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IMPORTANT!

Please read the instructions in full before using the Chailey

Standing Support.

The Chailey Standing Support must be set up and adjusted by

a competent therapist or rehabilitation engineer before use.

Ensure the main trunk support assembly is located in position

and the location pins are both fully engaged

Ensure the brakes are fully engaged before use.

The Chailey Standing Support may be heavy. Take care when

lifting a heavy load.

If you are unsure of any part of these instructions or have

queries on the use of the Chailey Standing Support, do not

hesitate to contact us.

Summary of Contents for Chailey Standing Support

Page 1: ...Fitting and Operating Instructions...

Page 2: ...gineer before use Ensure the main trunk support assembly is located in position and the location pins are both fully engaged Ensure the brakes are fully engaged before use The Chailey Standing Support...

Page 3: ...propriate chronological age to stand and are unable to do so will need to experience standing with the correct biomechanical support in the upright position The Chailey Standing Support will help your...

Page 4: ...IDENTIFYING THE COMPONENTS The Chailey Standing Support consists of three main components 1 Body Support 2 Main Frame with Footrest Assembly attached 3 Tray with bowl and lid Figure 1 Main components...

Page 5: ...Anterior Chest Support 3 Trunk Cushion 4 Pelvic Lateral Supports 5 Pelvic Strap and Safety Strap 6 Thigh Supports 7 Pommel Figure 2 Body Support components In some cases in particular where a user has...

Page 6: ...ly insert the Body Support into the Main Frame While still holding the Body Support pull the loop handle and move the support into position until it is located against the stops B Engage the location...

Page 7: ...of Components The footplates are adjustable to facilitate a standing base as wide as or slightly wider than the pelvis A soft Anterior Chest Support allows trunk movement protraction of the shoulder...

Page 8: ...s the pelvis in a neutral or slight anterior tilt The Thigh Supports can be adjusted to vary the amount of abduction The knees should be located on the Thigh Support and be at least 4cm above the bott...

Page 9: ...record these on a Chailey Standing Support Prescription Form for reference later if you need them our booklet Standing as Part of a Postural Management Programme may also be useful...

Page 10: ...ve the Body Support to the most appropriate position Engage the location pins If necessary move the stop to ensure the Body Support is always inserted at the correct height To adjust the secondary adj...

Page 11: ...two components adjust together Loosen the single bolt K securing the assembly and move the supports to the desired location Tighten the bolt Check the Hip to Axilla height to ensure it ties in with t...

Page 12: ...d tighten the bolt Ensure they are symmetrical and centrally aligned If the user has good trunk control it is possible to fully remove the thoracic laterals Unfasten the safety strap and loosen the bo...

Page 13: ...t support so it is available if it is needed again Locate the Body Support into the main frame in its lowest position this helps to keep the sliding mechanism aligned when removing the plate Remove th...

Page 14: ...ried out carefully the sliding mechanism should still be operational To check this loosen the central adjustment bolt E and check the fine height adjustment by sliding the Body Support between the min...

Page 15: ...th Measure Heel Width Loosen the two central bolts securing the footplates H Move each footplate the desired location Tighten the bolts Ensure the footplates are symmetrical and centrally aligned Adju...

Page 16: ...ith one side at a time to ensure both thigh supports remain at the same height Adjust the support to provide that appropriate amount of ab adduction Tighten the bolts Adjust the other Thigh Support if...

Page 17: ...the location clamp Release the two thumb screws and adjust the tray to the correct height Tighten the thumb screws and position the location clamp on top of the tube this clamp ensures the tray is al...

Page 18: ...Put the brakes on and make sure all straps are undone and out of the way Place the feet in the footplates and stand the child up into the support Move the pelvis until it is level and upright Secure...

Page 19: ...not worn out Straps should be checked for signs of wear As the child grows the support will need adjusting The Chailey Standing Support is fully guaranteed for 12 months but should last between 2 and...

Page 20: ...ng Support will help with this by providing a biomechanically correct position and boundaries within which movement can be experienced and learned in a positive way The Chailey Standing Support is one...