KIRTON Omega User manual

Omega
Instructions for Use
Important:
Read carefully before use and retain for future reference.
It is the carer/user’s responsibility to ensure they are fully
aware of and have understood all the safety and other
instructions contained in these pages before installing or
using the chair.

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Contents
1. Introduction to the Omega chair
1.1.Why is there a need for this type of chair?
2. Clinical Applications
2.1.Intended Use
2.2.Who is the Omega suitable for?
2.3.Who is the Omega not suitable for?
3. Product Information
3.1.Product Identification
3.2.Key Features
3.3.Pressure Management Options
3.4.Accessories
4. Guidelines for Best Practice
5. Instructions for Use
5.1.General Operation
5.2.Castors
5.3.Linked Back Recline and Variable Seat Angle
5.4.Legrest
5.5.Accessories
5.5.1. Sliding Footrest
5.5.2. Weighted Universal Headrest
5.5.3. Cushioned Headrest
5.5.4. Headcap
5.5.5. Lap-Belt and D-Ring Fixing
5.5.6. Pelvic Positioner
6. Re-use and Re-issue
6.1Modularity
6.1.1 Seat Modules
6.1.2 Back Module
6.1.3 Arm Modules
6.1.4 Legrest

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6.2 Disposal of the chair
7. Care and Maintenance
7.1.Service Life
7.2.Periodic Checks
7.3.Cleaning
7.3.1. Frame cleaning
7.3.2. Upholstery cleaning
8. Technical Data
8.1.Manufacturer
8.2.Maximum user weight
8.3.Weight and dimensions of the chair
8.4.Dimensions of chair
8.5.Product standards
8.5.1. Flammability testing
8.5.2. Strength, stability, durability and safety
8.5.3. Quality and Environmental
9. Warranty Guidelines
10.Customer Support

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1. Introduction to the Omega chair
Thank you for purchasing a Kirton Omega chair.
Comfort and security underpins the Omega chair providing a
robust, durable chair able to withstand demanding and severe
movements yet provide a safe and relaxed seating position.
The Omega chair was originally designed for those with
Huntington’s disease and other neurological conditions. Over
time, the Omega chair has become recognised as a valued
seating system for many other caring environments.
1.1 Why is there a need for this type of chair?
A sculpted back and contoured seat assures optimum comfort
and provides good midline positioning for activities such as
eating and drinking, while relaxing and sleeping are encouraged
by the uniquely linked back and seat recline.
As the back angle reclines, the seat angle increases to
guarantee a consistent seated position and a sense of security
with the high broad armrests.
The dense foam legrest is securely fitted to the Omega by
strong, flexible attachments providing full leg support. For the
more ambulant occupant, the legrest can be removed, enabling
the occupant to exit the chair more readily. An optional sliding
footrest can be added to the Omega for correct, safe positioning
of the feet particularly when an occupant is being moved whilst
seated in the chair without the legrest attached.

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2. Clinical Applications
2.1Intended Use
The Omega is intended for the following user environments:
Care facilities such as nursing and residential homes
Hospital environments
Hospice care
Community living
Private residences
Single or multi-user environments
2.2Who is the Omega suitable for?
The Omega chair is appropriate for the following users:
Semi-ambulant and non-ambulant users who require a robust
chair that provides postural support and pressure
management
Users with Huntington’s disease or other neurological
conditions
Care facilities requiring a general purpose positional and
pressure management chair
Users requiring moderate postural support when seated
Users at low to medium risk of pressure injuries (chairs fitted
with Reflexion™ seat foam)
User at medium to high risk of pressure injuries (chairs fitted
with a Transflo Gel™ seat cushion)
Users at high risk or with up to a Grade II pressure injury
(chairs fitted with an Intelli-Gel®seat) following a clinicial
assessment