Matrix Seating HEADS FIRST User manual

6. FINAL POINTS TO REMEMBER

Check all fasteners periodically to see if they are tight.

 Use 12mm wide (1.5mm thick) blade screwdrivers with

care when tightening the low profile screws as not to dam-

age the screwdriver slot.

 For some situations it may be necessary to apply Locktite

(type of glue) to any of the connecting screws to prevent

loosening.

If a wheelchair with this head support is used as a seat during

transportation a risk assessment should be carried out..

Check that the covers are washed at 40°C or less and not

tumble dried.

Check that the head support can be removed and replaced

easily from its mounting brackets (and they don’t protrude

at the back of the wheelchair pushhandles).

Check that this Guide is issued to and understood by the user

and/or carers.

SERVICE CONTACT DETAILS:

SUPPLIED BY:

DATE SUPPLIED:

TELEPHONE NUMBER:

35 Breach Lane, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8LD, England Phone: +44.(0)844.251.2575

Website: www.matrixseating.com Email: sales@matrixseating.com Fax: +44(0)1372.700.372

Getting in touch with us….

Tel: +44 (0)1795 477280

Fax: +44 (0)1795 229692

Email: sales@rms-kent.co.uk

www.ineedawheelchair.co.uk

USER GUIDE

The Matrix HEADS FIRST Head Support Range

1. IMPORTANT NOTE:

The user of this equipment, including carers and professionals

who may adjust and handle it, should read this Guide. This Guide

contains important information about the use and application of

the Heads First head support. Because of the clinical and safety

ramifications of misuse, injury to the user or others could result if

you are unclear about how it works. Please keep this Guide to

refer to later.

Matrix Seating Limited (MSL) accepts no liability from mis-

application of this product.

2. SAFETY REMINDERS AND WARNINGS:

2.1 CLINICAL:

Only a Qualified Professional should assess and supply the

Heads First head support.

Ensure that the correct size of Heads First has been selected

and the device is used in conjunction with appropriate pos-

tural management systems (cushions, back supports, etc.)

Everyone involved with the client’s care should monitor skin

condition especially during the initial stages when support

tolerance is being increased.

Do not make adjustments that are not clinically authorised.

2.2 MECHANICAL:

 Check, inspect (for wear and tear) to maintain structural in-

tegrity and tighten screws as necessary for the completed

Heads First yearly for adults and six months for children.

Watch out for situations that may, in combination, require

more frequent service intervals than those mentioned above.

 For various clients and situations (ie, powered wheel-

chair use) it may be necessary to apply Locktite (type

of glue) to the connecting screws or to peen the inner

screw thread (low profile screw) to prevent loosening.

 Use 12mm wide (1.5mm thick) blade screwdrivers with care

when tightening the low profile screws as not to damage the

screwdriver slot.

 For large clients, or those exhibiting high extensor tone or

regular extensor spasm, Heads First may need reinforcing.

If the Heads First is dropped or the wheelchair falls over,

visually inspect for damage or any changes to the delivered

shape. Replace damaged components and reshape as re-

quired. Check alignment/positioning/fitting/removal of com-

ponents and re-adjust as necessary.

Caution

Picture E

When re-assembling insert metal support into in-

ner foam pouch (beneath exposed grey foam

edge) of each cover section.

Do not insert metal into any

other position!

See correct position below

Picture G

Flap the cover down and pull the Velcro tabs

over the base of the Frame. Press the bottom

of the front of the central cover onto the Vel-

cro. Finally fit the Velcro flaps at the level

of the mounting disc under the edges of

the right and left of the central disc.

Picture F

Fit metal at top of Head Support into pouch on

top of central cover before pulling the back

down to engage the Velcro at the bottom.

Foam Padding, blue, on user-side of metal, to the front

Metal goes into foam pouch, beneath grey edge

Picture A

Back of one of the Black Bear Range. Part of the

mounting bracket can be seen in the middle of the

back cover.

Picture B

Pull tongue of central cover forward off the Velcro.

Once disconnected peel up and out of the way. In

the process disconnect the Velcro on the left and

right sides of the cover at the level of the

mounting bracket. This exposes the end tabs of

each of the four arm and leg covers of this version

of the Bear.

Picture C

Peal each of the 4 tabs of the 4 covers up and off

the Velcro on the Metal Frame. The arm and leg

covers can now be easily slid off their respective

arm and leg frame members.

Pictures D

Left picture shows the arm covers

removed. Right picture shows the

leg and arm covers removed.

Heads First User Guide: Removing and fitting covers

2.3 ENVIRONMENTAL:

Check that by fitting Heads First to the wheelchair

with any mounting hardware that this hardware does

not project beyond the handles of the Wheelchair.

This can be tested by backing the wheelchair up

against a wall—any protrusion should not cause the

head support to be forcibly pushed forward (anteriorly).

Do not use Heads First components to push or steer the oc-

cupied or un-occupied wheelchair. This could cause me-

chanical damage and loss of correct position or shape.

The covers can be machine washed at low temperature, 40°

C or less.

Do not tumble dry the covers as the high temperature de-

grades the flame retardancy characteristics of the cover ma-

terial and foam filling.

2.4 TRANSPORTATION:

This product has not been crash tested.

If the Heads First must be used for trans-

portation then please risk assess.

In general the wheelchair base should be secured into the

vehicle following the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Risk assess and follow any legal requirements or national

guide-lines as appropriate. In the UK, these include Leaflet

VSE87/1 ‘The Safety of Passengers in Wheelchairs on

Buses’ published by the Department of Transport.

Always use an approved three point shoulder and pelvic

strap, securely, and appropriately (and at the correct height)

attached to the vehicle.

WARNING: This

product has

not been

crash tested

Caution

3. INTRODUCTION

This is a modular product that can be configured in different

ways. From various initial shapes the product can be re-shaped

(adjusted by hand or with special bending tongs) to create a

support specific for each user. Additionally the foam in each

modular cover can be changed to vary the feel of the support.

4. HARDWARE

The Heads First head support is made of three main parts:

 The modular covers (ranging from 3 to 5 per support)

 The internal metal frame with its extensions

 The mounting components (not described in this guide).

Please refer to the Installation Manual and User Guide

supplied with any mounting hardware.

The rest of this Guide describes the Heads First frame and cov-

ers.

4.1. FRAME AND EXTENSIONS

The Heads First frame is made of four stainless steel shapes fit-

ted with a black mounting disc (fitted with 3 countersunk 5mm

screws (posidrive number 2 head)). The shape and hence the

comfort and effectiveness is controlled by bending of the frame

and its extensions and it is very important that they should only

be adjusted by a professional. For various clients and situations

(ie, powered wheelchair use) it may be necessary to apply

Locktite (type of glue) to the connecting screws or to peen the

inner screw thread (low profile screw) to prevent loosening.

Use 12mm wide (1.5mm thick) blade screwdrivers with care

when tightening the low profile screws as not to damage the

screwdriver slot.

4.2. MODULAR COVERS

4.2.1 Cover Fitting: The Cover is fitted and removed using the

Velcro at the central and back part of each arm, leg or wing.

Details of this are shown on the next two pages overleaf.

4.2.1 Cover Washing: The Cover is made from open cell foam

and the covering material is not waterproof.

The Matrix Shell Cover can be machine washed at low tempera-

ture, 40° C or less, with a slow spin allowing the cover to dry

naturally. Do not tumble dry the covers as the high temperature

degrades the flame retardancy characteristics of the over and

foam filling. All Velcro (mainly the central sections of the Bear

and Penquin ranges) needs to be fastened during washing to pre-

vent damage to itself or other covers. Do not iron, bleach or

tumble dry.

After many washes the foam inside the cover will deteriorate.

The upholstery should be felt to check that there is no noticeable

difference.

Replacement and spare covers are available.

Please see the safety warnings in Section 2 of this Guide.

5. REMOVING THE HEADS FIRST FROM THE WHEELCHAIR

If the head support needs removing for wheelchair for folding

or to transfer the user in or out of the wheelchair, refer to the

instructions supplied with the mounting hardware. Always re-

place in the same relative position to the wheelchair back or

seating system and hence the user.

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