smirthwaite SUNNI SEAT User manual

05/19
SUNNI SEAT
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction....................................................................................................... 1
2.0 Illustration of Your Chair ................................................................................... 2
2.1 Technical Data .............................................................................................. 2
3.0 For Your Safety ................................................................................................ 3
4.0 Unpacking Your Sunni Seat ............................................................................. 9
5.0 Setting Up and Adjusting Your Sunni Seat ..................................................... 10
5.1 5-Point Harness .......................................................................................... 10
5.1.1 Adjusting the Base Strap ...................................................................... 10
5.1.2 Adjusting the Harness .......................................................................... 10
5.1.3 Unbuckling/buckling the Harness ......................................................... 11
5.2 Removing the cushions ............................................................................... 12
5.2.1 Removing the Back Cushion ................................................................ 12
5.2.2 Removing the Base Cushion ................................................................ 12
5.3Rotating the Base Clips............................................................................... 13
6.0 Accessories .................................................................................................... 14
6.1 Sunni Tray................................................................................................... 14
6.2 Footrest ....................................................................................................... 15
7.0 Safety Strap.................................................................................................... 16
7.1 Safety Strap Buckle..................................................................................... 16
7.2 Safety Strap Toggle .................................................................................... 17
8.0 Care and Maintenance ................................................................................... 18
8.1 Daily Checks ............................................................................................... 19
8.2 Service Interval ........................................................................................... 19
8.3 Nominal Service Life ................................................................................... 19
8.4 Extending Nominal Service Life .................................................................. 20
8.5 Documentation/Records.............................................................................. 20
8.6 Product Configuration ................................................................................. 20
9.0 Warranty & Service......................................................................................... 21
10.0 Continuous Improvement ............................................................................ 21
11.0 Service Inspection....................................................................................... 22
11.1 Product Information.................................................................................. 22
11.2 Service & Inspection Record Form .......................................................... 22

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the Sunni Seat from Smirthwaite Ltd in conjunction with Sunni.
This simple chair can be hooked onto a range of stools and seats to offer a higher
level of postural support.
IMPORTANT!
These instructions should be read by all therapists and carers using
the equipment and should be retained for future reference. The
product should always be used under adult supervision.
Any incorrect use of the product and failure to follow the instructions
may put the user at risk or impede the function. If you have any queries
using this product or wish for further copies, please do not hesitate to
contact Customer Service department on T: [phone]
This product has been designed and manufactured specifically and
solely for use by clients with special needs.

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2.0 ILLUSTRATION OF YOUR CHAIR
A - Main Frame
B - Arm Rests
C - Back Rest Cushion
D - Base Cushion
E - Base Clips
F - 5 Point Harness
2.1 TECHNICAL DATA
Size
1
1 High Back
2
2 High Back
Code
Dimension
Overall Height (mm)
317
417
347
472
Back Height (mm)
253
353
283
308
Overall Width (mm)
350
350
430
430
Seat Width (mm)
226
226
276
276
Overall Depth (mm)
264
276
315
336
Seat Depth (mm)
210
210
258
267
User weight (kg)
15
15
25
25

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3.0 FOR YOUR SAFETY
STOP!
Please read these instructions CAREFULLY and THOROUGHLY
•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 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
•Ensure chair is securely fastened onto any surface that the chair is being used
upon.
Regular maintenance checks and cleaning are essential for the safe use of this
equipment (see Section ‘0

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4.0 ACCESSORIES
4.1 SUNNI TRAY
To attach the Sunni Tray;
•Place tray onto arm tops
(ensuring tab (O) is in the
open location).
•Twist tab (O) into the closed
location to keep tray in
place.
Open
Closed
To adjust the tray depth;
•Remove bolts (N) (Two per
side).
•Locate into desired position,
using the holes on the
bottom of the tray.
•Retighten the bolts (N) in
desired location.

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4.2 FOOTREST
To Attach the footrest;
•Align the holes on the
side of the chair with
the corresponding
holes (P) in the
footrest sides.
•Insert and tighten all
four bolts (Q) (two per
side)
To adjust the height of the
footrest;
•Loosen handwheels
(R).
•Lift footplate to
desired height.
•Retighten handwheels
(R).
To Flip up the footplate;
•Loosen handwheels
(R).
•Flip Footplate up 90
degrees
•Retighten handwheels
(R).

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5.0 SAFETY STRAP
To Attach the safety strap;
•Loop strap (W) through
slot (S) in the back of the
seat.
•Thread the loose end of
the strap (W) back through
the buckle (T), pulling until
tightly secured.
•Loop the other end of the
strap (V) around the
secure point.
•Thread the loose end of
the strap (V) back through
the buckle (T), pulling until
tightly secured.
•Clip the buckle (U)
together securing the
Sunni to the secure point.
•Retighten both loose ends,
ensuring the Sunni is
completely secure.
5.1 SAFETY STRAP BUCKLE
To operate the buckle;
•To fasten, simply connect the two parts, the buckle will ‘click’ and lock in
place.
•To unfasten, press areas (X) to unlock the buckle and pull the two buckles
apart.

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5.2 SAFETY STRAP TOGGLE
To operate the safety strap toggle;
•Thread the end of the strap into the toggle (Y) in the direction of the grey
arrows, looping out, around and down through the toggle (Y).
•Loop the free end of the strap around the desired object.
•Bring the loose end back through the toggle (Y) following the black arrows,
looping out, around and down through the toggle (Y).
•To tighten, pull on the loose end of the strap.

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•Care 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.
If you believe this product to be faulty -DO NOT USE- Contact G&S Smirthwaite Ltd
on T: [phone].

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6.0 UNPACKING YOUR SUNNI SEAT
STOP!
If in any doubt, ALWAYS seek ADVICE.
Always turn hand wheels, levers and screws clockwise to tighten or
anti-clockwise to loosen.
•When delivered, the chair will be supplied fully assembled except for the
attachment of any special accessories ordered.
•Please take note of any instructions on the packaging/box when unpacking.
•Once the chair has been carefully unpacked, please check all parts.
STOP!
If you believe this product to be faulty – DO NOT USE – Contact
Smirthwaite Ltd on T: [phone]

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7.0 SETTING UP AND ADJUSTING YOUR SUNNI SEAT
7.1 5-POINT HARNESS
The 5-point harness can be easily adjusted and unbuckled to allow the user easy
access to the chair whilst also getting a high level of support.
7.1.1 ADJUSTING THE BASE STRAP
•The strap of the 5-point harness
(F) is secured to the base with
an M6 bolt located at the bottom
of the slot in the middle of the
base cushion (D).
•Unscrew this bolt usin
g the
supplied 4mm hexagon key.
This will unsecure the bottom
section of the harness.
•This section can be repositioned
in this slot and can be secured
by securing the bolt into one of
the holes in the centre of the
base.
7.1.2 ADJUSTING THE HARNESS
•
The harness is secured to the
back of the chair in 4 places
using Cam locks (G).
•These locks can be released by
pulling the tab up.
•Once released, the strap can be
moved to tighten or release the
harness.
•Push the tab back down to lock
the strap in place.

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7.1.3 UNBUCKLING/BUCKLING THE HARNESS
•On the front of the
harness there is a large
red button (H). Press this
to release the buckle and
the harness will fall away
into 3 sections. (I), (J) &
(K)
•Once released the user
will have more access to
get into and get out of the
chair.
•To buckle, align the 2
rectangular sections on
the buckles on the 2
longer straps (I) & (J) and
insert them into the
corresponding cavity in
the buckle clip (K)

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7.2 REMOVING THE CUSHIONS
The cushions can be easily removed from, and attached to the seat by using the
supplied M4 hexagon key. Being able to remove the cushions makes it easier to clean
or replace them if needed.
7.2.1 REMOVING THE BACK CUSHION
•With one hand, keep a firm grip
on the back cushion (C).
•With your other hand
undo the
two bolts on the back of the chair
(L)
using the supplied M4
hexagon key.
•When both bolts have been fully
undone, the cushion will be able
to be removed from the chair
7.2.2 REMOVING THE BASE CUSHION
•Using the supplied M4 hexagon
key, undo the 2 bolts on the
underside of the chair (M)
•When both bolts have been fully
undone, the cushion will be able
to be removed from the chair
Both cushions can be attached to the chair by aligning the holes in the cushions with
the corresponding holes in the frame. Then two bolts per cushion need to be inserted
through the frame and threaded into the inserts that are in the cushions.

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7.3 ROTATING THE BASE CLIPS
The base clips beneath the chair can be rotated so that the chair can be attached to
many different shaped surfaces. To be able to rotate these clips the base cushion must
be removed from the chair (see ‘7.2.2 Removing the Base Cushion’).
•With the base cushion removed,
the base clips can be rotated by
firstly loosening the two bolts in
the curved slots towards the
front on the chair (N).
•
The bolts can be loosened by
using the M4 hexagon key. DO
NOT completely undo these
bolts so th
at they come away
from the chair. O
nly loosen the
bolts in the curved slots.
•Once loosened, the clips will be
able to rotate. Once the clips are
in the desired position, the bolts
can be retightened.

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8.0 ACCESSORIES
8.1 SUNNI TRAY
To attach the Sunni Tray;
•Place tray onto arm tops
(ensuring tab (O) is in the
open location).
•Twist tab (O) into the closed
location to keep tray in
place.
Open
Closed
To adjust the tray depth;
•Remove bolts (N) (Two per
side).
•Locate into desired position,
using the holes on the
bottom of the tray.
•Retighten the bolts (N) in
desired location.

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8.2 FOOTREST
To Attach the footrest;
•Align the holes on the
side of the chair with
the corresponding
holes (P) in the
footrest sides.
•Insert and tighten all
four bolts (Q) (two per
side)
To adjust the height of the
footrest;
•Loosen handwheels
(R).
•Lift footplate to
desired height.
•Retighten handwheels
(R).
To Flip up the footplate;
•Loosen handwheels
(R).
•Flip Footplate up 90
degrees
•Retighten handwheels
(R).

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9.0 SAFETY STRAP
To Attach the safety strap;
•Loop strap (W) through
slot (S) in the back of the
seat.
•Thread the loose end of
the strap (W) back through
the buckle (T), pulling until
tightly secured.
•Loop the other end of the
strap (V) around the
secure point.
•Thread the loose end of
the strap (V) back through
the buckle (T), pulling until
tightly secured.
•Clip the buckle (U)
together securing the
Sunni to the secure point.
•Retighten both loose ends,
ensuring the Sunni is
completely secure.
9.1 SAFETY STRAP BUCKLE
To operate the buckle;
•To fasten, simply connect the two parts, the buckle will ‘click’ and lock in
place.
•To unfasten, press areas (X) to unlock the buckle and pull the two buckles
apart.

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9.2 SAFETY STRAP TOGGLE
To operate the safety strap toggle;
•Thread the end of the strap into the toggle (Y) in the direction of the grey
arrows, looping out, around and down through the toggle (Y).
•Loop the free end of the strap around the desired object.
•Bring the loose end back through the toggle (Y) following the black arrows,
looping out, around and down through the toggle (Y).
•To tighten, pull on the loose end of the strap.

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10.0 CARE AND MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT!
CLEANING IS RECOMMENDED ON A REGULAR BASIS
•Clean upholstery and wooden parts with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
•Stubborn marks on the woodwork should be cleaned by using a soft brush.
•Do not soak or immerse the chair in water.
•Store the chair in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight.
•DO NOT use bleach, solvents, abrasives, synthetic detergents, wax polishes,
antibacterial sprays or wipes.
•For further information, please refer to MHRA or your NHS cleaning guidelines.