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User Manual for all Spex Arm and Thigh Supports (product code begins with '1156-')
Revision: ArmThighSupport20170320
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Arm & Thigh Supports
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
remove this user manual before delivery to the end user.
SUPPLIER: This manual must be given to the user of this
product.
USER/CAREGIVER: Before using this product, read
entire manual and save for future reference. Transit
Safety section MUST be read before used in a vehicle.
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- Page 1 User Manual for all Spex Arm and Thigh Supports (product code begins with ‘1156-’) Revision: ArmThighSupport20170320 ® Arm & Thigh Supports 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.
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Spex Arm & Thigh Support is appropriate for the user. The intended user of the Arm & Thigh Support is a user with postural support requirements. -
Page 3: Maintenance And Cleaning
11. The locking mechanism must be correctly locking at all times. If it stops locking do not use the equipment. 12. Spex arm and thigh supports must be used in conjunction with a stabilized pelvis with hip belt fitted 13. If the user has significant or forceful leaning to one side, a complete postural evaluation must be undertaken to ascertain the correct wheelchair seating set up prior to installation. - Page 4 SPEX ARM & THIGH SUPPORT USER MANUAL WWW.SPEXSEATING.COM Environment Moisture: Keep your Arm & Thigh Support dry at all times, as contact with water or excess moisture could cause corrosion, degradation to the functionality of your Arm & Thigh Support, or potential failure. If your Arm & Thigh Support becomes damp or wet, thoroughly wipe with a dry cloth as soon as possible.
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Page 5: Mounting To The Wheelchair
SPEX ARM & THIGH SUPPORT USER MANUAL WWW.SPEXSEATING.COM Mounting to the Wheelchair Seat rail mounting guide Loosely fasten both of the stainless backing plates to the Seat Rail mount and slide down the rail tube. Once in position, tighten the fasteners. - Page 6 SPEX ARM & THIGH SUPPORT USER MANUAL WWW.SPEXSEATING.COM To adjust the horizontal position of support pad, loosen the four outer M6 fasteners with a 4mm Hex Key and adjust the hip guide to the desired position. Ensure all four fasteners are tightened up correctly once the support pad is in position.
- Page 7 Further angle adjustment can be achieved by adjusting the Seat pan mounting bracket angle when a Spex seat pan is installed. The inner fasteners underneath the pad allow for the forward and back adjustment of the pad in relation to the arm support post.
- Page 8 Further angle adjustment can be achieved by adjusting the Seat pan mounting bracket angle when a Spex seat pan is installed. The inner fasteners underneath the pad allow for the forward and back adjustment of the pad in relation to the arm support post.
- Page 9 SPEX ARM & THIGH SUPPORT USER MANUAL WWW.SPEXSEATING.COM Combo Thigh & Arm support adjustment To adjust the height of a combination thigh and arm support beyond the standard adjustment instructions laid out in previous guides, the thigh support mounting plate may need to be shifted to the opposite side of the armrest post.
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Page 10: Reissuing To Another User
Reissuing to another user Once the user has finished using the Spex Arm & Thigh support, it must be refurbished if it is issued to another user. Below are the strict guidelines for refurbishing the Spex Arm & Thigh support. Medifab takes no responsibility for contamination, cross infection, or damage. -
Page 11: Transit Safety
Annex C. The following items of the Spex seating system have been tested and are suitable for use in a motor vehicle: •... - Page 12 Transit Safety Correct Positioning of Belt Restraints When using the Spex seating system as a vehicle seat, both a pelvic belt restraint and shoulder belt restraint must always be used. To correctly position the belt restraints on the wheelchair occupant, the following must be ensured: •...
- Page 13 ISO 7176-19 and installed, used and maintained according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 5. The Spex seating system must only be used as indicated in this user manual. 6. Both pelvic and shoulder belt restraints as a part of a complete...
- Page 14 SPEX ARM & THIGH SUPPORT USER MANUAL WWW.SPEXSEATING.COM Warning 9. The Spex seating system must only be used for forward-facing seating in motor vehicles. 10. In order to reduce the potential of injury to vehicle occupants, wheelchair-mounted rigid trays not specifically intended for use during travel in motor vehicles must be: a.
- Page 15 SPEX ARM & THIGH SUPPORT USER MANUAL WWW.SPEXSEATING.COM Warning 14. Both pelvic-belt and shoulder-belt restraints that comply with WC18 and/or WC19 should be used to limit occupant movement in a crash and reduce the likelihood of occupant ejection from the vehicle and/or injurious contact of the occupant with the vehicle interior.
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Page 16: Warranty
Warranty Each Spex Arm & Thigh Support is carefully inspected to provide peak performance and is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase, provided normal use. Should a defect in materials or workmanship occur within 12 months from the original date of purchase, Medifab will, at its option, repair or replace it without charge.
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