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1. Intended Use

Leeway (patent pending) is a pelvic 

harness which provides maximum 

security, stability and comfort to 

wheelchair users. It secures the user 

to their wheelchair at four key points, 

giving them the confidence they need to 

move their upper bodies freely without 

fear of falling. Available in 4 sizes from 

paediatric through to adult, and with 2 

buckle choices, the Leeway can be easily 

attached to a wide range of manual and 

powered wheelchair bases.

2. Declaration of Conformity

James Leckey Design Ltd. as 

manufacturer with sole responsibility 

declares that Leeway conforms to the 

requirements of the 93/42/EEC Guidelines 

and EN12182 Technical aids for disabled 

persons. General requirements and test 

methods.

3. Terms of Warranty

The warranty applies only when the 

product is used according to the 

specified conditions and for the intended 

purposes, following all manufacturers’ 

recommendations (also see general terms 

of sales, delivery and payment). A two 

year warranty is provided on all Leckey 

manufactured products and components.

4. Product History Record

Your Leckey product is classified as 

a Class 1 Medical device and as such 

should only be prescribed, set up 

or reissued for use by a technically 

competent person who has been trained 

in the use of this product. Leckey 

recommend that a written record is 

maintained to provide details of all 

setups, reissue inspections and annual 

inspections of this product.

5. Product Training Record 

(Clients & Carers)

Your Leckey product is a prescribed Class 

1 Medical Device and as such Leckey 

recommend that clients and carers using 

the equipment should be made aware of 

the following sections of this user manual 

by a technically competent person.

Section 6 

 

Safety Information

Section 10

 

Daily Product Inspection 

Section 11  

   

Annual Product Inspection

Leckey recommend that a written record 

is maintained of all those who have been 

trained in the correct use of this product.

Summary of Contents for leeway

Page 1: ...User Instructions Leeway...

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Page 3: ...ptive feedback which combined with the 4 point attachment holds and supports the individual giving them the confidence to move their centre of gravity freely This improves their dynamic sitting abilit...

Page 4: ...owing all manufacturers recommendations also see general terms of sales delivery and payment A two year warranty is provided on all Leckey manufactured products and components 4 Product History Record...

Page 5: ...afe use of your product or if any parts should fail please cease using the product and contact our customer services department or local dealer as soon as possible 6 6 The product contains components...

Page 6: ...strap and 4 triglide brackets additional attachment kits are available Please remove the harness and attachments from the packaging and ensure you have all the parts you have ordered The following fi...

Page 7: ...mounting straps b should be positioned approximately diagonally to ensure Leeway is positioned correctly The straps should be attached to an appropriate part on the wheelchair frame using suitable fa...

Page 8: ...he P clips b are suitable for round tube frames of 19 22 or 25mm diameter These clamps provide a mounting position for the eyelets on the mounting straps The mounting straps c may be fastened directly...

Page 9: ...For some wheelchairs where round tubing is not available the folded plate e can be secured to the frame and the cam buckle secured vertically to the folded plate E...

Page 10: ...Securing the Leeway onto the seat Velcro the base of the Leeway onto the seat base strap and secure the 4 side release buckles Adjust the webbing length on both the Leeway and mounting straps as requi...

Page 11: ...Clinical Setup 8...

Page 12: ...nal crease As a check if the Leeway is too far forward it will be too low on the user s back conversely if it is too far back it will be too high up the user s back 8 1 Preparing for the client When s...

Page 13: ...front of the Leeway Adjust the tension using the D rings to provide a snug fit If it is difficult to secure this buckle check that the user is positioned well back in the seat Leeway Re positioning o...

Page 14: ...initial set up only the front buckle c needs to be released when the user is transferred in or out of their seating system The front buckle should be the first item to be secured upon entering the sea...

Page 15: ...cleaning we recommend that you use only warm water and a nonabrasive detergent 2 The best cleaning method is a wipe dry technique 3 Staining should be removed as quickly as possible with absorbent clo...

Page 16: ...ce and replace any missing items 2 Pay particular attention to the Velcro 10 Daily Product Inspection Therapists Parents Carers We recommend that daily visual checks of the equipment are carried out b...

Page 17: ...competent person who has been trained in the use and inspection of the product Please refer to section 11 for the required checks to be carried out Ensure the product has been cleaned thoroughly in ac...

Page 18: ...out by technically competent persons who have been trained in the use of the product In the UK ROI please contact the Leckey Service Centre on UK 0800 318265 or ROI 1800 626020 and our customer servic...

Page 19: ...and 2 angle brackets 147 1603 Seat base strap 14 Technical Information Size 1 Standard Size 1 Security Size 2 Standard Size 2 Security Size 3 Standard Size 3 Security Hip circumference min mm 600 600...

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