Specialised Orthotic Services 3D MODULAR SEATING SYSTEM User manual

USER’S MANUAL
ALL USER’S OF THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE AWARE
OF THIS DOCUMENTAND ITS CONTENT
ISSUE 2
3D MODULAR SEATING
SYSTEM
|CLASS 1 DEVICE

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Specication of the Seating System supplied.
Specied• belowarethedetailsoftheequipmentsupplied.
On
• thelisteachitemtickedisapartofyourSeatingSystemandoppositeeachitemis
thereferenceoftherelevantsectioninthisuserdocumentationforthatitem.
SeatingSystemReferenceNo. DateIssued://
WeightofSeatingSystemKg
User Manual Reference
Item Tick if
supplied No. of Items Supplied Page Section
3DCushion
Pommel
Kneeblocks
3DBackrest
LateralSupports
SacralPad
Adj-Headrest
Adj-Footrest
SeatingSystemType
Specifyanyotherfeatures; MaximumClientWeightLimitfor
SeatingSystem  
  Kg
Itisrecommendedthatthis
equipmentisonlysuitableforuse;
Indoor Indoor&
Outdoor
Detailsofwheelchair(s)approvedforusewiththeSeatingSystem.
Model of Wheelchair Wheelchair Manufacturers
Reference Number Tested at (Specify Angle)
1pieceunit 2pieceunit

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Index
CONTENTS PAGE
Specication of Seating System 1
Index 2
Introduction 3
Clinical Review 4
Stability of Wheelchair and Seating Systems4-5
Recommendations on Transport6-9
1.0 User’s Guide “Fitting the 3D Modular System to the wheelchair”
1.1 Locatingthe3DModularSystemFrame    10-13
1.2 3DModularSupportPads      14
1.3 ElectricWheelchairUse14
1.4 MaintainingtheWheelchair     14
2.0 User’s Guide “Lifting and Handling the Client”
2.1 LiftingandHandlingtheClientinandoutofthe3DModularSystem 15
2.2 ClientStraps,Harnesses      16
2.3 FootrestAdjustment      16
3.0 User’s Guide “Maintenance of the 3D Modular System”
3.1 Cleaningthe3DModularSystem     17
3.2 Cleaningthe3DModularSystemCovers    18
3.3 Harness,Pads&Straps      18
3.4 VisualInspection       18
3.5 FireRetardancy       18
4.0 User’s Guide “Optional Features”
4.1 AdjustableHeadrest      19
4.2 AdjustableFootrest      20
4.3 DetachablePommel      21
4.4 Kneeblocks       22
If You Detect a Fault or Breakage 23
CONTACT DETAILSBackpage

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3D MODULAR SEATING SYSTEM
(Class 1 Device)
Introduction
The• 3DModularSeatingSystemisaModularSeatingSystemintendedforusewith
StandardWheelchairs.
The
• maintenanceandsafetyinstructionsdescribedinthismanualshouldbeadhered
to.Byfollowingtheseinstructionsyouwillbeensuringcorrectuseofthe3DModular
System.
The
• 3DModularModularSeatingSystemisaClass1Devicewithacustomisedinsert
intendedforusebyaparticularclientandshouldnotbeusedforanyotherclient.
The
• assessmentastothelevelofsupportrequiredbyaclientwillnormallybedone
throughaSpecialSeatingClinicorganisedbyyourWheelchairService.
Each
• systemismanufacturedforusewithaparticularwheelchair(s).Tomakesure
usingthe3DModularSystemdoesnotrenderthewheelchairunsuitable,the3D
ModularSystemandwheelchairshouldbetestedforstabilitywiththeclientseatedin
theequipment(formoredetailsregardingstabilityofwheelchairandseatingsystems,
seepage4).
As
• withmostSeatingSystemsitisadvisabletomonitoraclient’sinitialuseofthe3D
ModularSystemintheearlystagesofitsuse.Itisrecommendedthatthetimeaclient
sitsinthesystemiscontrolled,thiswillvaryduetocircumstances,butwherepossible
periodsofsittinginthesystemshouldnotexceedmorethan3hoursatanyonetime.
Removing
• theclientfromthesystemisadvisedaftersuchaperiodtoofferachangeof
posture.Bydoingthisyouwillimproveaclientstolerancetosittinginthe3DModular
Systemonadailybasis.
It
• isalsoimportanttoreadthe‘WheelchairUserManual’withregardtogeneraluse,
transportationuseandmaintenance.
Basic Components of the
3D Modular System
LateralPads
SacralPad
Cushion
Pommel
Headrest
Backrest
RetentionStraps
HipPads

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Clinical Review
• Toensurethe3DModular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3DModularSystemover12monthsitisrecommendedthatyou
contacttheDistrictWheelchairServicesforareview.Thiswillensurethatthe3D
ModularSystemismaintainingtheclinicalneedsoftheclient.
Stability of Wheelchair and Seating Systems
• Toensurethatthe3DModularSystemandwheelchairaresafetouse,itisimportant
thatttingthe3DModularSystemtothewheelchairdoesnotmakethewheelchair
unstableduringnormaldailyuse.Each
3DModular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wheelchair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wheelchair.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wheelchairinsitu.The
combinedclientSeatingSystemandwheelchair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.
16°
12°

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Stability of Wheelchair and Seating Systems (Cont.)
The• 3D Modular System is not to be used with any other wheelchair(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.
WARNING:
• Whilst the client is seated in the wheelchair, the attachment of any
heavy object to the wheelchair (i.e. shopping bags etc.) will have a serious effect
on the overall stability of the wheelchair and may place the safety of the client at
risk.

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Recommendations for the
Transportation of SOS Seating Systems
The following information is intended to give guidance with regard to the use of SOS
Seating Systems by wheelchair users and carers during transportation.
Specialised• Orthotic Services Ltdhavecarriedoutextensiveinvestigationsintothe
suitabilityofourSpecialSeatingSystemsfortransportationuseandhasestablished
clearguidelinesforusers.
Following
• theseinvestigationsthefollowinguserinformationisintendedtogive
guidancetousersofSOSSeatingSystemsregardingtheuseoftheequipmentduring
transportation.
All
• SOSSeatingSystemsareprescribedviaSpecialSeatingClinicsandduring
theassessmentprocessthewheelchairtobeusedwiththeSeatingSystemwillbe
identied.
As
• partoftheassessmentprocess,transportationrequirementswillbeassessedand
asuitablewheelchairprescribedforusewiththeSeatingSystem.
This information will be of interest to all parties involved in the daily management of
the wheelchair user (Relatives, Carers, Support Staff, Healthcare Professionals and
Transport Service Providers).

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General Safety Guidelines for
Wheelchair User Transportation
Wheelchairusersshouldtransfertovehicleseatswheneverpossible.•
Wheelchair• usersshouldnottravelwiththewheelchairatanangleorfacingsideways
tothedirectionoftravel.
There
• shouldbesufcientfreespacearoundthewheelchairandusertoavoidthe
usermakingcontactwithothervehicleoccupants,unpaddedpartsofthevehicle,
wheelchairaccessoriesorW.T.O.R.S.anchorpoints.
Wheelchairs
• shouldhavetheparkingbrakesappliedandtheirpowerunitsswitchedoff
duringvehiclemovement.Poweredwheelchairsshouldnotbeleftinfreewheelmode.
Wheelchairs
• shouldnotblockgangwaysandexitsforotherpassengersinthevehicle.
A
• headrestshouldbeprovidedforawheelchairuserwhentravellinginavehiclewhere
otherseatedpassengershaveheadrests.
Do
• notplace/hanganyadditionalitemsontothewheelchairduringtransportation
suchasshoppingbagsandholdalls.
Trays
• shouldberemovedfortransportationwheneverpossible.Ifitisnecessaryfora
traytobeusedontransportation,thenariskassessmentshouldbedone.
Wheelchair Tie Down and Occupant Restraint System
(W.T.O.R.S.)
Securemethodsforthesaferetentionofwheelchairshavebeendevelopedandare•
usedonaregularbasistosecurewheelchairsduringtransportationuse.
These
• systemsarenowcommonlyreferredtoasW.T.O.R.S.
Wheelchair Tie down and Occupant Restraint Systems
TherearemanytypesofW.T.O.R.S.availablefromvariousmanufacturers(alistof•
somemanufacturersisgivenonpage9).RefertoyourWheelchairManufacturers
Handbookfordetailsoftheirparticularrecommendations.
Please
• notethatalllap/chestbeltsandharnessessuppliedwiththeseatingsystem
are notsufcientforoccupantrestraintwhentheequipmentisusedonamoving
vehicleandadditionalOccupantRestraintisrequired.

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Use of Seating System in a
Wheelchair for Transportation
To make sure that the seating system and wheelchair are used effectively and safely
for transportation use, the following recommendations are provided for:
TheSeatingSystem-WheelchairInterface•
TheWheelchairTiedownSystem•
TheOccupantRestraintSystem•
1. WHEELCHAIR TIE DOWN SYSTEM
Wheelchair• users should not travel in cars, taxis or minibuses, unless the
wheelchair is tied down.
Please
• refertoyourwheelchairusersguideforinformationregardingthe
recommendedwheelchairtiedownsystemtobeused.
Only
• thewheelchairspeciedforusewiththeseatingsystemcanbeused.
2. OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Wheelchair• users should not travel in cars, taxis or minibuses, unless an
occupant restraint system is in place on the client.
For
• anyclienttobetransportedsafelyintheSeatingSystemandwheelchair,itis
essentialthatanOccupantRestraintSystembeused.
SOS
• haveprovenduringcrashtestson3DModularSystemsthattransportingany
clientonamovingvehiclewithoutanapprovedoccupantrestraintsystemisextremely
dangerousandwillplacetheclient at great risk.
It
• isimportantthattheOccupantRestraintSystemispositionedcorrectlyasmost
clientsusingSpecialSeatingwillbedependentoncarersforcorrectplacementofthe
occupantrestraint.
Consideration
• shouldbegiventothemostsuitabletypeandpositioningofrestraintfor
theuser,bothinnormaltravelandduringanimpact.
The
• OccupantRestraintshouldhaveaclearpathfromtheusertotheanchorpoint
andshouldnotbeinterferedwithbyanypartofthevehicle,wheelchair,seatingor
accessory.

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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
onceagainthelistofWheelchairRestraintSystemManufacturersinthisbookletwill
behappytoadviseonthismatter(see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:01935827740
FAX:01935827760
EMail:[e-mail]
KOLLER
ENGINEERING LTD
Unit5,GarrettRoad
LynxTradingEstate
Yeovil
Somerset
BA202TJ
TEL:01935426695
FAX:01935433766
EMaiI:[e-mail]
QSTRAINT
(EUROPE)
Unit175
JohnWilsonBusinessPark
Whitstable 
Kent
CT53RB
TEL:01227773035
FAX:01227770035
EMaiI:[email protected]
SAFETEX Unit16/17
BookhamIndustrialPark
ChurchRoad 
Bookham
Surrey
KT23 3EU
TEL:01372451272
FAX:01372451282
EMail:[email protected]

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USER GUIDE 1.0
THE SEATING SYSTEM WHEELCHAIR INTERFACE
The• 3DModularSystemwillhavebeenbuilttosuitthewheelchairspeciedatthe
assessment.Themethodofinterfacingtheseatmayvaryandthe2typesofinterface
optionsaredescribedinthissection.
• The standard3DModularsystemconsistsofabackrestandcushionassembledintoa1
pieceor2piecesystem.Toattachthe3DModularsystemtotheappropriatewheelchair,
pleasefollowtheinstructionsforboth1pieceand2piecesystems.
1.1. LOCATING THE 3D MODULAR SEAT FRAME
CANVAS FITTING INTERFACE METHOD (1 piece system)
Ifthe3DModularSystemhasbeensetuptointerfaceontheexistingwheelchaircanvases
thenthefollowingmethodisusedtoinstallandremoveitfromthewheelchair.
Whilst• holdingthe3DModularSystem,placethis
intothewheelchairmakingsurethatthefrontbar
onthesupportframelocatesbehindthearmrest
uprightposts(Fig.1.1a)orintotheskibrackets(if
tted).
Having
• locatedtheseatbehindthearmrest
uprightsgentlylowerthebackoftheseatonto
thewheelchairbackrestcanvas.Theseatwill
nowbeabletositintothewheelchair.
The
• seatretentionstrapsnowneedtobe
fastenedaroundthebackofthewheelchair.
There
• arebetween1&3retainingstraps
(Fig.1.1c)tosecurearoundthewheelchaironthe
1piece3DModularSystem(dependingonwheelchair).
Seat
• RetentionStrapsaresecuredaround
thebackofthewheelchairframe,notjustthe
wheelchaircanvas(Fig.1.1b).
With
• the3DModularSystemnowinstalledinto
thewheelchairitisnowsafetoplacetheclientin
position.
S.O.S.
• Seating Systems need to be interfaced
to the wheelchair safely and it is important
that the retention straps are always secured
for client safety.
Removing
• the3DModularSystemfromthe
wheelchairisthereverseoftheaboveprocedure.
Fig.1.1a
Fig.1.1b

CANVAS FITTING INTERFACE METHOD (2 piece system)
Ifthe3DModularSystemhasbeensetuptointerfaceontheexistingwheelchaircanvases
thenthefollowingmethodisusedtoinstallandremoveitfromthewheelchair.
Whilst• holdingthecushionofthe3DModularSystem,placethisintothewheelchair
makingsurethatthefrontbaronthesupportframe(iftted)locatesbehindthe
armrestuprightposts(Fig.1.1a)orintotheskibrackets(iftted).
Having
• locatedthecushionintothewheelchair,Placethe3DModularbackrestinto
thewheelchairontopofthecushionandupagainsttherearcanvass.
Once
• thebackrestisinpositiononthecushiontheseatretentionstrapsnowneed
tobefastenedaroundthebackofthewheelchair(DoNotfastenthesecuringstraps
beforethetwopiecesareinthewheelchair).
There
• are3retainingstraps(Fig.1.1d)tosecurearoundthewheelchaironthe2piece
3DModularSystem.
Seat
• RetentionStrapsaresecuredaroundthebackofthewheelchairframe,notjust
thewheelchaircanvas(Fig.1.1b).
With
• the3DModularSystemnowinstalledintothewheelchairitisnowsafetoplace
theclientinposition.
SOS
• Seating Systems need to be interfaced to the wheelchair safely and it is
important that the retention straps are always secured for client safety.
Removing
• the3DModularSystemfromthewheelchairisthereverseoftheabove
procedure.
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1
2
Fig.1.1c
1
2
3
Fig.1.1d

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HANGER BRACKET INTERFACE METHOD
Ifthe3DModularSystemhasbeensetuptointerfaceintothewheelchairwithLocation
HangerBracketsthenthefollowingmethodisusedtoinstallandremoveitfromthe
wheelchair.
Firmly• holdingthe3DModularSystemlower
itintothewheelchair.Asyoulowertheseat
intothewheelchairpleasenotethatunderthe
supportframeontheseatingsystemyouwillsee
someadditionalbrackets,thesearetheLocation
HangerBracketsandareintendedtositonto
theseatrailsofthewheelchair.Gentlylower
theseatingsystemintopositionmakingsure
thattheHangerBracketslocateontheseatrails
(Fig.1.1e).
Having
• loweredtheseatontotheseatrailsand
locatedtheHangerBracketstherearoftheseat
needstolocateontothebackofthewheelchair.
Slidetheseatingsystembackontheseatrails
untiltherearLocationHangerBracketsits
againstthebackrestofthewheelchair.
With
• theseatingsystemHangerBracketslocated
ontheseatrailsandthebackrestpostsofthe
wheelchairitisnownecessarytoslidethe
HangerBracketlocktubesintopositionwhere
tted(Fig.1.1f).
With
• thelockingtubesinpositiontightenthe
lockingscrewstosecurepermanently.
Having
• attachedallthehangerbracketsinto
positionasdescribedaboveallthatremainsto
bedoneistottherearretentionstraps(onthe
supportframeoftheseatingsystem)aroundthe
backofthewheelchairandsecureinposition
(Fig.1.1g).
The
• seatisnowreadytouse.
Special
• Seating System Restraint Straps must
always be in position and tightened rmly.
This is essential during transportation of the
client, to ensure client safety.
Check
• tightness of these straps regularly.
loose straps are potentially dangerous and
may not secure the 3D Modular System
properly.
To
• removetheseatingsystemfromthe
wheelchairsimply,reversetheaboveprocedure.
Fig.1.1e
Fig.1.1f
Fig.1.1g

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QUICK RELEASE (Quick-Loc) INTERFACE METHOD
Whilst• holdingthe3DModularSystem,placethis
intothewheelchairmakingsurethatthefrontof
theinterfaceframelocatesintostopsasshown
(Fig.1.1h).
Lower
• thebackoftheseatintothewheelchair
untiltheinterfacelocatesintotherearcatchesas
shownanditclicksintoposition(Fig.1.1j).
SecuretheSeat
• RetentionStrapsaround
thebackofthewheelchairframe,notjustthe
wheelchaircanvas(Fig.1.1k).
With
• the3DModularSystemnowinstalledinto
thewheelchairitisnowsafetoplacetheclientin
position.
S.O.S.
• Seating Systems need to be interfaced
to the wheelchair safely and it is important
that the retention straps are always secured
for client safety.
Before
• removingthe3DModularSystem,SOS
recommendthattheclientisremovedfromthe
seatingsystem.
Toremove
• the3DModularSystemfromthe
wheelchair,releasetheretentionstrap,pullback
theinterfaceleverorcable(Fig.1.1m)untilthe
catchesrelease,raiseuptherearoftheinterface
clearofthecatches,releasetheleverandpull
theinterfaceclearofthefrontstops.
Fig.1.1k
Fig.1.1h
Fig.1.1j
Fig.1.1m

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1.2. 3D MODULAR SEAT SUPPORT PADS
All• thesupportpadsttedtothe3DModularSystemareattachedbyVelcro.Thepads
havettedcoversandthesecanberemovedbysimplyunzippingthecover.
1.3. ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIRS
When• ttingthe3DModularSystemtoanelectricwheelchair,thettingprocedures
arethesameasin1.1.
However
• itisalsonecessarytomakesurethatanyelectriccablesetc.,arenot
trappedorjammedbythe3DModularSystemduringplacementintoanelectric
wheelchair.
1.4. MAINTAINING THE WHEELCHAIRS
It• isimportantthatthewheelchairmanufacturersguidelinesformaintenanceare
carriedout.
Under
• inatedtyresorfaultybrakesetc.canrenderawheelchairdangerousifused
withsuchfaults.
All
• newwheelchairsaresuppliedwithacopyofthemanufacturersuserinstructions.
You
• shouldhaveacopyoftheWheelchairManufacturersUserInformation.
If
• youdonothaveacopy,contactyourWheelchairServicetoobtainacopy.
Always maintain your wheelchair as per manufacturers instructions.

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USER GUIDE 2.0
2.1. LIFTING & HANDLING THE CLIENT IN & OUT OF THE 3D MODULAR SYSTEM
Most• usersof3DModularSystemswillneedtobehoistedintotheequipment.
Manuallyliftingtheclientisnotrecommended,howeverwithsomeclientsitmaynot
bepossibletohoistthemsafelybyconventionalmeansandininstancessuchas
thisyouarerecommendedtocarryouta‘RISK ASSESSMENT’toassesstherisks
involvedinanysuchaction.
It
• isimportantthatallcarersareawareoftheHealth&Safetyguidelinesfor‘Lifting
and Handling’.
Before
• liftingtheclientmakesureallstrapsareplacedoutofthe3DModularSystem.
Thiswillavoidthestrapsbecomingtrappedundertheclientwhenseated.
When
• usingthehoist,makesurethatyoufollowthehoist manufacturers
instructionsregardingcorrectuse.
On
• loweringtheclientintothe3DModularSystemmakesurethattheclient’ships/
pelvisarelocatedasfarbackaspossibleintotheseat.
Leaving
• thehoistslinginthe3DModularSystemoncetheclienthasbeenplaced
isnotrecommendedasthiscouldcausediscomfortandpressureareastobe
generated.However,ifanymanagementissuesrequiretheslingtobeleftinsitu
thenitisrecommendedthatthemostappropriateslingbeused.Ifyourequirefurther
informationregardingthis,contactyourlocalWheelchairServiceTherapist.
Please
• note, that it is very important that the client is correctly positioned to
give maximum comfort and support.

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2.2. CLIENT STRAPS / HARNESSES
• Secureallstraps/harnesssupplied.Straps
andharnessmustbetightenedtowork
correctly.
It
• isdangeroustohavestrapstoolooseor
notinplaceontheclient.
If
• the3DModularSystemhasbeentted
witha‘ButteryXHarness’,itisimportant
thatitiscorrectlyadjustedtomaintainsafe
clearanceatthetopoftheharnessas
illustratedinthediagramoppositeat‘X’.
2.3. FOOTREST ADJUSTMENT
It• isrecommendedthatfeetbesupportedon
thefootsupportsprovidedtoensurethatthe
clientisseatedwithoptimumcomfort.
Leaving
• theclientsfeetunsupportedisnot
recommendedasthiscanleadtogreat
discomfortandabnormalpressurebeing
generatedatthepelvisandotherweight
bearingareas.
It
• isthereforeessentialthatthefootrestsof
thewheelchairbeadjustedcorrectly(see
WheelchairUserManualfordetails).
Keep bottom straps of
harness tight.
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USER GUIDE 3.0
MAINTENANCE OF THE 3D MODULAR SYSTEM
Tomakesurethatthe3DModularSystemremainssatisfactoryitisnecessarytocarryout
simplemaintenance.
3.1. CLEANING THE 3D MODULAR SYSTEM
During• usethe3DModularSystemwillrequirecleaning.Thiscanbedonebysimply
applyingawarmdampclothwithamilddetergenttotheinsidesurfaceoftheseatto
removeanysoilingandtoweldry.Note:Thecovers/padsMUSTberemovedpriorto
anycleaningoftheseat.
If
• the3DModularSystemremainsslightlydampsimplyleaveforashortperiodat
roomtemperaturetodry.
The
• mouldedfoamsaresealedinaspecialwaterproofclearplasticprotectiveskin
whichalthoughwaterproofisairpermeabletoassistdailymanagement.Underno
circumstancesistheclearprotectiveskintoberemovedasthefoamwillhaveno
protectionagainstcontaminationandwillneedtobereplaced.Iftheplasticskin
becomesseriouslydamagedcontactSOSimmediately.Tocleanthemouldedpads,
simplywipedownwithmilddetergentandadampclothandtoweldryandleaveat
roomtemperaturetodrythoroughly.Undernocircumstancesuseexcessiveheattotry
todrythefoamasthiscoulddamagetheprotectiveskin.
The
• ancillaryFoampadsonthe3DModularSystemcanalsobemadefromanopen
cellfoam,whichwillabsorbwater.DO NOTgettheseexcessivelywetasthefoamwill
beaproblemtodry.
DO
• NOT PUT THE 3D MODULAR SYSTEM NEXT TO A HOT FIRE OR USE
EXCESSIVE HEAT TO DRY AS EXCESSIVE HEAT COULD AFFECT THE
COMPONENTS OF THE SEAT.
DO
• NOT USE SCOURERS OR CAUSTIC SUBSTANCES SUCH AS BLEACH

3.2. REMOVABLE COVERS
For• cleaningofremovablecoverspleaserefertowashlabelontheinsideofthe
paddedcover.
To
• removethecoverssimplyremovethepadsfromthe3DModularSystemandunzip
thecoveroneachpad.
DO
• NOT REMOVE THE FOAM FROM THE WATERPROOF LINER OR TRY TO
WASH IT AS THIS FOAM WILL ABSORB WATER AND WILL BE A PROBLEM TO
DRY OUT.
ANY• DEVIATIONS FROM THE ABOVE MAY AFFECT THE FIRE RETARDANCY OF
THE COVER(S).
3.3. HARNESSES, PADS & STRAPS
Make• sureallstrapsareingoodworkingorderandthatbucklesworkcorrectly.
If
• anyshowsignsoffrayingoranybucklesarebrokenorfaultycontactyour
WheelchairServiceimmediately,DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR.
Harnesses
• maybecleanedbyapplyingawarmdampclothwithamilddetergent,
DO NOT USE POLISH.
3.4. VISUAL INSPECTION
Every• 3-4weekschecktheconditionofthe3DModularSystemandwheelchair,
ifyounoticeanyfaultsorbrokenpartspleasenotifyyourWheelchairService
immediately,DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR.
Look
• atthetubularframesofthe3DModularSystemandmakesurethereareno
signsofdistortion,makesuretheyaresecurelyattachedtotheshelloftheseatand
therearenolooseattachments.
Make
• surethatallxingsaresecure,especiallyaftermakinganyadjustments.
Check
• theshelloftheseatforanysignsofseverewearandtear.Alsothefoamlining
oftheseat.
3.5. FIRE RETARDANCY
Fire• retardantmaterialshavebeenusedintheconstructionofthisseatingsystem.
It
• isimportantthatnoaccelerantsareintroducedtothematerials(e.g.Hairspray,fabric
cleaners,deodorants,polishetc..),asthismayadverselyaffectthereretardancyof
yourequipment.
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USER GUIDE 4.0
OPTIONAL FEATURES
4.1. ADJUSTABLE HEADREST
If• the 3DModularSystemhasbeenttedwithanadjustableheadrest,theheadrest
willhavebeenadjustedwhenthe3DModularSystemwasoriginallysupplied.
If
• anyadjustmentsneedtobecarriedoutthiscanbedonebyreleasingthelocking
knobsandadjustedforheight(Fig.4.1a)anddepth(Fig.4.1b),re-tightenlockingknobs
whennished.
PLEASE
• NOTE THAT SOS RECOMMEND THE HEADREST IS USED AT
ALL TIMES WHENEVER THE CLIENT IS BEING TRANSPORTED IN THEIR
WHEELCHAIR AND SEATING SYSTEM.
Fig.4.1a Fig.4.1b