Schuchmann SOFIE User manual

Instructions for use.
soe. The versatile seat unit that grows with the child.
soe.

Our promise.
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

04 Contents.
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 Handling / transport.......................................................................................... 06
2.3 Anwendungsbereiche, bestimmungsgemäße Verwendung.......... 06
2.4 Use not in accordance with the intended
purpose / warning guidelines...............................................................................07
2.5 Equipment for basic model.............................................................................07
2.6 List of accessories ............................................................................................... 08
2.7 Product overview ................................................................................................. 08
3. Settings. ........................................................................................09
3.1 Seat depth .............................................................................................................. 09
3.2 Back inclination.................................................................................................... 09
3.3 Back height ............................................................................................................ 09
3.4 Armrests..................................................................................................................... 10
3.5 Adpater / Anpassung der Sitztiefe ............................................................. 10
3.6 Trapezoidal adapter........................................................................................... 10
4. Accessories. ...................................................................................11
4.1 Headrest......................................................................................................................11
4.2 Removable back ....................................................................................................11
4.3 Thorax pelotte pads.............................................................................................11
4.6 Abducting leg guides..........................................................................................13
4.8 Therapietisch...........................................................................................................14
4.9 Knee abduction wedge .....................................................................................14
4.10 Foot support..........................................................................................................15
4.11.1 Positioning of the footrests............................................................................ 17
4.12 Fußstützen mit Fußschalen..............................................................................18
5. Repairs and cleaning. .....................................................................19
5.1 Cleaning......................................................................................................................19
5.2 Repairs ........................................................................................................................19
5.3 Spare parts...............................................................................................................19
5.4 Duration of use and re-use..............................................................................19
6 . Technical data. ..............................................................................20
7. Guarantee. .....................................................................................20
8. Identication. ................................................................................21
8.1 EG-Konformitätserklärung.................................................................................21
8.2 Serial number / date of manufacture .......................................................22
8.3 Product version......................................................................................................22
8.4 Issue of the document.......................................................................................22
8.5 Name and address of the manufacturer,
specialist dealer supplying the product..........................................................22

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 for-
warder 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 res-
ponsible (see point 8.5).
1.2 Safety measures prior to use
Correct usage of the seat unit requires precise and careful training of the
accompanying person. We ask you to read through the Instructions for use
carefully prior to initial commissioning of the seat unit, and to observe them.
Cushioned parts may become warm when exposed to direct sunlight. Cover
these parts or protect the equipment 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 (points 1.3.1 and 1.3.2).
1.3.1 Packaging
The product packaging should be stored in case the product needs to be
transported again. 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. 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
Separate the raw materials used in the product for recycling according to
their classification (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
Instructions for use remain with the product in case of re-use.

06 2. Product description.
2.1 Material information
The base frame and the individual elements are made of steel which is
non-corroding and powder-coated. All body supports (pelotte pads) are
padded and covered. The covers are made of 100% polyester and are flame
resistant (according to DIN EN 1021-1+2).
2.2 Handling / transport
Should you have to carry the equipment due to obstacles, ensure that all mo-
ving parts are tightened. Then position yourself next to the seat unit, grip it by
the front lower part and back of the unit and carry it to the required location.
To transport the seat unit, reduce all adjustments to their most compact size
(set lowest seat height, push in foot support, etc.)
2.3 Anwendungsbereiche, bestimmungsgemäße Verwendung
The soe. seat unit 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.
Indications
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 impossible or substantially more dicult without
specific support and fixation. Deformative diseases to guide body growth in
children and teenagers. There may be a medical necessity for the prescrip-
tion of seat units in case of:
• Infantile cerebral palsy
• Myelodysplasia
• Muscular dystrophy
• Various disease patterns with scoliotic deformations of the spine
Use of these units is indicated when the symptoms/disability or growth
spurts necessitate frequent subsequent adjustments to the seat elements
and accessory parts.
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 repre-
sents a contraindication.

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2.4 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 fire 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.
• When adjusting the seat unit, there is the risk of trapping or crushing
limbs.
• Users who have diculty reading must have someone read these
Instructions for use aloud so that they understand how to use the
therapy chair.
• Adjustments may only be undertaken if the user is not in the seat unit.
2.5 Equipment for basic model
• Incl. removable 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
2. Product description.

08 2. Product description.
2.6 List of accessories
• Headrest, padded
• Removable back
• Thorax pelotte pads (also foldable),
padded
• Thigh guide, padded
• Adjustable pelvic guide, padded
• Therapy table
2.7 Product overview
The Fig. below is intended to show you the designation of the most im-
portant components as well as the terms which you will find in these
Instructions for use.
• Knee abduction wedge, padded
• Strap assembly kit for the
seat area
• Strap assembly kit for the
back area
• Incontinence coating
• Fixing aids
Headrest
Thorax pelotte pads
Thigh guide
Seat pad
Back
Armrests
Abducting leg guides

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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 Seat depth
After loosening the cylinder head
screws on both sides of the seat unit
with a hexagonal wrench (A), the seat
surface can be moved continuously
forwards or backwards.
After each adjustment, please retigh-
ten all screw connections!
3.2 Back inclination
The back can be adjusted to the cor-
rect angle after loosening of the clam-
ping lever (B) on the right-hand side of
the seat unit.
Ensure that, during setting / adjust-
ment of the back inclination, no body
parts are trapped in the area of the set-
ting / adjustment mechanism in order
to avoid injuries.
3.3 Back height
Loosen the cylinder head screw (C) with
the hexagonal wrench (M8) at the rear
and bring the back into the required
height.
09 3. Settings.
A
B
C

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3.4 Armrests
The armrests can be adjusted in angle, height
and width. The angular adjustment takes pla-
ce after loosening the star knob (A). The height
can be adjusted through loosening the star
knob (B).
The width adjustment takes place after loo-
sening the two grub screws (C), which are
located on the underside of the seat unit.
3.5 Adpater / Anpassung der Sitztiefe
Using our adapter systems, it is possible to
adapt the soe. seat unit 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-fra-
me.
After each adjustment, please retighten all screw connections!
3.6 Trapezoidal adapter
Place the seat pan with the trapezoidal sha-
ped mounted adapter piece on the trape-
zoidal shaped seat pan adapter plate and
push back. The patented closure automati-
cally clicks into place. Now tighten the knurled
head (E) of the patented closure. When remo-
ving the seat unit, untwist the knurled head
first; as it is pulled downwards, the connection
between the adapter and seat unit adapter
is released. The seat unit can now be pulled
away to the front.
3. Settings.
A
B
C
D
C
D
E