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INDIGOINSTRUCTIONSFORUSE

Codes11114-11225

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CONTENTS PAGE1.0INTRODUCTION 22.0ILLUSTRATIONOFYOURINDIGOSEATINGSYSTEM 3 2.1PRODUCTCODESREFERENCETABLE 4

2.2TECHNICALDATA 43.0FORYOURSAFETY 54.0UNPACKINGYOURINDIGOSEATINGSYSTEM 75.0SETTINGUPANDADJUSTINGYOURINDIGOSEATINGSYSTEM 9

5.1SEATADJUSTMENTS 95.1.1DEPTH 95.1.2HEIGHT 105.1.3TILT 10

5.2ARMRESTS 115.2.1HEIGHT 115.2.2ROTATION 11

5.3BACKADJUSTMENTS 125.3.1BACKRECLINE 125.3.2HEIGHT 135.3.3BACKLUMBARPROMPT 145.3.4THORACICSUPPORT 14

5.4USEROPERATEDBRAKESYSTEM 15 5.4.1USEROPERATION 15 5.4.2CAREROPERATION 16 5.4.3BRAKESYSTEMADJUSTMENT 16 5.5PELVICLAPSTRAP 176.0OPTIONALACCESSORIES–FITMENTANDADJUSTMENT 18

6.1HEADREST 19 6.1.1FITMENT 19 6.1.2HEADRESTHEIGHT 19 6.1.3HEADRESTDEPTHANDANGLE 19 6.1.4HEADRESTPROFILE/SHAPE 20 6.2FLIPUPFOOTREST 21 6.2.1FITMENT 21 6.2.2HEIGHT 22 6.3POMMEL 23 6.3.1FITMENT 237.0CARE&MAINTENANCE 24 7.1DAILYCHECKS 24 7.2ANNUALSERVICE 25 7.3NOMINALSERVICELIFE 25 7.4EXTENDINGNOMINALSERVICELIFE 26 7.5DOCUMENTATION/RECORDS 26 7.6PRODUCTCONFIGURATION 268.0WARRANTY&SERVICE 289.0CONTINUOUSIMPROVEMENT 2910.0SERVICEINSPECTION 30

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1.0 INTRODUCTION ThankyouforchoosingtheIndiGOseatingsystemfromSmirthwaite.The IndiGO seating system has been designed for use by teenagers who have mild tomoderate postural management needs. It has been styled to enhance inclusivity intomodern environments, and is particularly suitable for use by children who attendmainstreamschoolonaperiodicbasis.The IndiGOprovidesa rangeof featuresas standard includingadjustablebackheightandrecline angle as well as seat height, depth and tilt angle. The chair includes heightadjustablearmrestswhichcanbequicklyrotatedrearwardstoprovideeasysidetransferinandoutofthechair.Posturalmanagementcanbespecificallycustomizedtosuitaclient’sneedsbyadjustingtheintegratedlumbarpromptandthoracicsupports.Whenordered,theproductcanbeconfiguredwithahighbackorlowbackoption.A rangeofaccessoriesareavailable includingapommel,pelvic lapstrap,4pointharness,flat headrest (height, depth and angle adjustable), a ‘Multi-grip’ headrest (height, depth,angle and profile adjustable), and a height adjustable footrest with flip-up foot plates.Smirthwaitecanalsoprovidearangeofsandalsifrequired.The IndiGO base includes a user operated brake mechanism to provide additionalindependenceandpositionalsecurityforclients.

IMPORTANT! These instructions should be read by all therapists and carers using the equipment and should be retained for future reference. The product should always be used under adult supervision. Any incorrect use of the product and failure to follow the instructions may put the user at risk or impede the function. If you have any queries using this product or wish for further copies, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team on T: +44 (0)1626 835552. This product has been designed and manufactured specifically and solely for use by clients with special needs.

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2.0 ILLUSTRATIONOFYOURINDIGOSEATINGSYSTEM

A. BackrestB. SeatC. Castors,withbrakesD. Brakelever

E. Armrest(maydifferasofserialno.118817

F. LumbarpromptG. ThoracicsupportH. Lapstrap

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2.1PRODUCTCODESREFERENCETABLE

BackStyle Colour Size3 Size4 Size5Low Black 11113 11114 11115Low Blue 11123 11124 11125High Black 11213 11214 11215High Blue 11223 11224 11225

2.2TECHNICALDATA Dimension Size3 Size4 Size5Seatheightfromfloor(mm) 490-650 490-650 490-650Seattilt(Supine-Prone) 87-100 87-100 87-100Seatdepthrange(mm) 340-420 340-420 390-470Seatwidth(mm) 390 440 490Backangle(Supine-Prone) 90-105 90-105 90-105HighBackrange(mm) 490-550 560-640 560-640LowBackrange(mm) 420-500 420-500 420-500Headrestheightfromtopofbackrest(mm)

100-200 100-200 100-200

Armrestheight(mm) 190-250 190-250 190-250Lowerleglengthtofootrest(mm) 260-340 340-490 340-490Baselengthandwidth(mm) 900x740 900x740 900x740Userweightlimit(kg) 75 100 100Overallproductweight(kg) 25 27 30

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3.0FORYOURSAFETY

STOP!PleasereadtheseinstructionsCAREFULLYandTHOROUGHLY.Alwayslockthecastorswhenattachingitems,ormakingadjustments.TherearetwomethodstolockthebrakesontheIndiGOchair:

1) Pushthebrakeleverdownwardstosimultaneouslyapplythebraketoallfourcastors,or

2) Applyfoottopoint(A);tounlock,applyfoottopoint(B)oneachindividualcastor

§ The user should NOT be left unattended whilst in the product. Always ensure a

responsibletherapistorcarerisinattendance

§ The carer should be familiarwith themethods of adjustment andhave completed alladjustmentsappropriatelytomeettheneedsof thechildbeforetransferringthechildontotheproduct

§ Regular maintenance checks and cleaning are essential for the safe use of thisequipment(seecareandmaintenancesection)

§ Ensure that all nuts, bolts andhandwheels are securely tightened and that none aremissing

§ ThechassisisONLYtobeusedindoorsonaflatlevelsurface

§ Alwaysfastenthelapstrapharnessandanyotherstrapsprovidedwiththeproduct

§ Always keep this product away from naked flames, cigarettes and sources of heatincludingopenfireplaces,radiatorsandheaters

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§ DONOTfitpartsoraccessoriesofothermanufacturerstothisproductunlessauthorizedtodosoinwritingbySmirthwaiteLtd.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionswillnotonlyinvalidatetheguaranteebutcouldmakethechairdangeroustouse.SmirthwaiteLtdwillnot accept liability for any injury or damage incurred through suchmalpractices. AnyrepairsrequiredmustbecarriedoutbySmirthwaiteLtdauthorizedpersonnel

LAP STRAPS & HARNESSES SAFETY NOTICE Lap straps and harnesses must be appropriate and safe for the user and the users clothing. Lap straps and harnesses must be checked every time the chair is used to ensure they are fitted as prescribed by the clinician, take account of the users clothing and are tightened so that the user cannot sustain injury. Checking the fit of lap straps and harnesses must be done with the user in the chair and should be undertaken as soon as the users sits in the chair.

STOP! LAP STRAPS & HARNESSES SAFETY NOTICE Lap straps and harnesses must be appropriate and safe for the user and the users clothing. Lap straps and harnesses must be checked every time the chair is used to ensure they are fitted as prescribed by the clinician, take account of the users clothing and are tightened so that the user cannot sustain injury. Checking the fit of lap straps and harnesses must be done with the user in the chair and should be undertaken as soon as the users sits in the chair.

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4.0UNPACKINGYOURINDIGOSEATINGSYSTEM

STOP!Ifinanydoubt,ALWAYSseekADVICE.Alwaysturnhandwheels,leversandscrewsclockwisetotightenoranti-clockwisetoloosen.

§ Whendeliveredtheproductwillbesuppliedwiththebackrest(J)removed.

§ Unwind lever (K) and insert back rest (J) into the back mechanism (L) – ensure it isinsertedfully.

§ Tightenlever(K)tosecurethebackrest(J)intoplace.

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§ Ifyouhavespecifiedaccessoriesatthetimeoforder,yourIndiGOmaybesuppliedwiththesefactoryfitted.

§ Alternatively, please refer to Section 6.0 for details of how to fit and adjust youraccessoriespriortouse

STOP!Ifyoubelievethisproducttobefaulty–DONOTUSEContact:SmirthwaiteLtdT:+44(0)1626835552F:+44(0)1626835428E:info@smirthwaite.co.uk

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5.0SETTINGUPANDADJUSTINGYOURINDIGOSEATINGSYSTEM

STOP!Ifinanydoubt,ALWAYSseekADVICE.Alwaysturnhandwheels,leversandscrewsclockwisetotightenoranti-clockwisetoloosen.

5.1SEATADJUSTMENTS3adjustmentscanbemadetotheseat;depth,heightandtilt. 5.1.1DEPTHTomoveseatforwardsorbackwards§ Loosenthe3handwheelsontheundersideoftheseat(1).§ Slideseattodesiredposition.§ Ideallyallow25mmgapbetweenthebackofkneeandtheedgeoftheseat.§ Tightenthe3handwheelssecurely(1).

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5.1.2HEIGHTToraiseorlowertheseat:§ To raise the seatheight, lift thehand lever (2)on the righthand-sideof the seat and

allowtheseattoriseunderthegasassist–inorderfortheseattorise,theuserweightmustberemoved.

§ To lower the seatheight, lift thehand lever (2)whilst sat in the seat and release theleveronceatthedesiredheightsetting.

5.1.3TILTToadjustthetiltangleoftheseat:§ Liftthehandlever(3)tounlockthetiltmechanism.§ Adjusttheseattilttothedesiredangle.§ Lockthehandlever(3)tosecuretheseatintothedesiredposition.

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5.2ARMRESTS

5.2.1HEIGHTToraiseorlowerthearmrests:§ Pressandholdbutton(4).§ Slidearmreststodesiredposition.§ Releasebutton(4)tolock.§ Repeatonoppositeside,asnecessary5.2.2ROTATIONToswingthearmrestawayforeaseoftransfer:§ Pressandholdbutton(5).§ Rotatearmrestrearwards.§ Torestorethearmresttotheverticalposition,simplyswingforward. § Thereshouldbea‘click’toindicatethearmrestisnowlockedintheverticalposition.

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5.3BACKADJUSTMENTS

5.3.1BACKRECLINE(ANGLE)Tosettheangle:§ Liftthehandlever(6)tounlockthetiltmechanism.§ Adjustthebackreclinetothedesiredangle. § Lockthehandlever(6)tosecurethebackintothedesiredposition.

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BACKRECLINE90o–105o

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5.3.2HEIGHTToraisethebackrest:§ Loosenlever(7)foundonrearofseatbyturninganti-clockwise§ Lift the backrest to the desired height; there are a series of back height ‘steps’ that be

selected.Tolowerthebackrest:§ Raise the backrest by lifting to the maximum setting; the backrest will then slide to the

minimumsetting,permittingreselectionofthedesiredheight. Tosecureatdesiredheightsetting:§ Tightenlever(7)foundonrearofseatbyturningclockwise

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5.3.3BACKLUMBARPROMPTTosetthelumbar:§ Insertthehexkeyintotheadjustmentsocket(8)andturnclockwiseoranti-clockwisetoset

thedepthoflumbarsupportrequiredforyourclient’sneed.5.3.4THORACICSUPPORTTosetthelevelofthoracicsupport:§ Insertthehexkeyintotheadjustmentsockets(9)andturnclockwiseoranti-clockwisetoset

theangleofthoracicsupportrequiredforyourclient’sneed.§ Eachthoracicsupportcanbeadjustedindependently.

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5.4USEROPERATEDBRAKESYSTEM5.4.1USEROPERATION§ Toapplythebrakes,simplypushthelever(10)downwards§ Thebrakes can thenbe locked in the ‘on’ position by parking the lever – simply push the

leverawayfromtheseatcushionwhenithasreacheditsfullydownwardposition.§ Toreleasethebrakes,pullthelevertowardtheseattoreleasefromitsparkposition.§ Theleverissprung-loaded;onceitisreleaseditwillautomaticallyreturntoitstopposition

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5.4.2CAREROPERATION§ TheIndiGOhasbeendesignedtopermitanyofthecastorstobeindependentlyapplied

orreleasedbyacarer,usingeachindividualcastorfootpedal§ Iftheuserishavingdifficultyoperatingthebrakesystem,checkthatthebrakepedalon

eachcastorisinthe‘unbraked’positionasshownbelow(A)

5.4.3BRAKESYSTEMADJUSTMENT§ Adjustment of the brakemechanism is possible by rotating the adjustment knob (11)

thatcanbefoundunderneaththeseatcushion(circledbelow).§ TheIndiGOwillbesuppliedpre-adjustedforoptimum;adjustmentisonlyneededifthe

mechanismperformancedegradesoverlongtermuse.

IMPORTANT!Iftheuserishavingdifficultyoperatingthebrakesystem,checkthatthebrakepedaloneachcastorisinthe‘unbraked’position

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5.5PELVICLAPSTRAP§ TheIndiGOissuppliedwitha2pointpelvicpaddedlapstrapasstandard.§ Thebuckleissecuredbypushingthemaleplug(A)intothefemalereceiver(B)§ Toreleasethebuckle,pressbothsidesofthemaleplug

§ To alter the length of the pelvic strap, simply adjust the amount of strap that is fed

throughthecam-lockfasteners,whicharelocatedundertheseatbaseattherear(12).

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6.0OPTIONALACCESSORIES–FITMENTANDADJUSTMENT

# ProductCode Item13 HT028 Flatheadrest13 HT029 Multigripheadrest14 PL035 Pommel15 FR055 Flip-upfootrest

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6.1HEADREST 6.1.1FITMENT§ Inserttheheadreststemintothesocketlocatedontherearoftheseatback(16)§ TaketheM6x20mmscrew(17)andwasher(18)andinsertthescrewthroughaperture

(19)andintotheheadreststemtosecureinplace6.1.2HEADRESTHEIGHT§ LoosentheM6x20mmscrew(17)andslidetheheadresttodesiredheight§ TightentheM6x20mmscrew(17)tosecureinplace6.1.3HEADRESTDEPTHANDANGLETochangethedepthorangleoftheheadrest:§ Loosenthetwoleverlocks(20).§ Slide/angletheheadresttodesiredposition.§ Tightenthetwoleverlocks(20)tolock.

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6.1.4HEADRESTPROFILE/SHAPE–(MULTIGRIPHEADRESTONLY) Toaltertheprofile(shape)oftheheadrest:§ Locateandunzipthecoveroftheheadrest.§ Usingthehexkey,loosentheboltsthatsecuretheindividualheadrestelements(21).§ Position/shapetheheadrestelementstosuityourclient’sneeds.§ Tightentheheadrestelements(21)tolockintothedesiredprofile(shape).§ Zipthecovershutontheheadresttocomplete.

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6.2FLIPUPFOOTREST6.2.1FITMENT§ Thefootrestassemblyisattachedtotheundersideoftheseatbaseby6screws(M6x

16mm).Fourofthesewillalreadybefittedtotheundersideoftheseatbythefactory.§ Usingthehexkeyprovided,ensurethefourscrewsfittedtotheundersideoftheseat

arelooseandthenofferupthefootrest.§ Slidethefootrestassemblyforwardtoengagewiththefourscrewsandthentightento

secureintoplace.§ Inserttwofurtherscrews(22)atthereartofinishtheassembly

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6.2.2HEIGHTToraisethefootrestheight:§ Thefootrestassemblycanbeadjustedforheightpositionbylooseningthelever(23).§ Ensurelever(23)issecurelytightenedbeforeusingthechair.§ Each foot plate can be stored vertically (flipped up) to aid transfer in and out of the

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6.3POMMEL6.3.1FITMENT§ InsertthePommelthroughtheslotonthefrontfaceoftheseat(24)andsecureinplace

ontheundersideofthechairusingthegripknob(25)

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7.0CAREANDMAINTENANCE

IMPORTANT!CLEANINGISRECOMMENDEDONAREGULARBASIS

§ Cleanmetalpartsandupholsterywithadampclothandmilddetergent

§ Donotsoakorimmersetheproductinwater

§ Storetheproductinacooldryplaceandoutofdirectsunlight

§ DONOTusebleach,solvents,abrasives,syntheticdetergents,waxpolishes,antibacterialspraysorwipes

§ Forfurtherinformationpleaserefertoyourregionalhealthcarecleaningguidelines

7.1DAILYCHECKS§ Checkforsignsofwear,tearordamage

§ Checkformissingparts

§ Check that all screws are present and tighten correctly, and are not cross-threadedordamaged

§ Checkallstrapsforfraying,andthatbucklesarenotmissing/damaged

§ Checkthatthecastorsrunfreelyandthebrakesoneachcastorfunctioncorrectly

§ Checkthatthehigh-lowgasstrutfeatureoperatescorrectly

§ Checkthatthefootplateissettothecorrectheightfortheclient,andthatitissecurelyinplace

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7.2ANNUALSERVICEThe IndiGO Seating System should be serviced every 3 years. Servicing must only beundertakenbyaSmirthwaiteserviceengineer,orbyaSmirthwaitetrainedrepresentative.7.3NOMINALSERVICELIFEYourproducthasanominalservicelifeof12years,duringwhichfullpost-salessupportwillbeavailablewithregardtosparesandservicing.Productservicelifehasbeendeterminedbaseduponthedesigncomplexityofproduct,andtheanticipatedexposuretonormaluse.GoodpracticedictatesallSmirthwaiteproductshavebeendesignedandmanufacturedtohigh levels of safety and quality, and will meet requirements of normal use whenmaintainedinlinewithourservicingrecommendations.

STOP! Iftheproducthasbeenoutofuseforanextendedperiodoftime(6months or more) it should always be serviced prior to being re-issued.If theproducthasbeensubjectedto ‘heavy’or ‘constant’use, theserviceshouldbereducedtohalftherecommendedperiod.Constantand/orheavyuseisconsideredtobe:• Dailyuseabove7hoursduration

• Weeklyuseabove5daysduration

• Monthlyuseabove10monthsperyear

• Use by a clientwho is at 90% to 100%of themaximumweightlimitof theproduct. Themaximumweight limitmustNEVERbeexceeded

• Use by a client who is extremely active, either voluntarily orinvoluntarily

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7.4EXTENDINGNOMINALSERVICELIFEAt Smirthwaitewe are proud to produceproducts that have a reputation for quality anddurability.Webelieveourproductshave thepotential toprovidebenefits toourclientsbeyond thenominalservicelifedocumentedabove.We will continue to provide full support beyond the nominal service life provided thefollowingconditionsaremet:

1. Afullserviceschedulehasbeenmaintained.2. A full service and inspection is undertaken at the end of the nominal service life

period.3. The product is subsequently serviced annually (or biannually if under

‘heavy/constant’useconditions).4. Smirthwaite reserves the right to limit support where parts/components are no

longeravailable.

7.5DOCUMENTATION/RECORDS§ It is the responsibility of the current equipmentowner to ensure the ‘Instructions for

Use’ manual and any further manuals for accessories fitted to the equipment arehandedovertothenewowneratthetimeofexchange/sale

§ It is the responsibility of the current equipment owner to ensure the service and

inspectionrecordformiskeptuptodate

7.6PRODUCTCONFIGURATION

§ Smirthwaitewilldocumentandmaintainarecordoftheoriginalproductconfigurationatthetimeoffirstsale

§ Smirthwaite will not be held responsible for any subsequent changes to thisconfigurationunlessauthorizedtodosoinwritingbySmirthwaite

§ It is theequipmentowner’sresponsibilitytomaintaintheirownrecordsofchangestothe equipment configuration and to be able to provide such records to subsequentownerstomaintaintraceability

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§ Werecommendaninspection/servicebyaSmirthwaiteserviceengineer(orSmirthwaitetrained engineer) whenever a significant change is made to product configuration toensuretheproductissafetouse.Ifinanydoubt,ALWAYSseekADVICE

IMPORTANTREMINDER!DO NOT fit parts or accessories of other manufacturers to thisproductunlessauthorizedtodosoinwritingbySmirthwaite.AnyservicingorrepairsrequiredmustbecarriedoutbySmirthwaite(oraSmirthwaitetrainedengineer).Ifyoubelievethisproducttobefaulty–DONOTUSEContact:SmirthwaiteLtdT:+44(0)1626835552F:+44(0)1626835428E:info@smirthwaite.co.ukIfinanydoubt,ALWAYSseekADVICE.

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8.0WARRANTY & SERVICE Smirthwaite Ltdwarrants the products detailed on your order to be free fromdefects inmaterialsandworkmanshipforaperiodof2yearsfromdateofdelivery.Ifafaultdevelopsduringtheperiod,pleasecallCustomerServicesbyemailortelephone01626835552whowilladviseyouonthebestcourseofaction.PossibleactionmaybeforustoarrangetosendoutoneofourServiceEngineers,orhavethegoodsreturnedtous.Shouldarepairnotbepossible within the guarantee period we will replace the product for new or nearestequivalentproduct.Intheunlikelyeventthatwecannotrepairorexchangewewillrefundinfull.This warranty is for the UK only. The warranty excludes faults due to accident, neglect,misuse,notfollowingtheInstructionsandnormalwearandtear.Thiswarrantyisinadditiontoyourlegalrights.Goodswillonlybecollectedfromtheoriginaldeliveryaddress.A charge may be made where the goods cannot be repaired under the terms of thewarranty.Youwillbeadvisedbeforethisismade.T:+44(0)1626835552E:info@smirthwaite.co.uk

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9.0CONTINUOUSIMPROVEMENT Smirthwaite is committed to continuous improvementof theirproduct range. Shouldyouhave any suggestions or comments please contact our product design department, usinginfo@smirthwaite.co.ukSmirthwaitereservestherighttochangethespecificationormaterialwithoutpriornotice.Forcatalogues,helpandfurtherinformationonourproductspleasecontactusat:SmirthwaiteLtd16WentworthRoadHeathfieldNewtonAbbotDevonTQ126TLT:+44(0)1626835552F:+44(0)1626835428E:info@smirthwaite.co.uk

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10.0SERVICEINSPECTION10.1ProductInformationModel: Size: DateofManufacture: SerialNumber: FinalInspection: 10.2Service&inspectionrecordform: Date Procedure ServicePersonnel

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