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RMS Gill 2 Installation And User Manual
Summary of Gill 2
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Installation and user manual for use with the invacare action range of wheelchairs (july 2014 edition 2) seating system 2.
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Seating systems.
Page 3: Contents
Contents introduction .................................................... 4 technical data ................................................ 4 safety guidelines ............................................ 5 transportation information .............................. 6 gill 2 seat components plan .......
Page 4: Technical Information
Introduction the gill 2 seating system has been developed to be interfaced with the invacare action range of wheelchairs and the neo tilting wheelbase from the southwest seating company. However, this publication is intended to cover the installation of the gill 2 into the action range of wheelchair...
Page 5: 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 2 seating system and the wheelchair into which it is to be interfaced, this manual, together with any wheelchair manufacturer’ user guide, should be studied by al...
Page 6: Transportation
Transportation the gill 2 seating system is the result of experienced, thoughtful design and rigorous testing over 12 months of in-house testing and frontal impact testing. The gill 2 was successfully tested to iso 16840-4 at the transport research laboratory in may 2013, using the hiii 5th percenti...
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Gill 2 seat components plan width adjustable full-length padded pelvic supports, with removable machine- washable covers. Fully upholstered backrest cushion with removable, machine- washable cover. Rms type “d” headrest with angle-adjustable stem. Fully upholstered ramped seat cushion with removable...
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Seat hook bracket locating clamps 8 gill 2 initial installation —invacare action wheelchair range the gill 2 seating system may be supplied as a complete package, already interfaced with its invacare action wheelchair, or as an individual seat unit, for installation by a wheelchair service to their ...
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9 6. Move the gill 2 rearwards until the seat to backrest hinges are level with the backend of the seat rails. Fig.3. 7. Slide the rear seat positioning clamps forwards to contact the front seat hook brackets and lightly tighten clamping nuts, just sufficient to maintain the clamp positions at this ...
Page 10: Gill 2
Gill 2 —action range package where the gill 2 is supplied by rms ltd, together with an appropriate size action wheelchair, as a package, the wheelchair will have the seat and backrest canvasses removed and the gill 2 seat hook bracket locating clamps already installed to accept the seat unit seat. 1...
Page 11: Seat Depth Adjustment
Seat depth adjustment from the standard position, seat depth can be extended forwards by up to 75mm. Tools required: 10mm spanner to adjust seat depth:- 1. Remove the velcro attached seat cushion. 2. Slacken the domed nylock nuts securing the front pelvic support brackets fig.5a. 3. Slide seat depth...
Page 12: Backrest Angle Adjustment
Backrest angle adjustment although set to 90º as standard, the backrest angle can be increased to 100º if required, fig.7a this can be achieved by moving the seat panel forwards on the wheelchair seat rails in one of two ways, dependant on the size of action 3 wheelchair and/or gill 2 seat unit bein...
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Backrest angle adjustment (cont) method (2) - is where the locating clamps for the front seat hook brackets are already fitted towards the front end of wheelchair seat rails, just clear of the parking brake mounts and front seat rail saddles and therefore unable to be moved forwards. Fig.7c. Note: t...
Page 14: Pelvic Support Adjustments
Pelvic support adjustments important note: unless specific dimensions have been requested with the original order, the pelvic supports will be set to an average position and may not be fully tightened. Therefore, correct positioning and security will be necessary. The gill 2 full-length pelvic suppo...
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Important note: unless specific dimensions have been requested with the original order, the thoracic supports will be set to an average position and may not be fully tightened. Therefore, correct positioning and security will be necessary. To adjust thoracic pad height:- 1. To raise or lower the tho...
Page 16: Headrests
Headrests the gill 2 seating system, is fitted as standard, with an rms type d headrest, incorporating a ball mount, angle adjustable stem with height pre-set collar and a two screw fixing backrest mount. Correct positioning of the headrest to suit individual requirements, is normally achieved by a ...
Page 17: Upholstery
Upholstery unless otherwise requested, your gill 2 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...
Page 18: Warranty Statement
Warranty statement every effort is made by rms ltd., to ensure that your gill 2 seating system is manufactured to the highest standards and supplied to the specifications as detailed on the initial prescription / order. The supply of our quality products is backed by the company’s iso 9001 –2008 qua...
Page 19: General Information Record
19 general information record your gill 2 seating system serial number is: ………………......……… wheelchair model and serial number .................................................... Date of supply: ……………………… supplied to: ………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………. .……………………………………………………………… note...
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Seating systems manufactured by thompson house unit 10, styles close, sittingbourne, kent, me10 3bf tel: 01795 477280 fax: 01795 229692 e-mail: sales@rms-kent.Co.Uk web: www.Ineedawheelchair.Co.Uk.