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Snugseat Snappi
Nursery Snugseat on Size 1 Chassis
Junior Snugseat on Size 2 Chassis
Please read these instructions carefully
Before using the Wheelbase or Snug Seat
Document No: 053-03 v11
Snugseat Snappi User Manual.doc
Snugseat Snappi User Manual
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June 2015

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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 v11 Page 1 of 43 June 2015 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 v11 Page 2 of 43 June 2015 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 v11 Page 3 of 43 June 2015 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 8 - 17 4.1.1 Unfolding the frame (Original Locks) 4.1.2 Unfolding the frame (Spring Loaded Locks) 4.2A Original Brakes (pushchairs supplied before June 2015)
  • Page 5 Snugseat Snappi User Manual 8.4 Lifting and general safety 36 – 37 Cleaning 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 10.2 Six – monthly maintenance 38 –...

  • 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: A Original Brakes (Pushchairs Supplied Before June 2015)

    Snugseat Snappi User Manual 4.2A Original Brakes (pushchairs supplied before June 2015) 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.

  • Page 12: C Tyres

    Snugseat Snappi User Manual Fig 4.2.4 Right: The brake in the fully locked position. Fig 4.2.4 To release the pin brake, hold the pushchair and place your foot underneath the brake bar as shown (see Fig 4.2.5, left). Lift the bar as far as it will move to ensure the pins are clear of the locking rings.

  • Page 13: 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 14 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 15 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 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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 19: 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 20: 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 21 Snugseat Snappi User Manual Fig 5.1.1: Snug Seat Pads and Support Elements Document No: 053-03 v11 Page 21 of 43 June 2015 Snugseat Snappi User Manual.doc...

  • Page 22: 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 23 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 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30 Snugseat Snappi User Manual 6.6: Playtray – not suitable for rearward facing Snugseat Snappi The Snugseat Snappi playtray offers height, depth and angle adjustment, so that it can be adapted to suit your needs. It is available in clear or black. (clear playtray shown for illustrative purposes Fig 6.6.1).

  • Page 31: Playtray

    Snugseat Snappi User Manual If you purchase the playtray after you have received the pushchair you will also receive 2 of each of the following 4 pieces which are needed in order to mount the playtray: • Thumb Screw (A) •...
  • Page 32 Snugseat Snappi User Manual Align the hole in the long horizontal tube of the Playtray Receiver Bracket (D) with the hole in the welded nut on the Mounting Bracket (C). Using a 4mm Allen Key, screw the Socket Button (B) through both holes until tight (See Fig 6.6.7).

  • Page 33: Vertical Cylinder Carrier

    Note that fitting the carrier must only be attempted by a qualified tradesperson; if in doubt please contact Tendercare ltd for further advice. Fig 6.7.1, left: The vertical cylinder carrier as supplied, fitted to the chassis.
  • Page 34 Snugseat Snappi User Manual To fit a cylinder to the carrier, first open the cam buckles on the straps (see Fig 6.7.2, right). Loosen the strap, then slot the cylinder into the carrier. Fig 6.7.2 With the cylinder in place, pull on the end of the strap to tighten, and then close the cam lock to secure it in place.

  • Page 35: 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 36: 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 37: Cleaning

    Snugseat Snappi User Manual If it is necessary to lift the wheelbase whilst it is occupied always use two people, one at the front the other at the back. For your own safety and good practice never lift the empty wheelbase until it has been properly folded.

  • Page 38: Maintenance

    Always follow the instructions given in the puncture repair kit. 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 39: 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 40: Warranty

    12 months from the date of delivery. Tendercare Limited will not repair or replace free of charge any part or parts found to be defective due to abuse, misuse or lack of correct maintenance.

  • Page 41: Preparing Wheelbase For Transport

    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 10542 Part 2, SAE2249 or DIN 75078/2. NO other restraint system can be used.
  • Page 42 We recommend the Unwin Safety Systems Double Inertia Reel Harness be used. The rearward facing Snugseat Snappi Pushchair has not been crash tested for use as a vehicle seat and must not be used for transportation.

  • Page 43: Repairs

    Repairs: For all repairs contact your issuing authority. Major repairs: For all major repairs e.g. bent or damaged frame, the equipment should be returned to the factory. Contact Tendercare Ltd customer services on (01903) 726161. An approved agent may carry out the following repairs and replacements. A workshop manual is available to repairers from Tendercare Ltd.

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