U.anterior Supports; Head Supports (Advanced) - Zippie VOYAGE Manuel D'instructions

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U. ANTERIOR SUPPORTS
When deciding if you should use Anterior supports, always consult your healthcare advisor.
Some children, due to their disability level or physical condition, may need anterior supports
to help maintain proper posture or body position. Such devices include head straps, shoul-
der straps, thoracic strap systems, pelvic supports, and belts.
Risks of injury with head supports and how to avoid them.
Excess movement or migration of the pelvis- This may cause the supports to displace.
If this occurs, severe injury to the child could result.
To avoid risks:
1. It is VITAL to keep the child in a stable pelvic position.
2. Anterior supports should ONLY be used with seat, back, and pelvic supports or belts
that keep the child from sliding down in the seat.
3. Anterior supports must be fitted by your authorized supplier and your healthcare pro-
fessional.
4. After fitting, anterior supports, they should ONLY be placed and adjusted by trained
professionals.
5. DO NOT leave the child unattended when using anterior supports.
V. HEAD SUPPORTS
Attaching Head Support in Lower Positions
a. Remove back cushion and unsnap rear shell upholstery exposing two head support
mounting holes at center back of inner seating shell.
b. Insert t-nut (C) from inside of shell attaching headrest mount with supplied screws.
c. Tighten the hardware securely.
Head Support Adjustment & Higher Position Mounting
a. You can adjust height of the headrest with the height adjustment screws (A).
b. You can adjust anterior/posterior depth, by loosening the adjustment screws (B).
c.
You can adjust the pad tilt and angle by adjusting the collar, and collar bolts. To
d.
raise the headrest to a higher position you can invert the bracket
in (figure 62).
Attaching Headrest Pad
a. Remove vinyl collar cover and insert over the knurled headrest ball.
b. Loosen collar screws (E) enough to slip collar onto knurled ball.
c. Be sure to evenly tighten the collar by first loosely starting the screws.
d. Using the 5/32" hex key, tighten the screws 1/2 turn alternating between the two
sides until there is an even gap as shown (F) Make sure collar alignment is even and
secure. if collar is uevenly tightened as shown (G), injury to the child could result.
Forehead Strap Adjustment
a. Using an Allen wrench: Loosen the guide rods adjustment screws (H) and slide both
guide rods evenly to desired diameter.
b. Locate neoprene strap in desired position on forehead.
c. Slide guide rods through clamp until front of neoprene strap is approximately 1/2"
from plastic guide support. Strap must fit snuggly on forehead.
d. Re-tighten guide rod adjustment screw (H) to hold position.
e. Guide rods may be trimmed to 1" limiting rearward protrusion. Vinyl caps should be
removed prior to trimming and then reinstalled.
f. Re-adjust forehead strap as necessary.
Headrest Downward Stop Angle Adjustment
a. Using an Allen wrench loosen the angle adjustment clamp screws (I)
b. Insert an Allen wrench into the exposed hole on the silver angle adjustment pivot
( J ) and rotate until the forehead pad and guide rods are at the desired angle.
c. Re-tighten the angle adjustment clamp screws and check all settings.
NOTICE– Fasteners and DFS2 adjustment should be checked prior to each use. Neoprene Strap must
be replaced at the first signs of wear or loss of tension. Please refer to Headstrap instruc-
tion sheet on the website or in your kit.
MK-100377 Rev. A
WARNING
(Optional) (ADVANCED)
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IX. DEALER SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT
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(D) as shown
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F
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J
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