8.0 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT 9.0 WARRANTY & AFTERSALE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Smirthwaite Portable Hip Spica Chair. Designed to be tool free, highly adjustable and lightweight, the chair is portable and can be dismantled for storage. The low seat height allows the child to engage in education, play and everyday activities at peer level while in plaster.
DO NOT fit parts or accessories of other manufacturers to this product unless authorised to do so in writing by G&S Smirthwaite Ltd. Failure to follow these instructions will not only invalidate the guarantee but could make the chair dangerous to use.
Please take note of any instructions on the packaging/box when unpacking. Once the chair has been carefully unpacked, please check all parts. If you believe this product to be faulty - DO NOT USE - Contact G&S Smirthwaite Ltd on T: +44 (0) 1626 835552.
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5.1.2 DEPTH move seat cushion backwards and forwards Loosen the handwheels (C) Slide seat desired position Retighten handwheels, ensuring they are sufficiently tight prior to use 5.1.3 ANGLE To adjust the seat cushion angle Place the chair on its side ...
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5.2 BACK ADJUSTMENTS 5.2.1 HEIGHT To raise or lower the back pad cushion Loosen the handwheels (G) Slide the back cushion to the desired position Retighten the handwheels (G), ensuring they are sufficiently tight prior to use 5.3 ARM REST ADJUSTMENT To raise or lower the arm rests –...
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5.4 POSITIONING STRAPS 5.4.1 PELVIC STRAP Position the strap through the desired pair of vertical slots (I). There are four heights available. Feed the strap ends through the cam locks provided (J) Ensure the strap is firmly fastened across the hip to hold the child safely and in the correct position ...
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5.5 TRAYS 5.5.1 WOODEN TRAY Before fitting the wooden tray, check to ensure both arm rests are set to the same height (see 5.3) Slide tray to the desired position Turn the wooden toggles (O) under the tray to secure the tray into position 5.5.2 PLASTIC QUICK RELEASE TRAY ...
THE USER SHOULD NOT BE SEATED WHILE THE CHECKS ARE CARRIED OUT. 6.2 SERVICE INTERVAL The Portable Hip Spica chair should be serviced every 3 years. Servicing must only be undertaken by a Smirthwaite service engineer, or by a Smirthwaite trained representative.
This guarantee is issued at the discretion of G&S Smirthwaite Ltd on RTB (Return to Base) basis. If you have any questions or doubts relating to the safety or use of the chair please contact us for advice or assistance T: +44 (0) 1626 835552 E: info@smirthwaite.co.uk...
9.0 WARRANTY & AFTERSALE 9.1 Product Information Model: Size: Date of Manufacture: Serial Number: 9.2 Service & inspection record form: Date Procedure Service Personnel...
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