Schuchmann SOFIE User manual

Instructions for use
SOFIE
the versatile seat unit that grows with the child

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 com-
missioning of the product, and to observe them. Please note that guidelines and
representations in these Instructions for use may deviate from your product due to
differing equipment.
We reserve the right to make technical modications.
Important information!
Ensure that these Instructions for use remain with the product.
Your Schuchmann Team

Contents Page
1. Preparation of the seat unit for use
1.1 Transport.................................................................................................................2
1.2 Safety measures prior to use..................................................................................2
1.3 Safe disposal of the packaging material................................................................. 2
1.4 Location of the instructions..................................................................................... 2
2. Product description
2.1 Material information................................................................................................ 3
2.2 Areas of application, use according to the intended purpose................................. 3
2.3 Use not in accordance with the intended purpose / warning guidelines................. 3
2.4 Equipment for basic model..................................................................................... 4
2.5 List of accessories.................................................................................................. 4
2.6 Product overview.................................................................................................... 4
3. Settings
3.1 Seat depth.............................................................................................................. 5
3.2 Back inclination.......................................................................................................5
3.3 Back height............................................................................................................. 5
3.4 Armrests................................................................................................................. 6
3.5 Adapter / adaptation to seat depth..........................................................................6
4. Accessories
4.1 Headrest................................................................................................................. 7
4.2 Removable back..................................................................................................... 7
4.3 Thorax pelotte pads................................................................................................ 8
4.4 Foldable thorax pelotte pads.................................................................................. 8
4.5 Thigh guides........................................................................................................... 8
4.6 Abducting leg guides.............................................................................................. 9
4.7 Adjustable pelvic guide........................................................................................... 9
4.8 Therapy table........................................................................................................10
4.9 Knee abduction wedge......................................................................................... 10
4.10 Foot bank / footrests (xed-mounted to the seat unit)..................................... 10-11
5. Repairs and cleaning
5.1 Cleaning................................................................................................................11
5.2 Repairs..................................................................................................................11
5.3 Spare parts............................................................................................................11
6. Technical data.............................................................................................................. 12
7. Guarantee..................................................................................................................... 12
8. Identication
8.1 EC declaration of conformity.................................................................................13
8.2 Serial number / date of manufacture.................................................................... 14
8.3 Product version.....................................................................................................14
8.4 Issue of the document.......................................................................................... 14
8.5 Name and address of the manufacturer, specialist dealer supplying the product..14
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1. Preparation of the seat unit for use
1.1 Transport
On receiving the product, please check it for completeness, lack of faults and check
it for any transport damage.
Inspect the goods in the presence of your forwarder
Should transport damage have occurred, please cause 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
Correct usage of the seat unit requires precise and careful training of the accompa-
nying person. We ask you to read through the Instructions for use carefully prior to
initial commissioning of the seat unit, and to observe them.
1.3 Safe disposal of the packaging material
The product packaging should be stored in case the product needs to be transpor-
ted again. Should you have to return the product for repairs or in case of a gua-
rantee claim, please if possible use the original box so that the product is optimally
packaged.
Otherwise, please assist in disposing of the packaging material professionally in or-
der to promote the recycling of resources. For this reason, separate the packaging
materials for recycling according to their classication.
Do not leave packaging materials unattended, as they are a possible source of
danger.
1.4 Location of the instructions
Ensure that these Instructions for use remain with the product.

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2. Product description
2.1 Material information
The base frame and the individual elements are made of steel and aluminium which
are non-corroding and powder-coated. The covers consist to 100% of polyester.
2.2 Application areas, use according to the intended purpose
The seat unit SOFIE has been designed for children and teenagers who are unable
to sit or stand independently, but whose limited torso posture does not
continuously require sitting in a seat pan.
CAUTION!
2.3 Use not in accordance with the intended purpose / warning guidelines
• Ensure that the seat unit is only used by one child/teenager.
• Do not use the seat unit to transport people.
• In order to guarantee safe lifting when transporting the seat unit, stand at the
side of the seat unit and grasp the front and back of the seat surface. Here all
movable parts should be tightened, e.g. seat depth adjustment.
• Never leave the child unattended in the seat unit.
• Correct usage of the seat unit requires precise and careful training of the
accompanying person.
• The max. load (see Point 6) may not be exceeded.
• Do not use the seat unit if it has defective, worn or missing parts.
• For reasons of re safety, the seat unit may not be placed close to an open re
or any other strong source of heat such as electric or gas heaters.
• Only use accessories and spare parts made by Schuchmann, otherwise you
will endanger the child.
• Only use the seat unit if all components have been correctly mounted and
adjusted.

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2.4 Equipment for basic model
• Incl. armrests with adjustable height, width and angle
• Incl. standard seat pad with cover
• Adjustment options: back angle, back height, seat depth, seat width
• Adaptable to all standard exterior and interior chassis
Headrest
Back angle adjustment
Seat pad
Arm rests Thigh guides
Thorax pelotte pads
Back
Abducting leg guides
2.5 List of accessories
• Headrest
• Removable back
• Thorax pelotte pads (also foldable)
• Thigh guides
• Adjustable pelvic guide
• Therapy table
• Knee abduction wedge
• Strap assembly kit for the seat area
• Strap assembly kit for the back area
• Incontinence coating
• Fixing aids
2.6 Product overview
The Fig. below is intended to show you the designation of the most important com-
ponents as well as the terms which you will nd in these Instructions for use.

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3. Settings
3.2 Back inclination
The back can be adjusted to the correct angle
after loosening of the clamping lever (A) on the
right-hand side of the seat unit.
A
Ensure that, during setting / adjustment
of the back inclination, no body parts
are trapped in the area of the setting /
adjustment mechanism in order to avoid in-
juries.
3.3 Back height
Loosen the cylinder head screw (B) with the he-
xagonal wrench (M8) at the rear and bring the
back into the required height. B
After each adjustment, please retighten all screw connections!
3.1 Seat depth
After loosening the cylinder head screws on both
sides of the seat unit with a hexagonal wrench,
the seat surface can be moved continuously for-
wards or backwards.
After each adjustment, please retigh-
ten all screw connections!

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After each adjustment, please retighten all screw connections!
3.4 Armrests
The armrests can be adjusted in angle, height
and width.
The angular adjustment takes place after loose-
ning the star knob (A). The height can be adjus-
ted through loosening the star knob (B).
A
B
3.5 Adapter / adaptation to the seat depth
Using our adapter systems, it is possible to adapt
the seat unit SOFIE to all standard sub-frames
for indoor and outdoor use.
After loosening the 4 countersunk head screws
on the underside of the seat unit using a hexago-
nal wrench, the position of the adapter (here our
trapezoidal adapter upper part) can be adapted
to the seat depth or to the sub-frame.
The width adjustment takes place after loosening
the two grub screws which are located on the un-
derside of the seat unit.

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4. Accessories
4.1 Headrest
The headrest can be adjusted in height, depth
and angle. In order to do this, please loosen the
2 cylinder head screws with a hexagonal wrench
and bring the headrest into the required position.
After each adjustment, please retigh-
ten all screw connections!
4.2 Removable back
The removable back can be operated on the back
of the therapy chair. To do this, loosen the turning
handles slightly (A) and remove the back. A
The function of the removable back can be in-
tegrated into the therapy plan and also used for
short periods of time, as the back, including the
headrest, is quickly plugged in again, and provi-
des the child with a positioner and support when
they are tired.

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4.3 Thorax pelotte pads
The thorax pelotte pads are individually adjustab-
le in height and width. In order to do this, please
loosen the 2 pan head screws (A) with a hexago-
nal wrench and bring the thorax pelotte pad into
the required position.
A
4.4 Foldable thorax pelotte pads
The foldable thorax pelotte pads can be folded to
the sides to ease placement of the child.
To do this, please press the red pushbutton (B)
on the side of the thorax pelotte pad over the
joint, and swivel the pelotte pad away to the side.
B
When folding back, ensure that the
thorax pelotte pad engages!
After each adjustment, please retigh-
ten all screw connections!
4.5 Thigh guides
The thigh guide pads are individually adjustable
in height and depth.
In order to adjust the depth, loosen the pan head
screws with a hexagonal wrench (C) under the
seat pad and bring the thigh guide pad into the
required position.
The depth adjustment is possible on any thigh
guide except on the standard version for Size 0
with adjustable pelvic guide.
In order to adjust the depth, please open the zips
(D), loosen the 3 pan head screws (E) with a he-
xagonal wrench and bring the pad into the requi-
red position.
D
E
C

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After each adjustment, please retigh-
ten all screw connections!
4.7 Adjustable pelvic guide
The adjustable pelvic guide can be adjusted in
width and provides the child with a high level of
security and positions the pelvis.
First loosen the cylinder head screw on the rear
of the seat unit at the lower edge of the cover
(B). Then push the front of the pad down slightly
and loosen the pan head screw with a hexagonal
wrench (C).
Now please place the child into the chair and
bring the adjustable pelvic guide into the required
position. First retighten the cylinder head screw
with a hexagonal wrench (B) and then remove
the child again.
Now you only need to tighten the pan head screw
with a hexagonal wrench (C) and then you can
place the child back in the chair.
B
C
4.6 Abducting leg guides
The abducting leg guides permit the medically
necessary abduction of the thighs and the com-
pensation of a seat depth difference.
In order to adjust the leg guides, please loosen
the pan head screws
with a hexagonal
wrench (A) below the
seat pad, and bring
the leg guides into
the required position.
You can then easily
adjust the abduction
angle (1), the thigh width (2) and also the leg
length compensation or seat depth difference (3) via the slotted holes.
3
2
1
1
A

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4.9 Knee abduction wedge
The knee abduction wedge must be mounted onto the front of the seat plate using a
oating axle. To do this, please press the knob on the oating axle, and the abduc-
tion part can easily be removed or inserted. When inserting the abduction wedge,
you should be able to hear it engage with an audible "click".
After each adjustment, please retighten all screw connections!
4.8 Therapy table
The therapy table can be adjusted in height and
depth. Height adjustment takes place via adjust-
ment of the arm rests (see Point 3.4). For adjust-
ment of the depth, loosen the wing screw (A) and
bring the therapy table into the required position.
In order to fold the therapy table to the side, for
example when the child gets in or out, loosen the
wing screws (A+B), swivel the table upwards and
guide it to the side of the seat unit.
AB
4.10Footbank/footrests(xed-mountedontotheseatunit)
Loosen the clamping lever (C) below the seat
surface and bring the foot bench into the required
position. Using a ratchet joint, the position can be
adjusted in small steps. C
The footrests can be adjusted individually. To do
this, loosen the clamping lever (D) under the seat
surface and bring the footrests into the required
position. Using the two ratchet joints, the posi-
tions can be adjusted in small steps.
D

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5. Repairs and cleaning
5.1 Cleaning
Please clean all frame elements with a sponge or damp cloth. The covers can be
removed and washed at 30° in the washing machine. Please do not dry the covers
in a dryer and do not use aggressive cleaning agents or similar products.
5.3 Spare parts
Should you wish to order spare parts, please contact the specialist dealer who
supplied you with the seat unit, stating the serial number of the seat unit (see 8.5).
5.2 Repairs
Please carry out a daily visual inspection and check the seat unit regularly for
cracks, breaks, missing parts and malfunctions. In case of a defect or malfunction,
please contact the specialist dealer who supplied you with the product (see 8.5).
The foot angle can be continuously adjusted both
on the foot bench and the footrests. To do this,
screw the pan head screws with a hexagonal
wrench (A) in or out.
A
Counter the nuts after each foot angle
adjustment!
After each adjustment, please retigh-
ten the clamping lever!
The footrest height can be continuously adjusted
both on the foot bench and the footrests. In order
to do this, please loosen the 2 grub screws (B)
and bring the foot bench / footrests into the requi-
red position.
B

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6. Technical data
Dimensions - basic model
SoeSize0 SoeSize1 SoeSize2
ASeat depth 15 - 25 cm 21 - 30 cm 30 - 42 cm
BSeat width 16 - 26 cm 20 - 30 cm 28 - 38 cm
CBack height with short back 32 - 37 cm 32 - 37 cm 42 - 52 cm
CBack height with long back 42 - 52 cm 42 - 52 cm 53 - 63 cm
Back angle (-)5° - 25° (-)5° - 25° (-)5° - 25°
Weight 9 kg 10 kg 12 kg
Max. load 30 kg 30 kg 50 kg
Recommended for sub-frames FINN Size 0 FINN Size 1 +
FREDDY Size 0 FREDDY Size 1
7. Guarantee
The two-year statutory guarantee period shall apply for all products. This guarantee
period shall begin with the delivery or handover of the goods. Should a veriable
material or manufacturing fault occur within this time period, we shall, after carriage
paid return to us, view the indicated damage and, if applicable, either repair or de-
liver a new product at our discretion.

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8.Identication
8.1 EC declaration of conformity
Schuchmann GmbH & Co.KG
Dütestr. 3
D-49205 Hasbergen
Tel.: [phone] / 909 - 0
Fax: [phone] / 909 - 109
declares on their sole responsibility that the product named below is classi-
edasproductclass1
"SOFIE" - the versatile seat unit that grows with the child
Art. No.: 17 00 100 (Size 0) 17 01 100 (Size 1) 17 02 100 (Size 2)
The relevant regulations of the regulations and guidelines listed below ac-
cord with:
• EC Directive 93/42/EEC on medical products from 14th June 1993
• DIN EN 12182 Technical aids for the disabled
• EN ISO 14971 Medical products - Application of risk management
on medical products
This declaration of conformity applies only for products with the article
numbers stated above.
Date 02.01.2013
Signature ________________________
Name Torsten Schuchmann
Function Safety Representative for Medical Products

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This product has been delivered by the following specialist dealer:
8.3 Product version
The SOFIE seat system is available in three sizes and can be supplemented
through a diverse range of accessories (see Point 4).
8.4 Issue of the document
Instructions for use SOFIE - Change status B; Issue 08.2014
8.5 Name and address of the manufacturer / specialist dealer
supplying the product
This product was manufactured by:
Schuchmann GmbH & Co. KG
Dütestraße 3 · 49205 Hasbergen
Tel. [phone] · Fax [phone]
[email protected] · www.schuchmann-reha.de
8.2 Serial number / production date
You can nd the serial number, the production date as well as further details on the
type label that is located on each of your products.
Schuchmann GmbH & Co. KG
Dütestr. 3 · 49205 Hasbergen · Germany
www.schuchmann-reha.de · [email protected] · Fon +49 (0) 5405 / 909 - 0
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