Focal Meditech Papillon head support Manuale utente
Manual
Papillon head support
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Contents
Introduction 5
Who is the modular Papillon head support designed for? 6
The principle of how the Papillon head support works 7
The Papillon head support 8
The components of the Papillon head support 8
Use of the Papillon head support 11
Assembling the Papillon head support 13
Configuring the Papillon head support 15
A few commonly mistakes 19
The lateral support pads 21
Description 21
Assembling the lateral support pads 21
Configuring the lateral support pads 23
The dynamic forehead strap 26
Description 26
The versions 27
Assembling the dynamic forehead strap 27
Configuring the dynamic forehead strap 28
When not to use the dynamic forehead strap 29
Common mistakes when configuring the dynamic forehead strap 30
Important! 31
Warranty conditions 32
Conformity with standards 36
Contact details 37
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Introduction
This is the user manual for the modular chair- or wheelchair-mounted
Papillon head support system. The Papillon is supplied by Focal Meditech
BV, a company specialising in body support systems. This manual provides
you with information about the product, its use and the consequences of
its use. The aim of this information is to enable the user to get the best and
safest use out of the head support in the long term. This way, you will know
what you should and shouldn’t expect, learn how to configure the main
settings of the head support, and know what to look out for when using.
For your safety and comfort, read the information carefully. You should also
tell people close to you about the main features of the head support, for
example, the person who looks after the wheelchair or those who help you
with transfers. Get them to read the manual too!
In particular, when you read the manual, take note of the
instructions which relate to safe use. A warning symbol has been
put alongside important passages in the text about safety. In
particular, you should take note of the safety instructions for the
dynamic forehead strap if you intend to use this.
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Who is the modular Papillon
head support designed for?
The Papillon head support is intended for use by all persons who need a
head support when sitting in a chair or wheelchair. Normally, users will
have a moderate to severe impairment in the region of the neck or head.
The need for this support may have different causes, for example, spasticity,
muscle weakness or postural defects. The need for comfort when sitting
and for a reduction in physical exertion may also play a role.
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The principle of how the Papillon head support works
The name ‘Papillon’ reflects the butterfly design
of the the modular head support when viewed
from the front. This butterfly shape has all to do
with the working principle of the support: it
is made of three parts and shaped to fit the
underside of the head. The basic version of the
Papillon is composed of three cushions. The three
individually adaptable support cushions are designed to suit heads with
a diversity of shapes. The two elongated, wave-shaped pads (the so-called
suboccipital support pads) offer support under the ear and along the base
of the head. This shape gives a good deal of comfort and, because they are
somewhat funnel-shaped, the pads cushion the head. On the other hand
however, the head can be easily tilted if you want to adopt a more forward
posture. Whilst support is more or less automatic, it’s not always necessary.
The ends of the suboccipital support pads, which come in Small, Medium or
Large versions, curve noticeably outwards. Their shape is to ensure that the
head of the user doesn’t get stuck behind the head support. The third pad
is the so-called occipital support cushion, which occupies a higher position
to support the back of the head. This cushion provides extra support behind
the head and acts as a safety measure to cushion any backward movement
of the head. The occipital cushion should not allow the head of the user to
be pressed forwards from the suboccipital support pads. Together, the three
pads - if mounted correctly - should leave the ears and the shoulders free.
The system has a modular design: elements can be added or otherwise
adjusted as required. This modular design enables users to have their head
supported in the right places and in the correct manner. Likewise, the
modular design allows the head support to be adjusted if there are any
changes in the basic posture. Furthermore, the modular head support can
be easily mounted on another wheelchair.
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The Papillon head support
The components of the Papillon head support
Below is a description of a standard Papillon head support that is ready for
use. The system you have been supplied with may come with additional
components or other non-standard components. However, the basic version
of the Papillon is almost always supplied with the following components:
•Viewed from behind, the first thing you see
is an adapter. This adapter enables you to
attach the head support to the wheelchair. The
adapter should be positioned at the top of the
wheelchair’s backrest on the rear.
•An assembly plate
is attached to the adapter. The assembly
plate ensures that the head support can be
removed or folded away easily when the
user wants to make a transfer in and out of
the wheelchair.
•A vertical bracket is attached in the adapter
with the assembly plate. This bracket makes it
possible to fit the head support at the correct
height.
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•A horizontal bracket is attached to the vertical
bracket. This horizontal bracket makes it
possible for the head support to be fixed in
the correct position (depth) in relation to
the backrest. The frame of the Papillon head
support is attached to this bracket.
•The frame of the Papillon is attached to
the horizontal bracket by means of a
clamping ring, a metal connecting ring in
which the ball of the horizontal bracket can
be fixed. The ring surrounding the ball is
partly responsible for the adjustability of
the Papillon head support.
Fixed Adjustable
•The frame of the Papillon is available in
two versions. One version comes with fixed
assembly sockets for the suboccipital support
pads (this version can be used only with the
smallest size of suboccipital support pads).
The other version comes with individually
adjustable assembly sockets for the
suboccipital support pads.
•A wave-shaped support pad is attached to
each of the assembly sockets on frame of
the Papillon head support, one on the left
and one on the right. These support pads
are mounted in such a way that they take on
an outstretched shape. Together they help
cushion the weight of the head in both a
backwards and lateral direction. They are referred to as the suboccipital
support pads as ‘suboccipital’ is the Latin name of the part of the skull
they protect. In other words, a support pad that supports the base of the
back of the head. These suboccipital support pads are available in three
sizes.
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•A bracket for attaching the upper cushion
behind the head is also fitted to the frame
of the Papillon head support. This bracket is
available in two sizes, S and L.
•The upper cushion is attached to this
bracket. This cushion provides support to the
backwards movement of the head. This is
referred to as the occipital support cushion as
‘occipital’ is the Latin name of the part of the
skull they protect. In other words, a support
pad that supports the back of the head. It is
available in three sizes.
The section above describes the standard version of the Papillon head
support. However, in the event of individual requirements it might be the
case that the shape of the pads on the standard set need to be modified.
On top of this, additional components might be needed to get the ideal
configuration. There are a number of additional components possible:
•Lateral support pads. Additional lateral
supports can be attached on one or both sides
to support the side of the head. This lateral
support pad, positioned above the ear, comes
with its own bracket. This support pad can be
attached in a fixed or foldable position, and
the pad can likewise come in different shapes.
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