Handicare Nuage Series User manual

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

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Nederlands......................................................................................27
Deutsch...........................................................................................51
Français...........................................................................................75

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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
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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!

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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.

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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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