SplashyBig User Manual Please read all user instructions carefully before using SplashyBig. These instructions can also be downloaded from our website www.fireflyfriends.com along with videos, diagrams and other useful downloads. Contents 01 Intended Use p.03 02 Certification p.04 03 Warnings and Cautions p.04...
SplashyBig User Manual SECTION 02: Certification SplashyBig is classified as a Class I Medical Device under EU and UK regulations. As the manufacturer, James Leckey Design Limited, declares that this product conforms to the Medical Device Regulation (2017/745), UK Medical Device...
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SplashyBig User Manual p5 not get pinched when positioning • User toppling risk - if the belts seat components and tightening need loosened during hygiene mountings. activities the child could slip down or, due to lack of trunk control, they could topple face forward.
• When bringing SplashyBig at any time in this product. into use from storage, allow 3. If using SplashyBig at the beach, it to acclimatise to ambient never leave your child temperature first. unattended near the sea. 4. Check that all of the SplashyBig...
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SplashyBig User Manual p7 7. Do not modify SplashyBig or use 13. Any promotional items supplied components other than Firefly with SplashyBig should not be used approved components with unsupervised. SplashyBig at any time. This may 14. When using the stabiliser ensure put your child at risk and may stabiliser is fully locked.
SplashyBig User Manual SECTION 06: • Significant learning disabilities and/or Precautions and behavioural issues. Contraindications Contraindications Precautions There are no contraindications • Fixed spinal deformities such as associated with bathing devices. scoliosis or kyphosis. The instructions for use indicate that for all products, no child •...
Care Information parts thoroughly with fresh, clean water. How to Maintain 5-point Harness • When cleaning SplashyBig we recommend that you use only warm The SplashyBig 5-point harness water and a non-abrasive detergent. can be removed and cleaned Never use organic solvents or dry with soapy water.
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SplashyBig User Manual SplashyBig’s EVA foam covers can be removed and washed every few months. 1. The EVA covers are attached by eight hooks. Two on the seat back and six on the seat base. 2. Detach all hooks by hand (do not use tools).
We recommend that various checks and contact our customer of SplashyBig are carried out before services department as each use to ensure the product is safe. soon as possible. The recommended checks are...
(moving and doubt about the continued safe use handling techniques) of your child of your Firefly product or if any parts in and out of the bath. should fail, please cease using the SECTION 10: Re-issuing...
SplashyBig User Manual p13 SECTION 11: Instructions for Use 11.1 SplashyBig Parts Your SplashyBig will arrive with the following parts: 1x Back rest 1x Seat base 1x Floorsitter base unit 4x Bumper supports 1x Groin strap & 4x Harness straps...
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SplashyBig User Manual 11.2 Assembling SplashyBig • Your SplashyBig MUST be assembled • We highly recommend that you BEFORE filling the bath with water. complete a ‘dry run’ with your child in SplashyBig whilst wearing We recommend you fill the bath with...
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Before attaching SplashyBig to the floorsitter, the back rest and seat base must be assembled. Hold the backrest of SplashyBig up vertically with the grooves at the top. Use your other hand to slot the seat base into the grooves on the backrest.
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Secure by turning the toggle sideways underneath the seat. To connect the shoulder and lateral straps, follow this diagram. To ensure you are placing the straps in the correct side of SplashyBig, the buckle should appear as pictured.
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SplashyBig User Manual p17 11.2.6 Configuring 5 point harness Insert toggle of the groin strap into SplashyBig seat base. Insert the toggle of the left shoulder strap through the hole at the correct height for your child. Insert the toggle of...
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SplashyBig User Manual 11.2.7 Configuring 3 point harness Insert the toggle of the left lateral strap into a hole on the side panels of the back rest. Repeat the process for the right lateral strap. Once all the straps...
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SplashyBig User Manual p19 11.2.8 Fitting SplashyBig seat to the floorsitter Lower SplashyBig with the seat base flat onto the floorsitter. Making sure the seat base is centrally aligned with the floorsitter move the seat base forward so the seat base slides into the locking channel.
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SplashyBig User Manual Before attaching the recline arm to the backrest, ensure that it is at the highest setting. Once attached correctly, you will hear a click. This picture shows what the bath seat should look like when it is fully assembled.
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SplashyBig User Manual p21 11.3 Bumper Supports If you feel your child requires further support in SplashyBig, extra bumpers can be purchased from the Accessories section of the Firefly website. www.fireflyfriends.com/uk/ our-products#accessories...
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(helps to prevent your child’s bottom from sliding forward in the seat). Some children may find sitting in SplashyBig more comfortable if a bumper is placed in front of the groin strap.
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SplashyBig User Manual p23 11.4 Adjusting the harness for washing Remove a shoulder strap to make a 4 point harness to increase access for washing. To remove the shoulder strap, release the toggle from the reverse of the backrest.
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SplashyBig User Manual Remove a lateral strap to make a 4 point harness to increase access for lower half washing. To remove the lateral strap, release the toggle from the reverse of the backrest.
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SplashyBig User Manual p25 11.5 Shortening lateral and shoulder straps Standard size In some cases you may want to reduce the size of the lateral and shoulder supports to fit a smaller child using SplashyBig. Shortened size When your SplashyBig arrives, the straps will look like the diagram shown.
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11.5.1 Shortening groin strap In some cases you may want to reduce the size of the groin strap to fit a smaller child using SplashyBig. Standard size The groin strap will look as the diagram shows when it arrives. To adjust the straps to a smaller setting, please follow these instructions.
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Mid recline position – we recommend that SplashyBig is placed into a mid recline position if your child is being lifted into the bath seat. Full recline position – we recommend...
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You should aim to make this movement as smooth as possible to reduce any anxiety the child may have. To bring SplashyBig in to a more upright position, place one hand onto the SplashyBig handle at the top...
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SplashyBig User Manual p29 11.7 Removing SplashyBig from the bath after use and dismantling Do not remove SplashyBig from the bath before disengaging seat base and floorsitter as this may put strain on the connections. Release and remove the child from SplashyBig and drain the bath.
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(do not use tools) Place SplashyBig on its side and detach the seat base from the back rest by lipping the seat base back on itself to release the hinge mechanism.
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SplashyBig User Manual p31 11.9: Floorsitter Outdoor Feet Never touch two centre feet, ensure these are all secure. Remove the 6 suction cup Add the outdoor feet by feet from the floorsitter. screwing in clockwise. Make sure all feet engaged and floorsitter is lying flat.
SplashyBig User Manual p33 SECTION 13: Table of Symbols Symbol Meaning Medical Device Read the Instructions for Use CE mark Warning Manufacturer Product Code Serial number Max occupancy weight Date of Manufacture Latex free Unique Device Identification...
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