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Important Information: These instructions must be kept with
the product at all times. This product is a prescribed Medical
Device. To be used only under the guidance of a Therapist
or Prescribing Practitioner. You must read these instructions
carefully before use.
INSTRUCTION FOR USE
Giraffe
Max user weight: 25 kg
Weight of product: 17 kg
Version 009

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  • Page 1 Version 009 INSTRUCTION FOR USE Giraffe Max user weight: 25 kg Weight of product: 17 kg Important Information: These instructions must be kept with the product at all times. This product is a prescribed Medical Device. To be used only under the guidance of a Therapist or Prescribing Practitioner.
  • Page 2 INSTRUCTION FOR USE Giraffe Colour of fabric and plastic may vary...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Information Optional Accessories Activty Frame & Grab bar ........34 Safety Labels ............7 Abduction Block ............. 35 Basic Safe Configuration ........8 Sandals, Raising Blocks & Booties ....... 36 Care and Cleaning Instructions ......8 Multigrip Shoulder Protractor ......... 37 Maintenance ............
  • Page 4 Do not use this product if you suspect or know that it is broken or faulty. Please contact Jenx Limited immediately for advice: Jenx Limited, Tel: +44 (0)114 285 3376.
  • Page 5 Giraffe Key to Components Swiss clip T-Nut Wing knob Allen key bolt Wing nut Star knob Plastic spacer Plastic washer Key for Users Carers and Re-issue Professional and Scallop wheel home users and stores technical users jenx.com...

  • Page 6: General Information

    CHAPTER ONE General Information Carers and Re-issue Professional and home users and stores technical users...

  • Page 7: Safety Labels

    CE label (see picture), which is located on the product. Please quote this number on all correspondence. Product Labels Each Jenx product has a number of pictorial safety labels attached, these refer to the explanations below. Client weight Limit (changes per model and Attention/ Warning...

  • Page 8: Basic Safe Configuration

    General Information Basic Safe Configuration The following features must be kept on the Giraffe at all times: Seat base, Seat back, Pelvic strap, Thoracic strap, Hip and Thoracic Supports, Footplate and Headrest. Failure to use these basic features may pose a risk to the user. Other accessories can be added but these basic features must always be used.

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    Unauthorised accessories may affect the safety of this product and invalidate your warranty ‡ Check that gas spring levers are not bent. Do not use the product if any levers are bent. Contact Jenx Limited to arrange replacement Monthly Checks...

  • Page 10: Product Induction & Hand Over

    If the product is to be re delivered, ensure adequate and secure packaging is used ‡ If in any doubt as to the safety of this product do not issue it, contact Jenx Limited for advice ‡ Products must only be issued fully assembled, clean and in good working order. Instruction for Use must be with the product Jenx Limited offer Technical User Courses for stores personnel.

  • Page 11: Specification & Warranty

    Giraffe Specification & Warranty Size Guide Max Weight of Child 25 kg Base Dimensions (mm) 630 x 460 Description Min (mm) Max (mm) Seat Depth Seat Width Seat Height from floor Lower leg length Back height Headrest height Back angle 10 º...

  • Page 12: Main Features And Benefits

    General Information Main Features and Benefits Thoracic pads Back Angle Benefits: Adjustable for Benefits: This angle sets the exact position width and height to suit of the child’s hips. To control children who individual needs extend strongly, bring the back forwards to reduce the angle at the hips.
  • Page 13 Giraffe Multi-Grip headrest Upper back pad Benefits: The headrest is used Benefits: Adjustable for height and to support the child’s head for removable for very small children activities or for rest. Tray Benefits: The tray gives a surface for the child to play and learn on.

  • Page 14: Frequent Adjustments

    CHAPTER TWO Frequent Adjustments Carers and Re-issue Professional and home users and stores technical users...

  • Page 15: Castors & Safety Strap

    Giraffe Castors & Safety Strap Lock Castors Stand on the lever to lock the castor. Lock castors before using the chair. All belts and harnesses should be used at all times. For therapy purposes it may be necessary to deviate from this rule and any deviation should be fully documented as part of a Risk Assessment or Therapy Program and all relevant staff and carers appropriately trained.

  • Page 16: Thoracic Strap & Footplate

    Frequent Adjustments Thoracic Strap & Footplate Thoracic Strap Adjust strap length using swiss clips (one on each side), as shown below. Open Loosen Tighten Close Why? Benefits of the Adjustment: The 45° pelvic strap not only holds the child safely in the seat, but also holds their hips in place in the back of the seat, giving them a stable base for sitting.

  • Page 17: Tilt-In-Space

    Giraffe Tilt-in-space Step 1: Undo wing knobs; one on each side Step 2: Tilt the chair in space until the required angle is gained Step 3: Tighten wing knobs; one on each side Why? Benefits of the Adjustments: By altering the position of the child in space, you can help them to perceive the environment that surrounds them in different ways and thereby help their cognitive development.

  • Page 18: Tray

    Unlock and lift the tray off Jenx Limited recommends that children are never left unattended whilst using this Medical Device. Children may slip or fall when unattended and may suffer serious injury. It is the sole responsibility of the person caring for a child using this Medical Device to ensure the safety of...
  • Page 19 Giraffe Tray Tray height Step 1: Loosen the wing knobs, two on each side Step 2: Slide the armrest up or down the slot to adjust the height. Step 3: Tighten the wing knobs Why? What are the benefits? Tray height is adjusted for the following...
  • Page 20 Frequent Adjustments Tray Tray angle Note: Images of Bee used for illustration, Giraffe adjusts in the same way Step 1: Loosen wing knobs, one on each side Step 2: Lift or lower the front of the tray to increase or decrease the angle.

  • Page 21: Clinical Adjustments

    CHAPTER THREE Clinical Adjustments Re-issue Professional and and stores technical users...

  • Page 22: Kneeblocks

    Clinical Adjustments Kneeblocks Fitting the kneeblocks Step 1: Insert the wing knob through the slot in the underside of the kneeblocks, then through the metal washer, plastic washer and into the hole on the underside Step 2: Tighten the wing knob Adjustments: height and width Step 1: Loosen wing...
  • Page 23 Giraffe Kneeblocks Knee block positions The knee block is an extremely versatile accessory and the L-shaped pads can be positioned in many different configurations to satisfy a number of different needs. Position 1: The pads can be used to prevent excessive...

  • Page 24: Seat Depth

    Step 1: Loosen wing knobs on both sides Why? What are the benefits? If the child is using Giraffe with their knees bent and their feet on the footplate, set seat length to about 2 cm shorter than the thigh length of the child to prevent pressure behind the knee.

  • Page 25: Back Angle

    Giraffe Back Angle Step 1: Loosen the wing knobs Step 2: Set back angle as required Step 3: Tighten the wing knobs Why? What are the benefits? This angle sets the position of the child’s hips. To control children who extend strongly, bring the back forwards to reduce the angle at the hips.

  • Page 26: Mulitgrip Headrest

    Clinical Adjustments Mulitgrip Headrest Angle, depth and height adjustment Angle and depth Step 1: Loosen wing knobs Step 2: Adjust depth and angle of headrest Step 3: Tighten wing knobs Height Step 1:Loosen wing knob Step 2: Adjust height of headrest Step 3: Tighten wing knob...
  • Page 27 Giraffe Multigrip Headrest Multi-grip adjustment Step 2: Loosen star knobs Step 1: Unzip cover Step 3: Mould headrest into required position Step 4: Tighten star knobs and zip cover shut Note: Colours may vary from photographs. Why? What are the benefits? The headrest is used to support the child’s head for activities or for rest.
  • Page 28 Clinical Adjustments Multigrip Headrest Multi-grip headrest positions Position 1: In this position the headrest is simply a higher part of the back support Position 2: Used like this, the multi-grip headrest can be used to encourage a child with a strong ATNR or preference for one side to look to the non- preferred side Position 3: Used in this way the headrest can be moulded to fit the size...
  • Page 29 Giraffe Multigrip Headrest Multi-grip headrest positions Position 4: Used in this way, the multi-grip support Position 5: Used in this way, the Multi-grip headrest can hold a child’s chin to make feeding easier can be reduced to form a small, accurately placed...

  • Page 30: Thoracic Pads

    Clinical Adjustments Thoracic Pads Step 1: Loosen wing knobs; two on each side Step 3: Tighten wing knobs Step 2: Adjust Thoracic for height and width, as shown below Why? What are the benefits? The chest strap and thoracic support pads are designed to hold the child’s body straight whilst sitting. Gravity then helps to develop their bones and their muscle tone.

  • Page 31: Hip Pads

    Giraffe Hip Pads Step 1: Loosen wing knobs; one on each side Step 3: Tighten wing knobs; one on each side Step 2: Adjust hip pad for height and width, as shown All belts and harnesses should be used at all times. For therapy...

  • Page 32: Upper Back Pad

    Clinical Adjustments Upper Back Pad Step 1: Loosen the wing knob Step 2: Set the upper back pad height Step 3: Tighten the wing knob To remove: undo wingnut completely and take off...

  • Page 33: Optional Accessories

    CHAPTER FOUR Optional Accessories Carers and Re-issue Professional and home users and stores technical users...

  • Page 34: Activty Frame & Grab Bar

    Optional Accessories Activty Frame & Grab bar Fitting the activity frame Step 1: Lower activity frame over the tray; ensure the plastic spacer is above the tray and the plastic washer below Step 2: Insert the wing knob through the plastic washer, tray, plastic spacer and into the T-nut on the underside of the activity frame fixing Step 3: Tighten the wing knob.

  • Page 35: Abduction Block

    Giraffe Abduction Block Fitting the abduction block Step 1: Insert the wing knob through the metal washer, plastic washer, the slot and into the threaded hole in the underside of the seat Step 2: Tighten the wing knob Adjusting the abduction block...

  • Page 36: Sandals, Raising Blocks & Booties

    Optional Accessories Sandals, Raising Blocks & Booties Attaching and adjusting sandals Step 1: Place sandals onto the top of the footplate as shown opposite Step 2: Insert wing knobs and washers into the bottom of the sandals Step 3: Adjust to the correct position Step 4: Tighten wing knobs Why? What are the benefits?

  • Page 37: Multigrip Shoulder Protractor

    Giraffe Multigrip Shoulder Protractor Assembly Insert the wing knob as shown above and tighten Adjustments: Height Step 1: Loosen wing knob Step 2: Move shoulder protractor to required height Step 3: Tighten wing knob See page 26 for further adjustment instructions; the adjustments are the same as for the Multigrip headrest jenx.com...

  • Page 38: Maintenance And Inspection

    CHAPTER FIVE Maintenance and Inspection Carers and Re-issue Professional and home users and stores technical users...

  • Page 39: Maintenance & Inspection

    We strongly recommend that all straps and harnesses are replaced with new ones before re-issue. Only genuine Jenx parts should be fitted ‡ Check that gas spring levers are not bent. Do not use the product if any levers are bent. Contact Jenx Limited to arrange replacement ‡...
  • Page 40 If there is any doubt about the safety of the product, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Support Department for advice Products should be thoroughly decontaminated in line with MHRA and local guidelines prior to inspection, storage and re-issue Jenx Limited can take no responsibility for re-issue of products...

  • Page 41: Frequently Asked Questions

    Question: Why will the tray still not fit? The holes don’t seem to be in the right place. Answer: Someone may have fitted the arm rests on the wrong side of Giraffe. Remove both arm rests and replace swapping the right to the left. The holes for the tray should now line up Question: Why does my tilt-in-space lever not work? Answer: If your lever does not operate properly, ensure that it is fully unlocked and try again.
  • Page 42 Answer: The purchasing authority has a duty under the MHRA guidelines DB2006 (05) to address training for Medical Devices Management. Check with your authority. Question: Does Jenx run technical competency courses? Answer: Yes. Please visit jenx.com for details of available courses.

  • Page 43: Notes

    Giraffe Notes...
  • Page 44 Seating Standing Sleeping Therapy Mobility Bathroom Jenx Limited, Wardsend Road, Sheffield S6 1RQ T: 0114 285 3376 E: sales@jenx.com jenx.com...

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