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Neptune

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

This instruction manual contains very important information about the Neptune seating system, how to

use it safely and obtain the best results from it. Please read all the information contained in this manual

before using the chair and retain for future reference. Ensure everyone using the equipment is aware of

the contents of this manual and understands how to use the equipment safely.

These instructions provide guidance on the adjustments for professionals, but they also give information

on how the equipment should be safely used, maintained, checked, and correctly assembled by anyone

who uses the seating system.

In every case the equipment should be supplied via qualified professionals who will have adjusted the

equipment, checked its compliance and tested it appropriately.

The seating system should only ever be adjusted by qualified professionals and persons that are

suitably trained. For further information please do not hesitate to contact us - all contact details are on

the back cover of the manual.

Thank you for purchasing our product, we

hope you enjoy your new seating system.

CONTENTS

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................2

Measurements & Useful Info........................................................................................................................3

Upholstery Information & Removal ..............................................................................................................3

IMPORTANT NOTE - Base Frames..............................................................................................................3

Operation of Lock Levers.............................................................................................................................4

Seating System Components ......................................................................................................................4

Lever Use - Using Index Plungers................................................................................................................5

Where to find the Serial No & Size Labels ...................................................................................................5

Operating Brakes (Indoor Base Frames).....................................................................................................5

Important Safety Advice ...............................................................................................................................6

Important Safety Advice -(Accessories).......................................................................................................7

Important - Neptune Lap Strap Fixing..........................................................................................................7

Important - Chest Harness Adjustment .......................................................................................................8

Important - Lap Strap Safety........................................................................................................................9

Adjusting Seat Depth .................................................................................................................................10

Back Angle Adjustment ............................................................................................................................10

Back Height Adjustment ...........................................................................................................................11

Sacral Pad Adjustment ..............................................................................................................................11

Fitting a Tray...............................................................................................................................................12

Arm Rest Positioning..................................................................................................................................12

Lateral Support Adjustment ......................................................................................................................13

Headrest Adjustment .................................................................................................................................13

Hip Pad Adjustment ...................................................................................................................................14

Pommel Adjustment...................................................................................................................................14

Legrest, Footplate & Sandal Adjustment...................................................................................................15

Cleaning & Care.........................................................................................................................................16

General Maintenance.................................................................................................................................16

Servicing via Approved Repairer................................................................................................................17

Warranty .....................................................................................................................................................18

Service Record Log....................................................................................................................................18

Inspecting & Reissuing of Equipment........................................................................................................19

Introduction

Measurements & Useful Info

NEPTUNE (mm) SIZE 1 SIZE 2

Measurements Min Max Min Max

Seat Depth 200 325 325 450

Seat to Top Back 325 450 425 575

Width at Hips 165 325 265 425

Width at Chest 150 270 225 345

Seat to Footplate 130 290 260 420

Weight of Seating Unit 10kg 13kg

IMPORTANT NOTE - Base Frames

Upholstery Information & Removal

The Neptune chair has been designed to interface with a range of base frame

options.

If you have been supplied the seating system with a JCM base frame please

refer to the separate instruction manual relating to the specific base you have.

All of the upholstery is fitted with press studs or zips to enable you to remove or replace

as appropriate.

Second sets of covers are available to purchase directly from JCM. For cleaning and care

instructions please refer to our separate fabric brochure.

BASE FRAMES Seat to Floor

Min | Max

Tilt

Angle

Prone

Angle

Compact Base 240 540 25°15°

Multi Height and Tilt

Base 75mm Castors 325 785 25°17°

Multi Height and Tilt

Base 100mm Castors 355 815 25°17°

Seating System Components

A. Lateral Supports

B. Hip Pads

C. Footrest

D. Castors (Compact base)

E. Compact Base

F. Tray Fixing Holes

G. Sacral Pad

H. Armrest

Operation of Lock Levers

Effective Operation of Lock Levers (Where Fitted)

Never remove these levers entirely as this

will prevent you from being able to perform

adjustments in the future.

• To use: Turn the lever handle clockwise to

tighten or anti clockwise to loosen.

• To use the lever when an obstruction is met:

Pull the handle of the lever outwards, towards

you (A). This disables the function of the lever.

• Continue to hold the lever out and reposition

the lever handle in a suitable position past the

obstruction.

• Release the handle to re-engage the lever

function (B) and continue to tighten or loosen

in the normal way.

• Repeat this procedure in areas where

adjustment is restricted due to an obstruction.

Where to find the Serial Number Label

Serial Number

Located at the rear of the seat beneath

the seat cushion. (You will need to pull

the seat cushion up releasing it from

the poppers at either side)

Poppers

Using the Index Plungers (Locking Variety Only)

• To place the plungers in an open position - Pull out the plungers to maximum tension and turn them

through a half turn anti-clockwise (B). This places them in an open position (C).

LOCKED TURN OPEN

• To close - Turn

the plungers

a half turn

clockwise and

they should

snap back into a

locked position

(A).

Lever Use - Using Index Plungers

Operating Brakes (Indoor Base Frames)

Always apply the

brakes while the

chair is stationary.

Applying Brakes

Depress lever (A) with your foot.

To secure the chair in place you

should suppress all the brakes

fitted to the wheels on the base.

Releasing Brakes

To release the brakes you should flick

lever (A) up using the top of your foot.

When all brakes are released the chair

will be free to travel in any direction.

• Ensure all adjustment mechanisms are secure and in place before operation. If it is likely that the

hand-wheels will be repeatedly loosened, JCM can supply allen key bolts as an alternative. We

strongly recommend this if there is a danger from those in the vicinity of the user.

• After completing any alterations ENSURE all nuts, bolts, knobs, hand wheels and other fixings are

securely tightened and in position, and that they are regularly checked as part of the maintenance of

the chair. Never over adjust or over tighten moving parts.

• All postural support straps and harnesses should be in place and properly adjusted to the user, prior

to usage of any kind (see pages 8 & 9).

• When fitted to an indoor base frame the Neptune should always be positioned on a level, flat floor.

The Neptune chair can be moved between one working area and another. For safety ALWAYS return

the product to a neutral position and lower before moving (lower in height, level the seat, ensure

the back is upright etc). After the chair has been moved and during use the chair should be placed

in a static position with the brakes applied. Indoor base frames such as the compact base are

designed to be used inside, however it is acceptable to take these bases externally for a brief period

if transferring the chair from one indoor area to another.

• Heavy items on the tray will affect stability. The fitting of anything other than the standard JCM tray

may substantially affect the stability of the seating system and should therefore be checked before

issue.

• If at any time it is noted that areas of the users skin remain reddened after being out of the seating

system for around 10 minutes, urgently contact the qualified professional who performed the hand

over of the equipment. This may be a sign of excessive pressure being exerted by the seating. This

might occur in the initial use of a new seat where further adjustment may be required, where the

user has been badly placed, grown or where an underlying medical problem exists. Review may be

necessary in such cases

• Keep all products away from excessive sources of heat, cigarettes and naked flames.

• If you suspect that the system may be faulty, cease use of the equipment straight away and

immediately contact the organization who supplied the system. (JCMs contact information can be

found on the back cover).

• The equipment will be labelled with important information. NEVER REMOVE these information labels

or allow them to be defaced, overlaid or altered.

• All modifications, adjustments, reconditioning, repairs, disposal, and servicing of the seating unit

must ONLY be carried out by the agencies who supplied the equipment (see pages 16 and 17).

Important Safety Advice !

We at JCM are committed to producing products of the highest standard. All of our products

fulfil the essential safety and environmental requirements as defined in the European Directives.

However, improper use of the products will potentially put the users at risk and therefore JCM

strongly suggest that the following information is strictly adhered to at all times.

Throughout the manual there are important points to note identified by the symbol: !

Important Safety Advice -(Accessories)

Important - Neptune Lap Strap Fixing

Multi Adjustable Head Support

Wings on the head support are ideally set at 45 degrees. Do NOT bring the wings in tight to the head.

Ensure that the head support is set in such a way that the child cannot loop their head around the wings

and get stuck.

Flexi-Supports and Lateral Supports

Ensure the straps do not infringe on any feeding tubes the child may have.

Pommel

The pommel is designed to abduct the users knees to help keep the hips in a good position. Do NOT

use the pommel as a way of holding the user in the seat. Remove the pommel when transferring the

user in and out of the seat (not required for contoured seats.)

Foot Sandals and Straps

Should only be fixed when the user is wearing shoes or boots.

Tray

Do NOT use the tray as a way of securing children in a chair always ensure that the lap strap and any

other straps supplied are used. Ensure that the tray clips are secure on both sides of the tray. If the tray

is damaged, ensure that this will not be a hazard to the user. Never leave hot items on the tray while

children are unattended.

The Neptune is fitted with buckles as standard which can be utilised for either 2 or 4 point lap belts.

The primary fittings (A) are loacted on either side at the back of the chair. The secondary fittings (B) are

located either side at the front on the underside of the chair.

If there is any possible chance of the child getting the straps caught around

their neck, REMOVE THE HARNESS IMMEDIATELY.

Important - Chest Harness Adjustment

GREAT CARE should be taken when

fitting a chest harness and the following

points should always be followed:

• The straps on the harness should never

be allowed to move close to or in any way

cause an obstruction to the childs neck.

• The straps should never be fitted too tightly

and should be clear from any obstruction.

• The sternum strap on the chest harness

should always be adjusted prior to use

to ensure that it is no higher than the

middle of the users chest.

• A lap strap should always be fitted if a

harness is being used to ensure the child

cannot slide down onto the sternum strap.

• Always ensure that the belts offer your child

both comfort and support. If the childs

clothing has been adjusted (i.e. a jumper

removed) the straps should be re-adjusted

accordingly.

Fixing Onto Chair

The straps at the top of the harness should

be attached to the back frame of the chair.

The Neptune comes with a fixing point

either side at the top back of the chair for

attachment of straps and harnesses.

The straps at the bottom of the harness should

be attached to the buckles located on the

underside of the back frame or an alternative

location buckle which enables a straight pull of

the lower strap.

Fastening of Belts

• Feed the fabric belt through the

buckle on the strap.

• The belts should be pulled through

enough to suitably support your

child whilst still being comfortable.

• When this has been achieved the

buckle should be snapped closed

to secure the strap in place.

The same precautions highlighted here should be adhered to when using any form of

trunk supports or flexi supports with straps.

Important - Lap Strap Safety

Lap Strap Fitting

The angle that the hip belt is attached to the seating

system has a direct effect on the angle of pull on the

pelvis.

Considerations:

• A 60° angle of attachment to the seat rail positions

the hip belt anterior and inferior to the ASIS, which

reduces the tendency of the client with a posterior

pelvic tilt to slip underneath the belt.

• A higher angle of attachment of the primary straps

encourages a posterior pelvic tilt, which assists in

positioning clients with an anterior pelvic tilt.

• The secondary straps of a 4-point hip belt are

attached to the seat post between 45° and 90°

to hold the primary padded strap in place and to

prevent the belt from riding into the abdomen or

twisting.

• The angle of attachment may have to be

compromised in order to accommodate such

situations as wounds in the pelvic area, unstable

hip joints or gastric tubes.

Tightening the belt

Keep belt tightened at adjustment straps during fitting

and daily use to ensure correct pad placement. For

padded hip belts the pads are to be touching when

correctly tightened. For non-padded hip belts the

adjustment strap at the buckle should be approximately

3” (76mm) long. Education of the care giver is essential

for correct hip belt positioning.

Sizing

Measure hip width to determine the belt size required.

The suggested method for measuring hip width is from

trochanter to trochanter. If this is not possible, measure

from ASIS to ASIS and add a couple of inches. The

correct belt size for the individual has padding that

covers all of the bony prominences.

• Always check that the child’s pelvis is symmetrical

and positioned securely at the back of the seat.

• Always ensure that the lap straps and chest

harness hold the child securely and are

comfortable. Ensure they provide a snug fit, a

simple rule of thumb is to allow two fingers to be

inserted between the belt and the childs body.

• Never leave a child in a chair unattended without

the lap strap being fastened.

• A lap strap should always be fitted if a harness is

being used.

• When altering the angle between the seat and

the back of the chair always re-adjust the chest

harness and lap strap accordingly to ensure all

safety recommendations are followed.

Chest

Harness

Fitting

The cross strap on

the chest harness

must be fitted no

higher than the

sternum (mid

chest).

All straps &

harnesses must

be securely

fitted to the

back of the

chair.

The chair comes with a fixing point either side at the top of the back

for attachment of straps and harnesses.

Incorrect fitting of lap straps can put the user at serious risk. When using lap straps we recommend

the following points should always be adhered to:

Harness and Lap Strap Positioning

This diagram shows the recommended positioning of the chest harness and lap straps:

Primary Lap

Strap Fitting

Primary Lap Strap

Fitting

Secondary lap

strap fitting (four-

point lap strap)

• Hinge open the levers (A) on both

sides of the chair and angle the back

to the desired position by pulling up

or pushing down bar (B).

• (The back will click into position as

you change the angle.)

• When the desired back angle has

been reached, hinge closed the

levers to secure the back in place.

Once you have adjusted the seat length, always ensure these points are firmly fixed and

are checked as part of maintenance of the chair.

When mounting the seating system

to a base for the first time, or when an

adjustment has been made to the size of

the system, a stability assessment should

be carried out prior to use of the equipment.

Always ensure that the back is secure and that the levers are tightened before using the

chair.

• Pull out plungers (A) located on both sides of the seat.

• Slide the seat in or out to change the length.

• Release the plungers and continue to slide until the

frame locks into place.

Tip

If increasing the seat depth it is best to stand at the rear of

the chair with the brakes applied and pull the back frame

towards you.

In return you should do the same whilst standing at the

front of the chair to reduce seat depth.

Adjusting Seat Depth

Back Angle Adjustment

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