Jenx Junior User manual

INSTRUCTION FOR USE
Important Information: These instructions must be kept with
the product at all times. This product is a prescribed Medical
Device. To be used only under the guidance of a Therapist
or Prescribing Practitioner. You must read these instructions
carefully before use.
Version 006
Size 1
Max user weight: 50 kg
Weight of product: 39 kg
Size 2
Max user weight: 50 kg
Weight of product: 39.5 kg
Size 3
Max user weight: 50 kg
Weight of product: 40.2 kg
Junior

INSTRUCTION FOR USE
Junior
Note: Some fabric and plastic colours may vary,
adjustments are not affected.

Contents
Carers and
home users
Re-issue
and stores
Professional and
technical users
General Information
Safety Labels ......................................................... 7
Basic Safe Configuration ....................................... 8
Care and Cleaning Instructions ............................. 8
Maintenance .......................................................... 9
Product Induction & Hand Over ............................ 10
Specification & Warranty ....................................... 11
Main Features and Benefits................................... 12
Frequent Adjustments
Lap Strap................................................................ 15
Castors................................................................... 20
Seat Height ............................................................ 21
Flip Away Foot Pedal ............................................. 22
Tilt-in-Space........................................................... 23
Footplate ................................................................ 24
Clinical Adjustments
Back Angle............................................................. 27
Back Pad & Lumbar Pad ....................................... 27
Hip Guides ............................................................. 28
Seat Depth ............................................................. 28
Seat Pad & Abduction Roll .................................... 29
Optional Accessories
Powered Base........................................................ 31
Seat Extension ....................................................... 34
Headrests............................................................... 35
Multigrip Headrest ................................................. 36
PU Adjustable Headrest ........................................ 37
Shoulder Protractors.............................................. 38
Push Handle........................................................... 39
Thoracics................................................................ 40
Armrests................................................................. 43
Tray ........................................................................ 44
Activity Frame & Grab Bar .................................... 46
Elbow Blocks & Chest Pad for Tray ...................... 47
Hip Pad Extension ................................................. 48
Kneeblocks ............................................................ 49
Abduction Block .................................................... 50
Sandals and Bootees............................................. 51
Waistcoat Harness................................................. 52
Chest Strap Shoulder Harness.............................. 54
Box Footplate......................................................... 55
Maintenance and Inspection
Maintenance & Inspection ..................................... 57
Frequently Asked Questions.................................. 59
Notes...................................................................... 59

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General Information
Important Safety Info
Ensure that your Therapist has confirmed that the product is correctly set up, by signing the ‘Set
Up’ section of the Log book before using this product. If the product has not been set up by your
Therapist DO NOT USE.
Jenx Limited recommends that children are never left unattended whilst using this Medical
Device. Children may slip or fall when unattended and may suffer serious injury. It is the sole
responsibility of the person caring for a child using this Medical Device to ensure the safety of the
child in the Device should they be left alone.
Always read the instructions before operating. Failure to read and follow the Instruction for Use,
especially with regard to moving parts, may pose a risk to the user.
This product contains small parts which could present a choking hazard to small children.
All Jenx Limited products are tested to meet current Fire Safety regulations. Always keep
products away from; naked flames, cigarettes and sources of heat such as heaters.
Jenx Limited supplies the necessary tools to adjust each product. These tools are supplied for
use by trained therapists only. Store the tools in a safe place and keep away from children.
Ensure that good care is taken of your product: clean regularly. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
When not in use, store this product in a dry place that is not subject to extreme temperatures.
Places not to store this product include garages, attics or garden sheds.
Any changes or alterations carried out by persons other than a Jenx authorised service person
will invalidate the warranty and Jenx can accept no liability for any injury or damage so caused.
All Jenx products are Medical Devices and are sold on the understanding that they will be
prescribed, issued and maintained in line with current national device management guidelines.
This product must be thoroughly inspected by a qualified person at least annually
All belts and harnesses should be used at all times. For therapy purposes it may be necessary
to deviate from this rule and any deviation should be fully documented as part of a Risk
Assessment or Therapy Program and all relevant staff and carers appropriately trained. Secure
client with straps before adjusting product. Ensure finger’s width between safety strap and client
to prevent over tightening or client moving to inappropriate position. Adjust straps for each client
and changes of clothing. Minimum Velcro® overlap: 3 inches (7.5cm) on all straps. If strap is not
long enough: DO NOT USE PRODUCT.
Do not use this product if you suspect or know that it is broken or faulty.
Assemble product fully before use.
This product conforms to the European Medical Devices Directive. It has not been tested in
conjunction with other manufacturer’s products. Do not add any accessories other than Jenx
Limited accessories to this product.

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Wing knob Allen key bolt Swiss clip
Wing nut Star knob
Key for Users
T-Nut
Plastic spacer Plastic washer
Key to Components
Carers and
home users
Re-issue
and stores
Professional and
technical users
Key
Scallop wheel

Carers and
home users
Re-issue
and stores
Professional and
technical users
CHAPTER ONE
General
Information

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General Information
Serial Number/ CE Certification
Conforms to CE Marking
Regulations
Medical Devices Directive
(MDD) 93/42 EEC)
Each Jenx product has a number of pictorial safety labels attached, these refer to the explanations below.
Product Labels
Client weight Limit (chang-
es per model and size)
The serial number is written on the CE
label (see picture), which is located on
the product. Please quote this number
on all correspondence.
Attention/ Warning
Please read Instruction for use
Only for indoor use
Always fasten and adjust positioning straps and belts to suit the child.
Adjust to suit changes in clothing. Allow one fingers width between
the belt and the child
Do not leave child unattended (see page 4 for full warning)
DO NOT USE as a mobility device
Never use product on rough ground or uneven surface
Safety Labels

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General Information
Wooden Products and Parts
• For deep cleaning a low pressure steam cleaner can be used
• Do not use organic solvents to clean Jenx Products
• Soap and water or antibacterial spray can be used
• Check for breaks or splintering of the wood before re-issuing
• Daily cleaning: Spray polish or wax polish can be used
Metal Frames and Coated Parts
• For deep cleaning a low pressure steam cleaner can be used
• Do not use organic solvents to clean Jenx products
• Soap and water or antibacterial spray can be used
• Daily cleaning: Wipe framework down with a damp cloth as necessary
Fabrics, Vinyl and PU (polyurethane)
• Minor spills can be removed with a damp cloth
• Spillages should be removed as quickly as possible after contact, dab the stain, do not rub
• Do not over wet the stain
• Do not use organic solvents, dry cleaning fluids, abrasive cleaners or industrial bleaches
• Antibacterial spray or wipes can be used
• Always ensure that the product is dry before use
Care and Cleaning Instructions
Basic Safe Configuration
The following features must be kept on the Junior at all
times: Seat base, Seat back, Lumbar pad, Lap strap,
Hip Supports and Footplate. Failure to use these basic
features may pose a risk to the user. Other accessories
can be added but these basic features must always be
used.

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This product must be thoroughly inspected by a qualified person at least annually
Daily Checks
Daily checks of the equipment should be carried out by carers. These checks are not technical but a basic un-
derstanding of the product is needed. Multiple daily checks may be needed in schools or therapy rooms where
the products are used by multiple users. The checks should include the following points:
• Check that all nuts and bolts are in place and secured
• Check that all mechanical movements operate fully
• Check the structure of the product for signs of fatigue
• Castors: Lift base and check each wheel to ensure it is not loose or worn. Remove any grease or dirt that
has built up on the wheels, check that the brake stops the wheels rotating (where applicable)
• Check gas springs for normal operation and resistance. Slow descent (creeping) of the gas spring can be
checked by observing the position of the unit over a period of time
• Check that gas spring levers are not bent. Do not use the product if any levers are bent. Contact Jenx
Limited to arrange replacement
Monthly Checks
We recommend that on a monthly basis a competent person who is familiar with this piece of equipment and
who has been trained in its use should carry out a more detailed check:
• Replace any lost or worn washers or bolts
• Check tray for damage. Ensure that the tray edging is secure and that the tray is clean and free of any
rough or sharp corners
• Check all upholstery for any signs of wear and tear
• Brush Velcro® to remove fluff
• Check wooden parts for splitting or splintering
• Check straps for fraying and missing or broken buckles
• Clean any stains or spillages
• Contact Jenx Limited if any accessories not manufactured by Jenx Limited have been attached to the
product. Unauthorised accessories may affect the safety of this product and invalidate your warranty
• Check that gas spring levers are not bent. Do not use the product if any levers are bent. Contact Jenx
Limited to arrange replacement
Maintenance

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General Information
This product is a Prescribed Medical Device and as such it is important that all users understand the use
and adjustments that this product offers. This booklet shows the range of adjustments and gives guidelines
for each type of user to follow.
Professional/Technical users
This refers to the Therapist and Prescribing Practitioner.
Ensure you read all sections in this booklet and are fully familiar with all the adjustments. As well as the selec-
tion, prescription and set up of the product to suit the client’s needs, the technical user has the responsibility
for the induction of the Carer, ensuring that the Carer:
• Has an understanding of the safety aspects of the product
• Is familiar with the product. What to use and what not to use
• Knows which accessories have been added and what daily adjustments to make
• Has an understanding of the care and cleaning procedures
A formal hand over procedure should be adopted for this product. Use the separate Inspection Log to record
set ups and changes to the product. Jenx Limited offers Product Courses for Technical Users. Please con-
tact us for more information.
Carer (This section refers to the daily carer)
This product is a Prescribed Medical Device. It should only be used with the guidance of a prescribing pro-
fessional. Do not make any adjustments other than those you have been instructed to make.
The Carer section of this guide gives the adjustments needed to aid daily use only, any other adjustments
are only to be performed by the Therapist.
Re-Issue (This section refers to Stores Personnel)
Stores personnel must follow the checks and maintenance guide before re-issue. The Medicines and
Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) releases regular bulletins regarding product updates and
issues. These should be monitored.
• Records should be kept on all products serviced or re-issued
• Repairs or replaced parts should be traceable
• The Jenx serial number should always stay with the product and never be removed
• Instructions should always be issued with the product. Copies are available from Jenx Limited or can be
downloaded from www.jenx.com
• Always inform the technical user before a product is issued to a home for set-up purposes
• If the product is to be re delivered, ensure adequate and secure packaging is used
• If in any doubt as to the safety of this product do not issue it, contact Jenx Limited for advice
• Products must only be issued fully assembled, clean and in good working order. Instruction for Use
must be with the product
Jenx Limited offer Technical User Courses for stores personnel. The course gives guidance for: maintenance,
inspection of the products, regulatory information, cleaning. Please contact us for more information.
Product Induction
& Hand Over

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Specification & Warranty
Warranty
The Instruction for Use of this product should be followed carefully. It is impossible to eliminate all risks
inherently associated with the use of this product. Product failure or other unintended consequences may
result because of such factors as improper storage, use or maintenance, unauthorised and inappropriate
alteration or repair or improper or violent treatment, excessive strain, use of improper replacement parts, or
because of normal wear and tear, all of which are beyond the control of the Manufacturer and Seller. Buyer
and User assume all such risks.
Manufacturer and Seller warrant that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of 24 months from the date of purchase and is reasonably fit for the purposes stated in the Instruction
for Use, subject to the inherent risks under normal use conditions. This Warranty does not extend to the
use of the product contrary to the Instruction for Use, or under abnormal conditions, or under conditions not
reasonably foreseeable to or beyond the control of the Manufacturer or Seller. Buyer and User assume the
risk of any such use. MANUFACTURER MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF SATISFACTORY QUALITY OR OF
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NOR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY EXCEPT
AS STATED ABOVE.
In no event shall Manufacturer or Seller be liable for any incidental, consequential or special damages
resulting from the use of this product. THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER AND THE
EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY OF MANUFACTURER AND SELLER FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES,
INJURIES OR DAMAGES (INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY, CONTRACT,
NEGLIGENCE, TORT STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS
PRODUCT, SHALL BE THE RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR THE
REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT.
Manufacturer and Seller offer this product, and Buyer and User accept it, subject to the foregoing conditions
of sale and limitations of warranty and liability, which may not be modified except by written agreement
signed by a duly authorised representative of the Manufacturer.
Size 1 (JUC01) Size 2 (JUC02) Size 3 (JUC03)
Age range (approx.) 18 months - 5 years 3 years - 8 years 5 years - 12 years
Max user weight 50 kg 50 kg 50 kg
Base size (footprint) 780 x 650 780 x 650 780 x 650
Back Angle 15º supine 15º prone 15º supine 15º prone 15º supine 15º prone
Tilt-in-space 25º supine 15º prone 25º supine 15º prone 25º supine 15º prone
All Dimensions in mm Min Max Min Max Min Max
Seat depth 210 305 240 320 275 390
Seat width (min/max) 120 300 120 300 120 300
Lower leg length 175 280 240 380 240 420
Back height (min/max) 300 420 350 470 400 520
Seat height from floor 305 760 340 760 365 760

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General Information
Main Features and Benefits
Feature Benefit
WASHABLE, REVERSIBLE COVERS Wide range of colour options plus a second seat pad cover
supplied as standard
LAP STRAP BUCKLE HOLDERS Tuck away lap straps for easy transfer, preventing lap strap from
snagging under child
HIP PADS Adjustable for width and angle, can be fitted with extensions
INTEGRAL ABDUCTION ROLL To promote neutral leg position, removable PU for easy cleaning
CONTOURED SEAT PAD Soft, easy clean PU with targeted memory foam insert
ABDUCTION BLOCK FITTING Additional accessory for children with increased tone and tonal
pull into adduction
4 POINT LAP STRAP Hold ASIS in correct position for secure hip base
SMALL FOOTPRINT Jenx Y base with convenient flip-away foot pedal and safety knob.
Fits through most standard doors
HEADREST OPTIONS Jenx Multi-grip, Oval, Memory Metal, and Stealth headrests can
be fitted
CONTOURED BACK PAD Soft, easy clean adjustable PU pad. Can be fitted with adjustable
thoracics, elbow blocks, waistcoat harness or shoulder harness.
BACK ANGLE Close angle for children with extensor thrust or open angle for
more support for children with low tone or for children who are
not comfortable with 90/90 seating. Adjustable from 150prone to
250recline
LUMBAR & THORACIC SUPPORT Soft, easy clean PU. Adjustable for height, angle and depth
TRAY ARMS (not shown) Firm fit, easy clean arms with large wing nuts for easy height and
angle adjustment, with improved height adjustment lock
ISCHIAL BAR (not shown) Optional PU bar that helps to prevent child slipping into sacral
sitting
EASY-CLEAN TRAY (not shown) 2 sizes available plus tray insert to reduce gap if required, grab
bar, activity frame, tray padding, chest pad and elbow block
accessories
TRANSLUCENT TRAY INSERT (not
shown)
To hold and protect pictures and communication signs
1 PIECE FOOTPLATE Adjustable flip-up for easy transfer. Use with or without sandals.
Accessories include individual footplates, padded box footplate,
footplate pad.
EASY ADJUSTMENT Tool free or simple allen key adjustment, no need to dismantle or
remove parts for access.
LOCKING TILT-IN SPACE LEVER Prevents siblings and classmates changing the tilt-in-space angle

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Locking Castor
Foot plate
Lumbar support
Hydraulic lift &
lower unit
Hip pad
Steel base
Contoured seat
Contoured Back
Back angle
adjustment
Raise & Lower
pedal (Folding)

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CHAPTER TWO
Frequent
Adjustments

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Lap Strap
The distance between the pads on the front of the strap is variable to accommodate the variation in the size
of children
Adjust the distance between the pads so that the centre of the pads rest on the Anterior Superior Iliac Spines
of the child
All belts and harnesses should be used at all times. For therapy purposes it may be necessary to
deviate from this rule and any deviation should be fully documented as part of a Risk Assessment
or Therapy Program and all relevant staff and carers appropriately trained. Secure client with
straps before adjusting product. Ensure finger’s width between safety strap and client to prevent
over tightening or client moving to inappropriate position. Adjust straps for each client and
changes of clothing. Minimum Velcro® overlap: 3 inches (7.5cm) on all straps. If strap is not long
enough: DO NOT USE PRODUCT.

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Frequent Adjustments
Lap Strap
Pull the strap from the Velcro®
To make the strap longer
Pull the buckle along both
straps until the desired
distance between the pads is
achieved
To make the strap shorter
Pull both straps through
the buckle until the desired
distance between the pads is
achieved
All belts and harnesses should be used at all times. For therapy purposes it may be necessary to
deviate from this rule and any deviation should be fully documented as part of a Risk Assessment
or Therapy Program and all relevant staff and carers appropriately trained. Secure client with
straps before adjusting product. Ensure finger’s width between safety strap and client to prevent
over tightening or client moving to inappropriate position. Adjust straps for each client and
changes of clothing. Minimum Velcro® overlap: 3 inches (7.5cm) on all straps. If strap is not long
enough: DO NOT USE PRODUCT.

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Lap Strap
When the straps are the
required length press the
straps against the Velcro®to
secure them
Placing the Child in the Chair
For a child with postural problems, the lap belt is often the most important adjustment you make on a chair,
so please take care to do this properly every time and make sure that everyone who uses the belt with the
child understands fully how to adjust it
correctly.
Place the child in the chair. Close the front buckle

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Frequent Adjustments
Lap Strap
Adjust the long straps that pass through the cam locks at the rear and sides until the padded
sections of the lap strap rest on the anterior superior iliac spines.
Ensure the buckle is aligned with
the centre of the child’s body
Lock the cam locks at the rear of the chair

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Lap Strap
Lock the cam locks at both side of the chair
Adjust the pressure on the
pelvis by tightening or
slackening the straps equally, as
shown
Fine Adjustment of the Lap Strap
When the Lap Strap is fitted it is possible to finely adjust its position
Press the strap against the
Velcro®to secure it

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Frequent Adjustments
Lap Strap & Castors
Press the buckle in the positions
shown to release the buckle
Castors
This product is supplied with four
double locking Castors. The locking
mechanism stops the Castors from
turning and swivelling. When all four
Castors are in the locked position this
secures the chair from unintended roll
or movement.
To lock the Castors gently push the
lever down with your foot or hand.
To release the Castors simply lift the
lever