Leckey Squiggles Early User Instructions Download Page 31

12 Daily Product 

Inspection

(Therapists, parents & carers)

We recommend that daily visual checks of the 

equipment are carried out by therapists, carers 

or parents to ensure the product is safe for 

use. The recommended daily checks

are detailed below.

1. Ensure all adjustment knobs and bolts are in 

place and secure.

2. Check all upholstery and Velcro® for signs 

of wear and tear.

3. Ensure the pelvic harness is fully secured 

around the user and they cannot slide or creep 

forward in the seat.

If in any doubt to the continued safe use of 

your Leckey product or if any parts should fail, 

please cease using the product and contact 

our customer service department or your local 

dealer as soon as possible.         

13 Annual Product 

Inspection

(Therapist, Technician, Leckey Product

Advisor, Dealer)

Leckey recommend that each product should 

be subject to a detailed inspection at least 

once a year and every time the product is 

reissued for use. This inspection should be 

carried out by a technically competent person 

who has been trained in the use of the product 

and should include the following checks as a 

minimum requirement.

1. Check all knobs, nuts, bolts and plastic 

buckles are in place, replacing any missing 

items. Paying particular attention to the

following items; 

  -  Trunk Support height and angle 

    adjustments bolts.

  -  Pelvic harness attachment points.

  -  Chair attachment straps.

2. Check that there is no visible wear or tear 

on the metal or plastic components.

3. Visually check the structure of the product 

paying attention to weld points on the frame 

ensuring there are no signs of fatigue or 

cracking around the welds.

4. Leckey recommend that a written record is 

maintained of all annual product inspections.

If in any doubt to the continued safe use of 

your Leckey product or if any parts should fail, 

please cease using the product and contact 

our customer service department or your local 

dealer as soon as possible.

Summary of Contents for Squiggles Early

Page 1: ...Squiggles Early Sitting System User Instructions...

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Page 3: ...of this product fully Contents 01 Intended use 02 Declaration of conformity 03 Terms of warranty 04 Product history record 05 Product training record 06 Safety information 07 How to unpack and assemb...

Page 4: ...ral terms of sale 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 Medica...

Page 5: ...with the user in the product 6 8 Lifting and handling guidelines should be followed at all times We do not recommend that users are moved while using the product All due care and attention should be t...

Page 6: ...roducts comply with fire safety regulations in accordance with EN12182 However the product contains plastic components and therefore should be kept away from all direct sources of heat including naked...

Page 7: ...How to unpack and assemble the Early Sitting System 7...

Page 8: ...ags with each one clearly labelled Carefully remove them from the boxes and check you have all the parts you have ordered Safety First Keep polythene bags away from children Once you have checked you...

Page 9: ...support and any additional components you have ordered in separate packaging 7 1 Seat Assembly To attach the dynamic trunk support to the seat base sleeve the plastic rods into the receiving tubes on...

Page 10: ...it s maximum extension 7 3 Attaching the leg support to the seat If you have ordered the prone bar remove it from its packaging This component should only be used with the seat assembled together with...

Page 11: ...e same height 7 5 Tray assembly To attach the spacer pads first remove the dynamic trunk support from the seat assembly and lay it down flat on a work surface Wrap the spacer pad s around the cushion...

Page 12: ...attach it to the seat cover Position the roll in the desired location ensuring the hooky attaches securely to the loop panel of the seat cover 7 8 Abduction pommel Position the support in the desired...

Page 13: ...other activities at table height One strap should be attached around the seat base of the dining chair and the other should be secured around the back rest To attach the straps to the seat base feed...

Page 14: ...Fitting the cushions 8...

Page 15: ...buckles through the slits at either side to allow attachment of the four point pelvic harness Ensure the buckles are protected by the cushion at all times to prevent irritation to the user Always ensu...

Page 16: ...mbly into the pocket in the cushion Then sleeve the other end of the inner into the opposite end of the cushion Once in position snap the fasteners together around the plastic rods and the one fastene...

Page 17: ...y position the cushion in the recess and push down firmly to locate in position The positioning strap is attached by looping the strap underneath the plastic base and securing the Velcro panel to the...

Page 18: ...9 The clinical setup of the product should be completed by a technically and clinically competent person who has been trained in the use of the product Leckey recommend a written record is maintained...

Page 19: ...designed as a mid thoracic support to allow movement The height can be adjusted while the child is in the seat to provide more or less support depending on the child s abilities To height adjust loose...

Page 20: ...els as a guide to ensure both sides are set to the same angle To width adjust the trunk support open the flap at the front and pull the tensioning strap to the desired position The flap is attached wi...

Page 21: ...ide the prone bar into the receiving tubes at the back of the seat The bar is secure when the poppers engage in the holes in the receiving tubes To remove reverse the process Place the seat with prone...

Page 22: ...traps through the plastic slide and tension the straps as desired By removing the leg support and placing the flexion roll under the knees a more flexed sitting position can be provided for the child...

Page 23: ...tability offered by abducting and externally rotating the femurs The abduction pommel is attached by Velcro and can be positioned on the seat base cushion so that it provides optimum support for abduc...

Page 24: ...justed by pushing the tray closer to the child However to prevent an active child from pushing the tray away it can be secured to the seat base with the additional attachment straps D provided To secu...

Page 25: ...make frequent adjustments and made aware of the safety checks in Section 6 by a technically and clinically competent person who has been trained in the use of the product Leckey recommend that a writt...

Page 26: ...on the dynamic trunk support and pelvic harness are released and out of the way to facilitate transfer Open the cushioned support by first unfastening the front panel and unclipping the plastic buckle...

Page 27: ...d postural management Loosen all the straps to their maximum before placing the child in the seat First secure the plastic buckle C in the middle To adjust the depth adjust straps A on both sides and...

Page 28: ...es trunk support as part of their postural support programme it may need to be repositioned depending on the activity To change the width of the trunk support unfasten the front panel adjust the strap...

Page 29: ...y closer to the child However to prevent an active child from pushing the tray away it can be secured to the seat base with the additional attachment straps D provided 10 4 Padded activity tray To sec...

Page 30: ...the area being cleaned off is washed with soap and water immediately afterwards A half cup of household bleach to 5 litres of water can also be used as a useful disinfectant 10 Chlorine based cleanin...

Page 31: ...tion at least once a year and every time the product is reissued for use This inspection should be carried out by a technically competent person who has been trained in the use of the product and shou...

Page 32: ...manual is supplied with the product A copy can be downloaded from our website www leckey com Leckey recommend that a written record is maintained of all product inspections carried out during the rei...

Page 33: ...7 4 inches Depth 300mm 11 8 inches Seat width Min 200mm 7 9 inches Max 250mm 9 8 inches Support Roll small Width 60mm 2 4 inches Length 600mm 23 6 inches Support Roll medium Diameter 80mm 3 2 inches...

Page 34: ...Code Description 119 600 Seat Shell 119 673 Leg Support 119 627 Activity Tray 119 669 Abduction pommel 119 670 Flexion roll 119 672 Spacer Pads 119 062 Prone bar...

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