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Loeki and Bello User Guide 

 

3.  Initial Use

 

No part of this User Guide may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or published, in any form or by any means, electronic, 

mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Atlas Revalidatie Techniek BV. 

© 2008 Atlas Revalidatie Techniek B.V. 

 

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Before  putting  the  highchair  into  use,  inspect  it  for  visible  defects.  In  case  of  doubt  consult  the 
supplier.  Ask  the  supplier  to  instruct  you,  if  you  are  not  yet  familiar  with  the  use  of  this  type  of 
highchair. 
 
The highchair is delivered with the features specifically ordered for your child. The adjustments to 
corrective  accessories  are  exclusively  made  on  the  basis  of  the  advice  of  a  paramedic.  It  is 
possible  that  after  initial  use,  changes  to  the  standard  settings  are  required.  You  must  make  an 
appointment  with  the  supplier  for  this  purpose.  Please  note:  standard  settings  may  only  be 
adjusted by a trained expert! 
 
Please read this user guide carefully prior to making use of the chair and verify that the use and 
purpose of all components and accessories are clear to you (try everything out first, before placing 
the child in the chair). Familiarise yourself with the safety instructions in chapter 2. 
 
Arrangements can be made to receive personal instruction from you supplier. In case of problems, 
contact the treating therapist or the supplier of the highchair. 

3.1 

Lifting the child into the chair 

To lift the child into the chair in a safe and responsible way it is important to carefully adhere to the 
sequence of steps described below. Please refer to chapter 4, “Operation”, for the chair’s operating 
instructions. 
a)  Set the brakes on at least two of the chair’s four wheels, so that the chair cannot roll away as 

you lift the child into the chair; 

b)  Ensure that all settings are properly secured; 
c)  Place the seat at the desired height using the gas spring adjustment mechanism; 
d)  If applicable: turn the leg supports aside and turn the tray table out of the way; 
e)  Loosen the parts used to secure the child in position; 
f)  Lift  the  child  into  the  chair  (the  subframe  is  designed  so  that  it  is  possible  to  adopt  a 

comfortable position between the chair’s legs during lifting); 

g)  Hold the child firmly and tighten the parts that secure the child in position; 
h)  If applicable: turn the leg supports into position and reposition the tray table; 
i)  If necessary, change some settings to make the child’s seating position more comfortable; 
j)  Never leave the child alone in the chair and always supervise its use. 

3.2 

Lifting the child out of the chair 

To lift the child out of the chair in a safe and responsible way it is important to carefully adhere to 
the  sequence  of  steps  described  below.  Please  refer  to  Chapter  4,  Operation,  for  the  chair’s 
operating instructions. 
a)  Set the brakes on at least two of the chair’s four wheels, so that the chair cannot roll away as 

you lift the child out of the chair; 

b)  Verify that all settings are properly secured; 
c)  Place the seat at the desired height using the gas spring adjustment mechanism; 
d)  Turn the leg supports, if any, aside; 
e)  Hold the child firmly and loosen the parts that secure the child in position; 
f)  Lift the child out of the chair. 
 

 

Attention: 

Read chapter 4, “Operation”, before using the chair for the first time. 

Summary of Contents for Loeki and Bello

Page 1: ...al l a ad dd dr re es ss s Atlas Revalidatie Techniek BV PO Box 106 5370 AC Ravenstein The Netherlands Visiting address Korte Stukken 7 5371 MN Ravenstein The Netherlands Tel 31 0 486 45 33 44 Fax 31...

Page 2: ...it meets the European requirements The settings of the chairs are adjusted by the dealer prior to delivery After this the most important settings can be changed without difficulty to ensure that the...

Page 3: ...of the footrest Bello only 10 4 1 5 Adjusting the angle of the armrests Bello only 10 4 1 6 The height of the head support 10 4 1 7 The tray table optional 11 4 1 8 The parts to secure the child in p...

Page 4: ...th seat depth and the footrest are easy to adjust using head screws The height and width of the armrests and the height and depth of the backrest are adjustable so that an optimal seating posture can...

Page 5: ...d clothes from catching j When adjusting the seating angle for the Bello hold on to the chair in order to prevent it from tilting too far when the seat is unlocked k When turning over the tray table b...

Page 6: ...nical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Atlas Revalidatie Techniek BV 2008 Atlas Revalidatie Techniek B V 5 b Quick release the front of the body harness used...

Page 7: ...dhere to the sequence of steps described below Please refer to chapter 4 Operation for the chair s operating instructions a Set the brakes on at least two of the chair s four wheels so that the chair...

Page 8: ...child in and out of the chair or to be able to change the seating position of the child somewhat when needed As shown in illustration 2 these daily adjustments do not require any tools 4 1 1 The brak...

Page 9: ...d in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Atlas Revalidatie Techniek BV 2008 Atlas Revalidatie Techniek B V 8 Atte...

Page 10: ...the left below the seat see illustration 5A and the adjusting screw is located to the right see illustration 5B First loosen the clamp for adjusting the seating angle Then while holding the backrest...

Page 11: ...lamp with the other hand Set the armrest to the desired position and retighten the clamp securely Adjust the other armrest so that it is in the same position Verify that the armrests have been securel...

Page 12: ...s There are 4 fastenings at the back of the seat for attaching the leg harness that secures the child in position see illustration 10a There are two quick release clasps at the front of the leg harnes...

Page 13: ...the child 4 1 9 Turning the leg supports aside optional The bar for turning the leg supports aside is located at the front of the chair The locking knob is attached to the bar see illustration 13 Push...

Page 14: ...perly secured The height must be adjusted so that when the child is seated upright in the chair the top of the back support is level with the top of the child s shoulders Angle The nut for adjusting t...

Page 15: ...and loosen the screw for adjusting the height of the armrest with the other hand Position the armrest at the desired height and retighten the adjusting screw securely Push down on the armrest to verif...

Page 16: ...right are at the same depth Verify that the bars have been securely tightened The depth of the footrest must be adjusted so that the child is seated with the knees at a 90 angle and so that the footr...

Page 17: ...desired angle The headrest must be able to provide support when the head is positioned straight above the trunk Angle The screw for adjusting the angle of the head support is located at the back of t...

Page 18: ...to make the adjustment Hold on to one of the leg supports with one hand and loosen the screw for adjusting the depth with the other hand Position the leg support at the desired depth and retighten the...

Page 19: ...s for fastening the gas spring are located in the middle of the subframe This adjustment is only carried out in exceptional circumstances When the chair is delivered it is already set at the right hei...

Page 20: ...the child works his or her way up between the armrests the child could fall out of the chair To prevent this additional parts to secure the child in position must be used in consultation with the the...

Page 21: ...rest beech with clear lacquer 8 2 Upholstery The upholstery used for the standard highchair the parts used to secure the child in position the accessories and the anatomically shaped components is mad...

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