Seating System Components A. Headrest Example of Star X without base, B. Push.Handle mounted on C. Back.Rest castors. D. Lateral.Supports E. Arm.Rests F. Hip.Pads G. Shaped.Seat.-.Pommel.Section H. Footrest 5.Star.Base J. Castor Arm.Angle.Adjustment.Lever L. Height.Adjustment.Paddle.for.5.Star.Base...
Important Safety Advice We at JCM are committed to producing products of the highest standard. All of our products fulfil the essential safety and environmental requirements as defined in the European Directives. However, improper use of the products will potentially put the users at risk and therefore JCM strongly suggest that the following information is strictly adhered to at all times.
Important Safety Advice - (Accessories) Moore Head Support Should.only.be.adjusted.by.a.therapist.or.competent.person.who.understands.the.product. and.its.principals..The.prongs.on.the.head.support.should.never.be.tight.around.the.head.. Check.that.the.prongs.are.NOT.set.near.the.eyes.or.infringe.behind.the.ears..The.foam. covering.the.prongs.should.be.inspected.regularly.and.replaced.if.damaged. Multi Adjustable Head support Wings.on.the.head.support.are.ideally.set.at.45.degrees..Do.NOT.bring.the.wings.in.tight.to. the.head..Ensure.that.the.head.support.is.set.in.such.away.that.the.child.cannot.loop.their. head.around.the.wings.and.get.stuck. Flexi-Supports and Lateral Supports Ensure.the.straps.do.not.infringe.on.any.feeding.tubes.the.child.may.have. Pommel The.pommel.is.designed.to.abduct.the.users.knees.to.help.keep.the.hips.in.a.good.position.. Do.NOT.use.the.pommel.as.a.way.of.holding.the.user.in.the.seat..Remove.the.pommel. when.transferring.the.user.in.and.out.of.the.seat.(not.required.for.Star.X.Series.) Knee Blocks Knee.blocks.are.designed.to.abduct.the.knees.and.keep.the.hips.in.a.good.position..The. pelvis.should.always.be.well.positioned.and.the.lap.strap.fastened.before.fitting.the.knee. blocks..Do.NOT.use.knee.blocks.without.fixing.the.users.feet.with.foot.sandals.or.straps.. If.the.user.extends.in.the.chair.this.may.injure.the.knee..Never.use.knee.blocks.unless.you. are.familiar.with.the.user.and.know.the.condition.of.their.hips..If.the.user.has.any.known. medical.problem,.relating.to.their.hips,.consult.with.a.therapist. Foot Sandals and Straps Should.only.be.fixed.when.the.user.is.wearing.shoes.or.boots.
Important - Chest Harness Adjustment GREAT CARE should be taken when fitting a chest harness and the following points should always be followed: • The.straps.on.the.harness.should.never. be.allowed.to.move.close.to.or.in.any.way. cause.an.obstruction.to.the.childs.neck.. • The.straps.should.never.be.fitted.too.tightly. and.should.be.clear.from.any.obstruction. • The.cross.strap.on.the.chest.harness. should.always.be.adjusted.prior.to.use. to.ensure.that.it.is.no.higher.than.the. middle.of.the.users.chest. • A.lap.strap.should.always.be.fitted.if.a. harness.is.being.used.to.ensure.the.child. cannot.slide.down.onto.the.cross.strap.. • Always.ensure.that.the.belts.offer.your.
Important - Lap Strap Safety Incorrect fitting of lap straps can put the user at serious risk. When using lap straps we recommend the following points should always be adhered to: • Lap.straps.must.always.be.fitted.at.45.degrees.to.the.pelvis.of.the.user. • Always.check.that.the.child’s.pelvis.is.symmetrical.and.positioned.securely.at.the.back. of.the.seat. • Always.ensure.that.the.lap.straps.and.chest.harness.hold.the.child.securely.and.are. comfortable..Ensure.they.provide.a.snug.fit,.a.simple.rule.of.thumb.is.to.allow.two. fingers.to.be.inserted.between.the.belt.and.the.childs.body.. •...
Adjustment Points Underneath Seat Seat.depth. Hip.pad. Back.leg. adjustment.levers adjustment.points fixing.point Fixing.pins. Seat.cover. (used.for. attachment mounting.to. base) Mount and Removal of Back Legs Removal.of.the.Back.Legs Remounting.of.Legs To.perform.this.operation.place.the.chair. • Reverse. t he. r emoval. o peration,. s lotting. t he. upside.down.to.allow.easier.access.to.the. back.legs.into.the.bar.on.the.seat.frame.(B).. adjustment.area..You.should.use.a.0mm. •...
Multi Height Base - Mount & Removal It. is. recommended. that. the. chair. is. positioned. on. a. level. surface. to. perform.this.operation.. Removal.of.Chair.from.the. Multi.Height.Base (A).highlights.the.lever.which.is.used. to.locate.the.chair.on.its.multi.height. base..(There.is.one.lever.on.each. side.of.the.frame.which.locks.onto.the. location.pins.in.the.seat.frame).. • To.remove.the.chair.from.its. base.both.levers.(A).should. be.untightened.to.free.the. seat.pins.(C).. • Once.the.levers.have. been.untightened.the. chair.should.be.free.to.be. removed.from.its.base. • Vertically.lift.the.seat.frame.up. and.away.from.the.base..
Fitting the Tray / Operating the Brakes • Lower.the.tray.onto.the.arms.ensuring.that.the.rails.on.the.underside.of.the.tray.secure. on.the.outer.edge.of.the.chair.arms.. • Lever.(A).should.then.be.rotated.clockwise.to.lock.underneath.the.arm.on.both.sides.of. the.tray.to.ensure.the.tray.is.securely.fitted. Always ensure that the arms are fixed in position and the tray is secure before leaving the user unattended. Never leave anything hot on the tray while the client is unattended.
A. service. is. a. comprehensive. combination. of. inspection,. maintenance. and. repair. or. replacement.of.worn,.faulty.or.missing.components..The.growth.and.any.changes.of.the. occupants.needs.since.the.original.assessment.is.taken.into.account.when.performing.the. service..This.is.in.contrast.to.general.maintenance.(opposite),.where.only.straightforward. checks,.inspections.and.adjustments.take.place.and.primary.services.are.planned.. What happens if a fault is found? If.any.faults.are.found.that.could.prove.to.be.a.risk.to.either.the.user.or.the.operator.then.all. use.of.the.equipment.should.be.ceased.immediately.until.the.product.has.been.repaired.. Who should carry out the service? It.is.stressed.that.only.a.JCM.approved.repairer.or.a.person.with.competent.training.of.a. Class..medical.device.should.carry.out.this.work.. Any.modifications.must.not.be.carried.out.without.prior.agreement.of.JCM.Seating.Solutions. Ltd..It.must.be.understood.that.unauthorised.modifications.may.pose.a.risk.to.all.users.and. attendants,.as.well.as.potentially.invalidate.the.warranty. Any.new.parts.required.should.be.genuine.JCM.Seating.Solutions.Ltd..approved.parts,. fitted.to.JCM.specifications. Frequency of Service JCM.recommend.that.a.service.of.this.product.is.completed.once.every.6.months.as.a.
Service Record Log This.log.is.an.important.record.of.usage.and.care.of.the.product..It.is.a.primary.tool.in. predicting.the.need.for.further.service.and.maintenance..It.should.be.completed.each.time. an.inspection,.service.or.any.other.significant.manipulation.has.taken.place..JCM Seating Solutions Ltd. will require proof of service for any warranty claims or orders. Seating system serial number ___________________ Date delivered ______/______/______ Battery use by date ______/______/______ Date Service Performed Organisation Print Name & Sign...
3 year warranty.. YEAR What it Covers The.warranty.covers.all.aspects.of.product.failure. due.to.faulty.workmanship.or.manufacturing.. Period of Cover The.period.of.the.warranty.runs.for.3.years.from.the. date.that.the.product.is.dispatched.. The Work JCM is Obliged to Complete JCM’s.obligation.under.this.warranty.is.to.replace. or.repair.any.defective.goods.within.the.period.of. the.warranty.free.of.charge.. What the Warranty Does Not Cover • Items. that. are. damaged. or. fail. due. to. natural. wear.and.tear,.extreme.usage,.neglect.or.misuse.
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