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Leckey Squiggles User Instructions

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Summary of Squiggles

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    Squiggles seating system user instructions.

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    The squiggles seating system has been designed to offer a high level of postural positioning while enabling function and mobility. 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 the us...

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    1. Intended use the squiggles seating system is an activity chair which has been designed for children with disabilities aged 1-5 for use at home or in the school environment. This seating system has a maximum user weight of 22kg (48.4lbs). The seating system is modular and can be used with a choice...

  • Page 4: How to

    The leckey squiggles seating system has been crash tested and passed for use in vehicles. It has been tested in its complete configuration on a surrogate base with a leckey contoured head support attached. If the leckey squiggles seating system is being used in a vehicle the following points must be...

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    Check parts congratulations on purchasing your squiggles seating system. When opening the boxes, cut the straps, taking care not to cut through the tape 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. Carefull...

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    To attach the footrest to the seat base, remove the bolt and nut from the metal stem on the footrest. Then slide the metal tube into the moulding as shown. When the hole in the metal plate is aligned with the hole in the moulding, replace the bolt and secure with the nut provided. Make sure the end ...

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    7.5 attaching the push handle the push handle is attached to both the hi-low chassis and the easy chassis by inserting the two lower stems into the receiving tubes as shown. The push handle has safety poppers, which need to be pressed in when inserting the lower stems. On the hi-low chassis push the...

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    7.10 attaching the sandals 7.9 inserting attachment bolts on sandals place the sandal so that the attachment bolt goes through the slot in the footplate. To secure, on the underside of the footpate place the rubber washer (a), followed by the metal washer (b) and then the knob (c) onto the attachmen...

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    7.12 assemble the tray to attach the arms to the tray brackets, loosen the ratchet handle (a), place the mouldings to the inside of the tray plate so the plastic teeth mesh. Replace the ratchet handle on the outside. Repeat on other side. Ensure both horizontal tubes are aligned so they locate in th...

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    A b 7.16 interfaces for wheelchair and pushchair bases the set up and attachment of the squiggles seat to any mobility base should be completed by a technically competent person who is familiar with the set up of the mobility base. Interface “a” attachment to 12” wide mobility base the universal int...

  • Page 11: The Back

    The back pack 8 back pack contents the back pack contains squiggles colouring cards, leckey colouring pencils, squiggles user manual and a leckey multi-tool. Attaching the back pack only fit the back pack once the system has been set up. The back pack is easiest to fit once you remove the back cushi...

  • Page 12: Fitting

    Fitting the cushions 9 it is advisable to fit the cushions in the following order: 1. Femoral guides 2. Seat base 3. Sacral support 4. Pelvic belt 5. Trunk harness straps (if applicable) 6. Backrest 7. Laterals 8. Shoulder support (if applicable) 9. Chest harness 10. Head rest 9.1 femoral cushion it...

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    9.2 one piece seat cushion it is easier if you angle the back rest forward before fitting the seat base cushion (see section 10). Align the one piece seat cushion on the seat base with the leg sections facing forward. Secure at the back of the cushion with the two snap fasteners (a) and then at the ...

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    9.5 trunk harness with the small or medium trunk harness, you will receive four connecting straps, brackets, bolts, washers and locking nuts. Fix the connecting straps to the backrest or shoulder support assembly before attaching the trunk harness. To attach the connecting straps to the back rest, s...

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    9.6 backrest cushion 9.8 shoulder support cushion (if applicable) if you have lateral supports fitted to your chair, adjust them to their maximum width before attaching the backrest cushion. Secure the cushion in place using the four snap fasteners in the backrest moulding. Align the top fasteners (...

  • Page 16: Clinical Setup

    Clinical setup for postural management. 9.11 flat headrest cushion and lateral covers to attach the flat headrest cushion, place the cushion onto the head support plate, then snap the central and upper fasteners in place. The headrest lateral covers are attached in the same way as the lateral suppor...

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    10.3 seat depth to adjust the seat depth simply loosen the bolts (a) on the underside of the seat and adjust to the depth required. Retighten the bolts securely. The position can be fine tuned with the child in the seat. 10.4 backrest height the overall height of the backrest can be adjusted by loos...

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    10.7 sacral pad and lumbar support there is a velcro panel provided in the lower part of the backrest cushion and on the sacral cushion to accommodate positional wedges/pads (a). These simple “c” shaped wedges are a very simple but effective means of providing sacral or lumbar support depending on t...

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    10.10 chest harness 10.9 shoulder support laterals to change the width of the chest harness, lift the front cover, adjust the velcro straps (a) to the desired width and replace the cover. To change the angle of the shoulder support laterals, loosen the screws (a), adjust to the required angle and re...

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    10.12 footplate angle adjustment to set the angle to accommodate plantarflexion or dorsiflexion, simply loosen or tighten the hand knob (a) to select the angle you require. 10.13 sandals to position the user’s feet in the sandals secure the velcro straps provided so the foot is held in place. The st...

  • Page 21: Frequent

    10.16 tray adjustment to adjust the depth of the tray, loosen knob (a) set to the required position then retighten securely. To height adjust the tray, loosen knob (b), set to the required position and then retighten securely. To angle adjust the tray, loosen ratchet handle (c), set to the required ...

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    11.1 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 13 of this user manual. Adjust the seat to a comfortable height to facilitate transfer. Lock all the castors, (a) ensuring that they are fac...

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    11.5 height adjustment - easy chassis the height of the easy chassis should be set before putting the child in the seat. To adjust the height loosen the ratchet handle (a) at the rear of the main stem and adjust the seat to the required height. To lower the seat height, apply weight centrally on the...

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    11.8 sandals to position the user’s feet in the sandals secure the velcro straps provided so the foot is held in place. The straps should be placed over the bridge of the foot and over the toes. The front strap can be fed through one of two slots on either side of the sandals, depending on the size ...

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    12 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 removed and machine washed at 40°c and tumble dried on a...

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    14 annual product inspection (therapist, technician, vida product specialist, 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 pe...

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    17 technical information product & accessory codes 120-610 seat shell 120-710-01 seat covers - green 120-710-02 seat covers - orange 120-710-03 seat covers - blue 120-710-04 seat covers - pink chassis 120-800 hi-low chassis 122-717 easy chassis 122-710 push bar handle mobility interface options 120-...

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    Ages (approx) max user weight user height min 750mm / 29.5 inches seat width (distance between hip guides) min 160mm / 6.25 inches seat depth (back support to back of knee) min 190mm / 7.5 inches knee width (distance between pommel and side of seat) footplate plantarflexion 10º chest width (distance...

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    24 hour postural care for babies, kids & adults. Sleeping, sitting, standing, walking, moving, bathing, toileting. Ls170-09 vida global 19c ballinderry road, lisburn, bt28 2sa northern ireland, united kingdom t: 028 9260 0750 f: 028 9260 0799 e: info@vidaglobal.Co.Uk w: vidaglobal.Co.Uk.