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User Manual for all Spex Back Supports (product code begins with ‘125’) Revision: DropMount20211102_EN Zygo Back Support Drop Mount Hardware Installation & User Manual ® IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION NOTICE: This manual contains important instructions that must be passed on to the user of this product.
Warranty Introduction Spex recommends that a health care professional who is skilled in wheelchair seating should decide if the Spex products are appropriate for the user. They could be an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or other health professional with training in wheelchair seating and positioning.
Contraindications Use of Spex Wheelchair seating products may affect the center of gravity causing the Wheelchair to tip, potentially causing injury. Always judge the need for anti-tippers or amputee axle adapter brackets to be added to the Wheelchair to increase stability.
Spex Seating is designed to be compatible with most wheelchairs. Never use your Spex product in ways it is not designed for. All Spex products are tested and certified as part of a complete Spex Seating system and may not be suitable for use with other brands of wheelchair seating.
SPEX BACK SUPPORT USER MANUAL WWW.SPEXSEATING.COM Back Support Contents Your Back Support contains the following, in addition to the Back Support foam, inner cover, outer cover and foam positioning kit. Description Quantity Fixing Studs Back Support Shell Mounting Bracket Drop Mount Receiver...
2. Check all hardware is installed correctly and tightened before using the wheel- chair. 3. Do not use your Spex product if any hardware is missing or broken. You will need a qualified technician for help with any repairs, replacements, or adjustments.
SPEX BACK SUPPORT USER MANUAL WWW.SPEXSEATING.COM Installing Drop Mount Hardware 5mm Hex Key, 10mm Spanner/Wrench Attach the Drop Mount Receivers to the wheelchair canes. Check that both receivers are level and parallel. Apply enough tension to the clamp fasteners to prevent the receivers from slipping during installation.
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SPEX BACK SUPPORT USER MANUAL WWW.SPEXSEATING.COM Check that the Back Support is centred between the canes and the Mounting Brackets are flat against the Back Support Shell. Position the Back Support height as desired. Tighten the two M6 Nyloc Nuts on each bracket.
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 C. The following items of the Spex seating system have been tested and are suitable for use in a motor vehicle: •...
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WWW.SPEXSEATING.COM 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: •...
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1. The distance between the top of the user’s shoulder and the top of the back should not exceed 165mm (6.5”). 2. The Spex seating system must only be used for transport with wheelchair bases that are tested as part of a wheelchair system that conforms to performance requirements of ISO 7176-19 and RESNA WC-4:2012, Section 19.
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WWW.SPEXSEATING.COM SPEX BACK SUPPORT USER MANUAL Postural support devices that are not labelled as conforming to ISO 16840-4 may be used when in a vehicle, but should not be relied on for occupant restraint. Both pelvic-belt and shoulder-belt restraints as a part of a complete WTORS which meets ISO 10542-1 or ANSI/RESNA WC18 shall be used to achieve affective occupant restraint and optimum protection in a vehicle impact;...
The expected lifetime of Spex products is 5 years. Your Spex product should be checked and cleaned regularly to help extend its life. Spex recommends that the product is checked every 6 months. If any issues are found, please stop using the product and contact your Spex Seating supplier immediately.
Do not iron. Do not bleach. Re-issuing to another user There are strict guidelines for refurbishing Spex products before giving them to another user. Spex takes no responsibility for contamination, cross-infection, or damage. Spex recommends using AHP (Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide) disinfectant wipes. Follow the manufacturer instructions when using the disinfection product.
WWW.SPEXSEATING.COM Disposal and Recycling Many of the materials in your Spex Seating system can be recycled by taking it to a recycling centre. Thank you for looking after the environment! Follow all local laws and regulations when disposing of your Spex product.
or or or No concerns with the overall safety of the user? If , contact your therapist or Spex distributor immediately. No accidents occurred or harm caused? No abnormal stress caused to the seating?
SPEX BACK SUPPORT USER MANUAL WWW.SPEXSEATING.COM Product Log Form Use this section to keep notes of any changes made to your Spex Seating system. Date Set-Up/Checks/Amendments Signature Print Name...
WWW.SPEXSEATING.COM Warranty Each Spex product is carefully inspected for performance and is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a specified period from the date of purchase when used in normal conditions. Should a defect in materials or workmanship occur within this period, Spex will, at its discretion, repair or replace it without charge.
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SPEX BACK SUPPORT USER MANUAL WWW.SPEXSEATING.COM Medicept 200 Homer Ave, Ashland, MA 01721 United States 32 Detroit Drive Tel: +1-508-231-8842 Spex Ltd Rolleston 7675 Phone +64 3 307 9790 New Zealand Fax +64 3 307 2820 BEO MedConsulting Berlin GmbH fasterresults@spexseating.com...
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