Intended Use; Declaration Of Conformity; Terms Of Warranty; Product History Record - Leckey Freestander User Manual

1 Intended Use

The Leckey Freestander has been designed
for used at home or in school for upright
standing. The stander is available in three
sizes catering for the needs of children with
disabilities from the age of 1-17. The size
one having a maximum user weight of 60kgs
(132lbs), size two 80kgs (176lbs) and the size
three 90kgs (198lbs). Standing can help the
normal development of the hips, it will help
promote muscle formation, and can help
provide psychological well being.

2 Declaration of Conformity

James Leckey Design Ltd. as
manufacturer with sole responsibility
declares that the Leckey Freestander
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 manufacturers' recommendations (also
see general terms of sales, 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 9
Frequent Adjustments for Daily use
Section 11
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 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 product or if any parts
should fail, please cease using the
product and contact our customer
care team or local dealer as soon
as possible.
6.5 We would recommend that users
are never transferred straight from
seating to standing without preparation
and stretching. This is best done whilst
lying on a mat but can be carried out
in a wheelchair or seating system if
required.
6.6 Carry out all positional adjustments
and ensure that they are securely
fastened before you put the user into
this product.
6.7 When placing the user into a
standing frame, for safety reasons,
always secure the pelvic band first. The
chest and knee straps should then be
fastened.
6.8 When the product is stationary
ensure that all castors are locked and
facing away from the base as this will
improve product stability.
6.9 Never adjust the overall height of
the Freestander while the frame is in
use. Other finer positional adjustments
may be carried out safely when the user
is in the frame.
6.10 Never leave the product on a
sloping surface, greater than 5 degrees.
Always remember to lock all the
castors.
6.11 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.
6.12 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.
6.13 Do not place hot items on the tray
greater than 40 degrees.
14. Clean the product regularly. Do
not use abrasive cleaners. Carry out
maintenance checks on a regular
basis to ensure your product is in good
working condition.