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SPEX HEAD SUPPORT USER MANUAL

 WARNING

9.  The Spex Seating System must only be used for forward-facing 

seating in motor vehicles. 

10.  In order to reduce the potential of injury to vehicle occupants, 

wheelchair-mounted rigid trays not specifically intended for use 

during travel in motor vehicles must be:
a.  Removed and secured separately in the vehicle or
b.  Secured to the wheelchair so they will not break free in 

a crash and 
•  Be positioned with a gap of at least 3” (75 mm) between the 

back edge of the tray and the wheelchair occupant’s abdomen 

and/or chest so as not to interfere with the proper belt-

restraint use, and 

•  Have energy absorbing padding placed between the back 

edge of the tray and the wheelchair occupant.

11.  Alterations or substitutions must not be made to the 

seating system structure, parts or components, without first 

consulting Medifab.

12.  The use of a postural pelvic belt attached to the wheelchair base or 

seat frame is encouraged during travel, but these belts should be 

positioned so that they don’t interfere with the proper positioning 

of crashworthy belt restraints, and they should not be relied on for 

occupant protection in crash situations unless the postural belt has 

been designed to comply with, and perform to the requirements of 

WC19.

13.  Postural support devices that are not labelled as conforming to 

ISO 16840-4 may be used when in a vehicle, but should not be 

relied on for occupant restraint.

Summary of Contents for Head Support

Page 1: ...assed on to the user of this product Please do not remove this user manual before delivery to the end user SUPPLIER This manual must be given to the user of this product USER CAREGIVER Before using th...

Page 2: ...rt is appropriate for the user The intended user of the Spex Head Support is a user with postural support requirements Contents Introduction 2 Safety Instructions 3 Weight Capacity 3 Environment 3 Com...

Page 3: ...ss of our products Our claims relate to the ability of the products to provide safe and reliable positioning and seating on the equipment onto which they are installed Weight Capacity Head Support max...

Page 4: ...The Head Support must not be modified or changed as this voids warranty 4 Only use genuine Spex accessories components and hardware 5 Never lift the wheelchair by the Head Support 6 Never use the Head...

Page 5: ...for signs of stress or cracking Upholstery covers Covers must be replaced regardless of condition Hardware and components Ensure the mechanism components are in place and in safe working order If any...

Page 6: ...cket 2 Partly tighten the bolts on the top clamp so the headrest pad can move but is not loose 3 Position the headrest pad correctly then securely tighten the bolts using a 5mm hex key Adjusting Stem...

Page 7: ...te 2 Loosen the bolts in the positioning mechanism using a 5mm hex key 3 Move the Head Support Pad to the correct position and securely tighten all bolts WARNING Check any links that stick out from th...

Page 8: ...Close the cover replace the lateral wing and tighten the nuts 2 Adjust the width between the lateral pads by loosening the 2 nuts on the back of the centre pad with a 10mm spanner Move the laterals t...

Page 9: ...Wipe clean with mild detergent and water Use disinfectant wipes Medifab recommends using AHP Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide disinfectant wipes The disinfection product must be used as per the manufact...

Page 10: ...ified and not recommended for transport in a vehicle Eg Vigour Lo and Vigour Mid back supports Assembly Use Maintenance Limitations Adjustments to the set up of the wheelchair must only be carried out...

Page 11: ...located near the hip opposite the shoulder over which the diagonal belt crosses and not near the midline of the occupant Belt restraints should not be routed outside of the wheelchair wheels or over t...

Page 12: ...rding to the manufacturer s instructions 5 The Spex Seating System must only be used as indicated in this user manual 6 Both pelvic and shoulder belt restraints as a part of a complete Wheelchair Tie...

Page 13: ...straint use and Have energy absorbing padding placed between the back edge of the tray and the wheelchair occupant 11 Alterations or substitutions must not be made to the seating system structure part...

Page 14: ...ansported while occupied the wheelchair must still be secured to the WTORS 18 Children whose mass is less than 48 5 lbs 22 kg should be transferred from their seating system into appropriate child res...

Page 15: ...the original date of purchase Medifab will at its option repair or replace it without charge This warranty does not apply to general wear and use including punctures tears or burns nor to the removabl...

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