Prism Healthcare smirthwaite Asiento User manual

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User Manual
Asiento

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CONTENTS
1.0 Safety Instructions and Warnings ........................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Service and Support......................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Symbols Used .................................................................................................................................. 5
1.4 Contraindications/Limitations ........................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Intended Use ................................................................................................................................... 6
Intended User ................................................................................................................................ 6
1.6 Chair Operating Environment........................................................................................................... 6
Frequency of use: .......................................................................................................................... 6
1.7 Chair Essential Performance............................................................................................................ 6
1.8 Vicinity to Other Equipment.............................................................................................................. 7
1.9 Incident Reporting ............................................................................................................................ 7
1.10 Additional Warnings and Safety Notices....................................................................................... 7
2.0 Components/Key Parts ........................................................................................................................ 8
2.1 Key Parts.......................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Asiento Configurations ..................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Packaging......................................................................................................................................... 9
3.0 Installation......................................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Standard Features.......................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Adjustments.................................................................................................................................... 11
Back Rest Height/Depth............................................................................................................... 11
Back Support Angle ..................................................................................................................... 11
Lateral Positioning ....................................................................................................................... 12
Sacral Pad Positioning................................................................................................................. 13
Seat Height Adjustment ............................................................................................................... 13
Seat Depth Adjustment................................................................................................................ 14
Hip Guide Adjustment.................................................................................................................. 14
Tilt in Space Operation ................................................................................................................ 15
Dynamic Back.............................................................................................................................. 16
Dynamic Back Pressure............................................................................................................. 17
Leg Rest Angle .......................................................................................................................... 17
Leg Rest Height ......................................................................................................................... 18
Leg Width and Wind Sweeping.................................................................................................. 18
Knee Cushion Swing Away........................................................................................................ 19
Foot Rest Angle ......................................................................................................................... 19
Tray Height & Angle................................................................................................................... 20
Tray Removal and Depth ........................................................................................................... 21
Armrest Position......................................................................................................................... 21
Armrest Height/ Angle Indicators ............................................................................................... 22

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CONTENTS
Armrest Removal ....................................................................................................................... 23
4.0 Compatible Accessories .................................................................................................................... 24
4.1 Headrest......................................................................................................................................... 24
Head Rest Position ...................................................................................................................... 24
Head Rest Height/Removal ......................................................................................................... 25
Head Rest Pad............................................................................................................................. 25
4.2 Shoulder Protractors ...................................................................................................................... 26
Shoulder Pad Angle ..................................................................................................................... 26
4.3 Elbow Pads .................................................................................................................................... 27
Elbow Pads .................................................................................................................................. 27
Carer Operation ........................................................................................................................... 27
5.0 Technical Specification ...................................................................................................................... 29
5.1 Chair Dimensions ........................................................................................................................... 29
5.2 Environmental - Storage and Operating Conditions....................................................................... 30
Normal operating conditions ........................................................................................................ 30
Shipping and storage conditions.................................................................................................. 30
5.3 Standards Applied .......................................................................................................................... 31
5.4 Disposal......................................................................................................................................... 31
6.0 General Inspection and Maintenance ................................................................................................ 32
6.1 Daily Checks - To Be Completed by User...................................................................................... 32
6.2 Battery Charging ............................................................................................................................ 32
6.3 Service Interval............................................................................................................................... 32
6.4 Nominal Service Life ...................................................................................................................... 33
6.5 Extending Nominal Service Life ..................................................................................................... 33
6.6 User Serviceable Parts................................................................................................................... 33
6.7 Final Inspection .............................................................................................................................. 34
7.0 Cleaning............................................................................................................................................. 35
7.1 General cleaning ............................................................................................................................ 35
8.0 Service Documentation...................................................................................................................... 36
8.1 Documentation/ Records................................................................................................................ 36
8.2 Service Record History................................................................................................................... 37
Product Information...................................................................................................................... 37
Service & inspection record form: ................................................................................................ 37
9.0 Warranty ............................................................................................................................................ 38
10.0 Continuous improvement ............................................................................................................... 38

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
1.0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
1.1 Introduction
The information in this manual is important to your safety.
Please read and understand this manual in its entirety before using your Asiento chair.
If you require larger print or videos – these are available on the Smirthwaite website:
www.smirthwaite.co.uk/product/Asiento/
The information in this manual is important for the safety of anyone near the Asiento chair and
must be read and understood to help prevent injuries. It is also crucial to the proper operation and
maintenance of the Asiento chair.
Store this manual with the documents included with the chair. The Asiento chair is designed to be
used in conjunction with approved accessories. Please refer to any user guides supplied with
these components while reviewing this manual.
Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
Unauthorised modifications on any Smirthwaite product may affect its safety. The
manufacturer will not be held responsible for any accident, incident or deficiencies of
performance that occur as a result of any unauthorised modification to its products.
1.2 Service and Support
To ensure the safety and continued good function of your product, routine service must be
performed on your Asiento chair.
For further details, see section 6.0 General Inspection and Maintenance’
As well as inspections and simple checks completed by the user, every 1 year(s) a service must
be completed by Smirthwaite Ltd. authorised trained service staff.
Contact your local authorised Smirthwaite dealer if you:
•Need more information.
•Have any questions about the use or maintenance of your Asiento chair.
•Notice any change in the performance of your chair.
•Want to report an unexpected occurrence.
•Want to arrange a service.
Contact details of your local Smirthwaite dealer are shown on the last page of this manual.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
1.3 Symbols Used
Consult instructions before
use
Caution
Class II Equipment - electrical
equipment in which protection
against electric shock does not
rely on basic insulation only
Safe Working Load represents
the maximum load rated for
safe operation
Manufacturer Date of manufacture
Packaging indicator – This
way up
Packaging indicator – Keep
dry
Serial number For internal use only
Please observe local laws on
recycling
Degree of protection provided
by enclosure.
N1: Ingress of particles
N2: Ingress of water
Temperature range Humidity range
Type ‘B’ applied part Type ‘BF’ applied part
Medical Device
Authorised representative in
the European Community
1.4 Contraindications/Limitations
There are no known “contraindications” associated with the usage of the Asiento chair and its
accessories, provided they are used as per manufacturer’s recommendations and guidelines.
Smirthwaite Ltd. does not recommend a required number of care givers for the use of our
products. This information and recommendation can only be provided after a thorough
personalized, case specific assessment, as there are many factors that can influence these
decisions.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
1.5 Intended Use
For internal use only.
Intended to provide postural support.
Intended User
The Asiento has been designed for use by a child’s carer,
therapist, and/or teaching staff who will maintain and clean
the chair as per the recommended guidelines in section 7.0
Cleaning. Under their care, they will be responsible for
helping the child in and out of the seat and their safety when
sitting in the Asiento.
The Asiento is designed to be checked and adjusted by a therapist to ensure the child is seated
correctly.
1.6 Chair Operating Environment
The Asiento chair is suitable for use within the professional health care facility environment as well
as the home health care environment.
The chair is not intended to be used in environments where there are rapid changes in the
environmental temperature and humidity during intended use.
Based on research conducted during the concept stage, the following statements apply. See
Usability Technical File.
The Asiento is intended for indoor use only; the normal operating conditions are as follows:
A. Temperature: 41°F to 86°F (+5°C to 40°C)
B. Relative Humidity: 15 to 90%, non-condensing, but not requiring a water vapour pressure
greater than 50hPa.
C. Atmospheric Pressure: 700hPa to 1060hPa.
D. Ambient luminance 50 – 500 lux.
E. Viewing distance: 0 metre to 1.5 metre
Frequency of use:
The Asiento can be used without any frequency restrictions.
1.7 Chair Essential Performance
The essential performance of the chair is defined as:
Support patients who require moderate to complex levels of postural support when seated.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
1.8 Vicinity to Other Equipment
Use of this equipment stacked with other equipment should be avoided, unless the equipment is
an approved accessory.
Contact your local authorised dealer if assistance is required – contact details on the last page of
this manual.
1.9 Incident Reporting
If, during the use of this device or as a result of its use a serious incident has occurred, please
report it to the manufacturer and the competent authority of the member state in which the user
and/or patient is established.
1.10 Additional Warnings and Safety Notices
•The user should NOT be left unattended whilst in the chair. Always ensure a
responsible therapist or carer is in attendance.
•If you believe the chair or any fitted accessory to be faulty at any time, DO NOT
USE – contact Smirthwaite Ltd. by telephone on [phone]
•The therapist should be familiar with the methods of adjustment and have
completed all adjustments appropriately to meet the needs of the child before
transferring the child onto the chair.
•The chair is ONLY to be used indoors on a flat level surface.
•Do not exceed user maximum weight limits. Refer to section 1.5 ‘ Intended Use’.
•Always fasten the pelvic strap and any other straps provided with the chair.
•Regular maintenance checks and cleaning are essential for the safe use of this
equipment. Refer to section 6.0 General Inspection and Maintenance.
•Always keep this product away from naked flames, cigarettes and sources of heat
including open fireplaces, radiators, heaters.
•DO NOT fit parts or accessories of other manufacturers to this product unless
authorised to do so in writing by Smirthwaite Ltd. Failure to follow these
instructions will not only invalidate the guarantee but could make the chair
dangerous to use.
•Smirthwaite Ltd will not accept liability for any injury or damage incurred through
such malpractices. Any repairs required must be carried out by Smirthwaite Ltd
authorised personnel.
•Lap straps and harnesses must be appropriate and safe for the user and the users
clothing. Lap straps and harnesses must be checked every time the chair is used
to ensure they are fitted as prescribed by the clinician, take account of the users
clothing and are tightened so that the user cannot sustain injury. Checking the fit of
lap straps and harnesses must be done with the user in the chair and should be
undertaken as soon as the users sits in the chair.

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COMPONENTS/ KEY PARTS
2.0 COMPONENTS/KEY PARTS
2.1 Key Parts
When delivered, the chair will be supplied fully assembled except for the attachment of any special
accessories ordered. Export orders may require the chair to be fully assembled. If in any doubt,
always seek advice. Always turn hand wheels, levers and screws clockwise to tighten or anti-
clockwise to loosen. Conveniently packaged in a single box the following components are included
with your new Asiento chair:
Item Description
A Multi-Adjust Headrest
B Shoulder Protractors
C Swing Away Laterals
D Removable Tray
E Abduction Pad
F Adduction Pad
G Multi-Positional Leg Rest
H Arm Rest
I Lockable Dynamic Back
J Hip Guides
K Electric Hi-Lo Base
Table 1
Please see above to familiarise yourself with the components of the Asiento chair. The image
above shows the key components of the Asiento chair. If you have not received all the
components contact your local Smirthwaite dealer immediately – contact details are provided on
the last page of this manual.
If your order has been supplied as a custom kit, please ensure you follow both the instructions
documented in this document and any additional instructions supplied. Please take note of any
instructions on the packaging/box when unpacking. Once the chair has been carefully unpacked,
please check all parts.
A
B
C
D
E
F
K
G
J
H
I

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COMPONENTS/ KEY PARTS
2.2 Asiento Configurations
Smirthwaite Ltd. will document and maintain a record of the original product configuration at the
time of first sale. Smirthwaite Ltd. will not be held responsible for any subsequent changes to this
configuration unless authorized to do so in writing by Smirthwaite Ltd.
It is the equipment owner’s responsibility to maintain their own records of changes to the
equipment configuration and to be able to provide such records to subsequent owners to maintain
traceability.
We recommend an inspection/service by a Smirthwaite Ltd. Service Engineer (or Smirthwaite Ltd.
trained engineer) whenever a significant change is made to product configuration to ensure the
product is safe to use. If in any doubt, ALWAYS seek ADVICE.
2.3 Packaging
•When delivered, the chair will be supplied fully assembled except for the attachment of any
special accessories ordered.
•If your order has been supplied as a custom kit, please ensure you follow both the
instructions documented in this IFU and any additional instructions supplied.
•Please take note of any instructions on the packaging/box when unpacking.
•Once the chair has been carefully unpacked, please check all parts.

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INSTALLATION
3.0 INSTALLATION
When delivered, the chair will be supplied fully
assembled except for the attachment of any special
accessories ordered. Always turn hand wheels, levers
and screws clockwise to tighten or anti-clockwise to
loosen.
3.1 Standard Features
The Asiento chair comes with a variety of standard features. These features and part codes are
listed below (Table 2);
Standard Features
Size 1
Code
Size 2
Code
Size 3
Code
Swing Away Laterals AS003 AS003 AS003
Push Bar Handle AS004 AS004 AS004
Removable Multi-Adjust Armrests AS005 AS005 AS005
Sacral Pad AS012 AS013 AS006
Pelvic Pads AS007 AS007 AS007
Adduction Pads AS010 AS010 AS010
Abduction Pads AS011 AS011 AS011
Tray AS014 AS008 AS008
Footrest AS015 AS016 MY002
Body Point Stayllex Harness AT001 AT001 AT002
Table 2

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INSTALLATION
3.2 Adjustments
Back Rest Height/Depth
To adjust the back rest height, release the
four lever locks located on the back of the
chair as seen in the Fig. 1 (highlighted in
yellow).
Once released, you can move the backrest
up and down, and also adjust the angle
and depth of the back rest too.
Fig. 1
Back Support Angle
To adjust the back rest angle, release the
plunger pin on the back of the chair as
seen in the Fig. 2 (highlighted in yellow).
Once released, you can change the back
rest angle to the desired position in 7
degree increments.
Fig. 2

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INSTALLATION
Lateral Positioning
To adjust the laterals in height and width,
locate the hand wheels on the back of the
chair and release. Once released you can
move the laterals to the position desired.
Please see Fig. 3(highlighted in yellow).
To release the lateral swing away
mechanism, release the plunger pin located
on the top of the lateral by pulling up, this
will allow them to swing away, please see
in Fig. 4(highlighted in yellow).
Fig. 3
Fig. 4

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INSTALLATION
Sacral Pad Positioning
Adjusting the sacral pad position will
require the use of a 4mm hex key.
To adjust the sacral pad, release the two
bolts behind the pad, they are positioned
either side of the mount, see Fig. 5
(highlighted in yellow).
Fig. 5
Seat Height Adjustment
To adjust the seat height, locate the
handset which is located on the back of the
chair, see Fig. 6(highlighted in yellow).
Once located use the up and down buttons
to position the seat to the desired height.
CAUTION - Ensure the footrest is raised
when lowering the chair.
Fig. 6

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INSTALLATION
Seat Depth Adjustment
To adjust the seat depth, locate the hand
wheels located underneath the seat, see
Fig. 7(highlighted in yellow). Once located
release the hand wheels and move the
seat forward or back to the desired
position. CAUTION - Ensure the footrest is
raised when lowering the chair.
Fig. 7
Hip Guide Adjustment
To adjust the hip guides locate them on
either side of the seat base, release the
plunger pin, see Fig. 8(highlighted in
yellow).
Position the hip guides and release the
pins to lock in place.
Fig. 8

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INSTALLATION
Tilt in Space Operation
To operate the tilt in space mechanism,
locate the lever on the handle bars on the
rear of the chair, see Fig. 9(highlighted in
yellow). Pull the lever to release the lock,
position the chair into the required position
and release the lever. The angle indicator
shows the angle of the tilt in space in 5-
degree increments, see Fig. 10 (highlighted
in yellow).
CAUTION - Ensure the footrest is raised
when lowering the chair.
Fig. 9
Fig. 10

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INSTALLATION
Dynamic Back
To operate the dynamic back system,
locate the shock absorber located at the
rear of the chair. See Fig. 11 (highlighted in
yellow). Once located, you can choose to
have the shock absorber ‘locked’ or
‘unlocked’. To unlock the dynamic back
system, turn the lever to the unlocked
setting. To lock the system, turn the lever to
the locked position.
Fig. 11

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INSTALLATION
Dynamic Back Pressure
To alter the pressure in the dynamic back
system, locate and remove the valve cap
on the shock absorber, see Fig. 12
(highlighted in yellow).
Attach the hose end of the pump, see Fig.
13 (highlighted in yellow), and secure it to
the exposed valve.
Use the pump to increase the pressure in
the system. To decrease the pressure,
press the red button on the pump, see Fig.
13 (highlighted in red).
Once desired pressure is achieved, remove
the pump and reattach the valve cap.
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Leg Rest Angle
To adjust the leg rest angle, locate the
lever locks under the seat, see Fig. 14
(highlighted in yellow), which shows the
chair from front to back. Release the lever
locks and leg rests to the desired angle,
once in place tighten the lever locks.
Fig. 14

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INSTALLATION
Leg Rest Height
To adjust the leg rest heights, locate the
plunger pin on the rear of the leg rest, see
Fig. 15 (highlighted in yellow). Pull the pin
and move the leg rest to the desired
position, once in the desired location
ensure the pin locks back into a location
hole.
Fig. 15
Leg Width and Wind
Sweeping
To adjust the leg rests width and position
for wind sweeping release the two hand
wheels at the front of the chair, located
underneath. See Fig. 16 (highlighted in
yellow). Move the leg rest and knee pads to
the desired position and tighten the
handwheels.
Fig. 16

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INSTALLATION
Knee Cushion Swing
Away
To swing away the knee cushions, locate
the plunger pin on the side of the relevant
knee cushion (see Fig. 17). Pull the
plunger pin and rotate the knee cushion
underneath the seat base.
Fig. 17
Foot Rest Angle
To adjust the foot rest angle, locate the
hand wheels shown in Fig. 18 (highlighted
in yellow). Loosen the hand wheels far
enough so that the foot rests rotate. Move
to the desired position and tighten the hand
wheels to set in place. The footrest can be
easily flipped up, without loosening the
hand wheels.
Fig. 18

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INSTALLATION
Tray Height & Angle
To adjust the tray height and angle, locate
the bolts on both sides of the chair as
shown in Fig. 19 (highlighted in yellow).
Once located release the bolts, using a
4mm hex key, and move the tray to the
desired height and/or angle. To change the
tray angle without changing the height,
release the top bolts only see Fig. 20. Once
in the desired position secure by re-
tightening the bolts.
Fig. 19
Fig. 20