Seating Matters BARIATRIC SORRENTO Installation instructions

Operation Manual &
Product Specification Guide
bariatric
sorrento™

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contents
2. Operation manual
4. Product description
6. What is the intended use of the product?
8. Product features
10. Safety instructions
13. User guide and operating instructions
20. Accessories
21. Working environment
22. Maintenance
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operation
Manual
BARIATRIC
SORRENTO™
About Seating Matters and the Tierney Family
Please take time to read and understand this information before
enjoying the comfort of your specially crafted Seating Matters chair.
Seating Matters design and manufacture a range of specialist chairs and other
associated products for healthcare environments. The Seating Matters chairs have
been designed by Martina Tierney Occupational Therapist, who worked with seating
throughout her professional career. She was continually searching for seating that
would help her clients but was unable to find anything that fully met their needs and
so Seating Matters was established by the Tierney Family. Together with Martina and
other therapists, clinicians, engineers and designers, Seating Matters have designed the
world’s leading range of specialist chairs for those in nursing and care environments.
Martina continues to research seating to find new answers to seating challenges and
educate audiences throughout the world on her findings. Today we manufacture a
range of adult and paediatric chairs and other items to make life more comfortable for
those in need. We supply our products across the globe but have not forgotten the
family ethos with which we began. We care about your comfort and wellbeing and it’s
our commitment to you to make your experience as satisfying as possible.
If you have any questions regarding Seating Matters’ service or the chair you are
enjoying, we invite you to call us directly and speak to one of our team.
You can reach us on [phone] or at [e-mail]
We will be glad to hear from you.
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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.
There are many options, accessories and alternative features available with the Seating
Matters chairs. We suggest you consult your local Seating Matters provider for exact
information on what the best specifications are for you and to find out what comes as
standard on your chair. Some of the available combinations and features are outlined
here.
The BARIATRIC SORRENTO™ provides pressure distribution due to the
multi-stretch material, supportive seat cushion and Tilt in Space mechanism. The angle
of the back can be adjusted to the Patients liking and the elevating leg rest can raised
and lowered, also increasing Patient comfort. The Tilt in Space will allow all angles on
the chair to remain the same while tilting the Patient back, allowing their weight to be
spread throughout the body and reduce pressure on a given point. The push handle
and castors allow the Patient to be transported in the chair and the chair is fully hoist
accessible, reducing moving and handling significantly. The removable arms facilitate
width adjustment and also side transfers. The BARIATRIC SORRENTO™ arm height, seat
depth and width and foot plate height and angle are all fully adjustable.
product
description
BARIATRIC
SORRENTO™
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What is the
intended use of
the product?
The BARIATRIC SORRENTO™ is designed for the comfort of those who sit for long
periods. It is used in rehabilitation and also for clients with progressive conditions.
Its adjustability allows greater comfort for the Patient and accommodation of their
changing needs. This adjustability can also accommodate the needs of multiple
Patients. For those who require support in the trunk and a certain degree of head
support, the BARIATRIC SORRENTO™ accommodates these needs by using laterals and
various head supports.
The BARIATRIC SORRENTO™ is ergonomically designed to accommodate various body
shapes and abilities. The waterfall back tiers can be adjusted or removed to provide
additional or less support to the back and buttocks where necessary. The back angle
can be reclined to a rest position by the User to accommodate fixed hips. The tilt in
space and leg rest can then be operated without changing the back angle, reducing the
risk of compromising the position of the pelvis.
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The BARIATRIC SORRENTO™ is fully motorised as standard which means it contains a
motorised reclining back, motorised tilt and motorised elevating leg rest. This allows
the Patients’ position to be changed with a reduced moving and handling risk. It is
provided with a foot plate, adjustable in height and angle to accommodate plantar and
dorsal flexion and optional lateral supports which are height and width adjustable to
assist in positioning or prevention of spinal deformities. With braking castors at the rear
and non-braking castors to the front of the seat and a push handle, this chair can be
used for mobility/transportation around the environment it is used in.
In addition, the removable arms facilitate side transfers and allow more space for sling
application and removal. Various head supports can be used to support the position
of the head for improved function and comfort. Options include concave pillows,
horseshoe pillows, lateral supports, seat belts, trays and removable and washable arm
and seat covers. To order any of these items after delivery of your chair, please contact
Seating Matters on [e-mail], [phone] or your local Seating
Matters provider.
Product warranty details:
The BARIATRIC SORRENTO™ holds an industry leading 7-year frame warranty and a
1 year upholstery warranty where reasonable care has been exercised. See terms and
conditions of warranty at www.seatingmatters.com.
product
features
BARIATRIC
SORRENTO™
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safety
instructions
All instructions must be read and understood before the product
can be used.
•When the BARIATRIC SORRENTO™ is not in transit, all the braking castors on the
product must be engaged to prevent risk of injury when being used.
• Under no circumstances must the User or Patient stand or sit on the footplate of
the BARIATRIC SORRENTO™.
• Where possible, the Patient specic adjustments should be made when the Patient
is not in the chair to avoid injury. These include head support, back height, seat
depth, footplate height and footplate angle adjustments.
• Care must be taken when making the adjustments on the chair to avoid injury to
the User and Patient. Only a competent person should make adjustments to the
chair. If in doubt as to any of the adjustments, feel free to contact Seating Matters
direct at [e-mail]
• 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.
• 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. A maximum of 2 hours
sitting is recommended at any one time. You must also observe Patient specific
recommendations and guidelines as set by their health professional with regard to
pressure care.
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• For the safety of the User and Patient and to ensure longevity of the electrics on
powered adjustments, please ensure that your BARIATRIC SORRENTO™ is charged
daily using a Seating Matters charger through the handset of the chair. For further
details or replacement chargers please contact your Seating Matters provider.
• The chair should not be transported in a vehicle while the Patient is seated on the chair.
• The maximum Patient weight for the BARIATRIC SORRENTO™ is:
650 pounds / 294kg / 45 stone.
Assembly and installation guide
• This chair should arrive with you fully assembled. 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.
• The product must be used on a level, plain, hard surface with the brakes engaged to
avoid undesirable movement and to ensure stability.
• The product must be clear of any obstacles before reclining the back to avoid damage
to the chair and objects in its immediate environment.
• The product may not be left in an outdoor environment. More information on fabrics
and their properties can be found on page 21.
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Chair weight unloaded is
120kg/264lbs/18.89 stone.
*
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USER GUIDE AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
• 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.
Braking Castors
(fig.1)
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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 19).
•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 19).
Wing Knob
for Laterals
adjustment
Tilt in
Space
(fig.2)
Seat
Belt
Loops
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• 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 does
not unintentionally change (fig3b).
Thumb screws
for seat depth (fig.3)
(fig.3a)
Seat belt loop
Arm removal
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• Arm removal: To remove the arms,
loosen the thumb screws behind and
in front of the arm (fig.3a,b & d) 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.
• Seat width adjustment: To adjust the seat width, loosen the thumb screws behind and
in front of the arm (fig.3a,b & c) and carefully pull the arm out to the desired width
(see seat width table on page 12), 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.
(fig.3c)
Arm removal
Seat depth (fig.3b)
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• 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
Patients’ 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.
• Foot plate 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.
Foot Plate height adjustment
Foot plate angle adjustment
(fig.4a)
(fig.4b)
(fig.4)
Elevating
Leg Rest
Foot Plate
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• 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.
• 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.
• 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 one face and a zip closure
on one side.
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 foams’ structure allows good immersion
and envelopment of the body ONLY when fitted as instructed.
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