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User Manual for all Spex Head Supports (product code begins with '1274-')
Revision: Headrest20201202_EN
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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
cushion is used in a vehicle.
Head Support
Installation & User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual for all Spex Head Supports (product code begins with ‘1274-’) Revision: Headrest20201202_EN Head 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 remove this user manual before delivery to the end user.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Warranty Introduction The Spex Head Support is a modular and adjustable support for the head. Note: Check all parts are free from shipping damage. Contact Medifab or your supplier for further instructions if needed. Medifab recommends that a clinician such as an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist who is skilled in wheelchair seating and positioning be consulted to determine if the Spex Head Support is appropriate for the user.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Head Support, or potential failure. If your Head Support becomes damp or wet, thoroughly wipe with a dry cloth as soon as possible. Do not use your Head Support in a showering or pool facility.

  • Page 4: Compatibility

    8. The user must not put excessive force against the Head Support. 9. Do not attach the Head Support to the back support more than 2” above the top back support attachment points to the wheelchair. If the Head Support is attached too high above the top attachment point of the back support to the wheelchair frame the life of the back support shell will be greatly reduced.

  • Page 5: Head Support Contents

    Re-issuing to Another User Once the user has finished using the Spex Head Support, it must be refurbished and thoroughly cleaned if it is issued to another user. Below are the strict guidelines for refurbishing the Spex Head Support. Medifab takes no responsibility for contamination, cross infection, or damage.

  • Page 6: Installing Mounting Block

    Unwind the clamp lever on the mounting block and shift the stem up or down to the new position. Tighten the clamp lever to secure. Tighten the grub screw in the ‘Drop Stopper’ to fix the stem height when taking the Head Support on and off the wheelchair.

  • Page 7: Adjusting Horizontal, Lateral & Angle Positions

    Check any links that stick out from the positioning mechanism do not get in the way of the user or wheelchair. Operating Flip-Away (if fitted) Grip the red collar and pull up. Hold the collar up and carefully lift the head support pad away.

  • Page 8: Adjustable Lateral Wings (If Fitted)

    5mm Hex Key, 10mm Spanner The lateral wings can be positioned at the top or bottom of the centre Head Support pad. To change the lateral pad height, remove the nuts on the back of the centre pad using a 10mm spanner. Remove the lateral wing, unzip the cover and move the fixing stud to the other set of holes.

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    WWW.SPEXSEATING.COM Maintenance The expected lifetime of the Head Support is 5 years. The Head Support should be checked and cleaned regularly to help extend its life. Medifab recommends that the Head Support is checked every 6 months. If any issues are found stop using the Head Support and contact your Spex Seating supplier immediately.

  • Page 10: Transit Safety - Assembly, Use, Maintenance & Limitations

    Spex Seating System has been designed to accommodate the proper use of vehicle-anchored belt restraints. Spex achieved a rating of Excellent (16 out of 16), for ease of properly positioning a belt restraint, and the degree to which proper belt restraint can be achieved, based on the methods of Annex D. The following items of the Spex Seating System have been tested and are suitable for use in a motor vehicle: •...

  • Page 11: Transit Safety - Correct Positioning Of Belt Restraints

    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 12: Warnings

    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 13 SPEX HEAD 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 14 SPEX HEAD 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.

  • Page 15: Warranty

    SIDE VIEW Warranty Each Spex Head Support is carefully inspected to provide peak performance and is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase, provided normal use. Should a defect in materials or workmanship occur within 24 months from the original date of purchase, Medifab will, at its option, repair or replace it without charge.
  • Page 16 SPEX HEAD SUPPORT USER MANUAL WWW.SPEXSEATING.COM Medicept 200 Homer Ave, Ashland, MA 01721 United States 32 Detroit Drive Tel: +1-508-231-8842 Rolleston 7675 Medifab Ltd New Zealand Phone +64 3 307 9790 Fax +64 3 307 2820 BEO MedConsulting Berlin GmbH Helmholtzstr.

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