KIRTON Omega User Instructions
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User
Instructions
Omega User Information
August 2011
Contents
1 Inlroduclion Io Ihe Omega chair
2 Omega Producl Informalion
2 Service and Mainlenance
Indicalor
2 Guidelines for Besl Praclice
3 The User Inslruclions
3 Questions and Concerns
General
Operation
of the Omega:
3 Back heighl adjustmenl
4 Back and seal angle recline
4 Slretching of Ihe cable
5 Seat Module
5 Wheel s
6 Legrest
7 Weighted Universal Headresl
7 Loose covers
7 Lap-belt
8 Headcap
7 Sliding Footrest
8 Care and Maintenance
8
Potential risks, cautions and warnings
9 Helpline
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What
is
the Omega?
The purpose of Ihe Omega
is
Io provide a robust, durable chair that can withstand demanding
and severe movements yel provide secure, comfortable seating with postural support and
pressure relieving characteristics for those seated for long periods.
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Why
is
there a need for this type
of
chair?
The Omega was originally designed for
those with Huntington's Disease and other
neurological conditions.
Over time the
Omega has become a recognised and
valued seating system for many other
caring environments.
The ability
of
a seated person
to
function
efficiently and perform activities depends on
their ability
to
adopt the appropriate
posture. All activity is posture dependent.
If
a person cannot move or has problems
adjusting their posture, it may be necessary
to
use seating
to
try to provide externally
what is limited internally.
Comfort and security underpins the Omega
aiming
to
provide a robust, durable chair
that can withstand demanding and severe
movements yet provide a safe and relaxed
seated position.
The Omega allows a good seated position
for relaxing
as
well as for activities such
as
eating. The unique sculpted, bucket style
back and seat offers more stability for the
user whilst enhancing midline positioning
and increasing comfort.
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Who should cons ider using the
Omega ?
The Omega is for those with Huntington's
disease and other neurological conditions
as
well as for more general nursing care.
The Omega can be used within a variety of
different environments including domestic
homes, hospitals, hospices and nursing
homes.
Service and Maintenance Indicator
A service and maintenance indicator is
located on the push handle
of
the chair.
This indicator will flash after
11
months of
use
to
advise that the chair should be
serviced.
Annual servicing of the chair will extend the
warranty
of
the chair to 5 years if
maintained from new and increase the
chair's lifespan.
The annual maintenance service
is
chargeable per chair. Additional
components and parts will be quoted and
charged separately, if required.
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Pressure Relieving Seat Options
• Intelli-Gel Seat Module
Transflo Gel Seat Module
Reflexion™ Foam Seat Module
Accessories
Weighted Universal Headrest
Cushioned Headrest
•
Sliding footrest
Washable loose covers
Headcap
Lap-Belt
Pelvic Positioners
Options
Three different seat widths
(380m m/430m m/51
Om
m)
Three different seat lengths
(430mm/410mm/500mm)
Weight Limit
150kg/25.5 stone
Guidelines for Best Practice
To ensure good practice when considering
purchasing
an
Omega chair and effective
use post purchase we advise that the
foliowing guidelines are considered:
1.
Seek advice and input from a qualified
therapistiprofessional and/or Kirton
representative/distributor at the initial
prescription
of
the chair.
2.
If unsure when ordering the chair and
any accessories contact either the
therapist involved or your Kirton
representative or distributor or our
Customer Services Team
on
Freephone 0800 212709 or
+44
(O)
1440 705352
to
discuss further.
3.
It is recommended that folIowing receipt
of the chair
all
staff members that will
be
supervising the user(s) should be
trained in adjusting the chair
to
ensure
it
is
adjusted safely and correct
positioning is maintained for the benefit
of the user.
4.
Users of the Omega should be
supervised and checked regularly
to
ensure their most appropriate position
is maintained
in
the chair.
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he User Instructions
The purpose of Ihe folIowing user
inslruclions
is
Io
provide a guide on how Io
ulilise,
adjusl and mainlain Ihe Omega
chair.
These inslruclions should be
read
by
all
Ihose involved wilh Ihe supervision of Ihe
user and/or Ihe care of Ihe chair before use.
The Omega
must
be adjusted in terms of
back heighl for each individual user
and
back angle recline
Io
ensure safe
and
comfortable use.
Please retain these instructions with the
Care and Maintenance card enclosed for
future reference.
Questions and Concerns
Should you experience any difficulties or
have any concerns regarding the initial
purchase or subsequently adjusting the
Omega chair or have any concerns
regarding its use or operation Ihen
immed
ia
lely contact either your Kirton
representative, distributor ar our Customer
Services Team an Freephone 0800
212709
ar
+44
(O)
1440 705352, they will
be delighted to help you .
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It
is
recommended that the chair
is
adjusted
to
accommodate each user's specific
requirements in terms
af
back height and
back/seat angle recline.
Whilst adjusling Ihe back/seat angle recline
is
easily made with the user in the chair the
back height adjustment must be made
when the chair
is
unoccupied.
Back
Height
Adjustment
The Omega has
two
back height settings,
the high setting provides a back height
af
800mm and the low setting provides a back
height of 740mm.
• To either increase ar decrease Ihe
back height af the chair, ensure Ihe
user
is
not
in
the chair.
• Locate an the rear of the back module
Ihe fixing screws. The top
two
screws
should be unscrewed completely
and
retained whi l
sl
Ihe bottom
two
screws
should
be
loosened
Io
enable the back
to
mave up ar dawn, but not allow the
back to fall completely
from
Ihe chair.
• Mave the back module
Io
Ihe desired
he
ig
ht and ensure
all
the screws are
replaced securely.
Always
check
to
ensure the back
module
is
not
loose
before re-seating
the
user
.
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