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User Manual for all Spex Medial Thigh Supports (product code begins with ‘1162-’) Revision: Pommel20170320 ® Medial Thigh Support installation & user manual IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION NOTICE: This manual contains important instructions that must be passed on to the user of this product. Please do not User Name: remove this user manual before delivery to the end user.
Medifab recommends that a clinician such as an Occupational or Physio Therapist that is skilled in wheelchair seating and positioning be consulted to determine if the Spex Medial Thigh Support is appropriate for the user. The intended user of the Medial Thigh Support is a user with postural support requirements.
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Spex Seating dealer. Warning 1. Spex products shipped out disassembled and with brackets attached loosely. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure all hardware is installed correctly and tightened before using the wheelchair. 2. Installation and adjustment of your medial thigh support should be performed only by an authorized dealer or qualified therapist.
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SPEX MEDIAL THIGH SUPPORT USER MANUAL WWW.SPEXSEATING.COM Environment Moisture: Keep your Medial Thigh Support dry at all times, as contact with water or excess moisture could cause corrosion, degradation to the functionality of your Medial Thigh Support, or potential failure. If your Medial Thigh Support becomes damp or wet, thoroughly wipe with a dry cloth as soon as possible.
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SPEX MEDIAL THIGH SUPPORT USER MANUAL WWW.SPEXSEATING.COM Installation Steps Mounting Block Threaded Fixing Studs Washer M6 nuts Seat pan Install mounting block (A) to seat pan (E) The front edge of the mounting block should line up with the front edge of the seat pan.
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WWW.SPEXSEATING.COM SPEX MEDIAL THIGH SUPPORT USER MANUAL Pull the key ring to release the medial thigh support and drop it down. The medial thigh support can be removed if required. (Optional) Insert the supplied 30 mm screw from underneath, as shown, to pre- vent the medial thigh support from being removed.
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SPEX MEDIAL THIGH SUPPORT USER MANUAL WWW.SPEXSEATING.COM Axial Medial Thigh Support Adjust the height of the Medial Thigh Support by loosening the front fasteners (A) with a 4mm Hex Key. Retighten once the correct height is achieved. Remove cover and padding if needed.
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Reissuing to another user Once the user has finished using the Spex Medial thigh support, it must be refurbished if it is issued to another user. Below are the strict guidelines for refurbishing the Spex Medial thigh support. Medifab takes no responsibility for contamination, cross infection, or damage.
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