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  • Page 1 Mygo Seating System User Instructions...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The Mygo 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 use of this product for a long time.

  • Page 4: Intended Use

    Your Leckey product is a prescribed Class corrode the metal components. 1 Medical Device and as such Leckey The Mygo seat unit will interface with a recommend that parents, teachers and range of mobility bases, the details of carers using the equipment should be which can be found at our website, www.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    5 degrees. Always remember to lock all the castors. 6.4 If in any doubt to the continued safe use of your Leckey product or if any parts should fail, please cease using 6.11 Only use the push handle to steer...
  • Page 6 6.15 Clean the product regularly. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Carry out maintenence checks on a regular basis to ensure your product is in good working condition. 6.16 The product is designed for indoor use and when not in use should be stored in a dry place that is not subjected to extremes of temperature.
  • Page 7 Important These crash test details refer to the Mygo Seating System and interface plate only. If you are using the Mygo Seating System on a wheelchair base, please refer to the wheelchair manufacturer’s handbook for crash test details.

  • Page 8: How To Unpack And Assemble The Seating System

    How to unpack and assemble the seating system...
  • Page 9 Once you have checked all the components you are then ready to assemble the Mygo Seating System Safety First and attach it to its base. Keep polythene bags away from children.
  • Page 10 7.1 Setting the backrest The backrest will be folded down for shipping. Raise it into the vertical position and, while doing so, slide the inner tube into the receiving outer tube. Secure the backrest in an upright position and tighten the socket cap. Check that it is secure and does not move when pressure is applied.
  • Page 11 7.2 Attaching the footrests (if ordered) If using the Leckey footrests, remove the seat from the chassis and set the seating system upside down on a work surface. Open up the angle of the leg supports by releasing the two locking levers (A), shown, and set to the maximum width.
  • Page 12 7.3 Attaching the seating system to the Hi-low chassis Adjust the height of the chassis to its ensure it has fully engaged on the front tube. maximum to reduce risk of back strain while Rotate the safety locking pin so it engages in attaching the seat unit.

  • Page 13: Push Handle

    7.4 Attaching the push handle The push handle is attached to the Hi-low chassis by inserting the two lower stems into the receiving tubes as shown. The push handle has safety poppers (A), which need to be pressed in when inserting the lower stems. Push the stems in until the poppers protrude from the other end of the receiving tubes.
  • Page 14 Set to the desired position and secure using the hand lever (B). The Mygo Seating System has been designed to interface with Whitmyer head supports. The Whitmyer Lynx headsupport (C) is attached in the same way as the Leckey headrest.
  • Page 15 To attach the shoulder section to a Size 1 While holding the components together, Mygo, remove the headrest mounting bracket remove the plastic knob and washer. Align the by removing the bolts (A). Insert the shoulder plastic angle adjuster mouldings and lateral...
  • Page 16 7.8 Attaching the 7.9 Inserting kneepads Attachment bolts on sandals Attach the knee pads with the snap fasteners Insert the required attachment bolt (a) to the knee guides on the sides of the upper along with the retention plate (b). Place a legs supports.
  • Page 17 7.10 Attaching the 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 attachment bolt.
  • Page 18 7.11 Attaching the ankle huggers Slide the webbing through the slot in the sandal. Loop the webbing back up and through the bottom of the triglide. Then pass the webbing through the top of the triglide. Finally to lock the webbing in place, pass it through the bottom of the triglide again.
  • Page 19 7.12 Attaching the 7.13 Attaching the armrests tray Open the receiving bracket by loosening the The tray is attached to the seat by inserting ratchet handle (A) and insert the armrest. the tray tubes through the centre of the Ensure that the popper (B) has locked armrest.
  • Page 20 7.14 Attaching the 7.15 Attaching the Hip grab rail Laterals To attach the grab rail, insert the receiving Hip laterals are used with the Pelvic Cradle. brackets (A) in the tray slot and secure with First remove the Pelvic Harness brackets if the plastic knob (B).
  • Page 21 (c) at the top of the standard backrest assembly. To do this loosen the nut (a) using the Leckey tool and a 10mm spanner and remove the screw and washers (b).
  • Page 22 To fit the dynamic backrest, insert the strut Now raise the dynamic strut and insert into into the bottom bracket as shown. Use the the top bracket as shown. Using the provided provided screw (c), nut (a), saddle washers (d) screw (c), nut (a) and washers (b), secure the and standard washers (b) to secure in place.
  • Page 23 7.17 Attaching the obliquity pads To attach the obliquity pads first remove the base cushion. Set the obliquity pad panel in place with the holes on the tab over the snap fastener. Insert foam as required and refit the base cushion.
  • Page 24 The universal interface has been designed to enable the Mygo Seat to be attached to any Always refer to the mobility base standard 16” (405mm) wide mobility base manufacturer’s guide lines for correct that has been constructed from 1”...

  • Page 25: The Back Pack

    The back pack...
  • Page 26 The back pack is easiest to fit colouring cards, Leckey colouring pencils, once you remove the back cushion. It is Mygo user manual and a Leckey multi-tool. attached by elasticated straps which stretch over the back plate. They will also stretch over the lateral supports if they are fitted.
  • Page 27 8.3 Cards and colouring pencils The kids can write their name, draw a picture or colour in the card to make the seating system uniquely theirs.
  • Page 28 The activity setting record cards are used to Users should not be left unattended at list the different activities the therapist wishes any time whilst using Leckey equipment. to carry out in class, or at home. They will describe the new setting and the nature &...

  • Page 29: Fitting The Cushions

    Fitting the cushions We suggest the cushions are fitted in the following order: 1. Femoral cushions (if applicable) 2. Seat base cushion 3. Sacral cushion 4. Pelvic belt 5. Hip laterals 6. Trunk harness 7. Backrest 8. Laterals 9. Shoulder support 10.
  • Page 30 9.1 Femoral cushions (Size 1 only) Slide a femoral cushion onto each of the femoral supports and stick them together in the centre using Velcro. The cushions should be fitted before the seat base cushion and applies to Size 1 only.
  • Page 31 9.2 One piece seat base cushion The seat base cushion can be attached by simply setting it in place, then pressing down to locate the back snap fastener (A). To secure further, attach the two side snap fasteners (B). Hook the elastic tabs (C) to the upper leg guide locking lever (D) underneath the seat.
  • Page 32 9.3 Flexible sacral 9.4 Pelvic harness cushion (Size 1 or Size 2) The flexible sacral cushion can be attached The Pelvic Harness is attached by sliding by sliding it over the plastic tongue, using the the hip guides (A) into the pockets on the fixing snap fastener to secure in place.
  • Page 33 9.5 Pelvic Cradle 9.6 Gluteal Ramp (Size 2 only) Fasten the Pelvic Cradle and place on If a gluteal ramp (B) is required, attach it to the the seat base cushion. It is labelled to Pelvic Cradle using the velcro side. indicate the correct orientation.
  • Page 34 9.7 Hip laterals These hip laterals are used with the Pelvic Cradle only. Slide the cushion covers over the hip laterals hardware with the velcro flap to the outside. Wrap the two velcro straps (A) round the bracket and stick onto the velcro pad (B).
  • Page 35 9.8 Trunk harness With your trunk harness you will receive The remaining four adjustable side straps four adjustable side straps, two shoulder are attached directly without using brackets, straps and brackets, the bolts, washers to the receiving holes either side of the and locking nuts.

  • Page 36: Backrest Cushion

    9.9 Backrest cushion If you have lateral supports fitted to your seat, adjust them to their maximum width before attaching the backrest cushion. Slide the cushion down over the flexible sacral cushion and secure in place using the four snap fasteners in the backrest moulding. Align the lower fasteners first and snap in place, then secure the top fasteners.
  • Page 37 9.10 Lateral support 9.11 Shoulder support padded cushions cushion (if applicable) To attach the lateral support padded First loosen the shoulder support laterals cushions, simply slide the cushions on with (see section 10). Slide the cushion over the the padded side towards the inside of the assembly and secure using snap fasteners seat.
  • Page 38 9.12 Chest harness 9.13 Knee pads The chest harness can be attached Attach the knee pads with the snap fasteners by clipping the male buckle (A) into the female (A) to the knee guides on the sides of the buckle at either side of the lateral supports. upper leg supports.
  • Page 39 9.14 Contoured headrest cushion To attach the headrest cushion first place the polypropylene reinforcement between the cushion cover and the headrest assembly. It should not be zipped inside the cushion cover. Then place the cushion onto the head support. Snap the central fastener and two side fasteners in place.
  • Page 40 9.15 Flat headrest cushion Place the cushion on to the head support. Secure the central fastener. Bring the lower flap under the head support and secure with the two remaining fasteners. The headrest lateral covers are attached in the same way as the lateral support padded covers.

  • Page 41: Clinical Setup For Postural Management

    The clinical setup of the product should be completed by a technically and clinically competent person who has been trained in the use of the product. Leckey recommend a written record is maintained of all clinical setups for this product.
  • Page 42 10.1 Pelvic Harness 10.2 Pelvic Cradle To adjust the depth of the pelvic harness, The Pelvic Cradle should be flat and open move the snap fastener to either position when the user is placed into the Kit Seating (B or C). Adjust the support straps to the System.
  • Page 43 10.3 Hip Laterals (with Pelvic Cradle only) To set the width of the hip guides loosen the Allen bolts (A), adjust to the desired width and retighten.
  • Page 44 10.4 Backrest depth The backrest depth is adjusted by We recommend that you measure the child’s depressing the popper then sliding the back upper leg length to define the required seat support tube to the desired position. This is depth (SD). To do this measure from the very important as it will ensure the seat will fit child’s lower back to the back of their knee.
  • Page 45 10.5 Backrest height The overall height of the backrest can be adjusted by loosening the two socket cap bolts, then positioning to the required shoulder height of the user. Once in position the socket cap bolts should be retightened securely. The height can be fine tuned when the user is in the seat.
  • Page 46 10.6 Backrest angle The backrest can be angled by loosening the There are two angle indicator strips on either bolt (A). Select the position you require then side of the back adjuster. We have supplied retighten the bolt securely. Always ensure the angle location markers (shown below) on a back angle is secure to maintain the desired card.
  • Page 47 10.7 Adjusting the Dynamic Backrest To achieve the required amount of dynamic The range of the backrest angle and the movement loosen the handle (a), slide to range if dynamic movement are a maximum the required position and retighten securely. of 30°, i.e.
  • Page 48 10.8 Adjusting the upper leg supports The upper leg supports will be set at the For Size 2, loosen the locking levers under minimum position on arrival. Set the depth the seat and slide leg support to required before placing the child in the seat. position.
  • Page 49 10.9 Upper leg guide lateral supports To adjust the width of the knee supports on Size 1, loosen the bolts (A) on the underside of the leg support. Set to the desired width and retighten. To adjust the width or angle or angle on the lateral supports on Size 2, loosen the bolts (B) from above, move the guides and retighten the bolts.
  • Page 50 10.10 Footplate height To set the height of the footplate loosen the bolt (A) on the front of the calf support tube and slide the footplate to the required height Always check the footplate is secure to and retighten the bolt. prevent the user sliding forward and down in the seat which could pose To set the correct height of the footplate...
  • Page 51 10.11 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. The footplates can simply flip up to aid transfer.
  • Page 52 10.12 Flexible sacral 10.13 Lateral support supports The flexible sacral support is used in Loosen the socket cap (A) to adjust the conjunction with the pelvic positioning width, height and angle of the lateral supports harness or Pelvic Cradle. To adjust the and retighten when you have achieved the height, depth and angle, loosen the bolts on desired position.
  • Page 53 10.14 Chest harness 10.15 Trunk harness To change the width of the chest harness. Lift When the child is out of the seating system the front cover, adjust the Velcro straps to the the trunk harness will be open but remain desired width and replace the cover.
  • Page 55 10.16 Adjusting the 10.17 Sandals knee pads The kneepads can be used as a limiter to help To position the user’s feet in the sandals prevent the child from sliding forward in the secure the Velcro straps provided so the foot seat.
  • Page 56 10.18 Shoulder Support 10.19 Contoured Laterals (Size 2 only) headsupport To adjust the angle of the shoulder support To adjust the height, depth and angle of the laterals, loosen screw A, move laterals to contoured headrest, loosen the hand knobs required angle and retighten.
  • Page 57 10.20 Flat headrest 10.21 Armrest with lateral supports adjustment To adjust the height, depth and angle of the To adjust the height of the armrest loosen flat headrest, adjust using the hand levers (A), the hand knob (B), set to the desired height as shown on the contoured head support.
  • Page 58 10.22 Tray Adjustment 10.23 Grab rail adjustment The height and angle of the tray are set by To set the depth of the grab rail to suit the adjusting the armrests as detailed above. To child’s reach, loosen knob (A), adjust to the remove or adjust the depth of the tray loosen required depth and then re-tighten.

  • Page 59: Frequent Adjustments For Daily Use

    6 by a technically and clinically competent person who has been trained in the use of the product. Leckey recommend that a written record is maintained of all parent and carers who have been trained in the use of this product.
  • Page 60 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, ensuring that they are facing outwards to maximise product stability.
  • Page 61 11.2 Adjusting the pelvic harness or Pelvic Cradle The correct positioning and tensioning of the To tension the Pelvic Cradle use the 4 side pelvic harness or Pelvic Cradle is key to a straps (C) and the velcro tabs (D). child’s postural management, affecting their comfort and ability to carry out activities.
  • Page 62 If the child is active or has extensor spasms check the Pelvic harness or Pelvic Cradle is secure after each spasm to ensure the child is safe and cannot slide forward in the seat. Always fasten the centre buckle on the pelvic harness or Pelvic Cradle before making any other adjustments.
  • Page 63 11.3 Chassis 11.4 Powered height adjustment The Mygo Seat is designed to fit onto a The powered chassis can be easily adjusted range of chassis. This user manual shows with the push button control handset. The the correct and safe use of the seating seat can be height adjusted with the client in system with the Leckey Hi-low chassis.

  • Page 64: Height Adjustment

    11.5 Height Adjustment – Hi-low chassis Always keep the locking pin engaged You can carry out this adjustment with the when you are not adjusting the chassis. child in the chair. To adjust the height of the This will prevent the foot pedal being Hi-low chassis press the foot lever at the operated accidentally.

  • Page 65: Tilt In Space

    11.6 Tilt in space Always keep the tilt in space lever The tilt in space can be angled while the in the locked position to prevent user is in the seat. Before you adjust the tilt accidental actuation of the lever which in space angle of the seat always ensure the could cause the seat unit to jolt and pelvic harness is secured preventing the user...
  • Page 66 11.7 Adjusting the Dynamic Backrest To return the backrest to a static position, loosen the handle (a), slide the backrest strut to the bottom, retighten the handle. The backrest must be in the upright position with the dynamic function locked off (i.e. the handle to the lowest position on the backrest supine) and ensure the locking pin (c) is engaged when the seating system is used in...
  • Page 67 11.8 Chest and Trunk Harness adjustment If the child requires chest support as part of their postural support programme the seat will be fitted with rigid laterals or a combination of laterals, chest harness and trunk harness. These may need to be adjusted on a daily basis to accommodate differences in clothing.
  • Page 68 11.9 Sandals 11.10 Tray adjustment To position the user’s feet in the sandals The activity tray can be used for a range of secure the Velcro straps provided so the foot functions and its position can be fine tuned is held in place. The straps should be placed to suit the user and the activity whether it over the bridge of the foot and over the is for fun, education or feeding.

  • Page 69: Armrest Adjustment

    11.11 Armrest adjustment Always use caution as fingers could To adjust the height of the armrest loosen become trapped in the slot when the hand knob (B) set to the desired height adjusting the height. and retighten. To adjust the angle rotate hand knob (A) until the desired position has been achieved.
  • Page 70 11.12 Grab rail adjustment To set the depth of the grab rail to suit the child’s reach loosen knob (A), adjust to the required depth and then re-tighten. Do not adjust the horizontal bars beyond the mouldings, except when you are removing the tray.
  • Page 71 11.13 Frequent Adjustments To achieve the required amount of The range of the backrest angle and dynamic movement loosen the handle the range if dynamic movement are a (a), slide to the required position and maximum of 30 , i.e. if the backrest is retighten securely.

  • Page 72: Cleaning & Care Information

    12 Cleaning & Care Information 3. Staining should be removed as quickly How to Maintain When cleaning we recommend that you as possible with absorbent cloth, towels or use only warm water and a non-abrasive a sponge. Routine soap and warm water detergent.

  • Page 73: Daily Product Inspection

    6. Ensure the footplate is attached securely. 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.

  • Page 74: Annual Product Inspection

    2. Check all ratchet handles, knobs, nuts, If in any doubt to the continued safe bolts and plastic buckles are in place, use of your Leckey product or if any replacing any missing items. Paying parts should fail, please cease using particular attention to the following items;...

  • Page 75: Reissuing Leckey Products

    In the UK & ROI please contact the Leckey has ensured that the product being Service Centre on UK 0800 318265 or ROI re-issued contains no modifications or 1800 626020 and our customer service special attachments.

  • Page 76: Technical Information

    Size 1 Seat Cushion and Covers 117-2851* Size 2 Seat Cushion and Covers Chassis 102-2753 Hi-Low Chassis Foot Pedal 102-2754 Hi-Low Chassis Powered 117-780 Mygo on Mobility Base (UK only) 117-784 Mygo on Stroller Base Mobility Interface Options 117-775 Interface A 117-726 Interface B 117-727...
  • Page 77 Mygo seat dimensions Size 3 - 10 8 - 14 (approx) Codes 117-610 137-600 Min 18kg / 40lbs Min 18kg / 40lbs User Weight Max 50kg / 110lbs Max 50kg / 110lbs Min 105cm / 41 inches Min 127cm / 50 inches...
  • Page 78 Leckey Hi Low base options Foot Pedal Min 340cm / 13 inches Max 655cm / 26 inches (Top of seat to floor) Powered Min 370cm / 15 inches Max 675cm / 27 inches (Top of Seat to Floor) Tilt in Space: Prone 10º...
  • Page 80 Leckey T: 028 9260 0750 19C Ballinderry Road E: info@leckey.com Lisburn W: www.leckey.com BT28 2SA Northern Ireland United Kingdom 24 hour postural care for babies, kids & adults. Sleeping, Sitting, Standing, Walking, Moving, Bathing, Toileting. LS151-05...

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