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 of indoor or outdoor chassis.
The Squiggles Hi-low and Easy chassis
have been designed for indoor use but
they can also be used outdoors on level
surfaces. They should never be left
exposed to the elements as this may
corrode the metal components.
The Seat unit will interface with a range
mobility bases, the details of which can be
found at our website www.leckey.com
2. Declaration of Conformity
James Leckey Design Ltd. as
manufacturer with sole responsibility
declares that the Squiggles Seating
System 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 sale, delivery and payment).
A three year warranty is provided on all
Leckey manufactured products
and components.
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 11
Frequent Adjustments for Daily Use
Section 12
Cleaning and Care
Section 13
Daily Product Inspection
Leckey recommend that a written record
is maintained of all those who have been
trained in the correct use of this product.
6 Safety Information
6.1 Always read instructions fully before
use.
6.2 To improve safety we recommend that
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 invalidate the
warranty on the product.
6.4 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.
6.5 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.
6.6 When putting the user into a seating
system, both for positional and safety
reasons, always secure the pelvic
harness first.
6.7 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.
6.8 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.
6.9 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.
6.10 Never leave the product on a sloping
surface, greater than 5 degrees. Always
remember to lock all the castors.
6.11 Only use the push handle to steer and
move the seat from one area to another.
Never use the tray for this purpose.
6.12 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.
6.13 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.