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SPEX SEAT BASE USER MANUAL
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Compatibility
• Spex Seat Base has been designed to be compatible with most manual wheelchairs.
• The only power wheelchairs Spex Seat Base is suitable for are those which have seat rails
• If installing to a manual or power wheelchair it must have tubular seat rails
• Not suitable for wheelchairs that don’t have tubular seat rails
1. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure all hardware is installed correctly and tightened
before using the wheelchair.
2. Installation and adjustment of your Seat Base should be performed only by an authorized
dealer or qualified therapist.
3. Never secure positioning belts or harnesses to the seat base.
4. Seat base must not be modified or changed as this voids warranty
5. Only use genuine Spex accessories, components and attachments to this seat base.
6. The wheelchair must be labelled as appropriate for use as a seat in a motor vehicle, dynamical-
ly tested to the performance requirements of ISO 7176-19 and installed, used and maintained
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
7. Never lift the wheelchair by the Seat Base
8. Never use the seat base if any hardware is missing, malfunctioning, or broken. Seek qualified
assistance with any repairs, replacements or adjustments.
9. Never perform exercise weight training that causes the user to exceed the weight capacity of
the wheelchair.
10. A poorly fitting Seat Base can aggravate posture problems and the overall safety of the user.
11. Care must be taken when undertaking a user transfer from the seating system. The user may-
fall from the wheelchair or injure themselves when supports are removed.
12. Be aware of the pinch points. Ensure all body parts are kept clear during these movements and
adjustments.
Environment
Moisture:
Keep your Seat Base dry at all times, as contact with water or excess moisture could cause cor-
rosion, degradation to the functionality of your Seat Base, or potential failure. If your Seat Base becomes
damp or wet, thoroughly wipe with a dry cloth as soon as possible. Do not use your Seat Base in a shower-
ing or pool facility.
Temperature:
Your Seat Base may not function as intended when used at extreme temperatures. Keep
the Seat Base away from sources of extreme heat or extreme cold to avoid burns from the metal compo-
nents.
Dirt:
Small particles such as dust, dirt and sand may restrict optimum functionality. Regularly check your
Seat Base to ensure no build-up occurs around openings and moving parts.
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