Summary of Squiggles Early
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Squiggles early sitting system user instructions.
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The squiggles early sitting system is an early intervention product designed to offer a range of therapeutic positions during play time. This manual shows how you can quickly, easily and safely make use of all the functions. The instructions on safety and maintenance will ensure that you will enjoy ...
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1. Intended use the squiggles early sitting system is an activity seat which has been designed for children with disabilities aged 18 months to 48 months for early intervention use at home and/or in the school environment. 2. Declaration of conformity james leckey design ltd. As manufacturer with so...
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6.1 always read instructions fully before use. 6.2 users should not be left unattended at any time whilst using leckey equipment. 6.3 only use leckey approved components with your product. Never modify the product in any way. Failure to follow instructions may put the user or carer at risk and will ...
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6.16 when the system is being used on a dining chair please ensure the seat is attached securely with the straps provided. Make sure the base is stable and does not slide before you place the user in the seat. 6.17 do not use the leg support when attaching the seat to a dining chair. 6.18 the produc...
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How to unpack and assemble the early sitting system 7.
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Check parts congratulations on purchasing your squiggles early sitting system. When opening the box take care not to cut through the box as you may damage some of the parts contained inside. All of the parts will be contained in polythene bags with each one clearly labelled. Carefully remove them fr...
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Components will be disassembled for shipping. You will receive the seat base assembly with cover and pelvic harness fully attached together with the trunk support and any additional components you have ordered in separate packaging. 7.1 seat assembly to attach the dynamic trunk support to the seat b...
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The leg support is supplied complete with support cushion, leg abduction pommel and a positioning strap. To attach the leg support assembly insert the inner tubes into the receiving sleeves on the seat base assembly and secure at the sides with the locking knobs. The maximum extension is indicated b...
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If you have ordered a tray it will come packaged disassembled for transport. To assemble insert the tubes into the outer sleeve until the popper engages. Secure with plastic knob. Repeat for the other leg, ensuring both legs are set to the same height. 7.5 tray assembly to attach the spacer pads fir...
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7.7 flexion roll the flexion roll contains hooky strips underneath the support to 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 location ensurin...
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7.9 attachment straps ensure the product is secure and stable before you place the child in the seat. Do not use the leg support attachment when positioned on a dining chair. Never leave the child unattended at any time when the seat base is attached to a dining chair the early sitting system is sup...
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Fitting the cushions 8.
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To attach the seat cushion place the seat shell onto a flat work surface. Drape the side panels over the shell and then align the hooky with the receiving fluffy on the seat base. Secure the two top front fasteners first, then turn upside down and secure the two fasteners underneath the seat shell. ...
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To attach the cushion first remove the dynamic trunk assembly from the seat base and lay it down flat. Open the side fasteners and hooky panels of the trunk support. Insert one end of the assembly into the pocket in the cushion. Then sleeve the other end of the inner into the opposite end of the cus...
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The leg support cushion and pommel is secured by velcro , simply 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 base. 8.4 leg support cushion and po...
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Clinical setup for postural management 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 of all clinical setups for this product..
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9 always secure the pelvic harness first when placing the child in the seat. 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 (b) for height. Always attach the pelv...
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The trunk support can be secured in an upright sitting position, or locked in any angle, retaining flexibility. It can be adjusted while the user is in the seat. To angle adjust, open the flap at either side and loosen the plastic knobs, set the supports to the desired position and then retighten se...
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This position can be used to promote development of the spinal curves, stability of the trunk and improved function. The seat base with the leg support attached can be elevated into prone by inserting the prone bar into the underside of the seat base. To attach the prone bar, turn the seat base upsi...
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We recommend that the leg abduction pommel be used when using the positioning strap. Attach the leg abduction pommel onto the receiving loop of the leg support cushion and press down firmly to secure. With the hooky panel firmly secured to the underside of the leg support moulding, wrap the two stra...
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Adding the abduction pommel to the seat base increases the stability 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 abduction or adduction prevention. 9.8 seat...
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9.9 padded activity tray the padded activity tray can be angle, height and depth adjusted to provide optimum support for, posture function or play activities. To height adjust the tray loosen the plastic knobs (a), press the popper in (b), slide the inner tube to the desired position and re-tighten ...
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Frequent adjustment for daily use (therapists / carers / parents) parents and carers should be shown how to 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 tha...
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Before placing the child in to the system carry out the daily product inspection as outlined in section 12 of this user manual. The system should always be positioned on a flat surface so that it is stable. Make sure the safety buckle on the dynamic trunk support and pelvic harness are released and ...
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The correct positioning and tensioning of the pelvic harness is key to a child’s postural management affecting their comfort and ability to achieve functional goals. Please ask your therapist as to the correct tensioning of straps for your child as this is critical to good postural management. Loose...
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Always check with your therapist as to the optimum positioning and tensioning of the straps and support items. If the child has a feeding tube, ensure the straps or cushions do not interfere with it. If the child requires trunk support as part of their postural support programme it may need to be re...
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The padded activity tray can be angle, height and depth adjusted to provide optimum support for, posture function or play activities. To height adjust the tray loosen the plastic knobs (a), press the popper in (b), slide the inner tube to the desired position and re-tighten the plastic knob (a). Ens...
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11 cleaning & care information how to maintain when cleaning we recommend that you use only warm water and a non-abrasive detergent. Never use organic solvents or dry cleaning fluids. Upholstery and fabrics cleaning the fabric (manufacturer guidelines) the most effective way to clean the fabric is b...
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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 p...
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14 re-issuing leckey products 15 product servicing 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 ensur...
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User age max 48 months weight max user weight 18kg / 39.6lbs stature max 1000mm / 39.4 inches system dimensions floor mat width 760mm / 26.3 inches length 950mm / 37.4 inches sitting support height 190mm / 7.4 inches depth 300mm / 11.8 inches seat width min 200mm / 7.9 inches max 250mm / 9.8 inches ...
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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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