smirthwaite Juni User manual

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User Manual
Juni

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CONTENTS
Contents
1.0 Safety Instructions and Warnings ...........................................................................................................4
1.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Service and Support ............................................................................................................................4
1.3 Symbols Used......................................................................................................................................5
1.4 Contraindications/Limitations.............................................................................................................5
1.5 Intended Use.......................................................................................................................................6
1.5.1 Intended User ...............................................................................................................................6
1.6 Chair Operating Environment .............................................................................................................6
1.6.1 Frequency of use:.........................................................................................................................6
1.7 Vicinity to Other Equipment...............................................................................................................7
1.8 Incident Reporting...............................................................................................................................7
1.9 Additional Warnings and Safety Notices ............................................................................................7
2.0 Components/Key Parts............................................................................................................................8
2.1 Key Parts .............................................................................................................................................8
2.2 Juni Configurations .............................................................................................................................8
2.3 Packaging ............................................................................................................................................9
3.0 Installation............................................................................................................................................10
3.1 Adjustments.......................................................................................................................................10
3.1.1 Seat Depth ..................................................................................................................................10
3.1.2 Seat Height.................................................................................................................................11
3.1.3 Armrest Height...........................................................................................................................11
3.1.4 Seat Width..................................................................................................................................11
3.1.5 Back Recline ..............................................................................................................................12
3.1.6 Back Lumbar Prompt.................................................................................................................12
3.1.7 Tray Accessory ..........................................................................................................................12
3.1.8 Pelvic Lap Strap.........................................................................................................................13
3.1.9 Replacement Straps....................................................................................................................13
3.1.10 Velcro Strap ...............................................................................................................................14
4.0 Compatible Accessories........................................................................................................................15
4.1 Pommel..............................................................................................................................................16
4.2 Removable Ski .................................................................................................................................16
4.3 Mobile Base, Retractable Footboard and Height Adjustable Handle ..............................................17
4.4 Four Point Harness Accessory .........................................................................................................18
4.5 Footboard Raisers..............................................................................................................................18
4.6 Juni Booster.......................................................................................................................................19
4.6.1 Adjustments ...............................................................................................................................20
4.6.2 Attaching Juni to Booster...........................................................................................................20

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4.7 Five Point Harness ............................................................................................................................21
4.8 Juni Hi-Lo .........................................................................................................................................22
4.9 Adjustable Footrest ...........................................................................................................................26
4.10 Extended Backrest .........................................................................................................................28
4.11 Headrest Attachment .....................................................................................................................30
4.12 Juni Laterals...................................................................................................................................32
4.13 Sacral Pad ......................................................................................................................................35
5.0 Technical Specification.........................................................................................................................37
5.1 Chair Dimensions..............................................................................................................................37
5.2 Environmental - Storage and Operating Conditions ........................................................................38
5.2.1 Normal operating conditions......................................................................................................38
5.2.2 Shipping and storage conditions ................................................................................................38
5.3 Standards Applied .............................................................................................................................39
5.4 Disposal.............................................................................................................................................39
6.0 General Inspection and Maintenance....................................................................................................40
6.1 Daily Checks - To Be Completed By User .......................................................................................40
6.2 Service Interval .................................................................................................................................40
6.3 Nominal Service Life ........................................................................................................................40
6.4 Extending Nominal Service Life.......................................................................................................41
6.5 User Serviceable Parts.......................................................................................................................41
6.6 Documentation/ Records ...................................................................................................................41
7.0 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................42
7.1.1 General cleaning ........................................................................................................................42
8.0 Final Inspection.....................................................................................................................................42
9.0 Service Documentation.........................................................................................................................43
9.1 Documentation/ Records ...................................................................................................................43
9.2 Service Record History .....................................................................................................................44
9.2.1 Product Information ...................................................................................................................44
9.2.2 Service & inspection record form:.............................................................................................44
10.0 Warranty ...............................................................................................................................................45
11.0 Continuous improvement......................................................................................................................45

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
1.0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
1.1 Introduction
The information in this manual is important to your safety.
Please read and understand this manual in its entirety before using your Juni chair.
If you require larger print or videos – these are available on the Smirthwaite website:
www.smirthwaite.co.uk/product/Juni-chair/
The information in this manual is important for the safety of anyone near the Juni chair and must
be read and understood to help prevent injuries. It is also crucial to the proper operation and
maintenance of the Juni chair.
Store this manual with the documents included with the chair. The Juni chair is designed to be
used in conjunction with approved accessories. Please refer to any user guides supplied with
these components while reviewing this manual.
Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
Unauthorised modifications on any Smirthwaite product may affect its safety. The
manufacturer will not be held responsible for any accident, incident or deficiencies of
performance that occur as a result of any unauthorised modification to its products.
1.2 Service and Support
To ensure the safety and continued good function of your product, routine service must be
performed on your Juni chair.
For further details, see section 6.0 General Inspection and Maintenance.
As well as inspections and simple checks completed by the user, every 3 years a service must be
completed by Smirthwaite Ltd. authorised trained service staff.
Contact your local authorised Smirthwaite dealer if you:
•Need more information.
•Have any questions about the use or maintenance of your Juni chair.
•Notice any change in the performance of your chair.
•Want to report an unexpected occurrence.
•Want to arrange a service.
Contact details of your local Smirthwaite dealer are shown on the last page of this manual.

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1.3 Symbols Used
Consult instructions before
use
Caution
Class II Equipment -
electrical equipment in
which protection against
electric shock does not rely
on basic insulation only
Safe Working Load
represents the maximum
load rated for safe operation
Manufacturer Date of manufacture
Packaging indicator – This
way up
Packaging indicator – Keep
dry
Serial number For internal use only
Please observe local laws
on recycling
Degree of protection
provided by enclosure.
N1: Ingress of particles
N2: Ingress of water
Temperature range Humidity range
Type ‘B’ applied part Type ‘BF’ applied part
Medical Device
Authorised representative in
the European Community
1.4 Contraindications/Limitations
There are no known “contraindications” associated with the usage of the Juni chair and its
accessories, provided they are used as per manufacturer’s recommendations and guidelines.
Smirthwaite Ltd. does not recommend a required number of care givers for the use of our
products. This information and recommendation can only be provided after a thorough

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personalized, case specific assessment, as there are many factors that can influence these
decisions.
1.5 Intended Use
For internal use only.
Intended to provide postural support.
1.5.1 Intended User
The Juni has been designed for use by a child’s
carer, therapist, and/or teaching staff who will
maintain and clean the chair as per the
recommended guidelines in section ‘6.7 Cleaning’.
Under their care, they will be responsible for
helping the child in and out of the seat and their
safety when sitting in the Juni.
The Juni is designed to be checked and adjusted by a therapist to ensure the child is seated
correctly.
1.6 Chair Operating Environment
The Juni chair is suitable for use within the professional health care facility environment as well as
the home health care environment.
The chair is not intended to be used in environments where there are rapid changes in the
environmental temperature and humidity during intended use.
Based on research conducted during the concept stage, the following statements apply. See
Usability Technical File.
The Juni is intended for indoor use only, the normal operating conditions are as follows:
A. Temperature: 41°F to 86°F (+5°C to 40°C)
B. Relative Humidity: 15 to 90%, non-condensing, but not requiring a water vapour pressure
greater than 50hPa.
C. Atmospheric Pressure: 700hPa to 1060hPa.
D. Ambient luminance 50 – 500 lux.
E. Viewing distance: 0 metre to 1.5 metre
1.6.1 Frequency of use:
The Juni can be used without any frequency restrictions.

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1.7 Vicinity to Other Equipment
Use of this equipment stacked with other equipment should be avoided, unless the equipment is
an approved accessory.
Contact your local authorised dealer if assistance is required – contact details on the last page of
this manual.
1.8 Incident Reporting
If, during the use of this device or as a result of its use a serious incident has occurred, please
report it to the manufacturer and the competent authority of the member state in which the user
and/or patient is established.
1.9 Additional Warnings and Safety Notices
•The user should NOT be left unattended whilst in the chair. Always ensure a
responsible therapist or carer is in attendance.
•If you believe the chair or any fitted accessory to be faulty at any time, DO NOT USE
– contact Smirthwaite Ltd. by telephone on [phone]
•The therapist should be familiar with the methods of adjustment and have completed
all adjustments appropriately to meet the needs of the child before transferring the
child onto the chair.
•The chair is ONLY to be used indoors on a flat level surface.
•Do not exceed user maximum weight limits. Refer to section 1.5 Intended Use.
•Always fasten the pelvic strap and any other straps provided with the chair.
•Regular maintenance checks and cleaning are essential for the safe use of this
equipment. Refer to section 7 ‘General Inspection and Maintenance’.
•Always keep this product away from naked flames, cigarettes and sources of heat
including open fireplaces, radiators, heaters.
•DO NOT fit parts or accessories of other manufacturers to this product unless
authorised to do so in writing by Smirthwaite Ltd. Failure to follow these instructions
will not only invalidate the guarantee but could make the chair dangerous to use.
•Smirthwaite Ltd will not accept liability for any injury or damage incurred through such
malpractices. Any repairs required must be carried out by Smirthwaite Ltd authorised
personnel.
•Lap straps and harnesses must be appropriate and safe for the user and the users
clothing. Lap straps and harnesses must be checked every time the chair is used to
ensure they are fitted as prescribed by the clinician, take account of the users clothing
and are tightened so that the user cannot sustain injury. Checking the fit of lap straps
and harnesses must be done with the user in the chair and should be undertaken as
soon as the users sits in the chair.

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COMPONENTS/ KEY PARTS
2.0COMPONENTS/KEY PARTS
2.1 Key Parts
When delivered, the chair will be supplied fully assembled except for the attachment of any special
accessories ordered. Export orders may require the chair to be fully assembled, which takes
approximately 2 minutes If in any doubt, always seek advice. Always turn hand wheels, levers and
screws clockwise to tighten or anti-clockwise to loosen. Conveniently packaged in a single box
(Figure 1) the following components are included with your new Juni chair (Table 1 and Figure 1):
Item
Description
1 Contoured Seat
2 Backrest
3 Armrest
4 Leg Outrigger
5 Pelvic Lap Strap
Table 1
Please see above to familiarise yourself with the components of the Juni chair. The image above
shows the key components of the Juni chair. If you have not received all the components contact
your local Smirthwaite dealer immediately – contact details are provided on the last page of this
manual.
If your order has been supplied as a custom kit, please ensure you follow both the instructions
documented in this document and any additional instructions supplied. Please take note of any
instructions on the packaging/box when unpacking. Once the chair has been carefully unpacked,
please check all parts.
2.2 Juni Configurations
Smirthwaite Ltd. will document and maintain a record of the original product configuration at the
time of first sale. Smirthwaite Ltd. will not be held responsible for any subsequent changes to this
configuration unless authorized to do so in writing by Smirthwaite Ltd.
It is the equipment owner’s responsibility to maintain their own records of changes to the
equipment configuration and to be able to provide such records to subsequent owners to maintain
traceability.
We recommend an inspection/service by a Smirthwaite Ltd. Service Engineer (or Smirthwaite Ltd.
trained engineer) whenever a significant change is made to product configuration to ensure the
product is safe to use. If in any doubt, ALWAYS seek ADVICE.
2
3
5
1
4
Figure 1

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2.3 Packaging
•The Juni chair is supplied either fully assembled or in part assembled form, for the customer to
undertake final assembly – see guide below. For a detailed guide refer to Section 5.
•A part assembled Juni is supplied with the seat cushion (A) removed and the back cushion fully
rotated forward (B). The back cushion is held secure for transport by setting each armrest (C)
in a low position once the back cushion has been rotated forward. Leg outriggers (D) are set to
minimum height as standard.
•No tools are required to finalize assembly, simply use the handwheels and washers provided.
•Firstly, loosen the handwheels securing each armrest, and raise them to permit the back
cushion to be rotated to vertical or slight rearward recline. Insert a handwheel and washer (E)
in each chair side.
•Offer up the seat cushion (A) to the Juni chair and secure using two handwheels and washers
(F) on the underside of the chair
A
B
C
D
F
E

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INSTALLATION
3.0 INSTALLATION
When delivered, the chair will be supplied fully
assembled except for the attachment of any special
accessories ordered. Export orders may require
the chair to be fully assembled, which takes
approximately 2 minutes If in any doubt, always
seek advice. Always turn hand wheels, levers and
screws clockwise to tighten or anti-clockwise to
loosen.
3.1 Adjustments
3.1.1 Seat Depth
To move seat forwards or backwards
•Loosen handwheels (Ref. C and
D of Figure 2)
•Slide seat to desired position.
•Tighten handwheels (Ref. 6 of
Figure 2) when the seat depth is
set to the desired position.
Figure 2
C
D

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3.1.2 Seat Height
•Your Juni chair is fitted with four
outrigger legs (Ref. A of Figure 3),
permitting seat height adjustment
•To adjust, firstly lay the chair on
its back
•For each outrigger, identify and
remove the securing screw (M6 x
30) (Ref. B of Figure 3) to permit
outrigger removal
•Position each outrigger leg to the
desired height
•Insert and tighten each securing
screw to affix leg outrigger in
place
•
Ensure all 4 legs are set to the
same height
3.1.3 Armrest Height
To adjust the height of the armrest
•Loosen handwheels (Ref. G & H
of Figure 4).
•Slide armrest to desired position.
•Tighten handwheels (Ref. G & H
of Figure 4) when the armrest is
set.
•Repeat for both armrests –
ensure armrests are set to the
same height on both sides of the
chair.
•Armrests can be lowered to
minimum setting to facilitate side
transfer of child into the seat.
•
3.1.4 Seat Width
To reduce seat width or to provide additional support
•25mm and 50mm width trunk support cushions can be supplied.
•Cushions are secured to the inside face of the arm rest wood, using the Velcro strips
provided.
Figure 3
Figure 4

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3.1.5 Back Recline
•
Locate and remove the two
handwheels securing the seat
back recline angle (E)
•The Juni seat back can be reclined
in steps of 5ofrom 95othrough to
105o.
•When the
desired back recline
angle has been achieved, simply
insert and tighten the two
handwheels (E).
3.1.6 Back Lumbar Prompt
•To adjust the lumbar prompt, insert
the hex head tool (as supplied) into
rear of the Juni seat back (F), and
rotate to achieve the desired
amount of prompt.
3.1.7 Tray Accessory
•
Check armrests are set to the
same height, and are securely
tightened
•Slide the tray onto the armrests, to
the desired position – the tray will
automatically lock into position
•
To remove tray, pull the quick
release lever on the underside of
the tray, and pull the tray forward
•
Ensure the protective film on the
tray is removed before use
Figure 5

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3.1.8 Pelvic Lap Strap
•The pelvic strap is secured to the
seat by two cam-lock
mechanisms, located under the
seat base (I, J)
•
To adjust the strap for growth,
simply lift each cam-
lock to
release, adjust the strap
appropriately and then close each
cam-lock.
Buckle Strap (Standard)
•The buckle is secured by pushing
(Ref. 10 of Figure 6) into (Ref. 11
of Figure 6).
•To release the buckle, press both
sides of (Ref. 10 of Figure 6).
•The strap length can be altered by
adjusting the tri-glide (as shown
opposite)
3.1.9 Replacement Straps
•
To replace the straps, pull the
straps off the popper fasteners,
located o
n the underside of the
chair (Ref. 12 of Figure 7).
Figure 6
Figure 7
10
11
12
J
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3.1.10 Velcro Strap
•The strap is secured by
pressing the two Velcro
sections together and is
released by pulling the
sections apart.
•When Velcro straps are used,
the Velcro should overlap by
at least 75mm (3 inches)

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COMPATIBLE ACCESSORIES
4.0 COMPATIBLE ACCESSORIES
The Juni chair comes with a variety of compatible accessories. These accessories and part codes
are listed below (Table 3);
Accessories
Size 1
Code
Size 2
Code
Size 3
Code
Size 4
Code
Juni adjustable & foldable table red top
2411
2412
Juni adjustable & foldable table lime top
2421
2422
Juni adjustable & foldable table blue top
2431
2432
Juni adjustable & foldable table natural top
2441
2442
Juni adjustable & foldable table black top
2451
2452
Juni hi booster red
JB112
JB122
Juni hi booster lime
JB212
JB222
Juni hi booster blue
JB312
JB322
Juni hi booster natural
JB412
JB422
Juni hi booster black
JB512
JB522
Juni lo booster red
JB111
JB121
Juni lo booster lime
JB211
JB221
Juni lo booster blue
JB311
JB321
Juni lo booster natural
JB411
JB421
Juni lo booster black
JB511
JB521
set of 4 castors for Juni boosters
JB001
JB001
Juni hi lo base red footrest
HL111
HL112
Juni hi lo base lime footrest
HL121
HL122
Juni hi lo base blue footrest
HL131
HL132
Juni hi lo base natural footrest
HL141
HL142
Juni hi lo base black footrest
HL151
HL152
skis
SK101
SK102
SK103
SK104
mobile skis
DL101
DL102
DL103
DL104
skis & footboard
SK111
SK112
SK113
SK114
sliding footrest (for use with mobile skis)
DL111
DL112
DL113
DL114
mobile dolly base
DL211
DL212
DL213
DL214
height adjustable push handle
PH101
PH102
PH103
PH104
quick release tray
TR101
TR102
TR103
TR104
Juni footrest
FR051
FR052
FR053
FR054
Juni extended outriggers
LG153
LG154
LG155
kick back outriggers
LG156
LG157
LG158
LG159
25mm side support cushions - red
CS511
CS511
CS512
CS512
25mm side support cushions - lime
CS521
CS521
CS522
CS522
25mm side support cushions - blue
CS531
CS531
CS532
CS532
25mm side support cushions - black
CS541
CS541
CS542
CS542
50mm side support cushions - red
CS611
CS611
CS612
CS612
50mm side support cushions - lime
CS621
CS621
CS622
CS622
50mm side support cushions - blue
CS631
CS631
CS632
CS632
50mm side support cushions - black
CS641
CS641
CS642
CS642
25mm + 25mm double cushions - red
JC001
JC001
JC004
JC004
25mm + 25mm double cushions - lime
JC002
JC002
JC005
JC005
25mm + 25mm double cushions - blue
JC003
JC003
JC006
JC006
25mm + 25mm double cushions - black
JC007
JC007
JC008
JC008
50mm + 25mm double cushions - red
JC051
JC051
JC054
JC054

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50mm + 25mm double cushions - lime
JC052
JC052
JC055
JC055
50mm + 25mm double cushions - blue
JC053
JC053
JC056
JC056
50mm + 25mm double cushions - black
JC057
JC057
JC058
JC058
pommel - red
PL111
PL111
PL111
PL112
pommel - lime
PL121
PL121
PL121
PL122
pommel - blue
PL131
PL131
PL131
PL132
pommel - black
PL141
PL141
PL141
PL142
4 point harness - red
HN211
HN212
HN213
HN214
4 point harness - lime
HN221
HN222
HN223
HN224
4 point harness - blue
HN231
HN232
HN233
HN234
4 point harness - black
HN251
HN252
HN253
HN254
backrest extension - red
JX101
JX102
JX103
JX104
backrest extension - lime
JX201
JX202
JX203
JX204
backrest extension - blue
JX301
JX302
JX303
JX304
backrest extension - black
JX401
JX402
JX403
JX404
headrest - multi adjustable size 1
HT035
HT035
headrest - multi adjustable size 2
HT030
HT030
lateral wings size 1
JLW001
JLW001
lateral wings size 2
JWL002
JWL002
4.1 Pommel
•The Pommel accessory slides over the front of the seat
cushion and is fixed to the Juni using the supplied
hand wheel (Ref. 13 of Figure 8).
•The Pommel can remain in place when the seat depth
is adjusted.
4.2 Removable Ski
•The static ski accessory is fixed to the Juni chair
by 4 x M6 screws (Ref. 14 of Figure 9), which
locate through each Juni chair outrigger.
•A slot is designed into the rear of each static ski,
this facilitates ski fitment if height of chair is
adjusted.
•Ensure the screws are tight at all times
•A variant of the Ski Accessory incorporating a
footboard is available (Codes SK111 to SK114).
Fitment is identical to the static ski.
13
Figure 8
14
Figure 9
Table 3

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4.3 Mobile Base, Retractable Footboard and Height Adjustable
Handle
•The mobile base accessory is fixed to the Juni
chair by 4 x M6 screws (N), which locate
through each Juni chair outrigger
•The rear castors can be locked by applying
pressure to the foot lever (Q) An adjustable
height handle accessory is available, with soft
grip. The height can be adjusted by unlocking
clamps (P), adjust to the desired height, and
then retightening the clamps (P).
The Retractable footboard accessory permits easy transfer into the chair. To retract the
footboard, simply press the Red button (O) and push the board rearwards
•The adjustable handle is secured to the
inside face of the rear Juni legs.
•Remove the M6 screw (R) that fixes the
out rigger (S) to the main leg assembly
(T)
Offer up the handle bracket, and re-
insert the M6 screw (R), securing both
the bracket and out rigger back into
place
•Repeat for the second rear leg

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4.4 Four Point Harness Accessory
•A four-point harness is available as an accessory
•The rear of the Juni seat back has 4 recesses that are
designed to locate fixing cam-locks for the four-point
harness
•Take a sharp implement and pierce each recess
where the ‘dimple’ is visible on the surface (U)
•Offer up a cam-lock and using an M6 screw, fasten
the cam-lock to the seat
•Repeat for the 3 remaining cam-locks (V)
The 4-point harness can now be secured using the
cam-locks.
4.5 Footboard Raisers
•Footboard raisers are available for both the retractable footboard (codes DL111 to DL114) and
the ski with footboard accessory (SK111 to SK114)
•Raisers are available in 12mm (RA049 to RA052) and 24mm thickness (RA045 to RA048)
•The raisers simply screw to the footboards with the screws provided.
•Raisers can be stacked together to increase the total raiser height.

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4.6 Juni Booster
When delivered, the product will be supplied fully assembled except for the attachment of the
front and rear metal legs.
To complete the Booster assembly, simply offer up the metal legs to the Booster and insert 4 x
M6x50 screws, as shown below.
The seat bracket provided should be fixed to the rear underside of your Juni Chair as shown
below by inserting 2 x M6x12 screws.
Ensure all screws are tightened before use.

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4.6.1 Adjustments
Two adjustments can be made to the Juni
Booster; chair height and footplate height.
To raise or lower the Juni chair height
when attached to the Booster:
•Remove screw (A) and slide the
head assembly (B) to the desired
height before re-inserting and
tightening screw (A).
To raise or lower the footplate once
attached to the Juni Booster:
•Remove screw (C) and slide the
footplate assembly (D) to the
desired height before re-inserting
and tightening screw (C).
4.6.2 Attaching Juni to Booster
•Offer up the Juni chair to the seat interface plate as shown
opposite.
•The chair seat batten should hook over two metal pins (E) on the
seat interface plate (one each side).
Double check the metal pins are both engaged into the chair battens
before proceeding further
•Rotate the chair to the horizontal, and ensure the safety catch (F)
clicks/locks onto the Juni Booster seat interface plate.
Double check engagement by trying to remove the chair; it should
NOT be possible to remove the chair without firstly pulling safety
catch (F) to release
A
B
C
D
E
F