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- Page 1 ‘P’ POD SEATING SYSTEM USER’S MANUAL ALL USER’S OF THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE AWARE OF THIS DOCUMENT AND ITS CONTENT ISSUE 8 CLASS 1 & CUSTOM MADE DEVICE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Index CONTENTS PAGE Index Safety Notes & Maintenance Introduction 1. Assembling the ‘P’ Pod 2. Positioning the Client in the ‘P’ Pod 3. Cleaning the ‘P’ Pod 5 & 6 4. Optional Flip Over Headrest 5. Optional ‘P’ Pod Mobile Base 6. -
Page 3: Introduction
• Under no circumstances leave anyone unattended when in the ‘P’ Pod. There are 2 types of P Pod, Standard and Custom moulded. Standard Sized ‘P’ Pods (Symmetrical) • Standard ‘P’ Pod seats are available in different sizes and can be used for various clients whose dimensions fall within this size range. -
Page 4: Assembling The 'P' Pod
1. ASSEMBLING THE ‘P’ POD • The SOS ‘P’ Pod comes in three basic parts, the Pod (seat support), Bolster Support and Bean Bag (Fig.1a). • Firstly attach the Bolster Support to the Bean Bag, mating up the Velcro on both parts or straight to bag depending upon material (Fig.1b). • Place the Pod in place aligning the front strap with the Velcro (if fitted) on Bolster the Bean Bag (Fig.1c). Secure all fixing Support straps in place on the Pod (Fig.1c & 1d). •... -
Page 5: Positioning The Client In The 'P' Pod
2. POSITIONING THE CLIENT IN THE ‘P’ POD • is recommended that clients over 20kg are hoisted into the ‘P’ Pod equipment. Manually lifting the client is not recommended. • is important that all carers are aware of the Health & Safety guidelines for ‘Lifting and Handling’. • ‘P’ Pods are fitted with a Velcro Fastening Pelvic Band. Before placing the client in the Seat Pod make sure that the Pelvic Band is positioned outside of the seat as this will be difficult to retrieve if the client sits on top of it (Fig.1c). •... -
Page 6: Cleaning The 'P' Pod 5
DRY AS THE SEAT POD IS THERMOPLASTIC AND COULD BE DAMAGED BY EXCESSIVE HEAT THAT COULD AFFECT THE SHAPE OF THE SEAT. • NOT USE SCOURERS OR CAUSTIC SUBSTANCES SUCH AS BLEACH TO CLEAN ANY PART OF THE P POD. 3.2 CLEANING THE COVERS • cleaning of removable covers please refer to wash label on the inside of the padded covers. -
Page 7: Optional Flip Over Headrest
3.3. FIRE RETARDANCY • retardant materials have been used in the construction of this seating system. Fire • is important that no accelerants are introduced to the materials (e.g. Hairspray, fabric cleaners, deodorants, polish etc..), as this may adversely affect the fire retardancy of your equipment. 4. USING THE OPTIONAL FLIP OVER HEADREST • Flip Over Headrest is hung over the back of the ‘P’ Pod when not in use and placed into position to offer a change of head position if required. • use the headrest, raise the headrest from the rear of the ‘P’ Pod (Fig.4a) and allow to rest in position as shown (Fig.4b). • the headrest is too low / high this can be adjusted by grasping the strap buckles and pulling/pushing the webbing through the buckles (Fig.4c) to lower / raise the headrest. • headrest can be removed for washing the covers, etc by squeezing the side release on the buckles (Fig.4d) and pulling the two halves of the buckle apart. •... -
Page 8: Optional 'P' Pod Mobile Base
5. USING THE OPTIONAL ‘P’ POD MOBILE BASE • placing the ‘P’ Pod onto the base make Before sure that the Foot Brake is applied to the rear wheels (Fig.5a). • is ESSENTIAL that the client is removed from the ‘P’ Pod before placing the ‘P’ Pod onto the Mobile Base. This also applies when the ‘P’... -
Page 9: Optional Free Standing Tray
6.1 USING THE OPTIONAL FREE STANDING TRAY • the client seated in the ‘P’ Pod, locate the With fee standing tray in front of the ‘P’ Pod as shown (Fig.6.1a). • the tray needs adjusting this can be raised/ lowered or angled. • raise/lower the tray, release the two locking knobs (Fig.6.1b) then set the tray to the desired height and re-tighten the two locking knobs. • adjust the tray top angle, release the two cap bolts (Fig.6.1c) with an Allen key (not provided) then set the tray to the desired angle and re- Fig.6.1a tighten the two cap bolts. -
Page 10: Optional Foot Support
7.1 USING THE OPTIONAL FOOT SUPPORT • Remove the Pod & Bolster from the Bean Bag. Lay the two straps on top of the Bean Bag (Fig.7.1a) and attach the velcro to the rear of the Bean Bag (Fig.7.1b). • Refit the Pod & Bolster (see page 3) to the Bean Bag and clip the two straps on the Foot Support to the two straps on the Bean Bag via the buckles (Fig.7.1c). • fitted Foot Support as shown (Fig.7.1d). Correctly • Adjustment of the height of the Foot Support is done by grasping the buckle and pulling the top of the straps through the buckles (to raise) or the Fig.7.1a bottom of the straps (to lower) (Fig.7.1e). -
Page 11: Optional Bean Lap Tray
7.2 USING A FOOT SUPPORT WHEN USING A MOBILE BASE • using the P Pod in a mobile When Base Unit, the unit will have a fixed location for a foot support. • he foot support is located into the Mobile base via two sockets at the front and locked in place with the locking knobs ‘A’ (Fig.7.2a). • height of the foot support can be altered by releasing locking knobs ‘B’ (Fig.7.2a) and raising/ lowering into place. Lock knobs when finished. -
Page 12: Optional Activity Frame
9. USING THE OPTIONAL ACTIVITY FRAME • Remove the frame from the bag (if supplied), place the base frame on the floor with the feet facing down and the two ‘T’ bars in the upright position (Fig.9a). • the top frame into the two ‘T’ bars and tighten in place with the two wing knobs Slide (Fig.9b). • the Activity Frame astride the P Pod and move until the preferred position as Position in Fig.9c. • height of the frame can be adjusted via the two wing knobs (Fig.9b) and the depth by sliding the ‘T’ bars along the base legs. • stops on the top frame loop can be repositioned by unscrewing the hook (Fig.9d) and moving along the frame until desired position is achieved, then re-tightening the hook. The stops are used for locating stimulating objects that can be hung from the top loop. ‘T’ Bar Feet Fig.9a Fig.9b Fig.9c Fig.9d... -
Page 13: If You Detect A Fault Or Breakage
CONTACT SPECIALISED ORTHOTIC SERVICES LTD PLEASE REFER TO THE INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS USER MANUAL. REPAIRS & SERVICE Within the warranty period. All Seating Systems manufactured by Specialised Orthotic Services Ltd. carry a guarantee on the main parts for 12 months, excluding covers and straps which are guaranteed for 3 months, when used normally. If during this period the product becomes defective and needs repair then please contact SOS (please see the end of this users guide for details). You can also contact your local wheelchair service regarding any faults requiring attention. Outside the warranty period. For any goods requiring repair or attention after the guaranteed period, then assessment can be made as to the cost of the work required to effect the repair. On acceptance of this quotation the work will proceed. Misuse or neglect. The repairs necessary resulting from misuse or neglect, whether within the warranty period or not will be charged for. -
Page 14: Specifications 13
SPECIFICATIONS SYMMETRICAL ‘P’ POD DIMENSIONS in mm ‘P’ Pod size Micro 2½ 3½ 4½ 5½ Hip Width Trunk Width Axilla Height Shoulder Height Head Height (A) Overall Length (H) Front (F) Min Wheelbase Wheel Track (B) Overall Width (J) Rear (G) Max Wheelbase Wheel Track ‘P’ POD MOBILE BASE DIMENSIONS in mm SIZE Small 1030... - Page 15 SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.) (C) Tray Depth (B) Tray Width ‘P’ POD TRAY SIZES DIMENSIONS in mm SIZE Small 460 - 575 Medium 310 - 810 Large 760 - 1000 (D) Depth (B) Overall Width (C) Overall Length ‘P’ POD ACTIVITY FRAME SIZES DIMENSIONS in mm SIZE Small 790 - 1120 400 - 880 Medium 1170 - 1500...
- Page 16 I/D LABEL If you require further copies of this handout or require further details relating to any of its content, then please contact us (Copyright applies): Units 127/128, Fauld Industrial Park, Tutbury, Staffordshire. DE13 9HS Tel: 0044 (0)1283 520400 Fax: 0044 (0)1283 520401 E-mail: enquiries@specialorthotic.com Web: www.specialisedorthoticservices.co.uk...
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