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- Page 1 Seating System Installation and User Manual For use with the Invacare Action Range of Wheelchairs (July 2014 Edition 2)
- Page 2 Seating Systems...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
The Gill 2 Seating System is the result of experienced, thoughtful design and rigorous in-house testing, field trials and frontal impact testing, over 12 months. Many adjustable features have been built into the Gill 2, enabling it to become an extremely versatile seating system, available in four sizes. -
Page 4: Introduction
Action range of wheelchairs and the Neo tilting wheelbase from the Southwest Seating Company. However, this publication is intended to cover the installation of the Gill 2 into the Action range of wheelchairs only, as a separate manual is available and supplied with the Gill 2 when interfacing with the Neo wheelbase. -
Page 5: Safety Guidelines
19”, is 50Kg (7.8 stones). As the installation of a GILL 2 System may raise or position the user further forward in their wheelchair, an appropriate stability test should be carried out prior to final commissioning. -
Page 6: Transportation Information
ALWAYS check both backrest retaining strap buckles (Fig.4) are connected & tensioned sufficiently prior to using the GILL 2 on transportation. Whilst provision is made on the GILL 2 Backrest for attachment of an ancillary Postural Positioning Harness, which, if fitted, should still be utilised as normal... -
Page 7: Gill 2 Seat Components Plan
GILL 2 SEAT COMPONENTS PLAN RMS Type “D” Headrest with angle-adjustable Stem. Fully Upholstered Backrest Cushion with removable, machine- washable cover. Height and width adjustable, positive locking, swing-away RMS Padded, Thoracic Supports, Single-pull, with removable Pelvic Belt machine- washable PB009 sizes 1&2 covers. -
Page 8: Initial Installation (Action Range)
Seat Unit has been supplied as an individual Unit and may vary according to which Action model the Seat Unit is to be interfaced with. Where the Gill 2 is supplied as an individual Seat Unit, for installation via a Wheelchair Service, onto their own stock surrogate Action wheelchair, the Seat Unit will be fitted with all the necessary interfacing Brackets and Straps to suit a specific size of wheelchair. - Page 9 9. To ensure correct positioning of the Clamps and ease of removal and refitting of the Gill 2, the Seat Unit should be removed from the wheelchair, by lifting both sides of the Seat Unit which will enable the wheelchair to partially fold, sufficient to lift the Seat Unit clear of the wheelchair.
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Page 10: Gill 2-Action Range Package
2. Open the wheelchair outwards to just over half way as Fig.1 page 8. 3. With the Gill 2 Backrest in the upright position, lift the Seat Unit on to the wheelchair, by firstly engaging both Hook Brackets on one side, over the wheelchair Seat Rail, ensuring that the front Hook Bracket locates between the Locating Clamps on that side, Fig.2 page 8, then lowering the Seat Unit onto the... -
Page 11: Seat Depth Adjustment
SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT From the standard position, Seat Depth can be Fig.5a extended forwards by up to 75mm. Tools Required: 10mm Spanner To adjust Seat Depth:- M6 Domed 1. Remove the Velcro attached Seat Cushion. Nuts 2. Slacken the domed Nylock Nuts securing the front Pelvic Support Brackets Fig.5a. -
Page 12: Backrest Angle Adjustment
Position front Clamps approximately 30mm forwards of the rear Clamps. 5. Re-install Gill 2 Seat Unit as described in page 8 (4-5), ensuring the front Seat Hook Brackets are located over the Seat Rails in front of the rear Locating Clamps, then slide Seat Unit rearwards until the front Hook Brackets contact the rear Clamps. - Page 13 5. Re-install Seat Depth Adjustment Panel, set to the required depth and secure, ensuring Pelvic Supports are also set to the required width. 6. Re-install Gill 2 Seat Unit, as described on page 8 (4-5), ensuring the Seat Hook Brackets are located correctly over the Seat Rails.
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Page 14: Pelvic Support Adjustment
THORACIC SUPPORT ADJUSTMENTS The Thoracic Supports are of the positive locking, swing-away style, currently being successfully used on other RMS Gill Seating Systems, such as the Gill 3 Junior, Gill 3 and the Gill 4. To enable the Supports to swing-away during Fig.9a... -
Page 15: Thoracic Support Adjustment
IMPORTANT NOTE: Unless specific dimensions have been requested with the original order, the Thoracic Supports will be set to an average position and may not be fully tightened. Therefore, correct positioning and security will be necessary. To adjust Thoracic Pad Height:- 1. -
Page 16: Headrest Adjustment
HEADRESTS The Gill 2 Seating System, is fitted as standard, with an RMS Type D Headrest, incorporating a Ball Mount, Angle Adjustable Stem with height pre-set collar and a two screw fixing Backrest Mount. Correct positioning of the Headrest to suit individual requirements, is normally achieved by a combination of adjustments. -
Page 17: Upholstery And Cleaning
UPHOLSTERY Unless otherwise requested, your Gill 2 Seating System will be finished in two- tone upholstery. The main base colour material, will be of black 100% Polyester, 3mm “Spacer” fabric, complemented by colour co-ordinated edging panels of 100% Polyester Agua Libra fabric. -
Page 18: Warranty Statement
With the exception of modifications and / or alterations carried out by the manufacturer, to meet the clinical needs of the user, any attempt to change the design or modify the construction of the GILL 2 Seating System in any way, without prior written authorisation from RMS Ltd, will invalidate the product warranty and the manufacturer’s CE marking declaration. -
Page 19: Product Serial Numbers
GENERAL INFORMATION RECORD Your GILL 2 Seating System Serial Number is: ………………..……… Wheelchair Model and Serial Number ............ Date of Supply: ……………………… Supplied to: ………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………. .……………………………………………………………… NOTES... - Page 20 Seating Systems Manufactured By THOMPSON HOUSE Unit 10, Styles Close, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3BF Tel: 01795 477280 Fax: 01795 229692 E-mail: sales@rms-kent.co.uk Web: www.ineedawheelchair.co.uk...
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