10 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.
Seat Checks
1. Ensure all adjustment knobs and bolts
are in place and secure.
2. Check all upholstery for signs of wear
and tear.
3. Check all Velcro strips and brush fluff to
ensure straps secure firmly.
4. Check all back support components
are secure.
Chassis Checks
1. Check all wheels are moving freely and
lock securely.
2. Check height adjustment is working and
pedal is locking.
3. Check tilt in space is working and
locking securely.
4. Check locking pin on the interface handle
is in its locked position.
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 service
department or your local dealer as soon
as possible.
11 Annual Product
Inspection
(Therapist, Technician, Leckey Product
Advisor, 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
person who has been trained in the use of
the product and should include the following
checks as a minimum requirement.
1. Check all knobs, nuts, bolts and plastic
buckles are in place, replacing any missing
items. Paying particular attention to the
following items;
- Buckles and Velcro on Pelvic Cradle
- Seat interface handle locks and releases
- Tilt in space and height adjustment work
and lock securely
- All ball and socket joints lock securely,
shoulder, thoracic, sacral and foot supports
- Backrest angle adjusts and locks securely
- Leg supports angle adjust and
lock securely
- Armrest height and angle adjust and
lock securely
- Head support locks securely
2. Lift the base to check each wheel
individually. Make sure they are moving
freely and remove any dirt from the rubber
wheels. Check that the brakes lock the
wheels securely.