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Summary of Contents for RMS Gill 4 Seating System EDTION TWO 2012
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Page 1: Seating System
Seating System Discovery Edition USER MANUAL EDTION TWO 2012... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Should the reader have any concerns regarding the installation, set-up, adjustments, or use of the Gill 4 Seating System, please contact the RMS Ltd Technical Help-line on 01634-578881. Contents Gill 4 Seat Plan ............ -
Page 3: Gill 4 Seat Plan
Depth-adjustable Anti-thrust Seat Cushion. Width adjustable full-length fixed Pelvic Supports. Width adjustable swing-away Thoracic Supports. Adjustable Sacral Support. RMS type “D” Headrest. RMS PB003 Pelvic Belt. Machine washable, removable Upholstery. Optional Accessories available:... -
Page 4: Safety Guidelines
SAFETY GUIDELINES Due to the various activities that a wheelchair user has to perform, RMS Ltd recommends that, prior to issuing the GILL 4 Seating System and the wheelchair into which it is to be interfaced, this manual, together with any wheelchair manufacturer’... -
Page 5: Initial Installation
“G4—Disco Package”, will be assembled ready to be interfaced together. However, the installer should note that whilst the Gill 4 and Discovery will leave RMS Ltd set to the specifications detailed on the original assessment prescription, some minor adjustments of either the Seat or Backrest components may be necessary to ensure the final correct seating support is achieved. -
Page 6: Inserting Gill 4 Into Discovery Wheelbase
INSERTING the Gill 4 into the DISCOVERY WHEELBASE With the Interface Adapter securely fitted and both wheelbase parking brakes applied, recline the wheelbase Backrest/Push Handles rearwards to allow better manoeuvrability during installation of the Seat Unit. Position the Gill 4 Seat Unit on the Discovery wheelbase, directly over the Interface Adapter. -
Page 7: Adjusting The Gill 4 Seating System
ADJUSTING the Gill 4 SEATING SYSTEM All Gill 4 Seating Systems, will be supplied by RMS Ltd, to the specifications detailed on the initial prescription. However, further initial adjustments may be necessary at the time of delivery, to suit individual requirements. -
Page 8: Sacral Support Panel And Pelvic Supports
SACRAL SUPPORT PANEL Tool Required: 4mm Hexagon Key. The Sacral Support Panel is adjustable forwards of the Backrest Panel for up to 25mm. Access to the mounting screws is from each side of the Backrest Support Brackets Fig.11, with the slotted Sacral Support Panel Mountings located on the inner face of the Backrest Support Brackets at the rear of the Backrest Panel Fig.12. -
Page 9: Thoracic Supports
Mounting Bracket and moving each Pad assembly sideways to the required position. Retighten all screws NOTE: The RMS Dynamic Harness shown, sufficient to prevent any movement. are available as optional accessories. A matrix of mounting holes in the Backrest Panel Fig.13, enables the Thoracic Supports to be raised or lowered at 25mm intervals and to position the Supports 25mm further outwards, when initially mounted using the inner rows of holes. -
Page 10: Headrest
The HEADREST The Gill 4 Seating System, is fitted as standard, with an RMS Type D Headrest, incorporating a Ball—mounted, Angle Adjustable Stem with height pre-set collar and a two screw fixing Backrest Mount. Tools Required: 3, 4 and 5mm Hexagon Keys. 13mm Spanner. -
Page 11: Footrests
(90°, 95° or 100°). This angle should only be changed by a suitably qualified person, following the instructions enclosed with the alternative Angle Positioning Insert Kit, available from RMS Sales. FOOTRESTS (Optional) Tools Required: 4 and 5mm Hexagon Keys. -
Page 12: Anklesures Installation And Use
ANKLESURES (Optional) Tools Required: 4mm Hexagon Key and 8mm Spanner. RMS Anklesures, are devices intended for use to control unwanted foot movements and are easily fitted to the Multi-positional Footrests recommended for use with the Gill 4 Seating Systems. Anklesures are available in five sizes and manufactured to suit left and right side fitting. -
Page 13: Anti-Thrust Seat Depth Adjustment
DEPTH ADJUSTABLE Anti-Thrust CUSHION No Tools are required for this adjustment. The Gill 4 Anti-thrust Seat Cushion has been specially designed to offer an adjustable depth of anti-thrust shelf. Adjustment of 50mm is available with the size One Gill 4, with 75mm available for the sizes Two and Three. Fig. -
Page 14: Abductor (Pommel) Install And Adjust
LEG ABDUCTOR (Pommel) (Optional) INSTALLATION Tools Required: 4mm Hexagon Key Fig. 23 The Gill 4 Pommel Fig.23, is intended to assist with user positioning, by offering adjustable, multi-directional Pads, mounted on a height adjustable vertical Stem and depth adjustable horizontal Stem. - Page 15 LEG ABDUCTOR (Pommel) PAD ADJUSTMENT Tools Required: 3mm and 5mm Hexagon Keys and 13mm Spanner. To ensure correct comfort and to Fig.26 achieve its intended purpose, it is recommended that this device be adjusted by a suitably qualified person. Initially it will be necessary to remove the Cover, Fig.23, from the Pad Adjustment Mechanism.
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Page 16: Upholstery And Cleaning
UPHOLSTERY Unless otherwise requested, your Gill 4 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. All upholstery items are easily removable, for cleaning or machine washing. -
Page 17: Transportation Information
TRANSPORTATION The GILL 4 Seating System, complete with Interface, has been successfully tested to ISO 16840-4 (Seating Devices for use in Motor Vehicles), whilst interfaced on an approved surrogate test base. However, this does not imply and is not intended to imply in any way, that the GILL 4 Seating System is suitable for transporting an occupant in a motor vehicle in any other way than with the GILL 4 Seating System being correctly interfaced with a surrogate wheelchair of a type and model which has been... - Page 18 General information regarding Transportation of Wheelchairs, Seating Systems and their Occupants Please Note: The information given in this section is intended for guidance only. Any figures and standards quoted are correct at the time of printing but may be subjected to change or update in the future, as a result of ongoing product testing and experience gained by those involved in both the Care and Transportation fields.
- Page 19 Risk analysis for Wheelchair Transportation: A comprehensive risk assessment is essential, taking into account the user’s requirements and the type of transport they plan to use. Potential risk areas: The user being transferred to a fixed vehicle seat. The wheelchair/seating unit being transported as unoccupied luggage. ...
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Page 20: Technical Data
Occupant Restraint Considerations: A prescription should specify the type of occupant restraint required in a vehicle, i.e. a lap and diagonal belt or full harness. The amount of upper body control that the user has during normal vehicle movement should be taken into account. “Normal”... - Page 21 Standard issue Dynamic Resistances will be:- Blue for Size 1 Seat Units Black for Size 2 Seat Units for Size 3 Seat Units Fixed Backrests only: The Fixed Back Gill 4 Seat Units have three fixed angled positions available (90°, 95° or 100°), which are controlled by Angle Positioning Inserts. These are Brown in colour, for all sizes of Fixed Backs and all angled settings.
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Page 22: Warranty Statement
WARRANTY STATEMENT Every effort is made by RMS Ltd., to ensure that your GILL 4 Seating System is manufactured to the highest standards and supplied to the specifications as detailed on the initial prescription. The supply of our quality products is backed by the company’s ISO 9001 –2008 Quality Management System and CE Marking declaration. -
Page 23: General Information
………………………………………………………………. .……………………………………………………………… PRODUCT MAINTENANCE For safety and security reasons, RMS Ltd recommends that all external components such as the Seat Interface, Backrest Mounting, Headrest Mounting, Pelvic Support Mountings, Thoracic Support Mountings and Pommel Mountings are checked for security at regular intervals. - Page 24 Seating Systems Manufactured By Medway House, 277 Gillingham Road, Gillingham, Kent. ME7 4QX Tel: 01634 578881 Fax: 01634 581456 Email: sales@rms-kent.co.uk www.ineedawheelchair.co.uk...
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