Atlas Loeki and Bello User Manual
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The Atlas highchairs
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Atlas Revalidatie Techniek BV
PO Box 106
5370 AC Ravenstein
The Netherlands
Visiting address
Korte Stukken 7
5371 MN Ravenstein
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)486-45 33 44
Fax: +31 (0)486-45 35 15
www.atlas-rehab.nl
info@atlas-rehab.nl
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Loeki and Bello User Guide
Foreword
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FFoorreewwoorrdd
This user guide is intended for parents and/or supervisors of children using one of the following
Atlas highchairs: the Loeki or the Bello.
The Altas Loeki and Bello highchairs are designed as a resource for children with simple or
multiple handicaps. The various models can be used indoors; in rehabilitation centres and
institutions, as well as in the home.
Each chair bears the CE marking, which indicates that it meets the European requirements.
The settings of the chairs are adjusted by the dealer prior to delivery. After this, the most important
settings can be changed without difficulty to ensure that the child derives optimal benefits from
his/her highchair by following the directions contained in this user guide. The child’s attending
therapist can use this guide to make optimal use of the highchair’s facilities that are designed to
accommodate the child’s growth.
The user guide contains a great many photographs that will facilitate finding the adjustment
facilities on the chair.
Your experiences with the Loeki and Bello highchairs are important for their continual
improvement. If you have remarks or suggestions for improvement of this product, please contact
us via:
Postal address:
Atlas Revalidatie Techniek BV
Antwoordnummer 3509
5370 ZX Ravenstein
The Netherlands
Internet:
www.atlas-rehab.nl
info@atlas-rehab.nl
Read this user guide carefully.
Loeki and Bello User Guide
Contents
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CCoonntteennttss
1. THE LOEKI AND THE BELLO ........................................................................................................................... 3
2. SAFETY.................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 S
AFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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2.2 I
MMEDIATE DANGER
............................................................................................................ 4
3. INITIAL USE ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 L
IFTING THE CHILD INTO THE CHAIR
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3.2 L
IFTING THE CHILD OUT OF THE CHAIR
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4. OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 D
AILY ADJUSTMENTS
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4.1.1 The brakes.................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1.2 Adjusting the height of the seat .................................................................................................................... 9
4.1.3 Adjusting the seating angle (Bello only) ...................................................................................................... 9
4.1.4 Adjusting the angle of the footrest (Bello only) ......................................................................................... 10
4.1.5 Adjusting the angle of the armrests (Bello only)........................................................................................ 10
4.1.6 The height of the head support................................................................................................................... 10
4.1.7 The tray table (optional) ............................................................................................................................ 11
4.1.8 The parts to secure the child in position (optional) ................................................................................... 11
4.1.9 Turning the leg supports aside (optional).................................................................................................. 12
4.2 S
TANDARD SETTINGS (IT IS ADVISABLE TO HAVE THESE SETTINGS FIXED BY A PARAMEDIC
) .... 13
4.2.1 The height and angle of the back support ................................................................................................... 13
4.2.2 Seat depth and seat width .......................................................................................................................... 13
4.2.3 The height of the armrests.......................................................................................................................... 14
4.2.4 The height, depth and angle of the footrest................................................................................................ 14
4.2.5 The height and depth of the head support (optional) ................................................................................. 16
4.2.6 The width of the side supports for the back support (optional).................................................................. 16
4.2.7 The height, depth and width of the leg supports (optional)........................................................................ 17
4.2.8 The gas spring............................................................................................................................................ 18
5. MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................................... 19
6. REPAIRS ................................................................................................................................................................ 19
7. WARRANTY.......................................................................................................................................................... 19
8. TECHNICAL DATA ............................................................................................................................................. 20
8.1 S
TANDARD DIMENSIONS OF THE LOEKI AND THE BELLO
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8.2
UPHOLSTERY
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8.3 O
PTIONS
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Loeki and Bello User Guide
1. The Loeki and the Bello
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11.. TThhee LLooeekkii aanndd tthhee BBeelllloo
The “Loeki” and “Bello” Atlas highchairs are solid eating/working chairs available in three sizes.
The chairs are adjustable in all directions to accommodate the child’s growth and to provide good
sitting support.
Loeki settings
The height of the chair is adjustable using a gas spring and the subframe is equipped with four
double locking swivel wheels. The seat width, seat depth and the footrest are easy to adjust using
head screws. The height and width of the armrests, and the height and depth of the backrest are
adjustable so that an optimal seating posture can be attained.
Bello settings
The Bello is adjustable in the same way as the Loeki. In addition, it is possible to adjust the angle
of the armrests and the footrest, thereby further optimising the child’s seating arrangements.
Children with poor truncal balance in particular benefit from these adjustable settings. «
Standard features
The chairs come with covered contour seats and a preformed backrest. The chair is modular which
means that the chair can be constructed to fit individual needs.
Illustration 1:
Standard features of the Loeki, with
standard subframe.
a) Backrest
b) Armrest
c) Seat
d) Footrest
Standard features of the Bello, including
head support and optional subframe.
e) Setting to change seating angle
f) Setting to change angle of footrest
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2. Safety
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22.. SSaaffeettyy
Atlas put a great deal of care into ensuring the child’s safety. A great deal of effort went into
creating the proper design for the chair and its accessories. This extends to the initial settings of
the chair, which have been expertly engineered by Atlas. Nevertheless, it is imperative for the
child’s supervisors and parents to adhere to the following safety instructions in order to safeguard
the safe use of the highchair.
2.1 Safety instructions
a) Never leave your child alone in the chair and always supervise its use.
b) Ensure that all fastenings and parts used to secure the child in position are properly tightened.
c) Only use the chair on level ground.
d) Engage the brakes on at least two of the four wheels.
e) The Atlas chair is designed exclusively for interior use.
f) The Atlas highchair must not be used as a means of transportation.
g) Do not allow other children to play with the chair, push the chair forward or hang onto the
armrests.
h) Adjustments may only be done by parents or carers. Unless absolutely necessary, this should
not be done with the child still in the chair.
i) Once the adjustments have been made, properly tighten the lock screws and the adjusting
knobs and verify this has been done after each adjustment. Always turn the clamps to the
inside to avoid clothes from catching.
j) When adjusting the seating angle for the Bello, hold on to the chair in order to prevent it from
tilting too far when the seat is unlocked.
k) When turning over the tray table, be careful to ensure that the child’s fingers cannot become
jammed.
l) When moving or adjusting the chair, make sure that any loose fitting clothes, tablecloths, etc.
cannot be caught by the chair’s bolts, clamps or corners.
m) Avoid adopting an uncomfortable position for long periods of time while you are busy with a
child seated in the highchair. The legs of the subframe are designed so that it is easy for you to
stand between them while you lift the child in and out of the chair. However, be aware that the
legs protrude some distance away from the chair.
n) Never use the maximum height, width or depth to ensure a sturdy connection.
o) Do not exceed the maximum permissible load of 75 kg.
p) Any service carried out by someone other than a person authorised by Atlas Revalidatie
Techniek voids the warranty and causes Atlas Revalidatie Techniek’s general liability to lapse.
Safety instructions ‘a’ and ‘b’ are repeated on a warning sticker affixed to the highchair (see figure
below). Make sure that this text remains legible at all times. If necessary ask for a new copy of this
sticker.
2.2 Immediate danger
Practice the following steps designed to rapidly retrieve your child from the chair in the event of fire
or other immediate danger, until you are able to carry them out quickly.
Acting quickly in the event of fire or other immediate danger:
a) Unlock the tray table, pull it to the front and turn it to the side and turn the knee supports away,
if present;
Ensure that all the fastenings and par
ts used to secure
the child in position are properly tightened.
Never leave your child alone in the chair.
Always supervise its use.
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2. Safety
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b) Quick release the front of the body harness used to secure the child in position and open the
clasp of the hip belt or the leg harness that secures the child in position, if present;
c) Lift the child out of the chair.
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3. Initial Use
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33.. IInniittiiaall uussee
Before putting the highchair into use, inspect it for visible defects. In case of doubt consult the
supplier. Ask the supplier to instruct you, if you are not yet familiar with the use of this type of
highchair.
The highchair is delivered with the features specifically ordered for your child. The adjustments to
corrective accessories are exclusively made on the basis of the advice of a paramedic. It is
possible that after initial use, changes to the standard settings are required. You must make an
appointment with the supplier for this purpose. Please note: standard settings may only be
adjusted by a trained expert!
Please read this user guide carefully prior to making use of the chair and verify that the use and
purpose of all components and accessories are clear to you (try everything out first, before placing
the child in the chair). Familiarise yourself with the safety instructions in chapter 2.
Arrangements can be made to receive personal instruction from you supplier. In case of problems,
contact the treating therapist or the supplier of the highchair.
3.1 Lifting the child into the chair
To lift the child into the chair in a safe and responsible way it is important to carefully adhere to the
sequence of steps described below. Please refer to chapter 4, “Operation”, for the chair’s operating
instructions.
a) Set the brakes on at least two of the chair’s four wheels, so that the chair cannot roll away as
you lift the child into the chair;
b) Ensure that all settings are properly secured;
c) Place the seat at the desired height using the gas spring adjustment mechanism;
d) If applicable: turn the leg supports aside and turn the tray table out of the way;
e) Loosen the parts used to secure the child in position;
f) Lift the child into the chair (the subframe is designed so that it is possible to adopt a
comfortable position between the chair’s legs during lifting);
g) Hold the child firmly and tighten the parts that secure the child in position;
h) If applicable: turn the leg supports into position and reposition the tray table;
i) If necessary, change some settings to make the child’s seating position more comfortable;
j) Never leave the child alone in the chair and always supervise its use.
3.2 Lifting the child out of the chair
To lift the child out of the chair in a safe and responsible way it is important to carefully adhere to
the sequence of steps described below. Please refer to Chapter 4, Operation, for the chair’s
operating instructions.
a) Set the brakes on at least two of the chair’s four wheels, so that the chair cannot roll away as
you lift the child out of the chair;
b) Verify that all settings are properly secured;
c) Place the seat at the desired height using the gas spring adjustment mechanism;
d) Turn the leg supports, if any, aside;
e) Hold the child firmly and loosen the parts that secure the child in position;
f) Lift the child out of the chair.
Attention:
Read chapter 4, “Operation”, before using the chair for the first time.
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