Summary of Sunbeam
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Sunbeam instruction manual jcm ®.
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Contents introduction........................................................................................................................... 3 measurements.&.Useful.Info.................................................................................................4 effective.Operation.Of.Lock....
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3 the.Sunbeam.Is.Designed.To.Provide.Comfort.And.Postural.Support..The.System.Is.Only. Available.In.One.Size.To.Suit.Children.Between.The.Ages.Of.3.Months.And.3.Years.Approximately.. The.Seating.System.Is.Not.Intended.For.Those.Who.Have.Significant.Athetosis. This.Instruction.Manual.Contains.Very.Im...
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4 never.Remove.These.Levers. Entirely.As.This.Will.Prevent. You.From.Being.Able.To. Perform.Adjustments.In.The. Future. To use: turn.The.Lever.Handle. Clockwise.To.Tighten.Or. Anti.Clockwise.To.Un- tighten. To use the lever when an obstruction is met: pull.The.Handle.Of.The. Lever.Outwards,.Towards....
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5 seating system components a b c d g f h e a . Headrest b . Side.Rolls c . Flexi.Supports d . Pelvic.Strap e . Shaped.Seat f . Footplate g . Locking.Lever.-.Tilt.In.Space./.Prone.Function h . Locking.Lever.-.Arm.Rest.Fixing. I . Locking.Lever.-.Back.Recline.Function i.
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6 throughout.The.Manual.There.Are.Important.Points.To.Note.Identified.By.The.Symbol: ! Ensure. All. Adjustment. Mechanisms. Are. Secure. And. In. Place. Before. Operation.. If. It. Is. Likely.That.The.Hand-wheels.Will.Be.Repeatedly.Loosened,.Jcm.Can.Supply.Allen.Key.Bolts. As.An.Alternative..We.Stro...
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7 important safety advice - (accessories) ! Moore head support should.Only.Be.Adjusted.By.A.Therapist.Or.Competent.Person.Who.Understands.The.Product. And.Its.Principals..The.Prongs.On.The.Head.Support.Should.Never.Be.Tight.Around.The.Head.. Check.That.The.Prongs.Are.Not.Set.Near.The.Eyes.Or.Infring...
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8 if there is any possible chance of the child getting the straps caught around their neck, remove the harness immediately. ! Important - chest harness adjustment great care should be taken when fitting a chest harness and the following points should always be followed: the.Straps.On.The.Harness.Sho...
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9 important - lap strap safety incorrect fitting of lap straps can put the user at serious risk. When using lap straps we recommend the following points should always be adhered to: lap.Straps.Must.Always.Be.Fitted.At.45.Degrees.To.The.Pelvis.Of.The.User. Always.Check.That.The.Child’s.Pelvis.Is.Symm...
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0 footplate & leg length adjustment a b leg.Length.Adjustment lever.(a).Allows.The.Operator.To. Position.The.Footplate.And.Cater.For. The.Leg.Length.Of.The.Child.Seated.. Turn.Lever.(a).In.An.Anti- clockwise.Direction..Once.Loose. Enough.(do.Not.Remove.Levers. Entirely).The.Footplate.Is.Free.To. Be....
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The weight of your child is supported by the levers indicated. Ensure they are locked of suitably at all times and thoroughly supported when adjusting. ! The tilt in space should only be set to maximum when the chair is supervised and your child is at rest. Activity in this position can potentially ...
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Adjusting the back recline / prone the.Lever.Indicated.By.(a).And.Its. Opposing.Lever.On.The.Other.Side.Of. The.Chair.Should.Be.Used.Collectively. To.Adjust.The.Back.Recline.Positioning. Of.The.Sunbeam.. Loosen.The.Levers.By.Turning.Them. Anticlockwise..Once.This.Has.Been. Done.The.Back.Should.Be.Fr...
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3 lateral flexi & lap strap adjustment positioning.Of.Flexible. Lateral.Support the.Position.Of.The.Flexible.Lateral. Support.Can.Be.Adjusted.To.Enable. The.User.To.Seat.The.Child.In.A.Position. Where.The.Correct.Support.Is.Provided.. The.Allen.Key.Bolts.(a).Should.Be.Used. To.Set.The.Vertical.Posit...
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4 adjusting the headrest position it is important to ensure your child is situated in a position offering both comfort and support. ! Head.Support.Positioning loosen.Lever.(a).By.Turning.It.In.The. Anticlockwise.Direction..Once.Loose,. The.Head.Support.Should.Be.Free.To. Be.Manually.Moved.Towards.Or...
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5 operating the rocking mechanism use.Of.The.Rocking.Action (a).Highlights.The.Grab.Bar.Which.Is. Used.For.Rocking.Your.Child.When.The. Chair.Is.Set.In.The.Rocking.Position.. Gently.Pushing.On.This.Rail.Will.Allow. The.Chair.To.Rock.Gently.And.Comfort. Your.Child..It.Should.Be.Ensured.That. The.Chai...
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6 adjusting the seat depth the.Seat.Depth.Of.Your.Sunbeam.Chair.Can.Be.Easily.Adjusted.To. Accommodate.The.Size.Of.Your.Child. Seat.Depth.Adjustment to.Alter.The.Seat.Depth,.Loosen.Off.Both.Levers.(a).By.Turning.Anti-clockwise.. Once.Loose.The.Entire.Seat.Can.Be.Pulled.Forward.Or.Pushed.Toward.The.B...
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7 tray fitting & adjustment adjusting.The.Tray.Height to.Adjust.The.Height.Of.The.Chrome. Arms.Simply.Loosen.Off.The.Lever. (a).By.Turning.In.An.Anticlockwise. Direction.Until.The.Arm.Is.Free. To.Slide.Up.And.Down.Within.Its. Location.Bracket..It.Is.Necessary. That.Both.The.Left.And.Right.Hand. Side...
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8 positioning on the 5 star high-low base apply.All.The.Brakes.To.The.5. Star.Base.To.Ensure.It.Is.Stable. Lift.The.Chair.From.The.Ground. Ensuring.That.A.Suitable.Stance. Is.Taken.And.That.You.Have. Complete.Control.Of.Your. Sunbeam.Chair. 1. 2. Always.Ensure.That.Both.Bars.Are.Slotted.Securely.Rig...
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9 never use the chair on its base without the lock bar being secured in place ! Regular inspection of the locking mechanism by a competent person should be completed before each and every use of the chair on its base. ! Finally.The.Locking.Bar.(c).Should.Be.Rotated.Clockwise.By.Hand.Until.It.Locks.H...
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0 castors lift.Base.And.Check.Each.Wheel.To.Ensure.It.Is.Not.Damaged,.Loose.Or.Worn. • brakes removing.Any.Grease.Or.Dirt.That.Has.Built.Up.On.The.Wheels,.Check.That.The.Brakes. Stop.The.Wheels.Rotating.. Check.They.Are.Securely.Fixed.In.Place.&.That.There.Are.No.Signs.Of.Damage.Or.Wear.&.Tear. • • ...
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Servicing via approved repairer what should be completed during a service? A. Service. Is. A. Comprehensive. Combination. Of. Inspection,. Maintenance. And. Repair. Or. Replacement.Of.Worn,.Faulty.Or.Missing.Components..The.Growth.And.Any.Changes.Of.The. Occupants.Needs.Since.The.Original.Assessment...
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Date service performed organisation print name & sign service record log seating system serial number ___________________ date delivered ______/______/______ this.Log.Is.An.Important.Record.Of.Usage.And.Care.Of.The.Product..It.Is.A.Primary.Tool.In. Predicting.The.Need.For.Further.Service.And.Mainten...
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3 warranty important jcm.Seating.Solutions.Ltd..Will.Not.Be.Held.Responsible.For.Any.Damage.Or.Injury.Caused.By.Incorrect. Use.Of.This.Product..For.Any.Information.Or.Guidance.On.The.Use.Of.This.Product.Please.Call.Our.Office.Who. Will.Put.You.Through.To.Your.Local.Representative.Or.Send.You.Any.Add...
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4 most.Jcm.Seating.Solutions.Ltd..Products.Are.Individually.Assessed.For.A.Client.Prior.To. Issue..They.Are.Handed.Over.In.A.Controlled.Way.To.Ensure.Optimum.Fit.And.Specification,. Checks.Are.Completed.And.Any.Additional.Individual.Verbal.Instructions.Given..We.Therefore. Recommend.The.Following.Po...
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5 accessories check.All.Accessories.Carefully.For.Damage.And.Potential.Shortcomings.Which.May.Pose. A.Risk.To.The.User. Function ensure.That.All.The.Functions.Of.The.Chair.Are.Working.Correctly.E.G..Tilt.In.Space,.Height. Adjustment,.Back.Recline,.Folding.Etc. Fixings check.That.Any.Knobs,.Hand.Whee...
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