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Upsee Factsheet #02:
Putting on and taking
off the Upsee
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  • Page 1 Upsee Factsheet #02: Putting on and taking off the Upsee...
  • Page 2 Putting on the Upsee Step 1 Adult Belt 1. Place the belt low around your hips, 2. Pull both ‘D’ rings away from the roughly 2 inches below your waist centre buckle to tighten the belt*. with the top of the triangular back Ensure the webbing does not support pointing upwards*.
  • Page 3 3. Lay the child back into the harness, The lower strap on the harness is the matching their pelvis, chest and most important to position correctly. underarms to the vest. 4. Make the harness snug around the child’s pelvis. As a general guide, keep the bottom edge of the vest harness just above the top of the child’s legs.
  • Page 4 Step 3 Double Sandal Our trials show most adults find it easier and more intuitive to place their feet into the double sandal first. However, some find it easier to place their child’s feet in first. The instructions below are for adult-feet-first. In either case, it takes practice and may require extra help to fasten the straps at first.
  • Page 5 5. Place the child’s feet into the small sandals and use the three Velcro straps to secure tightly around the child’s feet. Footwear Both adult and child should wear shoes when using the Upsee. We recommend trainers/sneakers for adults. Do not wear shoes with heels, large boots, sandals or slippers.
  • Page 6 3. Connect the black straps on your Securely fasten the buckles, Velcro adult belt to the matching black- and press-studs before standing strapped buckles on the shoulders up. If you do need to make further of the child’s harness. adjustments to buckles, Velcro or press-studs, remain seated.
  • Page 7 7. Tuck excess webbing out of the way to prevent tripping. Fine-tuning the pelvic straps (grey) Only tighten the pelvic straps to the point where the child’s pelvis at its highest level while allowing the child to bear the majority of his own weight. You should not bear all the child’s weight through the connecting straps.
  • Page 8 Removing the Upsee You can remove the Upsee by reversing the steps above. However, the stages and safety warnings are highlighted below. Ensure all four connecting straps on the adult belt are extended again before sitting down. Otherwise, you risk bending the child backwards at an uncomfortable angle. Remember to give the child extra support once the straps are loosened.
  • Page 9 5. Lay the child down on a comfortable 6. Undo the leg supports from the surface. front buckles and pass the straps through the child’s legs to the back. If the child’s arms do not have enough 7. Undo the buckles and Velcro at the movement to allow the harness to slip front of the harness and remove it off easily, undo the shoulder clips and...
  • Page 10 We recommend storing the child’s harness flat to maximise its lifespan. Folding causes creasing in the support structure of the lining material. Redness on the child’s skin may be visible and is expected on weight bearing points. If this redness persists, please review the set-up of the product to ensure it is not too tight or too loose.