Tendercare Ltd
The Snugseat Spring User Manual
Document No 034-01v4 Snugseat Spring
User Manual.doc
Authority.
Quality Controller
Authorised.
J Adams
Page 13
Dec 05
Example: -
Seat depth measured on the child is 279mm (11")
Set seat depth (SSD) is 279mm - 25mm =254mm, (11"-1" = 10")
S.S.D. = 254mm or 10"
This is the measurement from the front of the seat to the back pad.
5.1 Fitting support pads
For details of the correct position of the pads see picture on page 14.
Select the correct seat cushion and Velcro it into the seat shell, so that the front of the cushion
is flush with the front edge of the shell. The flat cushion gives a neutral hip angle and the
ramped cushion will achieve a flexed hip angle.
Select the combination of back pads required to give the required set seat depth (S.S.D.) and
Velcro in position.
Using the lateral pelvic support pads, position in the shell as shown in the picture on page 14
until the distance between the pads is equal to the pelvic width (P.W.).
Adjust footplate to the required height (F.H.) See section 4.4.
Position the child in the seat and fit the 5-point harness (See section 5.3)
Check the following: -
The pelvis is in the mid line position and not anteriorly rotated (i.e. not sacral seating)
The pelvic lateral supports provide enough support without being over tight.
The hips are about the mid line
The footrest is adjusted to the correct height
The abduction is satisfactory. If more abduction is required fit a pommel. (See section
4.5).
IMPORTANT: - DO NOT use the pommel as a stop to prevent the child sliding forwards.