Important Safety Advice - Zippie Neptune Gebrauchsanweisung

1.0 Important Safety Advice

WARNINGS!
We at Sunrise Medical 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 Sunrise Medical strongly
suggest that the following information is strictly adhered to at all
times.
WARNINGS!
• Ensure all adjustment mechanisms are secure and in place
before operation. If it is likely that the hand-wheels will be
repeatedly loosened, Zippie can supply allen key bolts as an
alternative. We strongly recommend this if there is a danger
from those in the vicinity of the user.
After completing any alterations ENSURE all nuts, bolts, knobs,
hand wheels and other fixings are securely tightened and in
position, and that they are regularly checked as part of the
maintenance of the chair. Never over adjust or over tighten
moving parts.
• All postural support straps and harnesses should be in place
and properly adjusted to the user, prior to usage of any kind
(see pages 8 & 9).
• When fitted to an indoor base frame the Neptune should
always be positioned on a level, flat floor. The Neptune chair
can be moved between one working area and another. For
safety ALWAYS return the product to a neutral position and
lower before moving (lower in height, level the seat, ensure
the back is upright etc). After the chair has been moved and
during use the chair should be placed in a static position with
the brakes applied. Indoor base frames such as the compact
base are designed to be used inside, however it is
acceptable to take these bases externally for a brief period if
transferring the chair from one indoor area to another.
• Heavy items on the tray will affect stability. The fitting of
anything other than the standard Zippie tray may
substantially affect the stability of the seating system and
should therefore be checked before issue.
• If at any time it is noted that areas of the users skin remain
reddened after being out of the seating system for around 10
minutes, urgently contact the qualified professional who
performed the hand over of the equipment. This may be a
sign of excessive pressure being exerted by the seating.
This might occur in the initial use of a new seat where further
adjustment may be required, where the user has been badly
placed, grown or where an underlying medical problem
exists. Review may be necessary in such cases
• Keep all products away from excessive sources of heat,
cigarettes and naked flames.
• If you suspect that the system may be faulty, cease use of
the equipment straight away and immediately contact the
organization who supplied the system. (Zippies contact
information can be found on the back cover).
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• The equipment will be labelled with important information.
NEVER REMOVE these information labels or allow them to
be defaced, overlaid or altered.
• All modifications, adjustments, reconditioning, repairs,
disposal, and servicing of the seating unit must ONLY be
carried out by the agencies who supplied the equipment (see
pages 16 and 17).
• The equipment will be labelled with important information.
NEVER REMOVE these information labels or allow them to
be defaced, overlaid or altered.
• All modifications, adjustments, reconditioning, repairs,
disposal, and servicing of the seating unit must ONLY be
carried out by the agencies who supplied the equipment (see
pages 30-31).
DANGER!
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 a way 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.
WARNING!
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
contoured seats.)
Foot Sandals and Straps
Should only be fixed when the user is wearing shoes or boots.
Tray
Do NOT use the tray as a way of securing children in a chair.
Always ensure that the lap strap and any other straps supplied
are used. Ensure that the tray clips are secure on both sides of
the tray. If the tray is damaged, ensure that this will not be a
hazard to the user. Never leave hot items on the tray while
children are unattended.
DANGER!
CHOKING HAZARD – This mobility aid uses small parts which
under certain circumstances may present a choking hazard to
young children.
Neptune Rev.2.0