SOS BM Seating System User manual

USER’S MANUAL
ALL USER’S OF THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE AWARE
OF THIS DOCUMENTAND ITS CONTENT
ISSUE 3
|CLASS 1 DEVICE
BM SEATING SYSTEM

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Index
CONTENTS PAGE
Index 1
Introduction 2
Description 2
Clinical Review 3
Stability of Buggy/Wheelchair & Seating Systems 3 & 4
Recommendations on Transport 4
1.0 User’s Guide “Fitting the BM Seating System”
1.1 Fitting the BM Seating System to the Wheelbase 5
2.0 User’s Guide “Lifting and Handling the Client”
2.1 Placing the Client in the BM System 6
2.2 Fastening the Harness and Securing the Client 6
2.3 Footrest Fitting & Adjustment 7
2.4 Upholstery 7
3.0 User’s Guide “Setting up of the BM”
3.1 Adjusting the BM Seat 8
3.2 Adjusting the Seat Depth 8
3.3 Adjusting the Headrest 9
3.4 Adjusting the Hip Pads 9
3.5 Adjusting the Lateral Pads 10
3.6 Adjusting the Client Harness 11
4.0 User’s Guide “Maintenance of the BM”
4.1 Cleaning the BM System 12
4.2 Clean the BM System Covers 13
4.3 Harness, Pads & Straps 13
4.4 Visual Inspection 13
4.5 Fire Retardancy 13
“If You Detect a Fault or Breakage” 14
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B.M. SEATING SYSTEM
(Class 1 Device)
Introduction
The• user’s guide for the BM Seating System is designed to give guidance on it’s use
and maintenance.
Description
• The BM Seating System is a Modular Seating System intended to provide a variable
amount of external support to establish a stable sitting position.
The
• BM Seating System is available in one size that can be adjusted via growth liners
to accommodate different sizes.
The
• BM Seating System is intended for use by children from 12 months of age and
upwards.
It
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experience in the provision of SPECIALISED SEATING. Contact your local
Wheelchair Service who will be able to offer advice regarding the provision of
SPECIALISED SEATING.
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Basic Components of the
BM System
Cushion with Integral PommelF. 5 Point HarnessG. Adjustable Footrest LocationH. Hip PadsJ. FootrestK.
Velcro Retention StrapsA. ShellB. Head PadC. Lateral Thoracic PadsD. Back RestE.

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Clinical Review
• To ensure the BM System continues to meet the clinical requirements of the client, it is
recommended that the system is reviewed by the Special Seating Clinic at least once
a year.
This
• may be done automatically by your District Wheelchair Service.
If
• a client has had a BM System over 12 months it is recommended that you contact
the District Wheelchair Services for a review. This will ensure that the BM System is
maintaining the clinical needs of the client.
Stability of Buggy/Wheelchair and Seating Systems
• To ensure that the BM System and wheelbase are safe to use, it is important that
ttingtheBMSystemtothewheelbasedoesnotmakethewheelbaseunstableduring
normal daily use. Each BM System when handed over to the user will be tested for
stability to the relevant angle of stability for the chair to be tested.
The
• recommended maximum angle of tilt is 12 degrees for attendant transit
wheelchairs and 16 degrees for users of self propelling wheelchairs and 16 degrees
for users of electric indoor and outdoor
electric wheelchairs.
If
• the client is going to use additional items
mounted to the wheelbase or seating
system such as communications aids etc.,
then it is essential that the test be done
with these in situ to access their impact
on the safety of the wheelbase. Similarly,
simple items such as trays need to be in
place for the test to take into account all
the equipment to be used by the client (see
diagram opposite).
The
• stability test is always done with the
client seated in the seating system and all
equipment to be used by the client on a
daily basis when in the seating system in situ. The combined client Seating System
andwheelbaseassemblyistestedtothespeciedmaximumangleoftilt.
Once
• thetesthasbeensuccessfullycompletedaStabilityCerticatewillbeissued
bySpecialisedOrthoticServicesLimited.Acopyofthiscerticatewillbehandedover
when the equipment is supplied and should be kept with the user manual for future
reference.
The
• BM is not to be used with any other wheelbase(s) than those for which it
has been stability tested and proven safe for use.
Always
• steer clear of obstacles where possible.
When
• using the equipment never attempt to climb or descend an incline where
the surface is rough, wet or slippery (gravel, loose chippings, grass, rain, ice,
snow, etc).
If
• the equipment is to be used in an electric wheelchair then read carefully the
wheelchair manufacturers instructions with regard to safety.
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Stowage of the Seating System and Wheelchair
During use of your Special Seating System it may be necessary for you to remove the• Seating System and stow this along with the wheelchair in a vehicle.
It
• is important to realise that these items pose a risk if not adequately restrained
whilst in transit.
It
• is notadequatetosimplyplacetheitemsintoacarbootortheoorofanopen
vehicle such as an MPV or estate car as in a collision these unsecured items could
cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
Various
• retention methods are available to secure such equipment during transit, and
a list of Wheelchair Restraint System Manufacturers are listed below.
W.T.O.R.S MANUFACTURERS
Below are details of some Wheelchair Tie down and Occupant Restraint Systems
manufacturers.
UNWIN SAFETY
SYSTEMS Unwin House The Horseshoe
Coat Road
Martock
Somerset
TA12 6EY
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
E Mail: [e-mail]
KOLLER
ENGINEERING LTD Unit 5, Garrett Road Lynx Trading Estate
Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 2TJ
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
E MaiI: [e-mail]
QSTRAINT
(EUROPE) Unit 175 John Wilson Business Park
Whitstable
Kent
CT5 3RB
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
E MaiI: [email protected]
SAFETEX Unit 16 / 17
Bookham Industrial Park
Church Road
Bookham
Surrey
KT23 3EU
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
E Mail: [email protected]
Stability of Buggy/Wheelchair and Seating Systems (Cont.)
WARNING:• Whilst the client is seated in the seating system, the attachment of
any heavy object to the wheelbase (i.e. shopping bags etc.) will have a serious
effect on the overall stability of the wheelbase and may place the safety of the
client at risk.