PROTAC SenSit Straight Sensory-Stimulating Chair Instruction Manual

PROTAC SenSit Straight Sensory-Stimulating Chair

You have chosen a Protac quality product. Protac guarantees that you have purchased an original Danish designed product developed in partnership with professionals. Since 1994, Protac has developed, manufactured and sold sensory stimulating aids to the health-care sectors in Denmark, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Protac’s products are developed from the theory of sensory integration and are well documented with respect to research, documentation and case descriptions. Protac’s production process focuses on environment and safety. Protac plastic balls are certified STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® nr. 2076-310 DTI.
For more details, go to www.protac.dk

Labelling
The products are labeled in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/745 Class I medical devices. CE- and care labels with information about the manufacturer, raw materials and washing instructions are placed inside the chair to prevent discomfort when sitting in the chair.
Symbol explanation on label: see the Key to symbols section

General precautions – Safety

•  Please pay attention to the reaction of the user, if he or she does not like being encased in the chair’s neck and side wings.
•  Make sure that the user does not overheat if he/she is embraced by the chair’s neck and side wings.
• Users with poor breathing must use the side and neck wings with care and never unsupervised.
•  The chair must not be used unsupervised with individuals who require special care.
•  Check to see whether any balls might be irritating the user. This is particularly important if the user is incapable of independent movement.
• The chair must not be used by individuals with bedsores.
•  Make sure that children and other users do not get their hands and feet caught in the handle.
•  The Protac SenSit® Straight chair is not designed for outdoor use.
• The Protac SenSit® Straight chair may only be used by individuals with a maximum weight of 150 kg.
•  The Protac SenSit® Straight is not intended to be mobile, and under no circumstances should it be placed or affixed to a platform with wheels.
• Avoid smoking in the chair. Lost embers or cigarettes can cause burns.
•  Never leave a turned on computer or other electrical devices in the chair as they generate heat which may cause the cover to deteriorate, or in the worst case cause the electrical unit to ignite as the heat cannot escape.
•  Must not be used near an open flame.

Purpose and function of the product

All Protac’s products are developed from the theory of sensory integration. The theory originates in the USA and was developed by occupational therapist and psychologist A. Jean Ayres back in the 1970s. The theory is based on how the brain processes sensory impressions and how the different sensory stimuli can be influenced through weight and pressure on the tactile sense (sense of touch) in the skin and the proprioceptive sense (sense of movement) in muscles and joints. The pressure, movement and weight of the balls stimulate these particular senses.
The Protac SenSit® Straight was developed as an aid for individuals with functional impairments. The Protac SenSit® Straight is suitable for the elderly, adults, youths and children alike:

• Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease
•  Brain damage, Huntington’s chorea, Parkinson’s disease etc.
• ADHD and autism
• Mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, anorexia etc.
•  Developmental disorders, sensory disruptions, deaf-blindness etc.
•  Stress

The Protac SenSit® Straight is used for the eldery in care homes, who suffer from e.g. dementia. The chair’s stable foam shape makes it safe to sit in and supports the neck, head and body. The balls inside of the seat and back make it easy to adjust the chair and create a comfortable sitting and resting position. The chair’s seat height makes it very easy for users to sit down and get back up out of the chair. The Protac SenSit® Straight is used to give relief or as a supplement for individuals with brain damage who are wheelchair users or bedridden. The chair’s stable shape supports the neck, head and body, and the balls in the seat and back make it easy to adjust the chair and create a comfortable sitting and resting position. Individuals with ADHD and autism can use the Protac SenSit® Straight as a ‘contained space’ where the user is surrounded by the balls and receive the sensory stimuli needed to ensure calm and a sense of security. The chair can be used to eliminate sensory impressions so that the user can concentrate on school homework for example. Individuals with mental illness often suffer from motor and mental restlessness. The Protac SenSit® Straight can be used as a ‘safe place’ to ensure calm and a sense of security for the user. The weight and pressure of the balls also leads to better body awareness and improved well-being. The Protac SenSit® Straight is used for individuals with for example developmental disorders, sensory disruption and deaf-blindness in order to increase the body’s sensory stimuli. The Protac SenSit® Straight is used for individuals with stress to ensure calm and a sense of security as well as better body awareness. The Protac SenSit® Straight can be used in institutions, care facilities and hospitals, e.g. in com-mon rooms or private rooms. In schools the chair can be used in the class room, in the library or in common rooms. In private homes the chair can be used in the user’s room or in the living room.

Using the product

The Protac SenSit® Straight is delivered fully

Dismantling instructions before wash

1. Remove the inner bag from the neck support. Do not wash!
2.  Remove the ball bags from the side-/neck wings. The ball bags must be washed separately. Use the enclosed laundrybag
3.  Remove the seat cushion from the chair, unzip the cover with plastic balls and the incontinence cover.
4. Remove the 3 inner bags from the back pillow (one with plastic balls and two with polystyrene granulate). NB! Do not wash the two inner bags with polypropylen granulate!
5.  Unzip and take off the chair cover.
6. All zippers must be zipped up before washing.

Assembly after wash:

1. Put the cover on the chair and zip it up.

2. Place the inner bag of polystyrene balls in the neck support.

3. Insert the ball bags in the neck – and side wings. Close the zipper. DON’T FORGET to attach the ball bags to the neck- and side wings inside with velcro.

4. The seat cushion is fitted with incontinence cover and fabric cover with plastic balls. Close with a zipper.

5.  Place the seat in the chair.

6. Place the three inner bags inside of the back pillow’s three compartments (one with plastic balls, two with polypropylen granulate).
   IMPORTANT! Place the bag with polypropylen granulate in the top compartment. Place the bag of plastic balls in the middle compartment and the other bag with polypropylen granulate in the bottom compartment.

7. Affix the back pillow under the neck cushion with Velcro.

Accessories

Protac SenSit® Puff
The Protac SenSit® Puff can be used as a foot/leg rest, together with the Protac SenSit® Straight.

Using the accessory

General precautions – Safety

• Must not be used by individuals with pressure ulcers on their calves and heels.
•  Take care not to trip over the footstool, if the user is unsure of his/her balance.
• Must not be used near an open flame.

Product lifetime
The product’s expected lifetime is five years. The product’s lifetime is based on correct use, cleaning, washing, service and maintenance. Products that are used in excess of the above lifetime must be assessed for future use. The user is responsible for continuously assessing whether the product can be used in excess of the lifetime stated.

Cleaning

It is recommended to clean and wash the covers as the Protac SenSit® Straight chair may become dirty over time. The need and frequency of washing depend on the use of the chair. Follow the instructions below when washing and cleaning the chair.

• The outer fabric can be washed in a regular washing machine, min. 7 kg, using a detergent without bleach. See also the washing instructions inside the cover.
• The seat cover with plastic balls and incontinence cover can be removed and washed sepa-rately using a detergent without bleach. See also the washing instructions inside the cover.
•  All inner bags with plastic balls can be washed in a regular washing machine, min. 7 kg, using the supplied washing bags and a detergent without bleach. See also the washing instructions inside the wings.
•  The back pillow cover can also be washed. See also the washing instructions inside the back pillow.

Before using any stain removers, do a test on a non-visible area (bottom of chair) to make sure that it does not damage or change the colour of the fabric. Protac does not recommend the use of stain removers.
Protac accepts no liability for damages resulting from incorrect washing and maintenance.

• All inner bags with polypropylene granulate must not be washed

Maintenance

Inspect the chair for defects and deficiencies prior to each use, and inspect the chair’s seams, zips, fabric, handles, balls and general condition once a year. If defects or deficiencies are discovered, the Protac SenSit® Straight chair must not be used until the defects have been repaired and safety has been restored. The Protac SenSit® Straight can be wiped with a well-wrung cloth soaked in warm soapy water. Can be wiped off with alcohol

Transport and storage

It is easy to move the Protac SenSit® Straight chair using the carrying handle on the back side of the chair.

• The chair should preferably be lifted by two people
• When moving the chair, do not lift but pull on the handle as this puts less strain on the back. However, if moving the chair over a distance of more than two metres, the chair should be lifted to prevent unnecessary wear to the fabric.

The Protac SenSit® Straight is ready to use on delivery.
During transport, the chair is packed in a special polypropylene bag or export carton, which protects the chair against dirt and moisture. The chair must be stored in a safe place when not in use, preferably covered to protect it against dirt and moisture.

Disposal
The Protac SenSit® Straight can be divided into the following components for waste disposal purposes:
Plastic, foam and fabric. The plastic balls can be disposed of as hard plastic. All parts of the chair can be disposed of as combustible waste. Waste must be disposed of in accordance with applicable rules.

Warranty

There is a two-year warranty against manufacturer’s defects.

The warranty will be voided in the following cases:

•  Overload of the Protac SenSit® Straight
•  Harsh use of the Protac SenSit® Straight
•  Lack of or incorrect maintenance of the Protac SenSit® Straight

Traceability: Production month, year and batch number are marked on the washing label. These must not be removed from the product.

Key to symbols
Example only. Always follow the recommended care instructions on the label found inside the product Spare parts

• Cover for chair
• Seat cover with balls
•  Incontinence cover for the seat
•  Back pillow with balls and granulates
• Ball bags for neck- and side wings
• Bag with granulates for neck support

Technical specifications

Dimensions:
Protac SenSit® Straight: height: 100 cm diameter: 90 cm  weight: approx. 18 kg
Patent: The Protac SenSit® Straight is patented.
Standards: Comply with general requirements for aids acc. to the following harmonized standards: Clinical evaluation: EN 12182:2012
Risk analysis: DS/EN ISO 14971
Crash test: EN 1022:2005 and EN 16139:2013
Fire test: EN 1021-part 1 & 2: 2014

Service information
Only the balls used by the manufacturer may be used in the Protac SenSit® Straight.

Guide

•  to daily pre-use inspection of the Protac SenSit® Straight

• All parts are in place, no loose parts. (wings, neck and back pillows and seat cushion)

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•  Handle is not loose, seams are OK

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•  All zippers are closed

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• No sign of holes or damage to the fabric and seams

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Protac A/S
Niels Bohrs Vej 31 D, Stilling DK-8660 Skanderborg
Tel.: +45 86 19 41 03
e-mail: [email protected]
Distributor list: Please refer to: www.protac.dk/kontakt

References

• Protac.dk | Beroligende og sansestimulerende hjælpemidler med kugler

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