Seating Matters BARIATRIC SORRENTO User manual

Instruction Manual
SorrentoTM
Bariatric

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Contents
03 Safety
Instructions
05 Technical
Specification
07 User Guide and
Operating Instructions
17 Working
Environment
19 Recycling
Policy
21 Intellectual
Property
23 Maintenance
and Servicing
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Assembly, Installation,
Warnings & Hazards
Safety
Instructions
Bariatric Sorrento
professional with regard to the use of
tilt and recline for appropriate pressure
management.
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 chair is
not in transit, all the braking castors on
the product must be engaged to prevent
risk of injury when being used.
The product may not be left in an
outdoor environment. More information
on fabrics and their environment can be
found later in this manual.
Ensure there is more than one competent
person there when making adjustments
to ensure they are correct and safe for
the Patient.
If in doubt as to any the adjustments, feel
free to contact Seating Matters direct at
[e-mail].
Under no circumstances must the User
or Patient stand or sit on the footplate of
the chair.
The chair should not be transported in a
vehicle while the Patient is seated on the
chair.
This product should not be lifted at any
time unless by competent persons trained
in such manual handling.
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.
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.
A competent person, or User, trained
in the use of the chair, who is either a
suitably qualified medical professional,
or is working under their guidance and
instruction, should make adjustments
and set up the product according to the
Patient requirements and 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.
This product, and its’ accessories, should
be used in accordance with local or
regional guidelines regarding the use of
such medical devices.
This chair should be fully assembled, all
fixings secured and the chair checked for
safety by a competent person before use.
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.
Keep all body parts away from the
mechanisms under the chair. Repairs and
maintenance should only be carried out
by fully trained technicians.
Exercise care in using the release lever
for the reclining mechanisms and
adjustments to avoid injury.
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
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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.
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Technical
Specification
Bariatric Sorrento
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Basic Dimensions
AOverall Height
BBack Height
CSeat Height
DOverall Length
1300mm / 51in
750mm / 30in
600mm / 24in
1300mm / 51in
Seat to Footplate Height Adjustments
EHigh
FLow
310mm /12in from seat
520mm /20.5in from seat
Available Seat and Overall Widths
G (Seat Width)
600mm / 24in
650mm / 26in
700mm / 28in
750mm / 30in
800mm / 32in
850mm / 34in
H (Overall Width)
885mm / 35in
885mm / 35in
935mm / 37in
985mm / 39in
1035mm / 41in
1085mm / 43in
Arm Height Options
IMedium
JHigh
740mm / 29in
765mm / 30in
Seat Depth
K410 - 660mm / 16-26in
Clearance Height
L 140mm / 6in
Recline and Tilt Angles
ii Back Angle Recline
90° - 130°
40° range
iii Leg Rest Angle
90° - 125°
35° range
iv Tilt in Space
From 5° forward, or anterior, tilt to 30°
backward tilt.
Chair weight unloaded is 120 Kg / 264 lb /
18.89 Stone.
Chair user weight limit is 294 Kg / 650 lb /
46 Stone.
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User Guide
& Operating
Instructions
Bariatric
Sorrento
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Braking Castors
The Bariatric Sorrento™ chair must be used on a plain, 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 stationary (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 the Patient sits in
the chair.
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.
This includes lateral supports, arm adjustments, seat adjustment and
foot plate. 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 such manual handling.
(fig.1)
Braking Castors

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Back Angle Adjustment
To recline the back of the chair exercise care
in case of injury to the Patient or damage to
the surrounding environment. Adjustments are
performed according to the buttons on the
handset (see page 13).
Seat Depth
To increase or decrease seat depth, loosen
the thumb screws set at 45 degrees under
the seat (fig.3 & fig.3b). Adjust the seat to
the required depth by carefully pulling the
seat out. Tighten the screws again to ensure
the seat depth doesn’t unintentionally change
(fig.3b).
Tilt in Space
To tilt the chair, exercise care in case of injury
to the Patient or damage to surrounding
environment. Adjustments are performed
according to the buttons on the handset (see
page 13).
(fig.3a)
(fig.3)
Thumb screws for seat depth
Arm removal
Seat belt loop
(fig.2)
Seat
Belt
Loops
Tilt in Space
Wing Knob
for Laterals
adjustment
Arm Removal
To remove the arms, loosen the thumb screws
behind and in front of the arm (fig.3a, b & c)
and carefully pull the arm out, leaving it in a
safe place to avoid tripping hazards or other
injuries. When replacing the arms, ensure the
thumb screws are tightened against the frame
of the arm.
Arm removal
Seat depth
(fig.3b)

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Seat Width Adjustment
To adjust the seat width, loosen the thumb screws behind and in front of the
arm (fig.3a, b & d) and carefully pull the arm out to the desired width (see
seat width table on page 4), secure the arms in place and ensure the thumb
screws are tightened against the frame of the arm.
Arm Height Adjustment
To adjust the arm height, loosen the thumb screws behind and in front of the
arm (fig.3a, b & c) and carefully remove the arm and insert it into the desired
height option on the frame of the chair (fig.3c). Secure the arms in place and
ensure the thumb screws are tightened against the frame of the arm.
Footplate Height
The foot plate can be adjusted in height by
pulling out the spring plungers and sliding it
up and down on the glide rail (fig.4a).
When the spring plungers are released, they
will catch into the nearest hole immediately
below the pins. The foot plate can also be
removed by dropping it o the bottom of
the chair.
Leg Elevation
Before changing the angle of the elevating 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. Use the
handset control to move the leg rest until it is
in the required position and release the button.
Ensure that only the weight of the Patient's
legs are placed on this leg rest.
(fig.3c)
(fig.4)
Elevating Leg RestFoot Plate
Footplate height adjustment (fig.4a)
Footplate Angle
There are three angle settings on the footplate
labelled A, B and C (fig.4b). To change the
angle of the footplate loosen the bolts at each
side of the footplate (left and right), remove
the bolts, set the footplate to the desired
angle (A, B or C, fig.4b) and insert and tighten
the bolts in the new bolt hole. Please Note:
When getting out of the chair, simply lift up
the footplate so that it is parallel with the
calf pad. Do not stand on the footplate when
getting out of the chair. Footplate angle adjustment (fig.4b)

Back Down
Back Up
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Fully Motorised Hand Control
Your chair is fully motorised.
The Tilt In Space, Leg rest and Back angle recline are controlled by the
electric handset, simply push the button to operate the desired function.
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.
Seat Cushion
The seat cushion on the Bariatric Sorrento™ is
a waterproof, pressure redistributing, medium
foam cushion providing pressure management
and comfort. The seat cushion will have non-
slip material on
To fit the seat cushion to the chair, ensure the
non-slip material is on the bottom and makes
contact with the non-slip material already on
the baseplate, 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.
Negative Angle Leg Rest
The leg rest on the chair can be put into a negative angle setting for clients
with tight hamstrings. See diagram below showing positions A, B and C.
To change the setting loosen the bolts at each side of the leg rest (left and
right), remove the bolts, move the leg rest to the desired setting and insert
and tighten the bolts.
Tilt Up
Tilt Down
Leg Rest Down
Leg Rest Up

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Charging Your Chair
Your chair will arrive fully charged, ready for use.
To charge your chair, plug the charger into a wall socket and plug the
connector end of the charger into the charging socket on the side of the
handset (fig.5). Charge the chair until the orange light on the charger
turns green. Do not operate the chairduring charging.
IMPORTANT: Please charge your chair daily.
Charging SocketCharger connected
to mains
(fig.5)
Light Colour Indication
Orange Light -
Plugged in, charging
Green Light -
Plugged in, fully charged
No Light -
No Power
Charger Assembly Guide
Slide plug adapter into charger body as
shown. Ensure the plug is clicked in.
Your charger
is ready to use.

Working
Environment
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.
Cleaning and
Maintenance of Fabrics
Vinyl
(Arms and outside back) 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.
Cleaning
To ensure proper cleaning and longevity of
the fabrics, the chairs should be cleaned with
warm soapy water followed by a clean water
rinse to help retain the attractive appearance
and durability. Heavy, ingrained soiling may
be removed by scrubbing with a soft brush.
Strong detergents, solvent cleaners, polishes
or patent chemical cleaners should not be
used as they are unnecessary and may cause
embrittlement and cracking of the material.
Additional Care – special attention should be
given to head rest and arm rest areas, as build-
up of body oils in these areas may cause the
vinyl to harden.
Dartex Multi-stretch
is Waterproof, stain
resistant, flame retardant,
multidirectional stretch for
pressure redistribution i.e. seat
cushion, calf panels, lateral
supports and seat back.
Vinyl is non-absorbent, anti-
bacterial, flame retardant,
strong, durable material for
outer arms, outside back etc.
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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.
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.
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 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
The Bariatric Sorrento™ is CE marked to show
conformance to the Medical Devices Directive
93/42/EEC and conforms to BS ISO 7176 at
medium hazard.
Regional Variations
The device referred to as a Bariatric Sorrento™
is a Seating Matters product category and the
information included in this document reflects
common features.
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Intellectual
Property
We are here to help
For any questions or queries regarding
your Seating Matters chair please contact:
[e-mail]
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.
The Seating Matters Trademark is
registered throughout the European
Union and various countries globally.
Patent Pending No. GB1915470.7
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
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Maintenance
& Servicing
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Weekly
Check the castor fittings for hair and
dirt etc. 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
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.
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.
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 in manual for cleaning
instructions.
Check batteries and electrical
connections are secure.
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