REH4MAT AKVOSEGO User manual

AKVOSEGO
™
User manual
BATH CHAIR

CAUTION! Manufacturer takes responsibility for proper usage
of the device only when the product was purchased from
qualified specialist at medical store.
CAUTION! REH4MAT eserve the right to introduce technical
and trading changes in the content of the instruction without
warning.
Medical product first class according to the Regulation 93/42/EWG
of European Parliament and Council regarding medical products
and with the Act of Law of 20 May 2010 on Medical Devices
(Dz. U. 2010 nr 107 poz 679)

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CONTENTS
1. The purpose of user manual...............................................................................................5
2. Indications for use................................................................................................................5
3. General characteristics of bath child seat..........................................................................6
3.1. Standard equipment..................................................................................6
3.2. Additional equipment............................................................................................6
4. Size table ...............................................................................................................................7
5. Detailed description of how to apply the lounger upholstery............................................8
6. The adjustment of bath child seat.....................................................................................12
7. How to fix bodymap cushion on bath child seat...............................................................17
8. Using of bath child seat.......................................................................................................20
9. Safety rules..........................................................................................................................21
10. Maintenance and cleaning...............................................................................................23

INTRODUCTION
disabled children. The use of product makes bath easier do to the fact that child
is secured and he/she is not going to sustain any injury. Furthermore, parent can
perform all bath activities single-handedly. Child adapts stable as well as
comfortable position thanks to which it is easier for him/her to take a bath.
AKVOSEGO™ bath child seat is made of aluminium pipes and their
construction is neutral for harmful water influence. It is also equipped with
adjustment of tilt angle concerning footrest, seat and backrest which make it
possible to adjust the product to child's needs.
Upholstery is made of polyamide netting which does not absorb water
influence. It is also equipped with adjustable head, trunk and feet support which
protect child when he or she experiences involuntary movements. The
construction of product is simple which makes the product easy to use while
bathing. It easily fits in standard bathtub and, moreover, it adjusts to child's
needs. It is possible to adjust upholstery with the aid of stabilizing belts. Upper
frame of bath chair can be lowered which can be helpful while washing child's
hair. Bath chair is equipped with foam covers which protect bathtub against
mechanical damages.
AKVOSEGO™ bath child seat is highly helpful while taking care of
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CAUTION!
familiarize himself/herself with user manual.
Remember that complying with guideline is highly
important. It assures safety and extends durability as
well as aesthetics of the device.
Before using the product, user is obliged to

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This manual contains information necessary for correct use of
, preparation of the device before the use,
maintenance and cleaning as well as the guarantee conditions. Manual should
be kept in an easy accessible place.
The manual is addressed to the parents, doctors and physicaltherapistis
who take direct care of handicap children.
Please, remember that following the rules of the manual enables safe use of the
product, its extended life and esthetics.
Bath child seat is created for children with infantile cerebral palsy (CP) to
maintain their health and hygiene. CP depends on its stage and can occurs as an:
źHemiplegia, characterized by only one side muscles weakness, based on muscles
spasticity or flaccid paralysis.
źDiplegia usually involves lower limbs where gait learning is very difficult. Patients
often use walkers or crutches.
źBilateral hemiplegia is connected with extension position and limited motions. With
age, paresis of limbs can occur, mainly of upper limbs. Trunk and head musles are weak,
usually.
źTetraplegia involves whole body: head, trunk and limbs. Patients, depending on stage,
can crawl, sit or lie.
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CAUTION! Before using the product, user is obliged to
familiarize himself/herself with user manual.
THE PURPOSE OF USER MANUAL
INDICATIONS FOR USE
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3.1 Standard equipment
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GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF BATH CHILD SEAT
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Adaptation set used for
assembling BodyMap cushion BodyMap cushion
1.
2. Head support
3. Trunk support
4. Pelvic-thigh belt
5. Upholstery not absorbing the
water
6. Leg support
Frame
3.2. Additional equipment
AKVO - Active waterproof
platform for bath devices for
disabled children
Pelivic support

Symbol Measurement Unit Size 1 Size 2
A Seat width [cm] 42 45
B Seat depth [cm] 28-33 32-40
C Head rest height [cm] 16 19
C1 Back rest height [cm] 40 44
C2 Lower leg length [cm] 31 36
C3 Floor to seat distance [cm] 11-40 13-49
User weight (max) [kg] 30 50
Weight and dimensions of the device Size 1 Size 2
Product width [cm] 42 45
After folding width [cm] 42 45
Product length [cm] 75 91
After folding length [cm] 67 76
Product height [cm] 85 96
After folding height [cm] 25 29
Product weight [kg] 4 4,5
Note: Dimensional tolerance in the table is +/-1 cm.
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Size 3
50
37-50
23
50
41
15-54
75
Size 3
50
50
97
88
113
31
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SIZE TABLE
[kg] 4 4,5 8
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Pelvic/thighs belt x 1
Joints
Frame of bath deckchair x 1
Footrest frame
Upholstery x 1
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6 Head support x 1
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Backrest Frame
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF HOW TO APPLY THE LOUNGER UPHOLSTERY
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UP
DOWN
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5.1. Components :

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To put on the upholstery on the frame
first you must :
- Press joints (G and F) at the same time
adjust the angle between the backrest
and the footrest (according to fig. 1),
-Insert the upper part of upholstery
on the frame of the back support (fig. 2, 3),
-Push the bottom part of the upholstery onto the footrest frame (fig. 4),
Fasten all straps with velcro closures from the underside of the lounger (fig. 5, 6).
Please keep in mind that the straps should cover the seat frame.
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fig.6
fig.5
fig.2 fig.3 fig.4
GF
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-lounger with upholstery (fig. 7) set to the usable position (fig.8).
To assembly the thigh-hip belts:
- belt A and B interlace(insert) through the indicated mounting (fig. 9).
- next- interlace(insert) the belts through the guide as indicated on photos
(fig.10 -12).
fig.9 fig.10
fig.11 fig.12
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- place belt E under the frame, next
connect to belt C and D with a buckle.
Repeat on the other side with belt D.
To mount the head stabilizer you must:
- choose the appropriate height
of the stabilizer on the backrest
of the lounger,
- next using straps with velcro closures
fasten the stabilizer on the back of the lounger (fig. 14, 15).
fig.14 fig.15
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THE ADJUSTMENT OF BATH CHILD SEAT
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It is necessary to use special joints so as to adjust AKVOSEGO™ bath child
seat.
It is possible to adjust following parts of AKVOSEGO™ bath child seat:
BACKREST
FOOTREST

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Every standard AKVOSEGO™ bath child seat is equipped with head support,
trunk stabilizing belt and feet stabilizing belts. All these parts secure the patient
while using the product. Please follow these steps mentioned below to use the
product:
STEP 1. Fix belt with head stabilizing pelottes at chosen height. Belt should be
fastened at the back of seat by means of Velcro tapes. The distance of pelottes
can be adjusted.
THE TILT ANGLE OF BATH CHILD SEAT

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STEP 2. Fix trunk stabilizing belt. Belt is fastened with the aid of Velcro tapes and
it can be fixed at any height. It is necessary to thread belt through grommets
which are situated on either backrest or seat. Next, fasten the belt.
STEP 3. Fix feet stabilizing belts. Belts are fastened with the aid of Velcro tapes
and they can be fixed at any height. It is necessary to thread belts through
grommets which are situated on footrest. Next, fasten belts.
STEP 4. The next step is to attach the pelvic-thigh belt. The belt ensures an
adequate level of stability and safety while sitting in the seat. To attach the belt,
the bottom strap with buckles must be put under the seat and then fastened.

Afterwards, insert the two side straps into regulators as explained below.
Properly attached belt is shown in the last picture.
side straps with regulators
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bottom strap
with buckles
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6.2. Seat depth adjustment
In order to adjust the depth of seat,
there is necessary to press the
buttons on both sides at the same
time.
6.3. Upholster
Tension of upholster can be easily adjusted by straps with Velcros that are
located under the chair.

HOW TO FIX BODYMAP CUSHION ON BATH CHILD SEAT
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recommended to use them together with AKVOSEGO™ bath child seat so as to
enhance upright standing and secure the patient while performing nursing
activities.
Please follow steps mentioned below to fix BodyMap cushion:
STEP 1. Disassemble head support, trunk stabilizing belt and feet stabilizing
belts.
STEP 2. Fix BodyMap cushions with the aid of fastening set that is included in
optional equipment for AKVOSEGO™ bath child seat . Each set is equipped with
pelvic-thigh belt, two wide belts that stabilize the patient and three Velcro tapes
that are used to place BodyMap cushion on seat .
All BodyMap cushions are waterproof and highly thanks to which it is
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Before fixing the BodyMap cushion on the both seat, it is necessery to assemble
special Velcros in lower, medium and upper part of the seat. Self-adhesive
surface of BodyMap cushion makes it possible to fix it quickly on bath seat.
STEP 3. Then fix belts stabilizing the patient. Belts are fastened by Velcro tapes
and buckle. Below you can see the conect assembling process:
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STEP 4. To fix BodyMap cushion it is
necessary to unfasten stabilizing belts.
Place cushion on AKVOSEGO™ bath child
seat in a way that its self-adhesive surface
touches bath seat's upholstery. Next, place
the patient on cushion and fasten
stabilizing belts. Please remember that
BodyMap cushion has to be shaped
according to patient's body because only
then cushion correctly stabilizes the
patient both in sitting. Please familiarize
yourself with the guidelines concerning
shaping the cushions which are included in
user manual for cushions.
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THE USE OF PRODUCT
our device works correctly only when the product is adjusted according
to patient's height as well as weight. Remember to take all these
measurements into account while purchasing the product. Correct
adjustment of bath chair is the most important thing due to the fact that
only then the product is safe. It is forbidden to force child to keep
specific position because he/she will feel uncomfortable and it may lead
to wrong posture.
CAUTION! The product has to be used with compliance to
guidelines included in this user manual and with trained
person. Before every using, there is necessery to prepare the
patient and the device!
CAUTION! Befor using, remember to make sure that all belts
and locking are correctly adjusted and fastened.
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Please follow these steps below before the use of product:
·Unfold the device,
·Place the device on even surface, without slopes,
·Make sure that all parts are serviceable, correctly mounted and stable,
· Adjust bath seat and head support to patient's measurements,
·Unfasten trunk stabilizing belt and feet stabilizing belts,
·Place the patient in bath seat and secure him/her by set of belts from
standard equipment.
If product is used together with BodyMap cushion; first fix cushion on bath
chair with the set of fastening and then shape it according to patient's body.
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