
Complete disassembly and reassembly is
reserved to professionals, contact your dealer.
Warning!
Store away detached components safely so
that they can not cause injury or damage, or
become damaged themselves.
4.3 Use as a passenger seat in a
vehicle
Before transporting people in a car or other
vehicle as a passenger in a wheelchair with a
Nuage PLS seating system, it is recommended
to check that compliance with all safety
regulations can be assured. Contact your dealer
for information and an assessment of your
specifi c situation. Professionals can contact
Handicare for all information on ISO 7176-19
test results.
Warning!
Please check the proper instructions on
transportation ( Wheelchair)
A wheelchair is not primarly designed to
be used as seat in a motor vehicle during
transport. Transfer to a regular car seat if
possible.
Contact your dealer to check if your
wheelchair has been crash tested according
to ISO 7176-19 (2008) in combination with
your Nuage PLS seating system.
A seating system should be inspected by
a Handicare’s representative before reuse
after an involvement in any type of vehicle
collision.
4.4 Adjusting the seating system
The adjustment possibilities and the way of
adjusting dependend on the wheelchair frame
the seating system is mounted on.
Note!
See information about wheelchair specifi c
adjustment options ( Wheelchair)

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B
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9
A
DE
5 Settings (by a
professional)
Seating system adjustements may vary per
brand and model of the wheelchair frame. The
wheelchair specifi c adjustments are marked
with the addition ‘(wheelchair specifi c)’. In
these cases, the instructions and fi gures
refer to adjustments of a Nuage PLS on Ibis
wheelchairs with Sedeo Pro seating system.
Note!
When you do have another seating system
then Sedeo Pro check the manual
( Wheelchair) or contact your dealer
Under the cover (A) of a Nuage PLS seating
system you fi nd a seat and backrest with
adjustable straps providing multiple adjustment
possibilities for comfortable positioning.
The plywood seat shells (B), backrest shells (C)
and other parts of the seating system are also
adjustable.
The seat and backrest with adjustable straps
are delivered with a set of webbing straps and
adjustable webbing straps.
The webbing straps (D) are fastened to the
shells attaching the orange velcro ends to the
velcro surface on the shells.
The adjustable webbing straps (E) have sliding
buckles and double velcro ends (orange and
black).

Settings (by a professional) 13Nuage
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I
1
I
H
F
G
1
2
F
G
H
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5.1 Seat webbing
The four simple straps in the front and the four
adjustable straps in the back enable to follow
the contours of buttocks and upper legs while in
the mean time providing support where needed
for an optimal seating position and stability.
1. Place the adjustable straps in recesses (F),
(G) and / or if required over the edge (H).
2. Tension adjustable straps and fasten the
velcro ends.
3. Tension further with the sliding buckles.
4. Place the simple straps in recess (I).
5. Tension and fasten the velcro ends.
Warning!
Tension the seat straps suffi ciently to prevent
bottoming-out.
5.2 Pelvic obliquity
1. Tension the adjustable straps in recesses (F)
and (G) or if required in recess (G) and over
edge (H).
2. Use the sliding buckles and move the velcro
ends to create a different (asymmetrical)
support left and right.
5.3 Leg length discrepancy
1. Move one of the seat shells forwards. To do
so, loosen the armrestholder, slide it in the
rail towards the front of the seat and fasten
again.
2. Tension an adjustable strap from recess (G)
to recess (I). At (I) remove the sliding buckle.
Note!
Step 1 is not possible in combination with
seating systems other than Sedeo Pro /
Sedeo Original.

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I
1
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K
M
L
N
L
M
N
XS
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5.4 Contour cushion
Optionally the front straps can be replaced with
a separately availabe contour cushion.
1. Remove the front four webbing straps (I).
2. Place the contour cushion (J).
5.5 Backrest webbing
The six adjustable straps and one simple strap
(Nuage PLS Active XS: fi ve adjustable straps)
enable to follow the contours of the back, create
a lumbal support and give further extra support
where needed.
1. Place a simple webbing strap in the upper
recesses (K).
2. Tension strap and fasten the velcro ends.
3. Place adjustable webbing straps in recesses
(L), (M) and / or if required over the entire
edge (N).
4. Tension adjustable straps and fasten the
velcro ends.
5. Tension further with the sliding buckles.
5.6 Dorsal obliquity
1. Use the sliding buckles and move the velcro
ends to create a different (asymmetrical)
support left and right.

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R
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P
O
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Q
16
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5.7 Tensioning the cover
1. Free the cover back fl ap (O) by detaching
the velcro ends (P) at the bottom of the fl ap
from the velcro surfaces on the seat shells.
2. Untie the elastic rope (Q) in hem of the
cover.
3. Position the cover.
4. Tension the elastic rope (Q) and tie a knot.
5. Close the back fl ap (O) by attaching the
velcro ends (P) to the velcro surfaces on the
seat shells.
5.8 Cushion fi lling
1. Remove the cover (A).
2. Open the zipper (R).
3. Add or remove fi lling (S).
4. Close the zipper (R).
5. Place the cover (A).

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Y
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T
U
V
W
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2
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5.9 Seat width (wheelchair
specifi c)
The distance between the seat shells edges
(T) and the required seat width relate as
(T) = (U) + 12 cm.
Rough adjustment
When mounting the seat, choose the screw
hole pattern that fi ts the required seat width
range: 30 to 40 cm, 40 to 50 cm or over 50 cm.
Finetuning
Further adjustment of the seat width for a
specifi c user takes place during a fi tting
session.
1. Remove the straps on one side by
detaching the velcro ends from the velcro
surfaces on the seat shells.
2. Loosen (V) on both sides.
3. Move the armrest holder (W) inwards or
outwards on both sides.
4. Fasten (V) on both sides.
5. Tension the straps and attach the velcro
ends to the velcro surfaces of the seat
shells.
5.10 Seat depth (wheelchair
specifi c)
1. Loosen (X) on both sides.
2. Slide (Y) to the front or back to create the
required seat depth.
3. Fasten (X) on both sides.

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B
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A
B
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2
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B
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C
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5.11 Backrest width
The seat width and backrest width are
separately adjustable, enabling to position
people with broad hips / small shoulders as well
as people with small hips / broad shoulders.
1. If required loosen the straps by detaching
the velcro ends on one end from the velcro
surfaces of the shells.
2. Loosen bolts (A) half a turn with a ring key
13.
3. Slide the backrest shells (B) outwards or
inwards.
4. Fasten bolts (A) again.
5. Tension the straps and attach velcro ends on
the velcro surfaces of the shells.
5.12 Backrest height (wheelchair
specifi c)
1. Detach the velcro ends of the cover from the
seat.
2. Loosen socket screws (C) .
3. Slide backrest shells (B) up or down.
4. Fasten socket screws (C).
5. Position the cover and fasten cover with the
velcro ends.
5.13 Funnel shape backrest shells
(wheelchair specifi c)
1. If required loosen straps (D).
2. Loosen bolts (C).
3. Slide the top of the backrest shells (B)
apart / closer to each other for more / less
shoulder room.
4. Fasten bolts (C).
5. Tension straps (D).
6. Position the cover, tie elastic rope and attach
the velcro ends to the seat.

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5
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B
D
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F
G
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5.14 Angle backrest shells
(wheelchair specifi c)
1. If required loosen straps (D) by detaching
the velcro ends on one end from the velcro
surfaces of the shells.
2. Loosen screws for shell angle adjustment
(E).
3. Turn backrest shellls (B) inwards or
outwards.
4. Fasten (E) again.
5. Tension straps (D).
5.15 Backrest angle (wheelchair
specifi c)
1. Turn (F) to adjust the inclination angle of the
backrest (G).
Note!
Alternatively, the wheelchair can be equipped
with an optional gas spring actuated angle
adjustment ( Wheelchair).

Maintenance 19Nuage
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20% PES
40°
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Polyester knitted
fabric with
polyurethane layer
95°
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6 Maintenance
It is recommended that you have your seating
system serviced by your dealer once a year
or, in the case of intensive use, once every six
months.
6.1 Cleaning the upholstery
Cleaning
Clean the upholstery and covers using a
damp cloth and household soap. Then rub dry
using a soft, dry cloth. In case of persistance
stains, allow a few minutes to take effect. Use
enzymatic cleaners to remove organic (ureum)
stains and odors.
Washing
Follow the washing instructions on the covers.
See the washing instructions for the PU-coated
covers in fi gure 27. Before washing remove the
padded cushions zipped inside the cover. Allow
ample time for drying and make sure the cover
is thoroughly dried before use. See the washing
instructions for the bamboo terry covers in
fi gure 28.
Disinfecting
Disinfection is a two steps procedure: cleaning
(as described above) and decontaminating. To
decontaminate PU-coated and bamboo terry
covers, use a damp cloth and disinfecting soap.
Rinse thoroughly and rub dry using a soft, dry
cloth.
Caution!
Do not use organic solvents such as thinner,
benzine or white spirit.
Do not iron or bleach the PU-coated covers.
Do not chemically clean the bamboo terry
cover.
6.2 Replacing the upholstery
Replacing or spare PU-coated covers and
bamboo terry covers are commercially
available.

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7 Troubleshooting
If there is a problem with your seating system,
please contact your dealer.