Gill Junior Fitting instructions
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1. 16 Tri slot Belt or Harness Mounting ACCESSORIES HARNESSES Fig 17 Several styles of Harness suitable for use with the Gill III Junior are available from RMS Sales and can be viewed in ce the current RMS accessory catalogue RMS Shoulder Harness shown in Fig 17 It is recommended that a Harness be installed and initially adjusted by a suitably gualified person and should always be used in conjunction with a correctly adjusted Pelvic Belt Upper Harness fixing points are located on either side of the Headrest Mount see Fig 18 Lower fixings can be attached to the Backrest Braces see Fig 16 Dependant on the direction of pull re guired on the Pelvic Belt or Harness the installer may wish to use the Tri slot positions for the Harness and the alternative fixing points for the Pelvic Belt It will then be necessary to use the displaced Tri plates from the Harness to attach the Pelvic Belt to the alternative fixing point see Fig 16 M6 x 20 dome head screws with washers and Nylock Nuts are re guired for attachment at this point sn Fig 18 ek eee IMPORTANT NOTE fixing points RMS Harnesses are intended to be used for postural position ing and individual security only They MUST NEVER be used as the sole method of occupant restraint during transportation in a motor vehicle see NOTES section on transportation page 15 Page 11 KNEEBLOCK Pop Pin type from Serial No 01294 To install t2. blanking plugs supplied in Kit A e Increase the four holes as indicated in Fig 5 from 5mm to 6mm dia e Prior to commencing attachment of the seat shell interface it will also be necessary to remove the Seat Cushion from the Gill III Junior Seat Base cont Page 6 Refer to Figs 1 amp 2 to locate the correct pre drilled mounting positions marked in BLUE Use Kit A for this installation e Attach the prepared Tom Cross seat shell interface to the underside of the Gill lll Junior Seat Base release catch levers towards the front by inserting 4 M6x60 countersunk screws through the Seat Base from the upper surface then installing one 28mm PVC spacer bush onto each screw before locating the screws through the holes in interface panel e Install one plain washer and one M6 Domed Nylock Nut onto each screw Tighten each M6 Nut to Tighten the M6 Nylock Nuts to 5ft lbs 6 8Nm Hoggi Bingo Refer to Figs 1 amp 2 to locate the correct pre drilled mounting positions marked in GREEN Use Kit B for this installation e Prior to commencing installation it will be necessary to remove the Seat Cushion from the Gill III Junior Seat Base e Attach the appropriate Bingo seat shell interface see application list on page 4 to the underside of the Gill lll Junior Seat Base widest end of interface to the front by inserting the 4 M6x45 counter sunk screws through the interface from the underside Then install a 28mm spa
3. during an impact The positioning of vehicle anchored lap belts as part of the WTORS also reguires careful consideration Lap belts should fit snugly over the occupant s pelvis and should not be allowed to ride up into the abdominal area A Lap Belt should never be used as the sole means of restraint as severe braking or impact could push the upper body forward into other parts of the wheelchair or vehicle potentially damaging the user s head internal organs or lower limbs kkkkkkkkkk PRODUCT MAINTENANCE For safety reasons the manufacturer recommends that security and condition of components such as the Seat Interface Backrest Braces Footrest Knee block Pommel Mount and Upholstery be checked at annual intervals Inspection frequency should be increased accordingly for heavy users Provision is made on the back page of this manual to record inspections Any defects should be reported to the appropriate authority with any remedial work being carried out using genuine original equipment replacement parts available direct from RMS Ltd 01795 477280 Also refer to the Upholstery Maintenance section on page 14 Page 18 WARRANTY STATEMENT Every effort is made by RMS Ltd to ensure that your GILL lll Junior Adjustable Seating System is manufactured to the highest standards and supplied to the specifications as detailed on the product prescription form The supply of our guality products is backed by the company s ISO 9001
4. gt Cen s71 CRASH TESTED Mm h rm Y v y MI CONTENTS ydoed ie died EE 2 Pelvic Belt 11 Safety Guidelines 3 Accessories Initial Installation 4 5 6 amp 7 Knee block and Sacral Pad 12 Adjustments POMME oe eens oer kodes ao 12 Seat ER EE 8 AnklesureS ee ee ee 13 EE AE OR IE RE N 8 UN FT A 13 FOOT CUDDODL osian 9 dje jle Si EE 14 gee UU 5 cda 9 TransportatiOn 15 PRCA CS NF E O 9 Additional Transport Info 16 18 Pelvic SupDorts n 10 Product Maintenance 18 Thoracic Supports 10 Warranty Statement 19 Serial Number amp Inspection Record Back Page INTRODUCTION RMS Ltd would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for choosing the new lightweight Gill lll Junior Supportive Seating System which we are confident when used in conjunction with one of the recommended surrogate bases listed below will suitably meet the reguirements of the user for which it was prescribed From the time of its initial conception the Gill III Junior has undergone rigorous strength testing and quality inspections including the successful Crash Testing to ISO 16840 4 at the Millbrook Proving Ground on 7th July 2006 The Gill III Junior Seating System is available in two sizes both of which have been designed to be used in conjunction with one of the fo
5. underside of the Footrest Panel by means of a plain washer and M5 Nylock Nut supplied Tighten all nuts sufficient to prevent any movement e With the Size 2 the mounting bridges are fitted as above but utilising the rear Footstrap slots and the pre drilled holes located between the front and rear slots see Fig 23 For adjustment advice please refer to the fitting guidelines supplied with the Anklesure devices TRAYS Fig 24 The Tray is designed specifically for Gill lll Junior Seating Systems and offer the user a secure platform for feeding playing or learn ing activities Two sizes of Tray are available one for each size of Gill lll Junior Attachment is via a receiver bracket fitted to the outer face of each Backrest Brace see Fig 24 NOTE With the Tray depth set to the closest position it may be necessary to swing both Thoracic Pads outwards to install or remove the Tray Return Pads to Support position after installation or removal cont Tilt Tray rearwards when inserting into the Receivers Page 13 TRAYS cont Depth adjustment to suit the user can be made on the underside of the Tray where the support stems attach to the Tray see Fig 25 A M10 spanner and size 2 Pozi drive screwdriver will be reguired To enable the Tray to be moved forwards or rearwards slacken all four Domed Nylock Nuts whilst holding the screws Adjustments must be made equally on each side before re tightening Nylock Nut
6. CE marking declara tion For further assistance with any matters relating to the product warranty or product Technical Information please contact the RMS Ltd Technical Help line on 01795 477280 Page 19 Gill Il Junior CRASH TESTED ADJUSTABLE SEATING SYSTEM Your Gill lll Junior Serial Number iS 000 Supply Date ooooccoccccccoo Supplied to o ooooooooo INSPECTION RECORD DATE INSPECTED BY SIGNATURE Thompson House Unit 10 Styles Close Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3BF Tel 44 0 1795 477280 Fax 44 0 1795 229692 Email sales rms kent co uk REHABILITATION MANUFACTURING SERVICES Web www ineedawheelchair co uk
7. CLEAN All Gill Ill Junior upholstery has zipped removable covers with the exception of the Pommel Replacement sets of Upholstery Covers are available in all colours for both sizes please contact RMS Sales for current prices Page 14 TRANSPORTATION The Gill lll Junior Adjustable Seating System has been successfully Crash Tested to 15016840 4 Seating Devices for use in Motor Vehicles whilst in terfaced with an approved surrogate test base However this does not imply and is not intended to imply in any way that the Gill III Junior Seating System is suitable for transporting an occupant in a mo tor vehicle other than when correctly interfaced with the following wheelbases kk e Discovery Kimba sizes 1 amp 2 and Skippi by OttoBock Healthcare e Tom Cross size 2 by Activate IMPORTANT NOTES lt is recommended however that infants under 3 years old who would nor mally be using the size 1 Gill lll Junior should be transferred to an approved and correctly installed child s car seat during transportation in motor vehicle UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the Gill lll Junior Seating System be used as an alternative to a Booster or Child Car Seat in a motor vehicle Whilst provision is made on the GILL III Junior Seating System for attachment of an ancillary postural positioning belt and harness which should still be util ised as normal during the duration of transportation these support devices should NEVER be used as the so
8. Fig 21 and insert stem into mounting through Footplate mounting panel until rear pin locates in locking hole To remove the Pommel depress release pin a and slide Pommel assembly forward Depth adjustment is made with the Pommel removed and by repositioning the spring locking Pop Pin a along the series of holes in the underside of the hori zontal stem A small screwdriver will assist with this The Pommel is also height adjustable by slackening screw b located on the front face of the Pommel frame Set to reguired height and retighten sufficient to prevent any movement See also NOTES regarding Pommels being used during transportation page 15 Release Pin a Release Pin a be Page 12 ANKLESURES RMS Anklesure foot control devices are intended to assist with more severe unwanted foot movements Part numbers AS001 Tiny and AS002 Small can be ordered directly from RMS Sales on 01634 578881 Utilise pre drilled holes for mounting bridges Utilise foot strap slots to attach mounting bridges Anklesures can be easily installed onto the Gill III Junior Footrest Panels after removal of the original equipment Footstraps e With the Size 1 Gill lll Junior the Anklesure mounting bridges can be at tached directly to the Footrest Panel see Fig 22 using the Footstrap slots The Mounting Screws supplied should be inserted through the bridges from the top and secured on the
9. Guide issued by the wheel base manufacturer should be studied by all relevant persons to ensure that the instructions procedures and warn ings are clearly understood and carefully observed For correct support and user comfort it is strongly recommended that the initial installation and adjustments are carried out by a suitably guali fied person The maximum occupant capacity of the GILL Ill Junior for transportation purposes is 28Kg 4 4 stones when interfaced onto one of the wheel bases listed on page 2 After the GILL III Junior has been initially adjusted to suit the individual user any settings should not be subseguently affected by the removal and refit ting of the GILL III Junior to allow the mobility base to be folded However care should be taken to avoid impacting adjustable components whilst the Seat is removed from the wheel base as this could affect their original pre set position To accommodate any changes in user growth or postural positioning it is recommended that the user be checked at regular intervals by a suitably qualified person to ensure that adjustable components are correctly set to suit the user s current reguirements Carers should ensure correct utilisation of any positioning Straps or Har nesses as failure to do so could result in injury to the user lt is recom mended that any postural Straps or Harnesses being used are the first items to be secured when the user enters the seat and the last item
10. Ouality Management System and CE Marking declaration The GILL lll Junior is supplied with a manufacturer s warranty covering faulty materials or workmanship for a period of Twelve months from the date of initial dispatch from our factory In the unlikely event of a warranty claim being necessary the failed part must be returned to the manufacturer or the manufacturer s approved re pairer for inspection The failed part may then be repaired or replaced at the manufacturer s dis cretion or that of the manufacturer s approved repairer In the latter case any displaced parts must be returned to the manufacturer for inspection Any part component or accessory repaired or replaced during the warranty period will continue to be covered for the balance of the warranty period only As unusually high rates of wear on this device or its ancillary parts may be caused by the user s clinical condition the manufacturer may consider this to be beyond its control Therefore items such as Upholstery may only be con sidered for repair or replacement under the terms of the product warranty where a failure is clearly attributed to a manufacturing or material defect With the exception of modifications and or alterations carried out by the manufacturer to meet the clinical needs of the user any attempt to change the design or modify the construction of the GILL III Junior in any way will in validate the product warranty and the manufacturer s
11. T P Y Tom Cross size Seat Shell Interface Mounting Code l Hoggie Bingo size 2 Otto Bock Horocek size 1 LS J Tom Ci ize 2 ae a Hoggie Bingo size 1 E FRONT Fig 1 Fig 2 ATTACHING the GILL Ill Junior to the WHEEL BASE MANUFACTURER S SEAT SHELL INTERFACE A clean clear work surface should be allocated for this operation SUGGESTED TOOL REOUIREMENTS 32 Drive Ratchet and 6 Extension Y Drive 10mm socket 3 Drive 8mm socket 0 20 ft lbs 3 2 Drive Torque Wrench M4 Hexagon Key M3 Hexagon Key Pozi drive size 2 screwdriver Small Rubber Hammer Cordless Drill with 6mm drill bit NOTE A Hacksaw and access to a Vice will be reguired for the Tom Cross application To enable the intended wheel base seat shell interface to be attached to the Gill Il Junior the new seat unit is supplied with two fitting kits A amp B Kit A is for use with the Discovery Kimba Skippi and Tom Cross wheel bases Kit B is for use with the Hoggi Bingo wheelbase only Each fitting Kit will contain the appropriate screws washers nuts spacers and blanking plugs to suit each application Page 5 Otto Bock Discovery Kimba and Skippi models Refer to Figs 1 amp 2 to locate the correct pre drilled mounting positions marked in RED Use Kit A for this installation e Prior to commencing installation it will be necessary to remove the Seat Cushion from the Gill III Junior Seat Base rc yee To al
12. brackets enable the Positive lock Swing away thoracic width to be adjusted by up to 50mm release Button Thoracic on each side Alternative mounting holes in Support the Backrest Panel also enable the thoracic supports to be height adjustable Width adjustment is carried out by slackening both retaining screws on each mounting bracket sufficient to allow the bracket to slide along the key washers to the reguired position Retighten screws to 5ft lbs 6 8Nm Height adjustment is achieved by removing the support mounting screws and key wash EE Ee ers re positioning supports to required sk screws WW height and re fit screws and key washers and key washers Fully tighten screws to 5ft lbs 6 8Nm Fig 15 Page 10 PELVIC BELT The Gill lll Junior is supplied with a 25mm Pelvic Belt with comfort pads as standard The Belt is attached to the seat unit via the Tri slot mounting points located in the Backrest Braces see Fig 16 Initial belt length adjust ment should be made equally at these points Final Belt adjustment can be made after the main buckle has been connected by pulling on the D rings located on either side of the main buckle IMPORTANT NOTE The Pelvic Belt supplied with the Gill II Junior MUST NEVER be used as the sole method of occupant restraint during transportation in a mo Alternative lower fixing tor vehicle point for Pelvic Belt see NOTES section on transportation page 15 Fig
13. cer onto each screw counter bored end away from the interface Secure each screw to the Seat Base by means of a brass top hat type nut that will locate into the appropriate holes in the Seat Base from the upper surface e Tighten each M6 Screw to 5ft lbs 6 8Nm NOTE After attaching the appropriate interface the 4249 Gill lll Junior is ready to be placed onto the intended wheelbase Fa N Apply the wheelbase parking brakes prior to attaching the seat Page 7 ADJUSTMENTS NOTE All seat adjustments can be carried out with the Gill lll Junior attached to the wheelbase SEAT BASE Depth Adjustment Seat depth adjustment is achieved by moving the Backrest forwards or rearwards Adjustment can be made at the con nection blocks where the Backrest Braces join the Seat Base inset Two adjustment areas are available see Fig 9 the first being at point A by removing both screws nuts and washers W on each side This will allow the Backrest to be moved rearwards to align Brace holes A with the holes in the connecting blocks Refit screws nuts and wash ers and re tighten to 5ft lbs 6 8Nm The second adjustment area is on the Seat Base by removing the two screws at point B on both sides this will allow the Backrest to be moved forwards or rearwards to obtain the reguired seat depth There are four adjustment posi tions available on the size one Gill III Junior and six positions on the size two model R
14. cts of the occupant restraint on the user both in normal vehicle move ment and on impact e Effects of the seating unit wheelchair and or any accessories being used on the action of a vehicle anchored occupant restraint in an impact e_ Suitability of any interface that connects the seating unit to the wheelchair e Postural support or belt harness that is not sufficiently strong to withstand the force of an impact e Reguirements for the use of a headrest to restrict the rearward movement of the head during vehicle motion or impact e The effect on other passengers if the user wheelchair seating unit or ac cessories were to become detached during impact Wheelchair Security Although it may initially appear that the wheelchair and occupant are just one unit to be restrained the reality is that they are independent of each other yet the forces created in their restraint will interact with each other As a result it is extremely important that restraint of the wheelchair does not occur through the occupant and their restraint system in a crash situation This now means that the wheelchair often weighing in at around 100 Kg for an electric powered model and designed to be very mobile must now be come as close as possible to being a fixed seat secured using a restraint system which is independent from the occupant s restraint system The wheelchair must also be secured in such a way that it cannot tip over collapse or break u
15. d non powered wheelchairs without being correctly secured Forces Created in a Crash The Crash Test that wheelchairs seating systems and restraint systems undergo and have to satisfy is a 30mph 20g crash simulation This crash simulation represents a severe crash for a small vehicle like a family car a car derived van M1 category or a mini bus up to 5 tonnes in weight M2 category The crash test assumes that the deceleration rate of the vehicle will create forces where items of mass will weigh 20 times their normal weight For example a 1Kg bag of sugar would effectively weigh 20Kg In comparison this would mean that a 100Kg powered wheelchair will weigh 2 tonnes and an 85Kg occupant will weigh 1 7 tonnes cont Page 16 Risk analysis for Wheelchair Transportation A comprehensive risk assessment by a suitably qualified person is essen tial taking into account the user s reguirements and the type of transport they plan to use Potential risk areas e Possibility of the user being transferred to a fixed vehicle seat e The wheelchair seating unit being transported as unoccupied luggage e The user occupying a wheelchair seating unit during transportation e Ability of the WTORS to hold the wheelchair and or seating unit together with the user during vehicle movement or in the event of an impact e Effects of normal vehicle manoeuvres such as braking accelerating and cornering on the wheelchair user e Effe
16. efit screws after adjustments and fully tighten to 5ft lbs 6 8Nm NOTE Ensure that any adjustments are carried out egually on each side Fig 10 The lower SCrews BACKREST Height and Angle There are four Backrest height positions available on both sizes of Gill III Junior To raise or lower the Backrest panel remove screws washers and nuts Y see Fig 10 from both sides and re position Backrest as reguired Refit screws wash ers and nuts and re tighten to 5ft lbs 6 8Nm There are also two angular positions for the Backrest 90 and 95 Adjustment can be made by slackening both domed Nylock nuts and screws Z see Fig 10 on both sides screw holes have a double countersink which allows the screws to be positioned in either the forward 95 position or rearward 90 position Set Backrest to the required position and re tighten screws Re tighten Nylock nuts whilst holding the NOTE Ensure that any adjustments are carried out equally on each side Page 8 FOOTREST PANEL The Footrest Panel on both sizes of Gill lll Junior is height adjustable To gain maximum adjustment the Footrest Panel has three mounting holes although only two of these are used at any one time normally positions 1 amp 2 see Fig 11 as these will give maximum leg length Using positions 2 amp 3 will allow the Footrest Panel to be raised a further 25mm on size one seat units and 30mm on the size two Height adjustment is made b
17. face Adapter Use dJunior Make Model amp Seat Shell Manufacturer s Size Interface Size Part Number Otto Bock Discovery 36cm 36cm Parallel Adapter HR32048200 with 36cm Interface HR32046700 Otto Bock Kimba range Size 1 Size 1 Activate TOM Maxi Chassis Standard Size 2 p n 410209GIL Otto Bock Discovery 36cm 36cm Parallel Adapter HR32048200 with 36cm Interface HR32046700 Otto Bock Kimba range Size Size 1 Interface 1 HR32046700 Otto Bock Kimba range Size HR32046800 Otto Bock Skippy 2 HR32046800 With RMS adaptor Hoggi Bingo Size 2 2 Trapezium Size 2 3203 2120E Activate TOM Maxi Chassis Standard Interface p n Size 2 p n 410209CSI 410078S r y m TOM n 7 DISCOVERY ap _ CROSS A y f KIMBA a gt a a e b8 BINGO Page 4 INTERFACE MOUNTING POSITIONS INTERFACE ATTACHMENT POINTS SEAT BASE Size 2 INTERFACE ATTACHMENT POINTS SEAT BASE Size 1 E 7 O W a 6 ao D 5 lt i We 0 TY d L i E 0 6 4 6 1 Oe Es u _ 5 _ N 0 0 T o l d A o o A QU Sp o Y 0 O N l 1 TAY Y 6 i Y 9 NW O od Y oy po A E g g l kle e q _ _ _ _ _ o SEK N o aN A A q T Y R W e Seat Shell Interface Mounting Code A IA Otto Bock Horocek size 2 FRON
18. he Kneeblock depress forward release pin a on the underside of the horizontal stem Fig 19 and insert stem into mounting through Footplate mounting panel until rear pin locates in locking hole To remove Kneeblock depress release pin a and slide Kneeblock assembly forward Depth adjustment is made with the Kneeblock re moved by repositioning the spring locking Pop Pin a along the series of holes in the underside of the horizontal stem A small screwdriver will assist with this operation Height adjustment is made by slackening screw b set Kneeblock to reguired height and re tighten screw NOTE lt is recommended that Footstraps are always used in conjunction with a Kneeblock See also NOTES regarding Kneeblocks being used SACRAL PAD during transportation page 15 ET Pad A Sacral Pad will be factory fitted where a Kneeblock Under Cushion Cover has been supplied with the Gill lll Junior Where a Sacral Pad is supplied as part of a Kneeblock kit to be fitted to a Gill III Junior after leaving the factory the following instructions should be implemented Remove the Velcro attached Backrest Cushion Unzip both sides of the Cushion Cover upwards from the bot tom sufficient to allow the Sacral Pad to be inserted under the covering fabric see Fig 20 Carefully re zip the Cushion Cover and refit to Backrest POMMEL To install the Pommel stem depress forward release pin a on the underside of the horizontal stem
19. le method of occupant restraint during trans portation in a motor vehicle Unless deemed to be absolutely essential for the user it is recommended that accessories such as a Tray Kneeblock or Pommel should be removed for the duration of any journey in a motor vehicle An individual risk assessment should be carried to establish the safest transportation procedures The transporting vehicle MUST be suitably equipped with wheelchair and oc cupant restraint systems compliant with ISO 10542 The recommended restraint system as used for the Gill lll Junior Crash Test ing is Part Number Q 5004 T2 which includes a complete set of four point wheelchair restraints and three point occupant restraints and is available from Q Straint Europe 175 John Wilson Business Park Whitstable Kent CT5 3RB Tel 01227 773035 Fax 01227 770035 Under No Circumstances should any part of a transportation restraint system be attached directly to the GILL lll Junior Seating System IMPORTANT NOTE The manufacturers recommendations for installation and use of all restraint systems must be closely followed and used in conjunction with the information detailed in this manual If the intended transporting vehicle is not already fitted with O Straint anchor age tracks details of these can also be obtained direct from Q Straint Cont Page 15 General information regarding transportation of Wheelchairs Seating Systems and their Occupants Please Note The i
20. llowing wheel bases by utilising the surrogate base manufacturer s seat shell interface The Otto Bock Kimba all models Discovery 36cm and Skippi Power base also the Tom Cross size 2 by Activate AIl of these are suitable for transporta tion of the occupant in a motor vehicle when used in conjunction with the appro priate transportation restraint systems The Bingo Rehab Pushchair by Hoggi will also accept the Gill III Junior but this combination is currently NOT recommended for transportation of the occupant in a motor vehicle Only use the Gill lll Junior as instructed in this Manual together with any instruc tions supplied by the wheel base manufacturer Should the reader have any con cerns regarding the installation or use of the Gill lll Junior please contact the RMS Ltd Technical Help Line on 01795 477280 RMS Ltd reserves the right to change without notice the design the meth ods of manufacture or any materials used in the construction of the Gill Ill Junior Seating System where it considers such changes will serve to im prove the product quality or become necessary to meet any changes in legislation affecting the device Page 2 SAFETY GUIDELINES IMPORTANT NOTES Due to the various activities that a wheelchair user has to perform RMS recommends that prior to issuing the Gill lll Junior and the wheel base into which it is to be interfaced this User Manual together with any User
21. locking pin see Fig 13 and insert TE Headrest stem Release locking pin at the PT reguired height Four positions are available A Y Spring loaded Locking Pin Page 9 PELVIC SUPPORTS As standard the Pelvic Supports are of the fixed type i e non swing away and are attached directly to the Backrest Panel as shown in Fig 14 The slotted mounting brackets enable the pel vic width to be adjusted by up to 50mm on Fig 14 each side Alternative mounting holes in the Backrest Panel also enable the pelvic sup ports to be height adjustable Width adjustment is carried out by slackening Fixed type both retaining screws on each mounting Pelvic Support bracket sufficient to allow the bracket to slide 5 along the key washers to the required posi tion gt Height adjustment is achieved by removing both securing screws and key washers After locating the most suitable height refit screws and key washers and fully tighten to 5ft lbs 6 8Nm NOTE The Adjustments detailed above also apply where swing away Pelvic Supports are Pelvic support mounting fitted screws and key washers THORACIC SUPPORTS As standard the Thoracic Supports will be of the RMS swing away type and are attached directly to the Backrest Panel The swing away mechanism is self locking in the forward direction To release the lock depress the button located on the top of the mounting bracket see Fig 15 The slotted mounting
22. low sufficient clearance between i Ed the Footrest Support Panel and the inter face release catch it may be necessary on A size one models to slacken the catch lever bolt to allow the lever to be turned 90 to a downward pointing position Re tighten catch lever securing nut to 5ft los 6 8Nm e Attach the appropriate Otto Bock seat shell interface see application list page 4 to the underside of the Gill lll Junior Seat Base Else catch at front by inserting 4 M6x45 countersunk screws through the Seat Base from the upper surface then installing one 28mm PVC spacer bush onto each screw before locating the screws through the holes in interface panel see Fig 3 e Install one plain washer and one M6 Nylock Nut onto each screw Tighten each M6 Nylock Nut to 5ft lbs 6 8Nm Tom Cross size 2 models only IMPORTANT NOTE To enable the Tom Cross wheel base to accept the Gill lll Junior seat unit it will be necessary to remove a section of frame from the front of the manufac turers seat shell interface Whilst there are two sizes of interface available for the Tom Cross wheel base the Gill lll Junior seat base is only pre drilled to accept the smaller size 1 See Fig 4 e Measure and mark a dis tance of 38mm 1 up from the front cross bar just below the threaded lugs see Fig 5 e After removal of the unwanted frame section de burr exposed holes in the seat shell interface frame and install
23. nformation given in this section is intended for guidance only All figures and standards quoted are correct at the time of printing but may be subject 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 There are over 750 000 wheelchair users in the UK Although thousands travel in motor vehicles every day very few problems are reported However in the small number of injuries and fatalities recorded investiga tions have revealed that the cause is rarely attributed to a piece of faulty equipment The majority are the result of inappropriate inadeguate or incorrectly used eguipment which can pose as much a risk to wheelchair users as a vehicle impact The main areas where problems are identified e Lack of communication between the parties involved notably with trans port service providers before a wheelchair seating unit is prescribed Lack of comprehensive risk analysis for users e Lack of clear product information for users carers and transporters e Inadequate transportation information and training for users carers pre scribers service providers and drivers e Inappropriate incomplete or misused wheelchair tie down systems WTORS Inappropriate occupant restraint systems Incorrect use of tail lifts and ramps Wheelchairs blocking gangways and exits during transportation Transportation of unoccupied powered an
24. p causing injury to the occupant or other passengers in the transporting vehicle Ideally this system should be to the wheelchair manufacturers recommenda tions as it will be of the type that the wheelchair and or seating system was successfully crash tested with and therefore proven to be suitable for that application cont Page 17 Occupant Restraint Considerations A prescription should specify the type of occupant restraint reguired in a vehi cle i e a lap and diagonal belt or full harness The amount of upper body con trol that the user has during normal vehicle movement should be taken into account Normal movement includes braking and cornering which have considerable effect on persons with limited upper trunk control Some wheelchair users for example may be able to maintain an upright pos ture when using the wheelchair indoors but not whilst travelling in a motor vehicle Such considerations apply equally to lower limb amputees and users in sup portive seating units who may also have limited upper body control Positioning of the Restraints The positioning of the occupant restraint can be critical depending on an indi vidual s shape size disability or ability to withstand increased spinal load forces Restraints that loop over the shoulders and anchored to the vehicle floor for example may reguire more careful consideration in some cases as they could cause a heavy downward loading on the wheelchair user
25. s just sufficient tor prevent any move ment between support stems and the Tray The Tray is manufactured from black PVC with varnished hardwood up stands This allows the Tray surface to be washed or cleaned with all types of Hygienic wipes See also NOTE regarding use of Trays in transportation page 15 Two domed Nylock Nuts located under _ each side UPHOLSTERY The Gill III Junior upholstery is finished in Agua Stretch high performance fab ric which is ideally suited for use in the Healthcare sectors Available in six colours Agua Stretch fabric is Waterproof Breathable Anti Bacterial Anti Fungal Suitable for use with pressure distributing foam Fire Retardant Wipe Clean Colourfast to sunlight and very Stain Resistant to blood urine grease ink iodine betadine ketchup chewing gum chocolate coffee and wine Anti bacterial Anti fungal will not support microbial or fungal growth including Salmonella E Coli and MRSA Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Flame Retardant to BS5852 Crib 5 IMO FTPC Part 8 NFPA260 Class 1 and CAL 117 Section E UPHOLSTERY Maintenance As the Agua fabric is extremely stain resistant spillages can be easily removed using a damp sponge or cloth and just wiping dry It can be steam cleaned in position or cleaned with mild Hypochlorite solutions or Mineral Spirit All soap residues must be rinsed out of the fabric DO NOT MACHINE WASH OR DRY
26. s to be released before exiting Worn or damaged upholstery can lead to hygiene contamination cause injury to the user and in some cases fail to support the user correctly Regular inspections of all upholstery should be made and any defects should be reported to the relevant authority for rectification as soon as possible Ancillary devices such as the Headrest positioning Straps and Harnesses Kneeblock or Pommel should be checked for security on a daily basis The parking brakes of the mobility base should always be applied before attempting to transfer the occupant removing or refitting the Gill lll Junior or making any adjustments Never suspend heavy objects from the Gill lll Junior or any part of the wheel base which is not designated or intended for the purpose of carrying goods as this could seriously affect the overall stability NOTE See also details on Transportation pages 15 18 Page 3 INITIAL INSTALLATION Where the Gill lll Junior is not factory fitted by RMS to the intended wheel base the information on this page and page 5 together with the relevant installation instructions detailed on pages 6 and 7 should be carefully followed The Seat Base Panel of both sizes of Gill lll Junior are drilled to accept the cor responding size of wheel base manufacturers seat shell interface The installer should ensure that the correct parts are to hand before proceeding further see table below Gill Ill Wheel base Inter
27. y slackening the two mounting screws A Fig 11 sufficient to allow the Footrest Panel to slide up or down Set Footrest to required height and retighten screws to 5ftlbs 6 8Nm To enable the Footrest Panel to be raised to the maximum height remove the screw and key washer from position 1 and refit into position 3 Fig 11 Set Footrest Panel to reguired height and retighten screws to 5ft lbs 6 8Nm Fig 11 ee 00 FOOTSTRAPS To utilise the Footstraps lift the cam locking levers on the ankle straps and pull strap free end through buckle f Insert each foot into a toe strap and route N ankle strap over the instep and down into the buckle Strap tension is adjusted by simply pulling the free end through the cam locking buckle and folding cam lever fully over to secure the straps The Footstraps are fitted as standard to the inner slots A on the Footrest Panel see Fig 12 However alternative slots are available B which allow the straps to be extended outwards by 25mm to suit changes in footwear or for wider fitting users The straps can be easily re routed if required by following the directional arrows in Fig 12 but utilising the outer slots B instead of slots A Slots B Wider Fitting Positions Slots A HEADREST The Headrest locates into a receiver socket which is attached to the upper area of the Back rest Panel and is height adjustable To insert Headrest into the receiver pull out the spring loaded
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