Seating Matters MONACO Installation instructions

Operation Manual &
Product Specification
MONACO™ &
MONACO
ASSIST™

CONTENTS
2. Safety Instructions
4. Technical Specification
6. User Guide and Operating Instructions
12. Working Environment
13. Seating Matters Recycling Policy
14. Intellectual Property
14. Maintenance and Servicing
This Operation Manual is frequently updated to ensure safe use of your product. Visit
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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.
• When the MONACO™/MONACO ASSIST™ 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 or
legrest of the MONACO™/MONACO ASSIST™
• Where possible, the patient specific adjustments should be made when the
Patient is not in the chair to avoid injury. These include seat depth and seat height
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 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
pro-longed sitting to raise tissue oxygenation levels. Although the chair oers
maximum pressure management, the body tissue still needs time to recover. A
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maximum of two 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.
• For the safety of the User and Patient and to ensure longevity of the electronics
on the powered options, please ensure that your MONACO ASSIST™ 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.
• When operating the leg rest, recline and tilt in space features on the chair please
ensure there is a 450mm gap at the front and back of the chair to prevent the back or
leg rest coming into contact with a wall or any other object.
Assembly and installation instructions
• This chair should arrive 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, plane, hard surface with the brakes engaged to
avoid it moving during use 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 12.
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MONACOTM
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
A
B
C
G
H
D
Basic dimensions
AOverall height 1205mm/47.5in
BBack height 800mm/31.5in
CSeat to floor height 350-500mm/14-20in
DInside back width 505mm/20in
EChair length 870mm/34in
FReclined length 1090mm/43in
I J
ii
iii
iv
Arm height options*
ILow 180mm/7in
JHigh 210mm/8in
Seat depth options
KMin 350-480mm/14-19in
LMax 490-550mm/19-22in
Leg rest length
M420mm/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
90° - 130°
25° range
iii Leg rest angle
75° - 107°
32° range
iv Angle adjustable seat
0° - 20°
20° range
K
M
L
E
F
Chair weight unloaded is 57 Kg/125.6 lb/10.56 Stone.
Chair user weight limit is 159 Kg/364 lb/25 Stone.
*Please note when adapting cushion thickness arm height
will be aected. Contact [email protected]om
for further information.
* Dimension excludes legrest belt. Add 35mm/1.5in if
belt is used.
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MONACO ASSISTTM
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
A
B
C
G
H
D
Basic dimensions
AOverall height 1205mm/47.5in
BBack height 860mm/34in
CSeat to floor height 380-500mm/15-20in
DInside back width 505mm/20in
EChair length 870mm/34in
FReclined length 1090mm/43in
ii
iii
iv
Arm height options*
ILow 180mm/7in
JHigh 210mm/8in
Seat depth options
KMin 350-480mm/14-19in
LMax 490-550mm/19-22in
Leg rest length
M420mm/16.5in
Recline and tilt angles
ii Back angle recline
100° - 120°
25° range
iii Leg rest angle
75° - 107°
32° range
iv Angle adjustable seat
-10° - +20°
30° range
K
M
L
E
F
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*
Chair weight unloaded is 57 Kg/125.6 lb/10.56 Stone.
Chair user weight limit is 159 Kg/364 lb/25 Stone.
I J
* Dimension excludes legrest belt. Add 35mm/1.5in if
belt is used.
*Please note when adapting cushion thickness arm height
will be aected. Contact [email protected]om
for further information.
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USER GUIDE AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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 present when making
adjustments to ensure they are correct and safe. Ensure all fixings are secure before
allowing the person to sit in the chair, this includes lateral supports, seat adjustment
and footplate. 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:
The MONACO™/MONACO ASSIST™
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).
• Back angle adjustment:
MONACO™
To recline the back of 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). 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.
MONACO ASSIST™
Adjustments are performed according to
the buttons on the handset. (See page 10) Exercise care in case of injury to the
Patient or damage to the surrounding environment.
(fig.1)
(fig.2)
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• Seat Angle Adjustment:
MONACO™
To adjust the angle of the seat on the chair, the User must inform the Patient then
stand behind the chair, firmly hold the push handle with your right hand and close the
release lever located at the back of the chair (labelled TILT) with your left hand (fig.3).
While closing the release lever place your foot on the step (labelled STEP) and push
down until the seat is at the required angle and allow the release lever to move to its
relaxed position before letting go of the push handles.
MONACO ASSIST™
Using the handset adjust the seat angle to a desired position. The seat will elevate
which will assist the patient to a standing position. The patient should be encouraged
to use their armrests during this elevation for stability and balance.
Please note: do not change the angle of the seat before informing the patient sitting
in the chair
(fig.3)
Wing knobs for
lateral support
adjustment
Braking castors
Release lever for seat
angle adjustment
Back recline
adjustment
Step for seat angle
adjustment
Push handle
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• Seat depth adjustment: To adjust the
seat depth on the MONACO™ and
MONACO ASSIST™ loosen the two wing
knobs (fig.4 & 5) positioned under the
seat of the chair, move the seat to the
desired position and tighten the wing
knobs again.
Please note: Do not attempt to adjust
the seat depth while the client is in the
chair.
•Seat height adjustment: This adjustment is a factory setting. Please contact your
Seating Matters provider for further adjustment.
•Chair Movement: To move the MONACO™and MONACO ASSIST™ around, ensure the
brakes are disengaged and push using the push handle on the back. Only a competent
person should move this chair. Engage the directional lock castor on the front left of
the chair to control the direction of movement and for ease of manoeuvrability.
(fig.4)
(fig.5)
Seat Depth
Adjustment
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•Seat cushion: The seat cushion on the MONACO™ and MONACO ASSIST™ is a
waterproof, pressure redistributing, breathable, 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, unwrap the cushion from the plastic packaging.
Ensure the non-slip material is on the bottom and makes contact with the non-
slip material already on the baseboard, with the zip closure at the rear. This is
important as the foam's structure facilitates immersion and envelopment of the body
prominences ONLY when fitted as instructed.
•Sliding footplate: At no point should anyone stand or sit on the sliding footplate.
To use the sliding footplate pull it out to the full position and allow the feet to rest
on it, ensuring they are placed on top of 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. Adjust the footplate by holding the
front lip.
(fig.6)
Sliding
Footplate
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•Stand transfers:
MONACO™
Ensure the sliding footplate is fully retracted before allowing the patient to get on
or o the chair exercising care to stay away from the sliding rail. Ensure the braking
castors are engaged for stability and safety. The back recline and seat angle must be
in a safe position before the Patient can perform the stand transfer. These functions
are adjusted manually (see image with back recline and seat angle adjustment levers).
MONACO ASSIST™
Ensure the sliding footplate is fully retracted before allowing the patient to get on
or o the chair exercising care to stay away from the sliding rail. Ensure the braking
castors are engaged for stability and safety. Using the handset, adjust the back recline
and seat angle to a desired position. The seat will elevate which will assist the patient
to a standing position. The patient should be encouraged to use their armrests during
this elevation for stability and balance.
•Hand control (MONACO ASSIST™):
The seat angle adjustment and back angle recline are controlled by the electric
handset, simply push the button to operate the corresponding function.
Back Up Back Down
Seat Tilt Up Seat Tilt Down
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(fig.7)
Charging Socket
Charger connected to mains
Orange Light Green Light
• Charging your chair (MONACO ASSIST™):
Your chair will arrive fully charged, ready for use. Please charge your chair daily.
Charger Assembly Guide
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.7). Charge
the chair until the orange light on the charger turns green. Do not operate the chair
during charging.
Slide plug adapter into
charger body as shown.
Ensure the plug is clicked
in. Your charger is
ready to use.
Light Colour Indication
No Light No Power
Orange Plugged in, charging
Green Plugged in, fully charged
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WORKING ENVIRONMENT
• Dartex Multi-stretch: Waterproof, stain resistant, flame retardant, multidirectional
stretch fabric for pressure management situations – i.e. seat cushion, calf panels,
lateral supports and seat back.
• Vinyl: Non-absorbent, anti-bacterial, flame retardant, strong, durable material for outer
arms, outside back etc.
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 by the vinyl 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 will
gradually cause the vinyl to harden.
Dartex Multi Stretch Fabric (Patient contact surface)
PROPERTIES: This fabric is waterproof, can 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 in situ 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
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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
Both the MONACO™ and MONACO ASSIST™ are 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 "Monaco™" / "Monaco Assist™" 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 equivalent function and ease-of-use but with alternative specifications or
reinforcements.
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.
• 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.
• The Seating Matters Trademark is registered throughout the European Union and
various countries globally.
MONACOTM /MONACO ASSISTTM
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 Patient and User.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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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 in manual for cleaning instructions.
Weekly
• Check the castors 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 all nuts
and bolts are present and secure.
Please 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 rests: 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.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
For any questions or queries regarding your Seating Matters chair please contact:
[e-mail]
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