BENOIT SYSTEMS KITCOOL 2.0 Manuale utente

Edition May 2022

7 Rue du Pont, 21450 Billy-lès-Chanceaux, France | +33 (0)3 80 96 54 65 | [email protected]

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user instructions,

SERVICING & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

KITCOOL2.0

Read this manual BEFORE using this accessory

and keep for future reference

Label

Serial no.

Stamp and signature

of dealer

general remarks

KITCOOL 2.0 is intended for users who have appropriate posture and behaviour to safely use the

device in the best conditions. Unlike able-bodied people who spend less time sitting down and have a

broad choice of chairs offering positions to relax and rest, people in wheelchairs, for whom transferring

chair is never easy, don't have the same options and have to suffer the inconvenience of a sustained and

prolonged seated posture.

KITCOOL 2.0 is an innovative, removable and ergonomic headrest designed to be tted to manual

wheelchairs to offer users, whenever they want it, the most ideal position for relaxation and comfort

that the body needs.

Users can, simply by tipping, put themselves into a position tipped backwards. In this way, users can

change position as often as they wish without having to perform a transfer.

Folding, lightweight and small, it can be taken everywhere and is easy to store.

3 adjustment points to adjust the equipment perfectly to each person's body shape and disability:

• Adjust the inclination of the headrest: it is tipped and positioned to make the head perfectly

comfortable.

• Adjust the height of the headrest cushion: its rolled shape and its double curve hold the head in an

adjusted position, without tension in the neck muscles.

• Adjust the degree to which the wheelchair tips backwards, using a telescopic vertical axis.

Simple, ergonomic and light, KITCOOL 2.0 is tted between the handles of the manual wheelchair,

without damage or altering the wheelchair specications.

KITCOOL2.0 therefore provides the advantages of a comfort wheelchair that allows a downward sloping

position, while also keeping the characteristics of a simple, folding, lightweight manual wheelchair.

Indications

This Servicing & Maintenance Manual contains essential information about handling the product. To

ensure the product is used completely safely, read this manual carefully and follow the safety instructions.

Benoit Systèmes works continually to develop its products and reserves the right to modify product

specications without prior notice.

Failure to follow these instructions can cause personal injuries, damage equipment and harm the

environment.

Advice to users and/or patients: any serious incident occurring in relation to the equipment must be

reported to the manufacturer and to the competent authority of the Member State in which the user

and/or patient is based.

Quality is a fundamental element of operations at Benoit Systèmes, which is ISO9001-certied.

As manufacturer, Benoit Systèmes declares that KITCOOL2.0 complies with Regulation (EU) No2017/745

on medical devices.

For any question about the use, servicing or safety of your equipment, contact your dealer. If you have any

other questions, you can write to or telephone:

Benoit Systèmes, 7 rue du Pont, 21450 Billy-lès-Chanceaux, France

Tel: +33 (0)3 80 96 51 25

[email protected]

Please avoid using KITCOOL 2.0 before receiving instrucons about the equipment from an

approved dealer.

INTENDED USE

FOREWORD

In this manual, hazard statements are indicated by symbols. These symbols are accompanied by a

warning indicating the risk level.

WARNING

Indicates a dangerous situation that, if not avoided, is likely to cause severe or even fatal injuries.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, is likely to cause minor or slight injuries.

Gives advice, recommendations and useful information for efcient, problem-free use.

Symbols used in this manual

KITCOOL2.0 is a ClassI medical device that meets the performance and safety requirements of

Regulation (EU) No2017/745 on medical devices.

Regulations

KITCOOL2.0, with its reclining function and ideal ergonomic adjustment, overcomes this unfairness

by offering greater comfort and well-being to people in manual wheelchairs and therefore ts into a

therapeutic and compensation strategy for the disability.

Compatible with all manual wheelchairs tted with handles, KITCOOL 2.0 is adapted to situations

requiring compensation for independence, comfort and transfer functions for disabled people affected

by severe and long-term disabilities. Its design is dictated exclusively for use by a disabled person.

From a therapeuc viewpoint, KITCOOL 2.0 reduces condions related to prolonged seated posture:

• Relieves the back and nape of the neck: the head is held; the shoulders are straightened; neck and

shoulder muscles are relaxed; the spine is supported.

• Opens the thoracic cage: breathing and swallowing are aided. KITCOOL2.0 position restores the

head to a more favourable position, because a head tilted strongly forward impedes breathing and

swallowing.

• Prevents and reduces bedsores: pressure on the ischia is reduced by 30% to 40% and the maximum

pressure point is moved.

• Eases tension: with better distribution of body weight, the body is relieved.

• Improves blood circulation and venous return: the legs are no longer swollen.

Benoit Systèmes considers the service life to be ve years as long as the product is used for its intended

purpose and instructions for use, safety and maintenance are followed. However, this service life can

be exceeded when the product is serviced and maintained carefully and used cautiously, appropriate

to its technical specications. The service life may also be considerably shortened following extreme

or inappropriate use. The service life set by our company does not constitute an additional guarantee.

Service life

Meaning of symbols appearing on the label

BENOIT SYSTEMES

KITCOOL 2.0

BENOIT SYSTEMES

7, rue du Pont

www.benoitsystemes.com MADE IN FRANCE

21450 - BILLY-LÈS-CHANCEAUX

Contents

KITCOOL 2.0 FEATURES........................................................................................... 5

Overview of KITCOOL 2.0.......................................................................................................5

Components................................................................................................................................5

Technical specicaons............................................................................................................ 5

Headrest .....................................................................................................................................5

INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT............................................................................ 6

Installaon steps........................................................................................................................ 6

The 3 adjustment points .........................................................................................................7

Advice........................................................................................................................................... 7

Geng around with KITCOOL 2.0 ........................................................................................8

Storing KITCOOL 2.0 ................................................................................................................8

care and maintenance .........................................................................8

Cushion maintenance ...............................................................................................................8

Waste management ..................................................................................................................8

safety and danger instructions ...................................................................... 9

General safety instrucons......................................................................................................9

Safety informaon about the installaon ............................................................................ 9

Safety informaon on care and maintenance ..................................................................... 9

Safety informaon on modicaons to the appliance...................................................... 9

DIAGNOSIS AND FAILURE RESOLUTION................................................................... 10

guarantee........................................................................................................... 11

Condions .................................................................................................................................11

Limitaon of liability................................................................................................................11

Weight of the equipment 3.7 kg

Colour of tubes Black

Size when folded 60 cm x 46 cm x 10 cm

Compable seat width from 26 cm to 52 cm

WARNING

This accessory must not be modied without the manufacturer's authorisation.

OVERVIEW of KITCOOL 2.0

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

HEADREST

Components

A base

An upper Tee

A headrest tted with a foam-padded cushion (rolled shape and double curve)

KITCOOL2.0 is made up of several components:

Board Beech

Cushion fabric

Colour

Veltosuede - 100% polyester Trevira CS.

Soupçon 701

Fire reacon Inherently permanent ame retardant

Fire classicaon

M1, B1, BS 5852:2006 source 5 (Crib 5),

BS EN 1021 part 1&2:2014

KITCOOL 2.0 FEATURES

Contents

Cushion

Headrest board

2 tightening clamps

2 locking screws

2 tightening buttons

Ta b

Telescopic tube

Magnetic pin

Locking button

Castor

Installation without tools (no drilling)

If you have a KITCOOL 2.0 W/O HEADREST or KITCOOL 2.0 Mini W/O HEADREST, you can skip step2.

INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION

When using the product for the rst time, we recommended that your approved dealer explains

conguration of the accessory and makes the adjustments with you!

WARNING

Before use, check that your KITCOOL2.0 is compatible with the width of your wheelchair's seat. There

are two models (standard from 36cm to 52cm / mini from 26cm to 35cm).

Installation steps

1. Take KITCOOL2.0 out of the box

2. Straighten the headrest until it locks into place with a click

3. Lift the magnetic pin

4. Swivel the base a ¼turn, putting the tab on the side of

the castor, then put the magnetic pin in the 1st or 2nd hole

5. Put out the castor to the stop and listen for the click,

it is securely locked

6. Loosen the 2 clamps and 2 screws

7. Open the locking clamps wide

8. Fit and centre on the handles of the wheelchair. The headrest

must be aligned with the wheelchair

Start by lowering the tube as far as possible and then raise it unl you nd the best

angle. For opmum, we recommend a minimum distance of 18 cm between the base

of Kitcool and the oor, in sing posion. The distance is given on

an indicave basis and depends on the wheelchair sengs.

TILT ADJUSTMENT

HEADREST ADJUSTMENT (FOR KITCOOL2.0 AND KITCOOL2.0MINI)

CUSHION ADJUSTMENT (FOR KITCOOL2.0 AND KITCOOL2.0MINI)

3 ADJUSTMENT POINTS

9. Lock the 2 clamps and 2 screws

You can use the graduaons marked on the tubes to guide you.

Caution: never go past zero

If you fold the headrest down and then

straighten it again, the adjustments are

retained!

Correct adjustment at

shoulder level is ideal!

KITCOOL 2.0 is installed, now you can sit in the wheelchair and

tilt the chair back to relaxed position.

To increase or reduce the lt angle:

• Undo the magnetic pin and adjust the telescopic tube.

The higher you raise it, the greater the tilt angle.

• Adjust the headrest by loosening the tightening

buttons

• Undo the Velcro strip and make a fold in the

bottom of the cushion, then reposition the

Velcro strip to hold it all

• Adjust the position of the cushion

10. Once the adjustments have been done, tighten all the screws!

Then you can use KITCOOL 2.0.

advice

You can then repeat some adjustments to nd the ideal position.

The nal posion should be completely comfortable; if not, this means the adjustments

are incorrect.

For a beer comfort in reclining posion,

make sure wheelchair brakes are on.

Clean the cushion regularly with a damp cloth.

Never use abrasive or alcohol-based detergents.

Remember to wipe the accessory if it gets wet or damp during use and to dry your cushion

before putting it into storage.

CUSHION MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

It is important to follow the servicing and

maintenance programme for the accessory to

keep it in good condition.

CAUTION

Check that the removable parts of the accessory

are securely attached or separately packed

and labelled to avoid them being mislaid during

loading or unloading. Take this manual with you.

WARNING

If you're not sure you can service your accessory

yourself, contact your approved dealer.

WARNING

Do not store your accessory:

• Outdoors

• Close to a direct heat source

• In a damp environment

CARE and maintenance

Preserve the environment by recycling this product at a recycling centre at the end its life.

Waste should be managed in accordance with the appropriate legal requirements in force. Ask your local

authority for information about suitable local rms.

WASTE MANAGEMENT

Do not wash

GETTING AROUND ABOUT WITH KITCOOL 2.0

STORING KITCOOL 2.0

To get around with KITCOOL2.0 installed on the wheelchair:

• Retract the rear castor so as not to interfere with movement

• Fold the headrest by pulling the tab

• Retract the rear castor

• Fold the headrest by pulling the tab

• Unscrew the tightening clamps

• Take KITCOOL2.0 off the wheelchair

• Remove the magnetic pin and rotate the telescopic tube 90°

• Insert the magnetic pin into the hole provided

General safety instructions

• The equipment must be used in accordance

with the manufacturer's instructions. It must

not be used for a purpose other than that for

which it is designed. Pay special attention to

the safety instructions.

• Arrange a test session with a healthcare pro-

fessional on correct use of the equipment

• Do not smoke while using this accessory

• Storing or using the equipment close to a na-

ked ame or ammable products can result in

damage to the equipment or serious injuries.

Safety information about installation

• Before use, ensure that it is adjusted using the

settings dened during the installation proce-

dure.

• After any adjustment, repair or servicing and

before use, ensure that all the fastenings are

tted and suitably tightened.

• Inadequately tightened or missing fastenings

can cause instability, resulting in damage to

the equipment or serious injuries.

• Ensure all screws are fully tightened.

• Pinch points can arise when making adjust-

ments: mind your ngers.

• The castor must be extended and locked be-

fore tipping the wheelchair backwards.

SAFETY INFORMATION ON CARE AND MAINTENANCE

• Your approved dealer should repair or replace

loose, worn, distorted or damaged parts be-

fore using the accessory.

• For example, if you nd a defect in the acces-

sory or a signicant change during use, stop

using it immediately and contact your ap-

proved dealer.

• Do not perform any maintenance task oth-

er than those described in this user manual.

These repairs or servicing must be carried out

by a qualied technician. Contact a Benoit Sys-

tèmes dealer or technician.

• For safety reasons and to avoid accidents re-

lated to unnoticed past wear, it is vital that this

accessory should be checked regularly under

normal use conditions.

SAFETY INFORMATION ON MODIFICATIONS TO THE

APPLIANCE

• Using or replacing unsuitable parts is liable to

result in injuries or damage to the equipment.

• Use only original Benoit Systèmes parts

• Ensure you always quote the serial number of

the accessory when you order spare parts.

• Using accessories or parts not approved by

Benoit Systèmes may alter the stability of the

equipment to tipping.

safety and DANGER instructions

TROUBLESHOOTING

This troubleshoong guide is only for guidance seen, please contact your approved Benoit Systèmes

dealer or our aer-sales service: sav@benoitsystemes.com

Sub-assembly Symptom Possible cause Solution

1/ Base

The castor doesn’t lock

in the unfolded position.

The tube is not sufcient

extended or badly

positioned.

The lock no longer

works.

Align the castor

correctly with the base

Check or replace the

locking button.

The magnetic pin doesn't

t properly.

The pin is not correctly

aligned in the holes

provided.

The pin is twisted.

Align the pin correctly

in the tube adjustment

holes.

Check the condition

of the pin, replace it if

necessary.

2/ Upper Tee

The headrest position

doesn't lock.

The headrest is

not centred on the

horizontal tube.

The tab is damaged.

Centre the headrest by

loosening the clamps.

Change the tab.

The tube from the

base has too much play

relative to the headrest.

The fastening screws are

loose.

Check tightening of the

fastening screws.

3/ Clamp

The clamp doesn't

tighten (the screw

doesn't bite or jumps

when turning the

tightening button).

The button has

separated from the

adjusting screw.

The lower part of the

clamp is disengaged.

The tightening clamp or

screw are worn.

Reglue the tightening

button to the screw.

Tilt the lower part of the

tightening clamp before

screwing it on so that

the screw engages.

Replace worn

components.

Play between the clamp

and horizontal tube is

excessive.

The fastening screws are

loose.

Check tightening of the

retaining screw and/

or internal tightening

screw

Indice

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