Summary of leeway
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User instructions leeway.
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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 assemble 08 clinical setup 09 cleaning & care information 10 daily product inspection 11 annual product inspection 12 reissuing l...
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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. Availabl...
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6.1 this leeway is designed for postural positioning and should not be used as the sole means of securing the user to the vehicle during transportation, nor as a method of restraint. 6.2 leeway should be installed and fitted by a technically competent person. 6.3 always read instructions fully befor...
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How to attach 7 congratulations on purchasing your leeway. Your harness will arrive with a velcro seat base 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 f...
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7.2 attach the side and rear mounting straps the two side mounting straps (a) should be positioned approximately vertically and attached to the wheelchair frame using suitable fasteners. The two rear mounting straps (b) should be positioned approximately diagonally to ensure leeway is positioned cor...
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7.3 attachment examples the mounting straps may be looped around a suitable part on the frame and secured with a triglide (a). The triglides are supplied as standard. The p-clips (b) are suitable for round tube frames of 19, 22 or 25mm diameter. These clamps provide a mounting position for the eyele...
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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.
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7.4 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 required..
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Clinical setup 8.
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8.2 positioning the client in the leeway position the client into the seat and establish the correct posture with the front strap of the leeway positioned at the inguinal 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 w...
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8.3 securing the client in the leeway there are two buckle options, the standard side release (a) and the security buckle (b) that has a secure three point release requiring two fingers and a thumb to open. Fasten your chosen buckle at the front of the leeway. Adjust the tension using the d-rings to...
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8.4 final adjustments finally adjust the front and rear straps (a) and (b) to secure and position the user’s pelvis. After 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 se...
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9 cleaning & care information how to maintain when cleaning the product we recommend that you use only warm water and a non- abrasive detergent. Never use organic solvents or dry cleaning fluids. Upholstery and fabrics the leeway may be washed in the washing machine at 40°c. Drip dry. Do not iron. P...
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11 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 per...
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12 re-issuing leckey products most leckey products are assessed and ordered to meet the needs of an individual user. Before reissuing a product we recommend that the therapist prescribing the product has carried out an equipment compatibility check for the new user and has ensured that the product b...
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13 product servicing servicing of all leckey products should only be carried 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 service department will be...
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All international service enquiries should be directed to the appropriate leckey distributor who will be delighted to assist you. For further information on leckey distributors please visit our website. Www.Leckey.Com. Accessories leeway comes as standard with the velcro seat base strap and four tri...
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24 hour postural care for babies, kids & adults. Sleeping, sitting, standing, walking, moving, bathing, toileting. Leckey 19 ballinderry road lisburn bt28 2sa northern ireland united kingdom t: 028 9260 0750 e: info@leckey.Com w: www.Leckey.Com ls267-02.