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Snugseat Snappi User Manual
Snugseat Snappi
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M
SER
ANUAL
This manual covers:
Nursery Snugseat on Size 1 Chassis
Junior Snugseat on Size 2 Chassis
IMPORTANT
Please read these instructions carefully
Before using the Wheelbase or Snug Seat
Document No: 053-03 v5
Page 1 of 37
September 2010
Snugseat Snappi User Manual.doc

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  • Page 1 Snugseat Snappi User Manual Snugseat Snappi ANUAL This manual covers: Nursery Snugseat on Size 1 Chassis Junior Snugseat on Size 2 Chassis IMPORTANT Please read these instructions carefully Before using the Wheelbase or Snug Seat Document No: 053-03 v5 Page 1 of 37 September 2010 Snugseat Snappi User Manual.doc...
  • Page 2 Snugseat Snappi User Manual Fig 0.1 Snugseat on Snappi Wheelbase (Nursery seat on size 1 chassis shown) Fig 0.2 Wheelbase (size 1 shown) Document No: 053-03 v5 Page 2 of 37 September 2010 Snugseat Snappi User Manual.doc...
  • Page 3 Snugseat Snappi User Manual Fig 0.3 Wheelbase Folded (size 1 shown) Fig 0.4 Snugseat Seat Unit (Nursery shown) Document No: 053-03 v5 Page 3 of 37 September 2010 Snugseat Snappi User Manual.doc...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Snugseat Snappi User Manual Item Description Page Who to contact if you have difficulty Introduction 6 – 7 Unpacking 7 – 8 Preparing the wheelbase for use 4.1.1 Unfolding the frame (Original Locks) 4.1.2 Unfolding the frame (Spring Loaded Locks) 4.2 Brakes...
  • Page 5 Snugseat Snappi User Manual 9.1 Chassis and seat shell 9.2 Patterned covers and tummy pad 9.3 Modular foam pads 9.4 5-Point harness Maintenance 10.1 Routine maintenance 33 – 34 10.2 Six – monthly maintenance Oxygen Cylinder Warranty Transporting the Snugseat Snappi 13.1 Preparing wheelbase for transport...

  • Page 6: Who To Contact If You Have Difficulty

    (see section 12). The following accessories for use with the Snugseat Snappi are available from Tendercare Ltd. Carrying tray, Shopping basket, Rain-hood, Sun canopy, Snug-toes, Standard Headrest, Occipital Roll Headrest and Extra Recess Headrest.

  • Page 7: Unpacking

    1065 1000 1055 All sizes and weights are given as a guide. Tendercare ltd reserves the right to amend specifications at any time as part of their product development programme. 3: Unpacking The wheelbase is delivered in a cardboard carton. This measures 680mm wide x 480mm deep x 1030mm high and weighs approximately 15Kg.

  • Page 8: Preparing The Wheelbase For Use

    Bag containing seat cover, tummy pad and pommel cover Bag containing modular pads and wedges User Manual IMPORTANT: If any items are damaged or missing, then please contact Tendercare, preferably by email at info@tendercareltd.com or alternatively please call us on (01903) 726161 within 36 hours of delivery.
  • Page 9 Snugseat Snappi User Manual Fig 4.1.1.2 Next locate the 2 plastic locking sliders. These will be stowed in the “open” position and are held in place by 2 small spring clips. Fig 4.1.1.3 Press the 2 silver “Spring pins” in and slide the 2 locking pieces down over the lower tube sections.

  • Page 10: Unfolding The Frame (Spring Loaded Locks)

    Snugseat Snappi User Manual 4.1.2 Unfolding the Frame (Spring loaded locks) Fig 4.1.2.1 Standing at back of the wheelbase, place your foot on the rear cross member X (see right) and lift handle labelled Y as far as it will move.

  • Page 11: Brakes

    Snugseat Snappi User Manual 4.2 Brakes Fig 4.2.1 To apply the brake, put your foot on the top of brake bar (labelled X) and push down as shown. The brake will flip down onto the wheels and lock them. Fig 4.2.2...

  • Page 12: Fitting Seat To The Chassis And Setting Safety Catch

    Snugseat Snappi User Manual 4.3 Fitting the seat to the chassis The seat is fitted with a Snappi Interface system, and includes a 2-stage latch that comprises a main latch and a second safety catch that prevents accidental release of the seat from the chassis.
  • Page 13 Snugseat Snappi User Manual To fit the seat to the frame: Fig 4.3.3 Definition of interface mounting points: A: Interface Rear Hooks B: Interface Main Clips C: Interface Secondary Latch Fig 4.3.4 D: Interface Release Handle E: Frame interface rear bushings F: Frame interface front bushings Fig 4.3.5...
  • Page 14 Snugseat Snappi User Manual Fig 4.3.7 Next, push down firmly on the release lever “D” to ensure that the clips are fully closed. Note the lever is positioned under the front right corner of the seat (see right). Set the secondary latch “C” to the “Locked”...

  • Page 15: Tilt In Space

    Snugseat Snappi User Manual 4.4 Using the Tilt in Space facility Fig 4.4.1 To operate the tilt in space mechanism, place your hand over the push handle adjustor, and lift the lever ‘L’ (see left) as shown. Fig 4.4.2 This will open the gas strut and tilt the seat.

  • Page 16: Fitting Footrest To Seat

    Snugseat Snappi User Manual 4.5 Fitting footrest to seat Fig 4.5.1 Pass the two chrome bars “A” of the footrest through the buttonhole in the front of the seat cover and insert them into the corresponding holes in the seat frame. (See...

  • Page 17: Fitting Pommel To Seat

    Snugseat Snappi User Manual 4.6 Fitting pommel to seat The pommel is mounted on an adjustable steel frame so that the height and depth can be adjusted using thumbscrews. (See picture below). To fit the pommel, pass the chrome bar with a slot in it through the buttonhole in the front of the seat cover.

  • Page 18: Setting Up The Seat Unit

    Snugseat Snappi User Manual 5.0 Setting up the seat unit When setting up the seat unit always ensure the following is done: - • Always consult your Therapist or Rehabilitation Engineer for advice. • Ensure that the child is relaxed and happy and if possible in an environment in which they are familiar.

  • Page 19: Fitting Support Pads

    Snugseat Snappi User Manual 5.1 Fitting support pads For an example of pad positioning see fig 5.1.1. Select the correct seat cushion and Velcro it into the seat shell, so that the front of the cushion is flush with the front edge of the shell. The flat cushion gives a neutral hip angle and the ramped cushion will achieve a flexed hip angle.
  • Page 20 Snugseat Snappi User Manual Fig 5.1.1: Snug Seat Pads and Support Elements Document No: 053-03 v5 Page 20 of 37 September 2010 Snugseat Snappi User Manual.doc...

  • Page 21: Setting Up The Patterned Cover

    Snugseat Snappi User Manual At the required Lumber Support (L.S.) position on the backrest pad, Velcro two wedge shaped pads with the narrow edge towards the middle of the seat. Ensure that the lumber pad has promoted a symmetrical lumber curve and not simply displaced the pelvis forward.
  • Page 22 Snugseat Snappi User Manual Fit the harness to the seat cover by inserting all straps from the patterned side of the cover. When passing the buckle through the slots in the harness always twist the buckle so that the smallest side passes through the slot first. (See fig 5.2.2, right).

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Harness

    Snugseat Snappi User Manual 5.3 Adjusting the harness Adjustments are made using the harness adjustment mechanism, which is on the pelvic straps. To make the harness longer press in the brass strip in the top of the harness adjustment mechanism and pull the shoulder strap until the desired length is obtained. Alternatively, turn the adjustment mechanism on its side to lengthen the straps.

  • Page 24: Accessories

    Snugseat Snappi User Manual 6: Accessories 6.1: Shopping Basket Fitting / removing the shopping basket: There are 4 hanging points located on the insides of the side plates (see left). To fit the shopping basket, clip the snap hooks on the basket onto the 4 clipping points.

  • Page 25: Equipment Carrying Tray

    Snugseat Snappi User Manual 6.2: Equipment Carrying Tray To Fit the equipment carrying tray: The equipment-carrying tray has 2 sets of fixing points on its underside to secure it to the chassis (see right). Feed the tray under the wheelbase from the front of the chassis and hook the rear points ‘A’...

  • Page 26: Sun Canopy

    Snugseat Snappi User Manual 6.3: Sun Canopy There are 2 styles of sun canopy available for the Snugseat Snappi: The ‘Classic Style’ and the ‘Umbrella Style’. To fit the Classic Style sun canopy: First unfold the sun canopy. Then clip the 2 fixing brackets onto the frame (see arrows, right), so that the top clip sits just beneath the tilt release lever.

  • Page 27: Frame Padding

    Snugseat Snappi User Manual Next, unscrew the frame mounting to open the jaws until it will fit over the frame. Position the mounting onto the upper frame tube (see fig 5.3.4 below). Adjust the angle of the clip so that it is vertical.

  • Page 28: Rain Cover

    Snugseat Snappi User Manual 6.5: Rain Cover -– not suitable for rearward facing Snugseat Snappi To fit the rain cover: Attach the 4 push-on clips to the upper frame of the pushchair, with the open clip section pointing downwards. The lower clip fits directly above the nylon locking slider, while the upper clip attaches to the upper frame tube.

  • Page 29: Playtray

    Snugseat Snappi User Manual 6.6: Playtray – not suitable for rearward facing Snugseat Snappi The Snugseat Snappi playtray is available with the nursery Snugseat / Size 1 chassis only. It is available in clear or black (Clear playtray shown for illustrative purposes).
  • Page 30 Snugseat Snappi User Manual To adjust the angle of the playtray, loosen the angle adjustment thumbscrew as shown (see fig 6.6.3 right) on both brackets, and adjust the angle of the tray as required. Secure by retightening the thumbscrews. Fig 6.6.3...

  • Page 31: User Instructions

    Snugseat Snappi User Manual 7. User Instructions 7.1 Getting into the Snugseat 1. Put the brakes on. 2. Place the child into the seat so that their feet are on the footplate. 3. Fit the safety harness to the child and lock the harness.

  • Page 32: Brakes

    Snugseat Snappi User Manual 8. Avoid steep kerbs and flights of steps because of the danger of losing your grip on the wheelbase or of the occupant being tipped out. Always use a ramp or lift if available. Do not push the chair down flights of stairs as this puts strain on the pushchair and puts the occupant at risk.

  • Page 33: Lifting And General Safety

    10: Maintenance Should a problem be found when carrying out the regular checks, it should be immediately reported to the issuing authority or Tendercare Ltd. 10.1 Routine maintenance The user’s family can easily carry out the following tasks. No tools are required.

  • Page 34: Six-Monthly Maintenance

    6. Check condition of harness, stitching and buckle (weekly). 7. Clean frame when necessary (we suggest at least once a week). If you find any faults refer to your issuing authority or Tendercare Ltd. 10.2 Six-monthly maintenance Only someone who is a competent tradesman or repairer should carry out this work. If a major fault is found stop using the wheelbase until it has been corrected.

  • Page 35: Oxygen Cylinder

    5. Because the fitting and use of oxygen are outside the control of Tendercare Ltd, Tendercare Ltd does not accept any liability relating to the use of oxygen with the Snugseat.

  • Page 36: Transporting The Snugseat Snappi

    13.2 Attaching wheelbase to vehicle The Snugseat Snappi must be attached to the vehicle using a 4-point wheelchair restraint that complies with one of the following: ISO 10452 Part 2, SAE2249 or DIN 75078/2. NO other restraint system can be used.

  • Page 37: Repairs

    The above only secures the wheelbase not the passenger. It is essential that a separate vehicle harness be fitted to the passenger. The rearward facing Snugseat Snappi Pushchair has not been crash tested for use as a vehicle seat and must not be used for transportation.

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