JCM Jupiter 2, Jupiter 1 Instruction Manual
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Instruction Manual
Jupiter 2
jcmseating.co.uk
jcmseating.co.uk
Standard
Deluxe
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Contents
Introduction 3
Measurements & Useful Info 4
Seating System Components 5/6
Important Safety Advice 7
Important Safety Advice - General guidance for use 8
Important Safety Advice - Accessories 9
Important - Chest Harness Adjustment 10
Important - Lap Strap Safety 11
Lap strap fixing points 12
Adjusting Tilt / Prone 13
Push Handle Adjustment 13
Chair Height Adjustment 14
Head Rest Adjustment / Replacement 15
Arm Rest Adjustment 16
Applying / Releasing Brakes 17
Back Height Adjustment 17
Lateral Support Positioning 18
Hip Pad Adjustment 18
Pommel Positioning 19
Footplate Adjustment 20
Leg Rest Adjustment 20
Seat Depth Adjustment 21
Product Labelling 21
Cleaning & Care 22
General Maintenance 22
Servicing via Approved Repairer 23
Service Record Log 24
Warranty 25
Inspecting & Reissuing of Equipment 26
Inspecting & Reissuing of Equipment 27
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Introduction
The Jupiter is designed to provide comfort and postural support. The system
is available in two types Standard and Deluxe to accommodate children from
as young as three years through to adult.
This instruction manual contains very important information about the Jupiter
seating system, how to use it safely and obtain the best results from it. Please
read all the information contained in this manual before using the chair and
retain for future reference. Ensure everyone using the equipment is aware of
the contents of this manual and understands how to use the equipment safely.
These instructions provide guidance on the adjustments for professionals,
but they also give information on how the equipment should be safely used,
maintained, checked, and correctly assembled by anyone who uses the seating
system.
In every case the equipment should be supplied via qualified professionals who
will have adjusted
the equipment, checked its compliance and tested it appropriately.
The seating system should only ever be adjusted by qualified professionals
and persons that are suitably trained. For further information please do not
hesitate to contact us - all contact details are on the back cover of the manual.
The Jupiter 2 is designed, manufactured and CE marked to EN12182
Thank you for purchasing our product, we hope
you enjoy your new seating system.
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Measurements & Useful Info
Jupiter Size 1 Size 2 Standard Size 2 Deluxe Size 3
Number of sizes 1 1 1 1
Age Range 3yrs - 9yrs 8yrs-13yrs 8yrs-13yrs 12yrs-Adult
Chassis Footprint Width 570 660 740 730
Overall Footprint Length 510 710 800 730
Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max
Overall Height 1070 1265 1160 1365 1160 1365 1090 1165
Seat Depth Single Seat 240 340 360 530 360 530 380 520
Seat Depth Split Seat 240 375 360 530 360 530 N/A
Seat Height (std 100mm Castor) 395 470 425 500 425 500 520 595
Optional Castor Stem Fitted 435 510 N/A N/A N/A
Seat to Top of Back 340 460 470 650 470 650 410 520
Seat Width 360 440 440 450
Seat Width Between Hip Pads 260 360 195 380 195 380 N/A
Seat Width Between Hip Pads
(Optional Hardware)
170 360 N/A N/A N/A
Thigh Giudes Adj.
(30mm per side increments)
300 360 320 440 320 440 N/A
Width Betw
een Trunk Lateral
Supports
170 360 230 340 230 340 N/A
Width Between Trunk Lateral
Supports (Optional Hardware)
N/A 160 270 160 270 N/A
Seat to Footplate 220 370 210 350 210 350 450 525
Footplate Angle -10˚ 15˚ 0˚ 60˚ 0˚ 60˚ 0˚ 35˚
Armrest height from seat 120 230 150 340 160 380 200 380
Armrest Angle 0˚ 36˚ N/A N/A N/A
Armrest height from Floor 600 795 590 780 600 820 690 870
Push Handle Height 850 1050 550 1050 550 1050 1040 1115
Tilt in Space -5˚ 35˚ 0˚ 15˚ 0˚ 15˚ 0˚ 25˚
Back Angle Recline -5˚ 25˚ -5˚ 35˚ -5˚ 35˚ 0˚ 25˚
Leg Rest Elevation -10˚ + 90˚ N/A N/A 0˚ 90˚
Base Footprint W610 x L550 W650 x L680 W650 x L680 W730 x L700
Ground Clearance
(100mm Castor Fitted)
145 220 140 215 140 215 155 230
User W
eight 60kg 80kg 80kg 100kg
Approx. Weight of Seat 36kg 52kg 52kg 73kg
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Seating System Components
(Deluxe)
A Push Handle
B Headrest
C Shoulder Protraction Pads
D Lateral Supports
E Hip Pads
F Contoured Seat
G Footrest
H Castors
I Adjustable Arm Rest - Deluxe
A
D E
F
G
I
B
C
H
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A Push Handle
B Headrest
C Shoulder Protraction Pads
D Lateral Supports
E Hip Pads
F Contoured Seat
G Footrest
H Castors
I Adjustable Arm Rest - Std
A
E
F
G
B
C
H
I
D
Seating System Components
(Standard)
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Important Safety Advice
We at JCM 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 JCM strongly suggest that the
following information is strictly adhered to at all times.
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
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 fixingsare
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 10 & 11).
• The Jupiter seating system is designed for Indoor use and should always be positioned on a level, flat
floor. The Jupiter chair can be moved between one working area and another for safety ALWAYS
return the Seat to a neutral position, (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.
• Seating system such as the Jupiter are designed to be used inside, however it is acceptable to take
the Jupiter externally for a brief period if transferring the chair from one indoor area to another.
• Heavy items on the tray will aect stability. The fitting of anything other than the standard JCM tray
may substantially aect the stability of the seating system and should therefore be checked before
issue.
• If at any time it is noted that areas of the user’s skin remain reddened after being out of the seating
system for around 10 minutes, urgently contact the qualified professional who performed the
handover 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. ( JCM’s contact information can be
found on the back cover).
• 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 24 - 25)
• The Jupiter size 1, 2 & 3 is designed to be used indoors. For maximum stability the intended use
conditions are indoors on flat surfaces.
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All JCM seating systems should only be size adjusted by qualified professionals or suitably
trained individuals.
• The Jupiter seating system is intended to be used on a level flat floor only
• The Jupiter seating system can be moved from one working area to another but before moving:
- The seat back should be returned to the vertical or slightly reclined position.
- The seat tilt should be returned to the horizontal position.
- Heavy items on the tray and hanging items from the push handle may aect stability and should be
removed whilst moving the seating system whenever possible
• The Jupiter Seating system is intended for indoor use only although it is acceptable to take the base
externally if transferring from one indoor area to another (Note: this is subject to your own risk
assessment (slope angles, thresholds, surface roughness should be considered).
- If the Jupiter seating system is to be moved down a slope then to avoid tipping forward or running
away then the base must be reversed down.
- If the Jupiter Seating system is to be moved over a threshold then to avoid tipping the base must be
reversed over the threshold.
• After moving and during use, the seating system should be in a static position with the brakes applied.
• Whenever the user transfers themselves or is assisted to transfer forward out of the seat the brakes
must be applied and an assistant must hold the push handle to avoid forward tipping.
• When re-issuing equipment, it is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that the equipment being
supplied is appropriate for the needs of the user taking age, weight, ability, diagnosis, growth and any
other factors into account. JCM are happy by appointment to assist with review or re-assessment of
any client against intended equipment provision.
• Periodic Re-Assessment.
- Many of the features of JCM products are designed to be adjustable.
- Healthcare providers/prescribers should consider the need for periodic (re) assessment of users and
their equipment to ensure that the settings of any adjustable features or the complete product where
changes in the user, e.g. growth or other changes, or the intended use are still eective.
• Please note the stability is aected by the following, all of which should be considered during use
and when undertaking a risk assessment:
- User weight
- Seat depth
- Recline angle
- Seat tilt angle
- Seat height
- Environment (slopes and thresholds).
If you have any concerns regarding stability of your chair then please contact JCM.
Important Safety Advice
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Important Safety Advice
(Accessories)
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.
Pommel
Should only be fixed when the user is wearing shoes or boots.
Tr ay
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.
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