KIRTON Stirling User manual

Stirling, KB11 & RSA
User Instructions
Contents
Introduction to the Stirling, KB11 and RSA range
Stirling, KB11 and RSA Product Information
Guidelines for Best Practice
The User Instructions
Questions or Concerns
General Operation of the Stirling, KB11 and RSA
range
Using the chair
Wheels
Laminated Tray
Lapstrap and D-Rings
Care and maintenance
Potential Risks, Cautions and Warnings
Helpline
Stirling, KB11 & RSA User Information
June 2017
Introduction to the Stirling, KB11 & RSA chairs
What is the Stirling, KB11 & RSA chairs?
This range of chairs are specialist seating systems that provide comfort with significant
postural support and pressure management.
Who should consider using the Stirling, KB11 and RSA chairs?
Designed for those seated for long periods, semi and non-ambulant users or for those with
postural related problems, this range of chairs can be used within a range of different
environments including domestic homes, hospital, hospice and nursing home environments.
Stirling
RSA
KB11

Why is there a need for this type of
chair?
The ability of a seated person to function
efficiently and perform activities depends on
their ability to adopt the appropriate
posture. All activity is posture dependent.
If a person cannot move or has problems
adjusting their posture, it may be necessary
to use seating to try to provide externally
what is limited internally.
Achieving a good sitting posture is the
result of a number of inter-related factors
including:
• Appropriate seat height
• Appropriate armrest height
• Appropriate seat depth
• Appropriate seat angle
• Appropriate seat width
• Appropriate lumbar support
The Stirling, KB11 and RSA range of chairs
have been designed to incorporate these
values in a standard product yet provide the
ability to tailor to specific needs at the time
of manufacture thus fulfilling the need to
maintain an individual’s seated posture yet
ensure comfort and support.
Stirling, KB11 & RSA Product
Information
Range
• The Stirling with 75mm wheels and fleecy
liner has a back height of 930mm and a
seat to back angle of 104°
• KB11 with glides and fleecy liner has a
back height of 760mm and a seat to back
angle of 108°
• RSA with glides and fleecy liner has a
back height of 810mm and a seat to back
angle of 104°
• RSA Assessment chair with glides and
fleecy liner has a back height of 810mm
and a seat to back angle of 104°. Also,
this chair includes 2 x 37mm side
wedges, loose abduction block, seat/back
wedge. Pelvic positioner, set of 3
footblocks, dacron filled weighted head
support, 2 sets of D-Rings
Accessories
• Legrests—Fixed, Sliding and Type A
• Footblocks
• Headrests—Winged, Fixed, Dacron, Built-
in, Head Roll
• Wedges—Side and Back
• Tray
• Push Handle
• Loose covers
Questions and Concerns
Should you experience any difficulties or
have any concerns regarding the initial
purchase or subsequently using any of the
chairs or have any concerns regarding its
use or operation then immediately contact
either your Kirton representative, distributor
or our Customer Services Team on
Freephone 0800 212709 or +44 (0) 1440
705352, they will be delighted to help you.
The User Instructions
The purpose of the following user
instructions is to provide a guide on how to
utilise, adjust and maintain the Stirling,
KB11 and RSA chairs.
These instructions should be read by all
those involved with the supervision of the
user and/or the care of the chair before use.
The Stirling, KB11 and RSA chairs must be
adjusted, where applicable, in terms of
accessories that may have been purchased
with the chair for example, lapstraps, trays,
wedges and headrests for each individual
using the chair to ensure safe and
comfortable use.
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Guidelines for Best Practice
To ensure good practice when considering
purchasing a Stirling, KB11 and RSA chair
and effective use following purchase we
advise that the following guidelines are
considered:
1 Seek advice and input from a qualified
therapist and/or a Kirton
representative/distributor at the initial
prescription of the chair.
2 If unsure when ordering the chair and
any accessories contact either the
therapist involved or your Kirton
representative or distributor or our
Customer Services Team on
Freephone 0800 212709 or +44 (0)
1440 705352 to discuss further.
3 It is recommended that following
receipt of the chair all staff members
that will be supervising the user(s)
should be trained in adjusting the
chair, where applicable, to ensure the
chair is adjusted safely and correct
positioning is maintained for the
benefit of the user. This is of particular
importance where the chair is to be
used by several different users.
4 Users of the Stirling, KB11 or RSA
should be regularly supervised to
ensure their most appropriate sitting
position is maintained in the chair.
Using the Stirling, KB11 and
RSA chairs
The Stirling, KB11 and RSA chairs are
manufactured to a standard pattern either
with or without accessories.
Ideally accessories should be ordered at
the time of manufacture, this is essential if
D-Rings for Lapstraps and Pelvic
Positioners are needed as well as
Laminated Trays with velcro as these
cannot be added post manufacture.
The user should always sit down gently
into the chair. The arms are strong enough
to push on to raise to standing but the arms
should not be sat on.
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Wheels
The Stirling is fitted with 75mm wheels
that are braked at the rear of the chair.
•To apply the brakes, press down on
the front edge of the ridged area on
each wheel. The brakes should be
applied during all transfer operations
and when the chair is stationary.
•To unlock the brakes, push down
the top edge of the ridged area on
each wheel until it is level with the
rest of the wheel.
•Always check the wheels are not
locked before moving the chair.
Laminated Trays (accessory)
The tray rests across the two armrests of
the chairs and is fixed in position by
matching up the velcro on the underside of
the tray with that positioned on the arms of
the chair.
The tray must be removed before
attempting to exit the chair.
Lapstrap and D-Rings
(accessory)
The lapstrap is used to help position the
user with their pelvis in the back of the
chair.
•To attach the lapstrap, clip the
fastenings at the end of each strap
onto the D-Ring straps that are located
down both sides of the seat cushion.
•Undo the buckle joining the two halves
of the strap and place the straps over
the arms or to the side of the seat
before transferring the user into the
chair.
•When the user is seated, bring the two
sides of the buckle together and
fasten.
•Adjust the strap to give firm control but
take care not to restrict user
movement.

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Helpline
Should you have any concerns either pre or
post purchase of the chair contact our
Customer Services Team on Freephone 0800
212709 or from outside the UK +44 (0) 1440
705352 to discuss further. Alternatively, if you
purchased your chair from a Kirton distributor
in the first instance please contact your point
of reference there.
If your call concerns a specific seating product
or item of furniture please have ready your
sales order number before you telephone.
This can be located at the base of each chair
and helps us identify your details and deal with
your enquiry efficiently.
Potential Risks, Cautions and
Warnings
• The user is at risk if the Stirling, KB11 and
RSA chairs are not properly specified and
adjusted to their particular requirements.
• Users should be regularly checked and
continuously supervised when using the
chairs to mitigate the user moving or sliding
into an inappropriate position.
• Do not sit on the arms of the chair as this
will exert undue pressure on the structure of
the chair over time and can cause damage
to the covering. It may also make the
stability of the chair unsafe.
• Do not move the chair whilst occupied
unless push handles and a sliding footrest
are in place.
• Always apply the brakes when an individual
is using the chair to avoid any movement.
• Do not try moving the chair without first
ensuring that all the wheels are unlocked.
• If a legrest has been accessorised with the
chair, do not allow it to be used as a seat,
nor allow the chair to be pushed along by it.
• If a footrest has been accessorised with the
chair it should not be stood on as this may
cause the chair to become unstable and tip
forwards.
Lapbelt (accessory)
The Lapbelt is an alternative to the Lapstrap
and D-Rings and helps to position the user in
the back of the chair. Ideally the fixings for the
Lapbelt and the Lapbelt itself will be fitted at
time of manufacture however, can be fitted
retrospectively by a trained representative.
•To use the Lapbelt effectively, undo the
buckle joining the two halves of the strap
by depressing the button on the central
console and place the straps over the
arms or to the side of the seat before
transferring the user into the chair.
•When the user is seated, bring the two
sides of the buckle together and fasten.
•Adjust the strap by pulling on the plastic
loop to give firm control but take care not
to restrict user movement.
NOTE: Please refer to Lap-Belt User
Instructions enclosed for further
information.
Care and Maintenance
For recommended care, cleaning and
maintenance, please refer also to the care and
maintenance guidelines enclosed with your
chair and the care label fixed to your chair.
• Wipe down framework with soapy water
and a soft cloth.
• Check castors regularly for build up of
fluff and dirt particles
• Cleaning with scouring pads is not
advised.
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