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User Manual for Wonderseat by Spex Revision: 20230126_EN Wonderseat Bounce & Space Seating Systems 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.
The Wonderseat Bounce and Wonderseat Space are modular and adjustable Seating Systems for wheelchairs. Check all parts are free from shipping damage. Contact Spex Ltd. or your supplier for further instructions if needed. Spex Ltd. recommends that a clinician such as an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist who is skilled in...
Spex Seating supplier immediately before continuing to use. Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to this product should be reported to Spex Ltd. Wonderseat Seating Systems meet the requirements of ISO 16840-10:2015; Wheelchairs - Resistance to ignition of non-integrated seat and back support cushions.
• If parts of the Wonderseat Seating System are used with other seating products not manufactured by Spex, this configuration is deemed not tested and certified, whereby the prescriber/purchaser takes full responsibility for outcomes.
Using the Seating System without its covers increases the risk of flammability and skin damage. Maintenance & Cleaning Spex recommends that all parts be checked for wear, such as loose bolts or broken components every 6 months. Loose fasteners should be retightened according to the installation instructions. Contact your authorized Spex dealer immediately to replace any broken components.
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SPEXSEATING.COM SPEX WONDERSEAT USER MANUAL • Do not tumble dry. • Failure to use this cover may reduce the life of the seating system. Outer Covers • Remove the cover from the foam base and turn inside out. • Machine wash in warm water (40°c / 104⁰F) •...
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SPEX WONDERSEAT USER MANUAL SPEXSEATING.COM Adjusting Head Support Pad Position • 5mm Hex Key Loosen the bolts on the top ball joint to adjust the angle. Loosen the bolts in the positioning arm and top ball joint to adjust the height.
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SPEXSEATING.COM SPEX WONDERSEAT USER MANUAL Adjusting Back Support Height • 10mm Spanner Loosen the centre bolt and four outer nuts to adjust the height. Add foam cubes or strips inside the cover to match the back support height. Installing Back Support Upholstery &...
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SPEX WONDERSEAT USER MANUAL SPEXSEATING.COM Adjusting Arm & Thigh Support Hardware • 5mm Allen Key, 10mm Spanner Attach brackets under the seat base with the fasteners provided. Push the red button to release the arm support sideways. Press onto silver stub to attach.
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SPEXSEATING.COM SPEX WONDERSEAT USER MANUAL Adjusting Medial Thigh Support • 3mm Allen Key, 5mm Allen Key Loosen the screws underneath the support brackets to adjust the pad width and angle. Remove the velcro wrap and loosen the screws on the sides to adjust the pad height and depth.
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SPEX WONDERSEAT USER MANUAL SPEXSEATING.COM Installing Tray • 4mm Allen Key Loosen the screws underneath the tray to line up the brackets with the receivers. Press the brackets into the receivers. Pull up on the receivers and push down on the tray until the knobs click in.
SPEXSEATING.COM SPEX WONDERSEAT USER MANUAL Contouring the Back Support Surface (Wonderseat Space Only) The Classic Back Support has been designed to accommodate postural asymmetries and adapt to different shapes. This guide shows how the inner section of the Classic Back Support can be changed.
Once the user has finished using the Wonderseat Seating System, it must be refurbished and thoroughly cleaned if it is issued to another user. Below are the strict guidelines for refurbishing the Seating System. Spex takes no responsibility for contamination, cross infection, or damage. Spex recommends using AHP (Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide) disinfectant wipes.
Wonderseat 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.
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SPEX WONDERSEAT USER MANUAL SPEXSEATING.COM • The angle of the pelvic-belt restraint should be between 30° to 75° relative to the horizontal and, ideally, between 45° to 75° to the horizontal (as shown in Figure 2). • The belt-restraint buckle of three-point belt restraints should be placed in contact with the occupant’s body and away from wheelchair components.
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SPEXSEATING.COM SPEX WONDERSEAT USER MANUAL Warning 3. The Wonderseat Seating System should only be used on wheelchair frames that provide four securement points and pelvic-belt anchor points that conform to the requirements of RESNA WC-4: 2012, Section 19. 4. The wheelchair must be labelled as appropriate for use as a seat in a...
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11. Alterations or substitutions must not be made to the seating system structure, parts or components, without first consulting Spex. 12. The use of a postural pelvic belt attached to the wheelchair base or seat frame is encouraged during travel, but these belts should be positioned so that they don’t interfere with the proper positioning of crash worthy...
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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, Spex will, at its option, repair or replace it without charge. This warranty applies to the Seating System components including the foam, covers, and hardware.
SPEX WONDERSEAT USER MANUAL SPEXSEATING.COM Back Support Top of back Contouring Charts Record the amount of contouring cubes used. Fill out this form and enter the number of cubes used in each pocket and save for future PRIMARY LAYER reference.
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SPEXSEATING.COM SPEX WONDERSEAT USER MANUAL Spex Ltd Phone +64 3 307 9790 Fax +64 3 307 2820 fasterresults@spexseating.com 32 Detroit Drive spexseating.com Rolleston 7675 New Zealand Medicept BEO MedConsulting Berlin GmbH Advena Ltd 200 Homer Ave, Ashland, MA 01721 Helmholtzstr. 2...
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