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- Page 1 Fitting and Operating Instructions...
- Page 2 Please read the instructions in full before using the Chailey Standing Support. The Chailey Standing Support must be set up and adjusted by a competent therapist or rehabilitation engineer before use. Ensure the main trunk support assembly is located in position and the location pins are both fully engaged Ensure the brakes are fully engaged before use.
- Page 3 Children who have reached the appropriate chronological age to stand and are unable to do so will need to experience standing with the correct biomechanical support in the upright position. The Chailey Standing Support will help your child to: Be more able in the standing position ...
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Page 4: Identifying The Components
IDENTIFYING THE COMPONENTS The Chailey Standing Support consists of three main components: 1. Body Support 2. Main Frame with Footrest Assembly attached 3. Tray (with bowl and lid) Figure 1 – Main components... - Page 5 The Body Support consists of the following components: 1. Thoracic Lateral Supports and Safety Strap 2. Anterior Chest Support 3. Trunk Cushion 4. Pelvic Lateral Supports 5. Pelvic Strap and Safety Strap 6. Thigh Supports 7. Pommel Figure 2 - Body Support components In some cases, in particular where a user has good upper trunk ability, the Anterior Chest Support and Thoracic Laterals Support may not be fitted.
- Page 6 SETTING UP THE CHAILEY STANDING SUPPORT Positioning the Body Support in the Main Frame Separate the two halves of the black strap and bring towards the front. Refasten the Velcro to form a loop (A). This can then be used to operate the location pins on the Main Frame.
- Page 7 Optimum Location of Components Figure 3 shows the location of the components of the Chailey Standing Support and how they should normally be positioned in relation to the user. Figure 3 – Optimum Location of Components The footplates are adjustable to facilitate a standing base as wide as or slightly wider than the pelvis.
- Page 8 Checking the Initial Setup The Chailey Standing Support will be delivered already set up to the measurements recorded on the prescription form. The lateral supports will be symmetrical and centrally aligned and may need to be moved to accommodate asymmetry, or if you want to allow more active movement in the trunk.
- Page 9 Chailey Standing Support Prescription Form for reference later if you need them (our booklet ‘Standing as Part of a Postural Management Programme’ may also be useful).
- Page 10 ADJUSTING THE CHAILEY STANDING SUPPORT IMPORTANT It is strongly recommended that primary adjustment is carried out without the user in the support. Adjust the Height of the Body Support (Measure Heel to Hip) There are two types of adjustment of the Body Support: ...
- Page 11 When carrying out initial adjustments without the user in the support, set the secondary adjustment slightly too high. It can then be adjusted down slightly when they are in the support (it easier to adjust down than up when the user is in the support). Always try to adjust the Body Support starting with the secondary adjustment on its lowest setting, positioning the primary adjustment on its maximum setting for the hip height...
- Page 12 Adjusting the width of the Thoracic Lateral Supports (Measure Chest Width) Loosen the bolt (L) securing the lateral support. Adjust to the desired location and tighten the bolt. Ensure they are symmetrical and centrally aligned. If the user has good trunk control it is possible to fully remove the thoracic laterals.
- Page 13 Removing the Anterior Chest Support Assembly Remove the tray. Remove the bolt securing the chest support (K). Remove the chest support replacing the bolt into the chest support so it is available if it is needed again. Locate the Body Support into the main frame in its lowest position (this helps to keep the sliding mechanism aligned when removing the plate).
- Page 14 Once they have been removed, rotate the plate through 180 (O) and insert back onto the Body Support (this ensures the correct spacing of the sliding mechanism is retained). Replace the bolts using new shakeproof washers and tighten. Reposition the plastic moulding. If these steps are carried out carefully, the sliding mechanism should still be operational.
- Page 15 Adjusting the Footplate depth Loosen the bolts securing the footplates (G). Move the footplate assembly to the desired location. Tighten the bolts. Adjusting the Footplate width (Measure Heel Width) Loosen the two central bolts securing the footplates (H). Move each footplate the desired location.
- Page 16 If you are making a fairly large adjustment, you may find it easier to also loosen the two bottom bolts (J) to allow the Thigh Support to pivot while they are adjusted. Adjusting the angle of the Thigh Supports Loosen the top (I) and bottom (J) bolts of the Thigh Support that you want to adjust (work with one side at a time to ensure both thigh supports remain at the...
- Page 17 Adjusting the Height of the Tray Loosen the nut on the location clamp. Release the two thumb screws and adjust the tray to the correct height. Tighten the thumb screws and position the location clamp on top of the tube (this clamp ensures the tray is always located in the same position).
- Page 18 USING THE CHAILEY STANDING SUPPORT Placing a Child in the Chailey Standing Support To place your child in the Chailey Standing Support, follow the following steps: Check the child is wearing appropriate footwear Make sure you have enough help to position the child, either with another person or helped with a hoist ...
- Page 19 Moving the Chailey Standing Support IMPORTANT We recommend that this base is not used for moving a child from one room to another or over uneven or sloping surfaces It is possible to move a child around a room whilst they are in the standing support.
- Page 20 SUMMARY Children need to feel secure (physically and emotionally) before they are able to be active, sleep or play happily. The Chailey Standing Support will help with this by providing a biomechanically correct position and boundaries within which movement can be experienced and learned in a positive way.
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