smirthwaite 16011-16014, 16031-16034, 16021-16024, Juni Instructions For Use Manual

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Juni Chair

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Codes 16011-16014, 16021-16024, 16031-16034

IMPORTANT!

These instructions should be read by all therapists and carers using
the equipment and should be retained for future reference. The
product should always be used under adult supervision.

Any incorrect use of the product and failure to follow the instructions
may put the user at risk or impede the function. If you have any
queries using this product or wish for further copies, please do not
hesitate to contact Customer Service department on
T: [phone].

CONTENTS PAGE

1.0 INTRODUCTION 1

2.0 ILLUSTRATION OF YOUR CHAIR 2

3.0 FOR YOUR SAFETY 3

4.0 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING YOUR CHAIR 4

5.0 SETTING UP AND ADJUSTING YOUR CHAIR 5

6.0 CARE & MAINTENANCE 12

7.0 GUARANTEE & SERVICE 13

8.0 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT 13

9.0 WARRANTY & AFTERSALE 14

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing your new Smirthwaite Juni Chair.
The Juni has been designed for children who require minimal levels of postural support

when seated. It’s simple, unobtrusive design style fits well into nursery, school and

home environments.

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A. Contoured seat
B. Adjustable backrest
C. Adjustable armrest
D. Outrigger legs

A

C DB

2.0 ILLUSTRATION OF YOUR JUNI CHAIR

2.1 TECHNICAL DATA

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STOP!

Please read these instructions CAREFULLY and THOROUGHLY

3.0 FOR YOUR SAFETY

 The user should NOT be left unattended whilst using the chair. Always ensure a

responsible adult or carer is in attendance.

 The carer should be familiar with the methods of adjustment and have completed all

adjustments appropriately to meet the needs of the child before use.

 Regular maintenance checks and cleaning are essential for the safe use of this

equipment (see care and maintenance section).

 If any part is loose, damaged or functioning incorrectly, do not use until rectified.
 Always fasten the pelvic strap and any other straps provided.
 The mobile base accessory is for indoor use ONLY.
 Regularly check that straps or harnesses are not showing any signs of tearing or

fraying and that they fasten correctly.

 Ensure that all screws and handwheels are securely tightened and that none are

missing.

 Always keep this product away from naked flames, cigarettes and sources of heat

including open fireplaces, radiators and heaters.

 The chair is ONLY to be used on a flat level surface.

 DO NOT fit parts or accessories of other manufacturers to this product unless

authorised to do so in writing by G&S Smirthwaite Ltd. Failure to follow these
instructions will not only invalidate the guarantee but could make the chair dangerous
to use. G&S Smirthwaite Ltd will not accept liability for any injury or damage incurred
through such malpractices. Any repairs required must be carried out by G&S
Smirthwaite Ltd authorised personnel.

 The Juni is CE marked. This certifies that it meets all relevant European safety

requirements.

If you believe this product to be faulty - DO NOT USE - Contact G&S Smirthwaite Ltd on
T: [phone].

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A B C

D

F

E

4.0 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING YOUR CHAIR

 The Juni chair is supplied either fully assembled or in part assembled form, for the

customer to undertake final assembly – see guide below. For a detailed guide refer
to Section 5.

 A part assembled Juni is supplied with the seat cushion (A) removed and the back

cushion fully rotated forward (B). The back cushion is held secure for transport by
setting each armrest (C) in a low position once the back cushion has been rotated
forward. Leg outriggers (D) are set to minimum height as standard.

 No tools are required to finalise assembly, simply use the handwheels and washers

provided.

 Firstly, loosen the handwheels securing each armrest, and raise them to permit the

back cushion to be rotated to vertical or slight rearward recline. Insert a handwheel
and washer (E) in each chair side.

 Offer up the seat cushion (A) to the Juni chair and secure using two handwheels and

washers (F) on the underside of the chair.

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STOP!

If in any doubt, ALWAYS seek ADVICE.
Always turn handwheels and screws clockwise to tighten or anti-

clockwise to loosen. The chair must be fully adjusted by a therapist
or trained representative before use.

A hexagon key is provided for adjustments.
IMPORTANT!

We recommend that the chair is fully adjusted to fit the child before
use.

 Your Juni chair is fitted with four

outrigger legs (A), permitting seat
height adjustment

 To adjust, firstly lay the chair on its

back

 For each outrigger, identify and

remove the securing screw (M6 x

30) (B) to permit outrigger removal

 Position each outrigger leg to the

desired height

 Insert and tighten each securing

screw to affix leg outrigger in place

 Ensure all 4 legs are set to the same

height

5.0 SETTING UP AND ADJUSTING YOUR JUNI CHAIR

5.1 SEAT

5.1.1 SEAT ADJUSTMENTS

Five adjustments can be made to the seat; height, depth, width, back recline and back
lumbar support adjustment.

5.1.2 HEIGHT
To adjust seat height

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 Loosen handwheels (C) and (D)
 Slide seat forwards or backward

to desired position

 Tighten handwheels (C) and (D)

 Locate and remove the two

handwheels securing the seat back
recline angle (E)

 The Juni seat back can be reclined

in steps of 5o from 95o through to
105o

 When the desired back recline

angle has been achieved, simply
insert and tighten the two
handwheels (E)

C

D

5.1.3 DEPTH
To adjust seat depth

5.1.4 WIDTH
To reduce seat width or to provide additional support

 25mm and 50mm width trunk support cushions can be supplied.
 Cushions are secured to the inside face of the arm rest wood, using the Velcro strips

provided.

5.1.5 BACK RECLINE
To adjust seat back recline angle

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 To adjust the lumbar prompt, insert the

hex head tool (as supplied) into rear of
the Juni seat back (F), and rotate to
achieve the desired amount of prompt

 Loosen hand wheels and washers (G,

H)

 Slide arm rest up or down to the

desired position.

 Tighten hand wheels (G, H)
 Repeat on opposite side of chair

 Ensure arm rests are at the same

height and horizontal – this is
particularly important if the chair is to
be used with the tray accessory

5.1.6 BACK LUMBAR PROMPT
To adjust seat back lumbar prompt

5.2 ADJUSTABLE ARMREST

5.2. 1 HEIGHT
To adjust armrest height

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 The pelvic strap is secured to the

seat by two cam-lock mechanisms,
located under the seat base (I, J)

 To adjust the strap for growth, simply

lift each cam-lock to release, adjust
the strap appropriately and then
close each cam-lock

Buckle Strap (Standard)

 The buckle is secured by pushing the

male plug into the female receiver

 To release the buckle, press both

sides of the male plug

 The strap length can be altered by

adjusting the tri-glide (as shown
opposite)

 Check armrests are set to the same

height, and are securely tightened

 Slide the tray onto the armrests, to

the desired position – the tray will
automatically lock into position

 To remove tray, pull the quick release

lever on the underside of the tray, and
pull the tray forward

 Ensure the protective film on the tray

is removed before use

J

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5.3 PELVIC STRAP

5.4 TRAY ACCESSORY

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 The static ski accessory is fixed to the

Juni chair by 4 x M6 screws (K), which
locate through each Juni chair
outrigger

 A slot is designed into the rear of each

static ski, this facilitates ski fitment if
height of chair is adjusted

 Ensure the screws are tight at all times

 The Pommel accessory (L) slides over

the front of the seat cushion and is
fixed to the Juni using the supplied
hand wheel (M)

 The Pommel can remain in place when

the seat depth is adjusted

L

K

M

5.5 SKI ACCESSORY

5.6 POMMEL ACCESSORY

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 The mobile base accessory is

fixed to the Juni chair by 4 x M6
screws (N), which locate through
each Juni chair outrigger

 The rear castors can be locked

by applying pressure to the foot
lever (Q). An adjustable height
handle accessory is available,
with soft grip. The height can be
adjusted by unlocking clamps
(P), adjust to the desired height,
and then retightening the clamps
(P)

 The Retractable footboard accessory permits easy transfer into the chair. To retract

the footboard, simply press the Red button (O) and push the board rearwards.

 The adjustable handle is

secured to the inside face of
the rear Juni legs

 Remove the M6 screw (R)

that fixes the out rigger (S)
to the main leg assembly
(T)

 Offer up the handle bracket,

and re-insert the M6 screw
(R), securing both the
bracket and out rigger back
into place

 Repeat for the second rear leg

R

S

T

5.7 MOBILE BASE, RETRACTABLE FOOTBOARD AND HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE
HANDLE ACCESSORIES

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 A four point harness is available as

an accessory

 The rear of the Juni seat back has 4

recesses that are designed to locate
fixing cam-locks for the four point
harness

 Take a sharp implement and pierce

each recess where the ‘dimple’ is

visible on the surface (U)

 Offer up a cam-lock and using an

M6 screw, fasten the cam-lock to
the seat

 Repeat for the 3 remaining cam-

locks (V)

 The 4 point harness can now be

secured using the cam-locks

5.8 FOUR POINT HARNESS ACCESSORY

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IMPORTANT!

Cleaning is recommended on a regular basis.

STOP!

The user should not be seated while the checks are carried out.

6.0 CARE AND MAINTENANCE

All our wooden chairs are easy to clean. Each chair has anti-bacterial properties,
ensuring that surfaces are kept hygienic to reduce any risk of cross infection.

 Clean upholstery and wooden parts with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
 Stubborn marks on the woodwork should be cleaned by using a soft brush.
 Do not soak or immerse the chair in water.
 The pelvic strap can be cleaned with a damp cloth. In cases of extreme soiling it can

be machined washed at low temperature with mild detergent but must be drip dried.

 Store the chair in a cool dry place and out of direct sunlight.
 DO NOT use bleach, solvents, abrasives, synthetic detergents, wax polishes,

antibacterial sprays or wipes.

For further information please refer to MHRA or your NHS cleaning guidelines.

6.1 DAILY CHECKS

 Check the tray (if supplied) to ensure no parts are loose or damaged.
 Check all upholstery for signs of wear and tear.
 Check that the hand wheels tighten correctly, and are not cross-threaded or

damaged.

 Check all straps for fraying, and that buckles are not missing/damaged.

6.2 SERVICE INTERVAL

The Juni chair should be serviced every 3 years. Servicing must only be undertaken by
a Smirthwaite service engineer, or by a Smirthwaite trained representative.

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7.0 GUARANTEE & SERVICE

The chair is issued with a full parts and labour guarantee for 2 years from the date of
delivery. This guarantee does not apply to accidental damage caused through
inappropriate use of the chair. This guarantee is issued at the discretion of G&S
Smirthwaite Ltd on RTB (Return to Base) basis. If you have any questions or doubts
relating to the safety or use of the chair please contact us for advice or assistance on:

T: [phone]
E: [e-mail]

8.0 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

G&S Smirthwaite Ltd are committed to continuous improvement to their product range.
Should you have any suggestions or comments please send them to our product design
department at: [e-mail].

G&S Smirthwaite Ltd reserve the right to change the specification or material without
prior notice.

For catalogues, help and further information on our products please contact us at:
G&S Smirthwaite Ltd

17 Wentworth Road
Heathfield
Devon TQ12 6TL

T: [phone]
F: [phone]

E: [e-mail]
W: www.smirthwaite.co.uk

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Model:

Size:

Date of Manufacture:

Serial Number:

Date

Procedure

Service

Personnel

9.0 WARRANTY & AFTERSALE

9.1 Product Information

9.2 Service & inspection record form:

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G&S Smirthwaite, 17 Wentworth Road, Heathfield, Newton Abbot, Devon.TQ12 6TL

T: [phone] F: [phone] E: [e-mail]

W: www.smirthwaite.co.uk

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