LIW BAFFIN neoSIT HL User manual

MANUAL FOR
ORTHOPAEDIC SEAT STABILISING BACK
AND HEAD FOR CHILDREN
BAFFIN neoSIT HL
sizes: S,M,L
control: manual
Edition 1 –05.11.2018

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NOTE! THE MANUFACTURER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EQUIPMENT
PURCHASED FROM A DIRECT REPRESENTATIVE OF LIW CARE TECHNOLOGY,
OR IN SPECIALIZED MEDICAL SHOP REPRESENTING LIW CARE TECHNOLOGY
IN POLAND.
NOTE! USE ONLY INDOOR WITH NO THRESHOLDS.
NOTE! WHEN USING THE PRODUCT, IT SERVICE, MECHANISMS SUBMITTING
AND REGULATING, IT MAY OCCUR DANGER OF ENTRAPMENT AND/OR
COMPRESSION OF USER’S/ACCOMPANYING PERSON BODY IN HOLES/SLOTS
BETWEEN THE ELEMENTS. IT IS ADVISED TO PERFORM THESE STEPS VERY
CAREFULLY. AFTER ADJUSTMENT STABILIZE POSITION BY ACCURATE
TIGHTENING NUTS AND BOLTS.
NOTE! DO NOT LEAVE A CHILD IN BAFFIN NEOSIT HL UNSUPERVISED.
NOTE! DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM USER WEIGHT FOR BAFFIN NEOSIT HL
ORTHOPAEDIC SEAT FOR CHILDREN.
NOTE! DO NOT USE BAFFIN NEOSIT HL ORTHOPAEDIC SEAT FOR CHILDREN IF
THERE ARE FAULTY, BROKEN OR MISSING PARTS.
NOTE! READ THE MANUAL NECESSAIRLY BEFORE START-UP.

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1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
2. Symbol meaning...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Intended Use of the Device..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
4. Indications for product use ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
5. Technical Specification............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
6. Adjustments and fitting........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1. Adjustment ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
6.1 Width Adjustment ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
6.2 Depth Adjustment ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
6.3 Backrest Adjustment.......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
6.4 Backrest Angle Adjustment................................................................................................................................................................ 8
6.5 Raising and lowering the seating system ........................................................................................................................................... 8
6.6 Buttock Support Height Adjustment.................................................................................................................................................. 9
6.7 Footrest Length Adjustment ............................................................................................................................................................ 10
6.8 Footrest Angle Adjustment.............................................................................................................................................................. 10
6.9 Armrest Height Adjustment............................................................................................................................................................. 11
6.10 Adjusting the seat angle .................................................................................................................................................................. 12
6.10.1 Regulating the seat’s tilt angle using the lever ................................................................................................................ 12
6.10.2 Adjusting the angle by using the gas spring..................................................................................................................... 13
6.11 Wheel brakes................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
6.12 Adjusting the push handle ............................................................................................................................................................... 14
6.12.1 Regulating the push handle –folding in one position...................................................................................................... 14
6.12.2 Regulating the push handle –folding in two position...................................................................................................... 14
7. Accessories............................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
7.1 Headrest .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
7.1.1 Headrest Assembly.......................................................................................................................................................... 16
7.1.2 Headrest Adjustment ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
7.2 Side Supports................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
7.2.1 Assembly of side supports ............................................................................................................................................... 16
7.2.2 Width adjustment of side supports ................................................................................................................................. 16
7.2.3 Height adjustments of side supports ............................................................................................................................... 16
7.3 Space adjustment of thigh supports ................................................................................................................................................ 16
7.4 Fixing and Adjusting the Vest, Legs abduction belts and Pelvic Belts .............................................................................................. 17
7.5 Push handles for the seating system ............................................................................................................................................... 18
7.6 Table................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
7.6.1 Adjusting the Spacing of the Table Handles .................................................................................................................... 18
7.6.2 Table Assembly................................................................................................................................................................ 19
7.6.3 Table Tilt Angle Adjustment ............................................................................................................................................ 20
7.7 Separate Footplates......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
7.8 Spine interlock adjustment.............................................................................................................................................................. 21
7.9 Seat interchangeable system –polyamide trapezoid ...................................................................................................................... 22
8. Moving device....................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
9. General Care & Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................................................... 24
10. Service & Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................................... 25
11. Identification plate .......................................................................................................................................................................... 25

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing BAFFIN neoSIT HL - orthopaedic seat for children, stabilising the back and head, by LIW Care
Technology Care Sp. z o.o. We are certain that the innovative device with advanced anatomical body adjustment features
will improve the comfort of work and leisure time for the user in the sitting position.
Developed by LIW Care Technology Sp. z o.o., the BAFFIN neoSIT HL - orthopaedic seat for children stabilising the back
and head has been designed to provide an alternative to standard orthopaedic seats with limited anatomical adjustment
ranges and bespoke seats which perfectly map out the body curvatures, however, they do not give the opportunity to
correct the user’s body posture.
We ensured that the seat is as simple to use as possible while giving the opportunity to fit the anatomical shape of the
user, as well as correct the posture.
For safety and comfort whilst using the BAFFIN neoSIT HL and to avoid the risk of any damage to the equipment, it is
very important to read these instructions before use and to ensure the recommendations and warnings, are read and
understood, by the user and/or any others involved in operating the equipment.
Warnings & Safety Information
For LIW Care Technology Sp. z o. o., the most important thing is to protect the patients who use our equipment. To
ensure the safety of BAFFIN neoSIT HL users, the following recommendations should be adopted:
1. Please read the instructions before first use. If any questions or doubts should arise, please contact your
dealer or the manufacturer.
2. Please make sure that all information, tips and warnings included in these chapters are well understood.
In these instructions for LIW Care Technology Sp. z o. o. products, you will find information marked with the ‘’NOTE!”
symbol. It is used to the draw the reader’s particular attention to the text. It looks as follows:
NOTE! THE SYMBOL IS USED TO DRAW THE READER’S ATTENTION TO THE TEXT
WHICH IS MARKED WITH THIS SYMBOL. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE
INSTRUCTIONS MAY ENDANGER THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE USER OR
CAUSE DAMAGE THE PRODUCT.
NOTE! THE USER SHOULD NOT BE TRANSPORTED IN THE BAFFIN NEOSIT RS IN A
VEHICLE.
NOTE! IT IS IMPORTANT THE REGULAR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE IS CARRIED
OUT. THIS WILL MAXIMISE THE LIFE OF THE EQUIPMENT.
2. Symbol meaning
Manufacturer’s name and date of manufacture
Serial Number
Maximum user weight

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Avoid contact with water
Note! Follow product instructions
Unlocking direction
Movement direction
Mark of conformity in accordance with EU Directive 93/42 EEC Annex. VII, concerning
medical devices
3. Intended Use of the Device
BAFFIN neoSIT HL - orthopaedic seat for children, stabilising the back and head meets the essential requirements of
the MDD 93/42 EEC for medical devices.
BAFFIN neoSIT HL - orthopaedic seat for children, stabilising the back and head, in accordance with Annex IX of the
MDD 93/42 EEC, is non-invasive non-active I class medical device according to rule 1.
Declaration of Conformity for this product is available from the manufacturer's Sales Department.
NOTE! IF PRODUCT HAS BEEN MODIFIED USING NON - AUTHENTIC PARTS OR PARTS
PRODUCED BY ANOTHER MANUFACTURER, REMOVE THE CE MARK.
4. Indications for product use
The BAFFIN neoSIT HL is intended for users whose height is within the 85 -130 cm range, with a weight limit of 60 kg.
Intended Users are those with faulty postures and muscle dysfunction. Particular conditions include cerebral palsy,
muscular dystrophy, paralysis of various types, tetra and paraplegia. It can be used in treatment to help prevent the
consequences of postural defects and malfunctioning of the body connected with them. The device makes it possible to put
the spine and pelvis in a correct (optimal) position. An innovative feature of this device is that it “grows” with the child as it
can be adjusted to their current position and height. If you have any questions or doubts, contact your equipment
provider/clinician in the first instance.

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5. Technical Specification
Fig. 1
There are three sizes of the Baffin neoSit HL. Size details are shown in the table below:
No.
Dimension
Dimension
symbol
Dimension [cm]
S
M
L
1
Seat height
SH
37÷68
37÷68
37÷68
2
Back height
BH
42
50
58
3
Back angle
BA
-5°÷25°
-5°÷25°
-5°÷25°
4
Base length
BL
77
77
77
5
Base width
BW
63
63
63
6
Foot platform height
FH
17÷27
17÷27
28÷38
7
Foot platform length
FL
18
18
21
8
Wheel diameter
RW
10
10
10
9
Seat depth
SD
16÷31
20÷31
27÷40
10
Seat width
SW
15÷30
15÷30
20÷32
11
Footplate angle
FA
-10°÷45°
-10°÷45°
-10°÷45°
12
Tilt angle
TA
-10⁰÷30⁰
-10⁰÷30⁰
-10⁰÷30⁰
13
Lateral support height
LH
16÷35
16÷40
20÷45
14
Maximum user's weight
60kg
60kg
60kg

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6. Adjustments and fitting
NOTE! PRIOR TO USING THE DEVICE, MAKE THE FOLLOWING ADJUSTMENTS TO FIT
IT TO THE USER’S BODY.
NOTE! AFTER EVERY SINGLE ADJUSTMENT, YOU NEED TO MAKE SURE THAT ALL THE
COMPONENTS ARE CORRECTLY POSITIONED AND LOCKED.
1. Adjustment
6.1 Width Adjustment
To adjust the side pelvic supports turn knob 1 right or left until the required dimensions are obtained.
The adjustment elements are situated on the left and right, allowing for symmetrical and asymmetrical positioning of the
user's pelvis.
Fig. 2
6.2 Depth Adjustment
To unlock, loosen bolts 3 located on each side. After unlocking the screws, set the depth by pushing or pulling the front part
of the device. To lock, tighten bolts 3. If the adjustment range provided by the bolts 3 is not sufficient, additional
adjustment may be obtained by loosening bolts 7 and pulling or pushing the backrest. After completing the adjustment
procedure, make sure the bolts 7 are tightened.

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Fig. 3
6.3 Backrest Adjustment
The backrest has a unique design enabling the user to obtain its corrective or anatomical shape. The central core comprises
several independent segments. The backrest can be modelled anatomically after loosening the adjustment screw 10. After
the backrest optimum shape is obtained, re-tighten the adjustment screw 10.
Fig. 4

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NOTE! THE ADJUSTMENTS MUST BE CARRIED OUT PRECISELY AS THEY HAVE IMPACT
ON THE SPINE POSITION.
6.4 Backrest Angle Adjustment
To change the angle of the backrest, the lever 4 should be turned and hold, the required angle position should be adjusted
with the help of a hand, and then the lever should be released.
Fig. 5
NOTE! WHILE THE PATIENT IS GIVING PRESSURE TO THE BACK, RELEASING OF THE
LEVER WILL CAUSE THE RAPID FALL OF ONE, SO THE FALLING BACK SHOULD BE ALWAYS
PROTECTED BY THE HAND!
6.5 Raising and lowering the seating system
NOTE! WHILST LOWERING THE SEAT PLATFORM WITH THE USER, PRESS THE
RETARDANT PEDAL AND HOLD THE HANDLE UNDER IN THE SEAT BASE WITH BOTH
HANDS. UNSER NO CIRCUMSTANCES HOLD/ PUT HANDS NEAR THE MOTION
MECHANISM OF THE SEAT BASE; THERE IS A RISK OF HAND ENTRAPMENT!
One of the features of Baffin neoSIT HL, orthopaedic seat stabilising the head and back for children, is the option to adjust
its height. The motion mechanism is designed in such a way that while changing the seat height, the tilt angle does not
change in relation to the basis. The seat movement is supported by a gas spring. The spring has been selected in such a
way that it prevents the seat from raising independently with its user; it is only possible with the aid of a carer. The upward
and downward movement of a slow character and is suppressed by the force of the gas spring.
In order to change the seat height, press the retardant pedal (1) and set the required height. The retardant mechanism has
an immobiliser to prevent accidental operation in the form of a bolt (2).
To unlock the adjustment feature, pull away the bolt lever (2) and turn it by approximately 90°; this will permanently unlock
the lifting mechanism. After setting up the platform height, you must secure the mechanism against an accidental use by
turning the bolt lever again (2) so that the locking mechanism is inserted again.

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Fig. 6
6.6 Buttock Support Height Adjustment
Turn screw 9 until the required height is obtained.
Fig. 7