Schuchmann SASCHA User manual

Instructions for use.
sascha. The swivelling car seat and restraint system.
sascha.

Many thanks.
Dear Customer
At this point we would like to thank you for placing your trust in our company and
for purchasing our product. We ask you to read through the Instructions for use carefully
prior to initial commissioning of the product, and to observe them. Please note that gui-
delines and representations in these Instructions for use may deviate from your product
due to diering equipment. We reserve the right to make technical modifications.
Important information!
Ensure that these Instructions for use remain with the product.
Your schuchmann Team

03 Contents.
Contents. ....................................................................................... 04
1. Preparation. ................................................................................ 05
1.1 Delivery............................................................................................................................05
1.2 Safety measures prior to use ..............................................................................05
1.3 Safe disposal...............................................................................................................05
1.3.1 Packaging...........................................................................................................05
1.3.2 Product................................................................................................................05
1.4 Where to store the Instructions for use..........................................................05
2. Product description. .................................................................... 06
2.1 Material information ................................................................................................06
2.2 Transport ......................................................................................................................06
2.3 Application areas, use according to the intended purpose .............06
2.3.1 Indication ...........................................................................................................06
2.3.2 Contraindications .........................................................................................07
2.4 Use not in accordance with the intended purpose / warning gui-
delines............................................................................................................................07
2.5 Equipment for basic model.................................................................................08
2.6 List of accessories....................................................................................................08
2.7 Product overview......................................................................................................08
3. Installation and operation in the vehicle. ..................................... 09
3.1 Back inclination..........................................................................................................09
3.2 Headrest/side pelotte pads...............................................................................09
3.3 Belts..................................................................................................................................10
4. Installation and operation of the vehicle with swivel mechanism. . 11
4.1 Placement on the vehicle seat............................................................................11
4.2 Swivelling the seat out / in ...................................................................................11
4.3 Operation of the belts............................................................................................. 11
5. Accessories. ................................................................................ 12
5.1 Foot support................................................................................................................. 12
5.2 Abduction wedge..................................................................................................... 12
5.3 Angular adjustment ................................................................................................. 13
5.4 ISOFIX bracket ............................................................................................................ 13
6. Cleaning and maintaining. .......................................................... 14
6.1 Cleaning and disinfecting .....................................................................................14
6.1.1 Cleaning ...............................................................................................................14
6.1.2 Disinfection.........................................................................................................14
6.2 Servicing ........................................................................................................................14
6.3 Maintenance ...............................................................................................................14
6.3.1 Maintenance specifications ...................................................................... 15
6.3.2 Maintenance plan.......................................................................................... 15
6.3 Spare parts .................................................................................................................. 16
6.4 Duration of use and re-use..................................................................................16

04 Contents.
7. Technical data. ............................................................................ 17
8. Guarantee. .................................................................................. 17
9. Identication. ............................................................................. 18
9.1 EU Declaration of Conformity...............................................................................18
9.2 Serial number / date of manufacture............................................................. 19
9.3 Product version ........................................................................................................... 19
9.4 Issue of the document ............................................................................................ 19
9.5 Name and address of the manufacturer, specialist dealer supplying
the product................................................................................................................... 19

05 1. Preparation.
1.1 Delivery
On receiving the product, please check it for completeness, lack of faults
and any transport damage. Inspect the goods in the presence of your
forwarder. Should transport damage have occurred, please arrange for
an inventory (determination of the faults) to be made in the presence of
the forwarder. Please send a complaint in writing to the specialist dealer
responsible.
1.2 Safety measures prior to use
The correct use of the product requires a detailed and careful instruction
of the user or the accompanying person. We ask you to read through the
Instructions for use carefully prior to initial commissioning of the product,
and to observe them. It is possible that product parts that get in contact
with the skin may heat up in the sun. Cover these areas or protect the de-
vice from direct sunlight.
1.3 Safe disposal
In order to preserve and protect the environment, to prevent environmental
pollution and to improve the recycling of raw materials, please note the
disposal instructions in points 1.3.1 and 1.3.2.
1.3.1 Packaging
The packaging of the product should be kept for any future transport that
might be required. Should you have to return the product for repairs or in
case of a guarantee claim, please if possible use the original box so that
the product is optimally packaged. Otherwise, separate the packaging
materials for recycling according to their classification.
Do not leave packaging materials unattended, as they are a possible source of
danger.
1.3.2 Product
Attheendoftheproductlifecycle,recycletherawmaterialsusedintheproduct
according to their nature (see material information under point 2.1).
1.4 Where to store the Instructions for use
Please store these Instructions for use carefully and ensure that these Inst-
ructions for use remain with the product in case of re-use. Should you lose
the instructions, you can always download an updated version at www.
schuchmann.de .

06 2. Product description.
2.1 Material information
The seat unit and the individual elements are made of aluminium / steel
which are non-corroding and powder-coated. All body supports (pelotte
pads) are padded and covered. The covers consist to 100% of polyester.
2.2 Transport
Should you have to carry the equipment due to obstacles, ensure that all
moving parts are tightened. Subsequently, stand next to the car seat and
grab it from the front at the bottom and at the back and carry it to the
desired location. To transport the car seat, adjust all settings to the most
compact dimensions (back height to lowest setting, push in foot support
etc.).
2.3 Application areas, use according to the intended purpose
The sascha. seat and restraining system is a medical product of risk class 1
and is available in three sizes. It is designed for conveyance of children and
teenagers with disabilities. The adaptation of the seat and the equipment
with disability-specific accessories is done by the specialist dealer. When
using the seat and restraint system, the actual restraint function is exe-
cuted entirely by the 3-point seat belt in the vehicle. The belts built in the
seat serve only to support and position the user.
2.3.1 Indication
Paralysis or substantial reduction in the torso musculature, so that sitting
erect without comprehensive support is not possible or leads to incorrect
posture, deformation and pain.
Malformation and/or deformation of the body which makes sitting impos-
sible or substantially more dicult without specific support and fixation.
For deformative diseases to guide body growth in children and teenagers.
There may be a medical necessity for the prescription of seat pans in
case of:
• Infantile cerebral palsy
• Myelodysplasia
• Muscular dystrophy
• Various disease patterns with scoliotic deformations of the spine.
Such systems can be used if the loss of torso and head stability must be
compensated for, and therefore a stable seating position must be achie-
ved for a disabled child within a car, and if a standard commercially-avai-
lable seat pan is no longer sucient.

07 2. Product description.
2.3.2 Contraindications
In general, the indications for sitting should be approved by a doctor
or orthopaedist. It should therefore be clarified prior to procurement
whether contraindications exist for the patient. In general, any type of pain
represents a contraindication.
2.4 Use not in accordance with the intended purpose / warning guide-
lines
• The swivelling car seat and restraint system may only be used in
connection with a vehicle's own 3-point seat belt!
• The installation of the seat on a front seat with activated airbag
is NOT permitted.
• Do not leave the user in the seat without using the seat belt.
• The belts must be well-tensioned and must not be twisted.
• We recommend to use this seat only for users who can sit upright (i.e.
not for children under 6 months).
• The seat may no longer be used after an accident, and it is essential
that it is replaced. Even if the seat appears undamaged on the exterior,
your child may not be optimally protected in case of a second accident.
• For safety reasons, the swivelling car seat and restraint system must be
linked with the vehicle's own 3-point seat belt during every journey, even
if the seat is not being used.
• Schuchmann advises against the purchase or sale of used child seats,
as they may show invisible damage which can significantly reduce the
safety of the child seat.
• Please ensure that none of the user's extremities are in the respective
area when making adjustments of any kind to minimise the risk of injury.
• Users with visual, reading or mental impairments must have someone
read these Instructions for use aloud so that they understand how to
use the walking aid.

08 2. Product description.
2.5 Equipment for basic model
• Seat and back plate made of aluminium with back angle adjustment
• Removable pads and fixed thorax pelotte pads
• Incl. height-adjustable and padded headrest and
5-point shoulder harness
• Three-point belt guide, frame colour: Black silk-matt, RAL 9005
• Tested and approved on the basis of ECE-44/03
2.6 List of accessories
• Thorax pelotte pads, insertable
• Side guide and torso-holding
pad
• Abduction wedge
• ISOFIX attachment points
• Swivel device with
angular adjustment
• Angular adjustment
• Foot support
• Fixing aids
2.7 Product overview
The fig. below is intended to show you the designation of the most
important components as well as the terms which you will find in these
instructions for use.
Headrest
Thorax pelotte pads
Back pad
Seat pad
Side guide and
torso-holding pad
Angular adjustment
Belt guide
Foot support

09 3. Installation and operation in the vehicle.
Settings and adjustments to the product or accessories may only be made
by people who have been given the necessary instructions by a medical
product advisor. Please ensure that none of the user's extremities are in
the respective area when making adjustments of any kind to minimise the
risk of injury.
3.1 Back inclination
The required inclination of the backrest can be adjusted through loosening
and removal of the screws (A) (observe nut on the inside) and loosening
of the screws (B) (on the left and right-hand sides respectively). The back
inclination can be changed in 3° steps from 90° to 108°.
Replace the screws / nuts again after adjustment and check for tight fit.
Ensure that the bottom belt guide is positioned approx. 45° to the pan.
3.2 Headrest/side pelotte pads
After loosening the screw (C) the headrest height can be steplessly adjus-
ted. During adjustment, please observe that the head of the child lies at
least 2 cm below the upper edge of the headrest. The position of the side
pelotte pads can be changed after loosening and removal of the three
screws (D) within the hole pattern of the back plate.
After each adjustment, please tighten all screws again!

10 3. Installation and operation in the vehicle.
3.3 Belts
After the child has been placed into the seat and restraint system and a
favourable seat position has been secured, at first the disability-specific
belt system (5-point harness belt) is fitted and fastened (it is used only to
position the child).
Now the 3-point belt of the vehicle is fitted (mandatory). Here, the belt is
inserted into the three belt guides 1, 2and 3. The upper belt guide eyelet
has a slit especially for the purpose. Please ensure that the 3-point belt is
not twisted and lies closely against the seat pan and the child to avoid
gap distances in case of doubt.
In particular, it must be checked whether the shoulder belt guide eyelet 1
is not positioned too low (belt is positioned below shoulder height) or too
height (belt already touches the throat). The position of this eyelet can be
changed by loosening and dismantling the screw connection in the hole
pattern (right-hand image). Prior to this, the plastic cap must be removed
by pushing it to the rear.
Then carefully assemble the screw connection and tighten it. The seat and
restraint system can be positioned both on the right an the left-hand side
of the vehicle.
Right-hand side (in direction of travel): Install upper belt guide 1 on
right-hand side
Left-hand side: Install upper belt guide 1 on the left-hand side.
It is mandatory that the 3-point belt of the car is always be used.
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