Seating Matters ATLANTA Installation instructions

Operation Manual &
Product Specification
ATLANTA™

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CONTENTS
2. Safety instructions
4. Technical Specification
5. User Guide and Operating Instructions
9. Working Environment
10. Seating Matters Recycling Policy
11. Intellectual Property
11. Maintenance and Servicing
This Operation Manual is frequently updated to ensure safe use of your product. Visit
www.seatingmatters.com where you can find a free copy of the most up to date version.
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SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
All instructions must be read and understood before the product
may be used.
Terminologies
Patient: The person sitting in the chair.
User: Competent person with responsibility for the persons sitting in the chair as
well as the suitability of the equipment for the Patient. The User is responsible for
checking the chair for faults during the course of its use.
Assembly, Installation, Warnings & Hazards.
1. This chair should be fully assembled, all fixings secured and the chair checked for
safety by a competent person before use.
2. The User must ensure that the product is in good condition before use (check all nuts
and bolts are fastened, fabric in good condition etc). If there are any problems, these
must be reported to your Seating Matters provider and corrected before the chair is
put into use.
3. Keep all body parts away from the mechanisms under the chair. Repairs and
maintenance should only be carried out by fully trained technicians.
4. Exercise care in using the release lever for the reclining mechanisms and adjustments
to avoid injury.
5. Pressure ulcer or pressure injury reduction is not a guarantee with this equipment.
The User must ensure that the Patient has a period out of the chair after prolonged
sitting to raise tissue oxygenation levels. Although the chair oers pressure
management, the body tissue still needs time to recover. In many places, local or
national guidelines recommend a maximum of 2 hours sitting at any one time. You
must also observe Patient specific recommendations and guidelines as set by their
health professional with regard to the use of tilt and recline for appropriate pressure
management.
6. A research project showed a reduction in pressure injuries of 88.3% in an Intervention
Group using the Seating Matters chairs appropriately. To find out more about this
study and how it's findings may be applied, visit www.seatingmatters.com.
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7. The product must be used on a level, plain, hard surface with the brakes engaged
to avoid it moving during use and to ensure stability. When the ATLANTA™ is not in
transit, all the braking castors on the product must be engaged to prevent risk of
injury when being used.
8. The product may not be left in an outdoor environment. More information on fabrics
and their environment can be found in page 10.
9. A competent person, trained in the use of the chair, should make adjustments
and set it up according to the User requirements and Patient dimensions before
the Patient sits in the chair. Where possible, adjustments should be made when the
Patient is not in the chair to avoid injury to the User and Patient.
10. Ensure there is more than one competent person there when making
adjustments to ensure they are correct and safe for the Patient.
11. If in doubt as to any the adjustments, feel free to contact Seating Matters direct
at [e-mail].
12. Under no circumstances must the User or Patient stand or sit on the footplate of
the ATLANTA™.
13. The chair should not be transported in a vehicle while the Patient is seated on the
chair.
14. This product should not be lifted at any time unless by competent persons trained in
such manual handling.
15. When operating the leg rest and recline features on the chair please ensure there is a
450mm gap around the chair to prevent the back or leg rest coming into contact with
a wall or any other object.
16. On powered options, please ensure that your chair is charged daily.
Please call your Seating Matters provider if you have any questions on these points.
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A
B
C
G
E
F
H
D
Basic dimensions
AOverall height 1135mm/45in
BBack height 750mm/30in
CSeat height 540mm/21in
DInside back width 505mm/20in
EOverall length 1350mm/53in
FReclined length 1700mm/67in
I J
ii
iii
iv
Arm height options
ILow 630mm/25in
JHigh 660mm/26in
Seat depth
K480mm/19in
Leg rest length
L420mm/16.5in
Available seat and overall widths
G (Seat width) H (Overall width)
380mm/15in 635mm/25in*
450mm/18in 690mm/27in*
500mm/20in 690mm/27in*
550mm/22in 740mm/29in*
600mm/24in 790mm/31in*
Recline and tilt angles
ii Back angle recline
110° - 140°
30° range
iii Leg rest angle
75° - 107°
32° range
iv Integrated tilt and recline
54° - 74°
20° range
K
L
Chair weight unloaded is 67 Kg/147.71 lb/10.56 Stone.
Chair user weight limit is 159 Kg/364 lb/25 Stone
ATLANTATM
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
* Dimension includes legrest belt. Deduct 35mm/1.5in if
belt is not used.
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• Braking castors: The ATLANTA™ chair must be used on a plane, hard surface with the
brakes engaged to ensure stability and to avoid the device moving undesirably during
use. Braking castors, where provided, must be in the braked position while in use. (fig.1)
A competent person, trained in the use of the chair, should make adjustments and set
it up according to the User requirements
and Patient dimensions before seating
the Patient. Ensure there is more than one
competent person there when making
adjustments to ensure they are correct and
safe for the Patient. Ensure all fixings are
secure before allowing the person to sit in
the chair. Please call your Seating Matters
provider if you have any questions on these
points. This product should not be lifted
at any time unless by competent persons
trained in manual handling.
Braking
Castors
(fig.1)
USER GUIDE AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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• Tilt and recline: To operate the
integrated tilt and recline on the chair,
the User must inform the Patient then
stand behind the chair and with two
hands, firmly hold the push handle while
closing the release lever. (fig.2 & 2a)
Move the back of the chair slowly until
it is in the required position and allow
the release lever to move to its relaxed
position before letting go of the push
handles.
• Chair movement: To move the chair around, ensure that the back is in a fully upright
position and push using the push handle on the back. Only a competent person should
move this chair.
Tilt and
Recline
Push Handle
(fig.2a)
(fig.2)
Seat belt loops
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• Leg Rest: A variable angle leg rest can be used with the ATLANTA™ chair.
When the leg rest is used, please ensure that it is attached securely onto the chair
using the buckle attachments on both arms of the chair. (fig.3a) Ensure that only the
weight of the Patient's legs are placed on this leg rest. Do not sit on the variable angle
leg rest.
Before changing the angle of leg rest, the User or Patient must ensure there are no
objects in the immediate environment that could obstruct the leg rest elevation or
come into contact with the Patient's legs. Using the manual lever located under the
front of the leg rest, move the leg rest until it is in the required position and release the
lever. (fig.3b)
(fig.3)
(fig.3a) (fig.3b)Buckle attachments Manual lever
Variable angle leg rest
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• Sliding Footplate: To use the sliding footplate, pull it out to the full position and
allow the feet to rest on it, ensuring that the feet are placed on top of the sliding
footplate. (fig.4) At no point should anyone stand or sit on the sliding footplate. Push
the footplate in to its fully retracted position before allowing the Patient to get on or
o the chair, exercising care to stay away from the sliding rail move the footplate by
holding the front lip.
• Stand Transfers: For those who stand transfer, ensure the footplate is pushed in to its
fully retracted position before allowing the Patient to get on or o the chair, exercising
care to stay away from the sliding rail, move the footplate by holding the front lip.
Use the integrated tilt and back recline to bring the chair up to a safe position for the
Patient and perform the stand transfer. At no point should anyone stand or sit on the
footplate.
• Seat cushion: The seat cushion on the ATLANTA™ is a waterproof, pressure reducing,
breathable, medium foam cushion can be added for pressure relief and comfort in the
chair. The seat cushion will have Velcro on one face and a zip closure to the rear.
To fit the seat cushion to the chair, ensure the Velcro is on the bottom and makes
contact with the Velcro already on the base board, with the zip closure at the rear.
This is important as the foam's structure allows good immersion and envelopment of
the body ONLY when fitted as instructed.
(fig.4)
Sliding
footplate
Seat cushion
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WORKING ENVIRONMENT
• Dartex Multi Stretch Fabric: (Central patient contact surface). Waterproof, stain
resistant, flame retardant, multidirectional stretch for pressure redistribution i.e. seat
cushion, calf panels, lateral supports and seat back.
• Vinyl: (Coloured material on non-patient contact surfaces). Non-absorbent, anti-
bacterial, flame retardant, strong, durable material for outer arms, outside back etc.
Cleaning and Maintenance of Fabrics
• Vinyl: Stain Resistance: Vinyl is resistant to urine, most household stains, mild acids/
alkalis, drinks and beverages as they are not absorbed and can be wiped o without
any problem or lasting damage. Some dicult substances such as lipstick, ball point
pen ink and food colourings should be cleaned o immediately to avoid permanent
staining.
Dartex Multi Stretch Fabric (Patient contact surface)
Properties: This fabric is waterproof, has the ability to be wiped clean and has
biostatic (anti-mycotic) coatings to provide an impenetrable barrier to virus and
bacteria. Superficial dirt may be removed by wiping with a soft cloth moistened
with water containing a neutral detergent. More persistent contamination may be
treated by wiping with alcohols or turpentine substitute, followed by hot water and
detergent. Routine cleaning and disinfection may be carried out on the coating
with hand hot water and a neutral detergent or with a sodium hypochlorite solution
(0.1% or 1000 parts per million available chlorine). The material is compatible with
the 10,000ppm available chlorine in solution required for the decontamination of
blood spills. Excess solution must be removed and the surface thoroughly rinsed
and dried prior to reuse or storage. Proprietary disinfectants may be used provided
manufacturer's instructions are followed. All cleaning agents, and disinfectants, must
be thoroughly rinsed o and the item dried before storage.
Failure to do this may result in damage to the polyurethane coating, react with the
chair frame, or negate the biocompatibility results of the fabric. It is essential that
articles be thoroughly dried after all cleaning procedures and before storage.
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SEATING MATTERS RECYCLING POLICY
Seating Matters are committed to reducing waste and improving our care for the
environment. We aimed to construct our chairs with as many recyclable materials as
possible that could be repurposed indefinitely.
The WEEE Directive
The WEEE Directive, 2012/19/EC, urges producers of Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (EEE) to provide information on how these products can be treated,
reused or recycled.
In order to comply with this directive in the European Union, Seating Matters
electrical components are marked with a crossed out wheelie bin. This indicates
that the electrical components should be treated in accordance with the WEEE
regulations after their useful life.
Advice on Recycling
• Your Seating Matters product may contain batteries which
should not be disposed of in household waste.
• Never dispose of the battery in a fire. This may cause an
explosion.
• The product may contain substances that could be harmful to
the environment.
• Electrical components must be taken to a proper recycling
facility.
• Your Seating Matters product contains component parts which can be recycled.
• We thank you for being environmentally responsible and for making eorts to
recycle your Seating Matters product at the end of its’ safe and useful life.
• Contact your local authority or governmental agency for the regulations that apply
in your area.
• If you wish to have Seating Matters recycle your product and your behalf, you are
welcome to return the product to our company.
Plastic Components
Many of our plastic components are made from polypropylene and can
be recycled as long as they are recycled with other polypropylene resin
materials. Polypropylene sheets can be recycled with any other materials
that have this symbol.
Plastic Trays
Our plastic tray tables are made from Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol
(PETG) which is a sturdy, transparent, easily cleaned material. Like
acrylic, PETG is 100% recyclable and can be recycled and repurposed
indefinitely. Capable of being sterilized, it's a renowned food-safe
material and will help us meet a higher standard towards infection
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prevention & control. PETG's damage resistance is far higher than that of acrylic &
has an impact resistance 30 times that of glass. PETG can be recycled with any other
materials that have this symbol.
Safety
Carelessness causes fire. The ATLANTA™ is CE marked to show conformance to
the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC and conforms to BS ISO 7176 at medium
hazard.
Filling materials and covering fabrics meet the requirements for resistance to
cigarette and match ignition in the 1988 safety regulations.
Regional Variations
The device referred to as a "ATLANTA™" is a Seating Matters product category and
the information included in this document reflects common features of this group
of products. In some regions of the world, we supply product design variations of
similar function and ease-of-use but with alternative specifications or reinforcements.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Seating Matters are at the forefront of seating research and design, therefore we
take the protection of our intellectual property very seriously and have our designs,
patents and trademarks protected in many jurisdictions throughout the world. This is
a list of some of our Intellecual property protections. This is not an exhaustive list.
• The Seating Matters Trademark is registered throughout the European Union and
various countries globally.
• US Design Patent: No. 601360S, No. D611718; No. 600932, No. D602704S.
• Australian Design Registration: No. 325536, No. 324011, No. 325537, No. 324012.
• Community Design Registration: No. 001016364-002, No. 000942180-0004,No.
002428813-0001, No. 001016364-001, No. 012673018.
• Canadian Design Registration: No. 130224, No. 128763, No. 130217, No. 128764.
ATLANTA™
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Regularly servicing your Seating Matters chair will prevent untimely and inconvenient
breakdowns, reduce repair costs and extend the chair's life. Damage to the chair can
also cause excess strain for the User and Patient.
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Important
Parts can only be changed by service persons trained in Seating Matters products and
use only Seating Matters parts. We recommend that your chair is serviced every year by
a Seating Matters approved provider for any running repairs and maintenance.
Maintenance
Carry out the following regular checks to ensure the operation and safety of the chair.
If you are in any doubt about the functioning of your chair contact your Seating
Matters approved provider immediately.
Daily
• Check that the castors are not damaged.
• Check that the castors turn freely.
• Make sure that the castor forks run free and are not bent.
• Check all fabrics for damage or contamination and replace where necessary.
• See Cleaning and Maintenance of Fabrics section for cleaning instructions.
• Check batteries and electrical connections are secure.
Weekly
•Check the castor fittings for hair and dirt which could restrict the castor movement.
• Pick out any such material with tweezers or take the spindle out, clean it and then
replace it.
• If it is still not free (one continuous turn without it sticking) contact your Seating
Matters approved provider for a replacement.
Monthly
• Castors: Make sure the top of the castor housing is parallel with the floor. Any
variation will cause restricted movement. If it is damaged contact your Seating
Matters approved provider for replacement.
• Mechanisms:
Check all tilting mechanisms are working smoothly.
Check that cables are not kinked or frayed.
Check that all nuts and bolts are present.
Check that all nuts and bolts are secure.
Note: If nuts or bolts need attention, contact your Seating Matters approved provider
IMMEDIATELY and DO NOT USE the chair until it has been serviced.
• Leg rest: Check that all leg rests are easily removed/swung-away and replaced or
repositioned easily. Ensure that parts lock in place securely. If parts are not locking
try lubricating. If the problem still remains contact your Seating Matters
approved provider.
• Frame: Check the visible parts of the frame for cracks, splits, large dents or other
damage. If you find any of these things DO NOT USE. Contact your Seating Matters
approved provider immediately.
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