Teal Apollo User manual

Wood framed patient chairs
Apollo, Aylesbury, Geo, Perry, Whittle:
all models
operation
+maintenance

The Teal patient seating range is produced using high quality materials to meet the
specific demands of durability, aesthetics and infection control.
• Care should be taken to protect patient seating from abrasion and collision damage.
• Visually inspect the chair daily for damage which would impede normal use.
• No apparent looseness of the frame joints or seats and backs.
• Castors are free of debris and the chair rolls straight with no excessive drag to one side
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Operation
In normal use the chair is stable, but if the user’s
weight is applied to one side by leaning out or
backwards on two legs the centre of gravity may
change and stability may be reduced. Similarly, if
additional weight or force is applied by care sta when
the chair is occupied stability may be reduced.
• Users must not sit on the chair arms
• The chair must be placed on a at level surface
• The chair is not approved for hand propulsion or
to be used as a portering chair
• Following purchase it is recommended that
supervisory sta are trained, so that correct
positioning is maintained.
• Advice should be sought from a qualied
healthcare professional and/or Teal representative
at initial prescription of the chair.
• Users who can enter and exit the chair unaided
may require little instruction or assistance.
Those dependent on a supervisor may require
assistance in entering or assisting to a standing
position.
Safety
Users should exercise reasonable care.
Positioning
• Do not place too close to a wall, heat source
or other object that may be contacted when in
operation. Position on a at, level surface.
Moving
• Ensure all brakes are released.
• Only move on a at, level surface.
Operation
• Consider the patients posture
• If moving with housekeeping wheels or castors
always ensure chair is unoccupied.
DO NOT sit on the arms. Do not push into or over a
raised threshold.
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Accessories
Removable Seat/ Seat
Platform
• The removable seat or platform
should be tted and checked by a
suitably trained person.
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Braked Castors
• Ensure braked castors are in the
locked position before transfer
• Ensure castors are clean,
easy running and free from
contaminants.
Height adjusters and
housekeeping wheels
Allows seat height adjustment to suit the
user and for ease of movement without the
need for manual handling.
• When adjusting height ensure chair
is unoccupied.
• Lay chair on its back to make the
adjustment.
• Press in the button on the adjuster
and slide to desired position. Ensure
each leg is equally adjusted.
Drop Arm
• When lowering the arms, support with
one hand whilst operating the lowering
button with the other to avoid trapping
hands.. Where tted, apply all brakes
prior to use.
• When both arms are lowered: This is the
patient transfer position.
Removable seat:
forward position
1. Stand in front of the chair
2. Lower the back of the seat onto
the wooden supports.
3. Position the plastic rail located
on the underside of the seat over
the front wooden rail of the chair
and push down. The plastic rail
will be visible over the front of
the wooden rail. Check the seat is
securely located.
Removable seat:
rear position
1. Stand in front of the chair
2. Position the plastic rail on the
underside of the seat behind
the front rail of the chair and
push down. The plastic rail will
appear behind the front of the
wooden rail when viewed from the
front. Check the seat is securely
located.
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Frame
• Wooden frames are coated with
Medicote® anti-bacterial lacquer
containing an agent which prevents
bacteria surviving on the surface.
• Wooden surfaces should be cleaned
regularly with a damp soapy cloth.
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Upholstery
• Clean upholstery in line with fabric
manufacturer’s recommended
guidelines.
• For maintenance cleaning, vacuum and/
or wipe clean routinely with a micro-bre
cloth, lightly dampened with cold water
only.
• Soak up spillages with an absorbent dry
cloth as soon as possible to prevent
permanent staining.
• For extreme soiling, remove body uids
and contaminants immediately with cold
water (within 15 minutes) and apply your
approved infection control protocol
– Haz Tabs, Chlor Clean, etc. Always
apply in line with the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
• DO NOT USE SOLVENT BASED
CLEANERS
Care & Maintenance
• Mechanical faults should be attended to
by a qualied technician or consult the
manufacturer
• Protect chair frames from moisture,
abrasion and collision damage
• Excess oor moisture may cause water
ingress and swelling to chair legs
• Castors should be technician checked
every 3 months for tightness/wear
Regular cleaning should be undertaken as below and in line with the owning
organisation’s policy, method and health and safety regulations.
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Note:
• Regular cleaning with a microbre cloth lightly dampened with cold water will keep your furniture looking good for a long time.
• Avoid soap if possible as this cloggs the upholstery and compounds soiling. If it has to be used, remove soap residues
immediately.
• Do not dry clean, tumble dry or fully immerse the furniture in water.
• Do not apply solvent based cleaners or any other chemicals to the upholstery.
• Steam cleaning disinfects but the application of heat may permanently “seal in” staining substances producing in-delible staining.
• Dyes and pigments from indigo jeans, ball point and felt tip pens will permanently stain.

Patient Seating Guide
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• Check the chair is suitable for the individual patient (i.e correct seat width, height, depth)
• Ensure the patient’s feet have full contact with the oor
• Ensure regular repositioning whilst in the chair (regular assessments and limit seating time to
less than 2 hours
• Patients at risk of pressure damage: consider the length of time spent sitting in relation to
the patient’s current Waterlow score and level of mobility, as documented in their Pressure
Ulcer Prevention Care Plan
• Balance issues when sitting/other seating issues which cannot be addressed by standard
seating options below - refer to an O.T or Physiotherapist
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Seat too low
Body weight is
supported on a small
area, leading to high
pressure under the
buttocks and coccyx,
and with resultant
increased heel
pressure. The chair is
dicult to get out of.
Seat too high
Dicult to get in
to the chair with
inadequate support
for feet. Heels at risk
when client moves
forward for comfort.
Armrest too high
Uncomfortable, with
poor
posture and high
pressure
under elbows. May be
dicult to eat and drink.
Seat too wide
No support, leading
to poor posture. No
stability may lead to
xed spinal deformities
with time and pressure
on ischial
tuberosities.
Correct Seating
Good posture and arm
support. A correctly
sized seat provides
good sitting position
and allows the
individual to move in
the seat.
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Apollo, Aylesbury, Geo and Perry
All models: 160kg (25st)
Whittle Bariatric
747/747D 254kg (40st)
747X, 747XD, 747XX, 747XXD 320kg (50st)
Maximum User Weights