Leckey Squiggles User Instructions - page 3
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 (48.4lbs).The seat can be used at
home or in the classroom.
2. Declaration of Conformity
James Leckey Design Ltd as
manufacturer with sole responsibility
declares that the Squiggles Saddle Seat
conforms to the requirements of the
93/42/EEC Guidelines and EN12182
Technical aids for disabled persons
general requirements and test methods.
3. Terms of Warranty
The warranty applies only when the
product is used according to the specified
conditions and for the intended purposes,
following all manufacturer’s
recommendations (also see general terms
of sales, delivery and payment). A two
year warranty is provided on all Leckey
manufactured products and components.
1. Always read instructions fully before use.
2 Users should not be left unattended at
any time whilst using Leckey equipment.
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 invalidate the warranty on
the product.
4. If in any doubt to the continued safe
use of your Leckey product or if any parts
should fail, please cease using the
product and contact our customer
services department or your local dealer
as soon as possible.
5. Carry out all positional adjustments and
ensure that they are securely fastened
before you put the user into the product.
Some adjustments may require the use
of a tool which is provided with each
product. Keep all tools out of reach
of children.
6. When putting the user into a seating
system, both for positional and safety
reasons, always secure the pelvic
harness first.
7. When the product is stationary ensure
that all castors are locked and facing
away from the base as this will improve
product stability. This is especially
important when the tilt in space or back
recline facility is in use.
8. When the seat is in use on a Hi low
chassis please ensure that the height
adjustment pedal and tilt in space lever
are locked off and cannot be adjusted
accidentally by other children.
When used on an Easy chassis please
ensure that the height adjustment ratchet
handle and the tilt in space lever are
locked off and cannot be adjusted
accidentally by other children.
9. When the Leckey Seating systems are
used on the Hi low or Easy chassis we do
not recommend that users are moved over
uneven surfaces when in the equipment.
All due care and attention should be
taken if transporting the user in and out
of the seat.
10. Never leave the product on a sloping
surface, greater than 5 degrees. Always
remember to lock all the castors.
11. Only use the push handle to steer and
move the seat from one area to another.
Never use the tray for this purpose.
12. The product contains components
which could present a choking hazard to
small children. Always check that locking
knobs and bolts within the child’s reach
are tightened and secure at all times.
13. Leckey products comply with fire
safety regulations in accordance with
EN12182. However the product contains
plastic components and therefore should
be kept away from all direct sources of
heat including naked flames, cigarettes,
electric and gas heaters.
4. Product History Record
Your Leckey product is classified as a
Class 1 Medical device and as such
should only be prescribed, set up or
reissued for use by a technically
competent person who has been trained
in the use of this product. Leckey
recommend that a written record is
maintained to provide details of all setups,
reissue inspections and annual
inspections of this product.
5. Product Training Record
(Parents, Teachers & Carers)
Your Leckey product is a prescribed Class
1 Medical Device and as such Leckey
recommend that parents, teachers and
carers using the equipment should be
made aware of the following sections of
this user manual by a technically
competent person:
Section 6
Safety Information
Section 10
Frequent Adjustments for Daily use
Section 11
Cleaning and Maintenance
Section 12
Daily Product Inspection
Leckey recommend that a written record
is maintained of all those who have
trained in the correct use of this product.
4 Safety Information