Summary of Squiggles
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Squiggles saddle seat user instructions.
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The squiggles saddle seat has been designed to offer a comfortable and functional seating posture from where children can enjoy a broad range of activities. This manual shows how you can quickly, safely and easily make use of all the functions. The instructions on the safety and maintenance will ens...
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1. Intended use the squiggles saddle seat is an activity chair which has been designed for children with special needs aged 2-5 who would benefit from additional support when sitting to enable them to focus their attention on various activities. This seating system has a maximum user weight of 22kg ...
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How to unpack and assemble the saddle seat 7 14. Do not place hot objects on the tray greater than 40ºc. 15. Clean the product regularly. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Carry out maintenance checks on a regular basis to ensure your product is in good working condition. 16 the product is designed for ...
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If you have ordered a footplate we recommend that you attach it first. You will need the multi tool and spanner which are supplied. To attach the foot plate first set the seat base upside down on a secure surface at working height. Hold the foot plate support stem in place and push the socket bolt p...
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Attaching the back rest to attach the backrest, slide the backrest tube into upright receiving tube at the back of the product, then tighten the knob (a) securely. B b adjust the height of the chassis to its maximum to reduce risk of back strain while attaching the seat unit. Refer to section 10 on ...
Page 7: Fitting The
Fitting the cushions 8 attaching the lateral supports remove the plastic knob from the locking nut. Slide the bracket through the slot. Place the nut on the inside, insert the knob through the hole and tighten securely. Attaching the sandals if sandals are required they can be attached to the footpl...
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To begin, slide the cushion over the pommel, press down on the central seat base to locate the velcro panels. Then wrap the side panels around the sides of the seat base and attach the velcro panels to the underside of the seat cushion. Feed the pelvic harness through the slits in the fabric. Wrap t...
Page 9: Clinical Setup
The chest harness can be attached by clipping the male buckle into the female buckle at either side of the lateral supports. Chest harness 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 trai...
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Backrest depth the depth of the backrest can be adjusted by loosening the knob (b), adjusting to the correct position for the child and retightening securely. Backrest height the overall height of the backrest can be adjusted by loosening the hand knob (a), then positioning to the required height fo...
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Footplate angle to set the angle of the footplate stem, loosen the ratchet handle (b), move to the required position then retighten securely. To set the angle to accommodate plantarflexion and dorsiflexion, simply loosen or tighten the allen bolt to select the angle you require. Sandals to position ...
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Lateral supports loosen the hand knob (a) to adjust the width of the lateral supports and retighten when you have achieved the desired position. If ordered, the laterals supports may be attached with bolts instead of hand knobs. If so, use the multi tool provided, to adjust. Chest harness to change ...
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Transferring your child into and out of the seat before transferring the child into the seat carry out the daily product inspection as outlined in section 12 of this user manual. Adjust the seat to a comfortable height to facilitate transfer. Lock all the castors, ensuring that they are facing outwa...
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Chest harness adjustment if the child requires chest support as part of their postural support programme the seat will be fitted with a combination of laterals and a chest harness. These may need to be adjusted on a daily basis to accommodate differences in clothing. Always check with your therapist...
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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 1. The upholstery and fabrics can be cleaned by hand whilst in place. When cleaning we recomm...
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14 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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Ages (approx) max user weight chest width (distance between laterals) min 160mm / 6.25 inches seat depth (back support to back of knee) min 215mm / 8 inches back support / lateral height (seat base to top of support) min 190mm / 7.5 inches tilt in space (easy chassis) prone 20º tilt in space (hi low...
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