Leckey Everyday Activity Seat User Manual page 26

p26 Everyday Activity Seat User Manual
10.2 ADJUSTING THE
PELVIC HARNESS
For side adjustment, open the
camlocks and either pull the straps
to tighten or feed the straps through
to loosen, depending on fit required (
. To adjust in the centre, pull the D
ring from the Velcro and feed strap
through buckle on either strap to
loosen the belt or pull D ring away
from the buckle to tighten the belt
Ensure strap is fed
through the triglide as a
safety precaution in case
the camlock is opened
accidentally.
10.3 CHEST AND
TRUNK HARNESS
ADJUSTMENT
If the child requires chest support
as part of their postural support
programme the seat will be fitted
with rigid laterals or a combination
of laterals, chest harness and
trunk harness. These may need
to be adjusted on a daily basis to
.
accommodate differences in clothing.
Always check with your therapist
as to the optimum positioning and
tensioning of the straps and support
items for the child.
To change the width of the chest
harness, lift the front cover, adjust the
Velcro straps and set to the desired
width. When the correct width has
been achieved replace the cover.
Please refer to section 9.11 for
specific guidance on adjusting the
trunk harness. Always make sure
the plastic buckles are fully engaged
when using the chest harness.
Check the harness and
laterals are secure to
ensure the child is safe
and cannot slide forward
in the seat as this may
restrict their breathing.
If the child is active or has
extensor spasms check