Mangar Sit-u-Up Installation guide

user instructions and warranty
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The Sit-u-Up:
Provides adjustable back support for• people
who require to sleep in a more upright position.
NOTE: Do not use the Sit-u-Up when for medical
reasons it is critical that an upright sleeping
position is maintained (See ‘WARNINGS’).
Provides assistance for those with limited•
upper body strength wishing to lift themselves
to a reclined or sitting position.
Can be used simply as a means of providing•
additional comfort.
The Sit-u-Up has been designed to be placed on
a bed without the use of securing straps. Power
is provided by the Mangar International Airo
compressor. PLEASE READ the separate Airo
Compressor instructions before tting and using
your Sit-u-Up.
Standard Contents
1 x Sit-u-Up.
1 x Spreader Bar
1 x Headrest
1 x Overlay (inc. foam, quilt and cover)
1 x User Instructions.
Fitting
Insert the spreader bar (• Ag.1).
Slide the headrest (• B g.1) fully down to the
tabs on each side of the backrest.
Place the Sit-u-Up on the bed with the spreader•
bar positioned against the headboard. Lead the
air hose (Cg.2),tothesideofthebedwhere
theAirocompressoristobeplacedandfold
the strut (Dg.2)towardstheheadboard.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: Ensure that the Airo
compressor, air hose and hand control lead are
kept tidy.
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WARNINGS
Ensure that you have read and fully understand•
theseandtheseparateAirouserinstructions
before using the equipment.
Where a medical condition dictates that an•
upright sleeping position is critical, the Sit-u-Up
must not be used as an air leak in the system
would cause the backrest to loose height over
the course of a night.
Do Not use any other air supply• toinatethe
Sit-u-Up.

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Connect the Sit-u-Up air hose and the hand•
control as indicated in the separate Airo
compressor user instructions. A standard push
button hand control (Eg.3)issuppliedwith
the Airo compressor, however, an optional
lever hand control (F g. 3) is also available.
Place the compressor by the side or under the
bed, in an out of the way position.
InatetheSit-u-Upbypressing‘up’• on the
hand control (see separate Airo compressor
instructions).
Assembling the overlay
Insert the foam (• GFig.4) into the quilt (H) as
indicated.
Fold the quilt and foam as indicated (Fig.5) and•
insert them into the cover (J).
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Fit the assembled overlay (• K g.6) to the
Sit-u-Up by sliding it over the top of the
headrest.
Tuck the lower ap (• L g.7)underneath the
Sit-u-Up.
Position your pillow on the Sit-u-Up as indicated•
(g.7)andwraptheap(M) completely around
the pillow to hold it in place.
Operating
To raise the Sit-u-Up, press ‘up’• on the
hand control. Release the button to stop at any
point.
To lower the Sit-u-Up, press ‘down’• on the
hand control.
Maintenance
Other than routine cleaning and disinfecting, the
Sit-u-Up is maintenance free.
We recommend that a thorough examination of
the Sit-u-Up is carried out regularly (not to exceed
12months).FordetailsofMangarInternational’s
full range of Customer Services please contact:
[e-mail] or contact your local
supplier (See page 6 for further information).
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Routine Cleaning
RemovetheoverlayandinatetheSit-u-Up.Spongecleanwithadetergentsolutionanddrythoroughly.
Do not dry using hot air.
The overlay cover can be machine washed up to 40°C; low heat tumble dried and medium heat ironed.
Do Not dry clean or use bleach.
The quilt can be machine washed up to 40ºC and tumble dried. Do not dry clean.
The foam pad can be cleaned with a general purpose detergent and water using a clean disposable
cloth. Dry using disposable paper towels and allow to dry thoroughly before inserting back into quilt.
Disinfecting
TheoverlayshouldberemovedandtheSit-u-Upfullyinated.TheSit-u-Upshouldbepre-cleanedby
washing with detergent and water and then disinfected using either buffered hypochlorite (such as ‘Milton’
solution) or a hard surface alcohol impregnated wipe. Do not dry using hot air.
Clean the foam as in ‘Routine Cleaning’. Prepare a 1,000 p.p.m. solution of Chlor-Clean and wipe over the
foamwithacleandisposablecloth.Ifawhitelmisleftonthefoam,wipeoverwithadisposablecloth
rinsed in clean water. Allow to dry thoroughly before inserting back into quilt.
Storage
Ensure that the Sit-u-Up is thoroughly dry before storing. Store deated in a dry place. Keep these
instructions in a safe place for future reference.
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75cm
70cm
73cm
57cm
65°
(approx)
Specications
RatedLoad: 150kg(24st)
(Use with heavier persons will not damage the product,
but full lift may not be achieved)
Weight: 4.8kg
Air hose length: 1.8m
Maximuminletpressure: 0,35bar(5psi)
Max. temperature: 50ºC

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Sit-u-Up serial number: ................................
Date of purchase: ................................
Invoice/Delivery note number: ................................
MangarInternationalreservestherighttoalterproductspecicationsand/oranyoftheinformationcontainedwithinthisdocumentwithoutnotice.
We strive to provide our customers with reliable and durable products of the highest quality.
In addition to our standard warranty, and for added peace of mind, our servicing division,
Primeserve, also offers a variety of service options. Choose from an Extended Parts Warranty,
Call-Out Protection and an Annual Service and Clean.
TondouthowwecanprovidecompletecoverforyourMangarInternationalproductcallour
Customer Service Department on Freephone 0800 280 0485.
Warranty
The guarantee is given against defects in material and workmanship and comprises piece, parts and
labour. The guarantee is not valid in the case of fair wear and tear, wilful damage, common neglect,
misuseorunauthorisedalterationorrepairbyunqualiedpersons.
The following statements do not affect the consumer’s statutory rights. This product is sold on the
understanding that in the event of any defect of manufacture or material appearing within the warranty
period,thedefectwillberectiedfreeofchargeprovidingthat:
(a) Reasonable evidence is provided (e.g. purchase invoice, delivery note) that the claim is being made
within the warranty period.
(b) The defect is not attributable to accidental damage (either in transit or otherwise), misuse or
unauthorised repair.

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Mangar International
Presteigne, Powys, Wales, UK. LD8 2UF
tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]
headof[email protected]
www.mangarinternational.co.uk
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This is to certify that:-
complies with:-
The requirements for Class 1 devices of the Medical Devices
Directive 93/42/EEC as amended by 2007/47/EC
Signed:
Date:
A. Barker Managing Director
The Sit-u-Up HV0032
October 2009

Mangar International
Presteigne
Powys
Wales, UK
LD8 2UF
tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]
[email protected]
www.mangar.co.uk
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