Loeki and Bello User Guide
4. Operation
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Attention:
Adopt a comfortable posture while loosening or tightening the adjusting screws.
Never use the maximum height, width or depth to ensure a sturdy connection.
4.2
Standard settings (it is advisable to have these settings fixed by a paramedic)
A number of standard settings must be fixed in accordance with the child’s length, weight and
handicap; these will have to be altered after a while, if necessary in consultation with the attending
therapist.
4.2.1 The height and angle of the back support
Height
•
The screw for adjusting the height of the back support is located at the bottom of bar to which
the back support is attached (see illustration 14). Hexagonal key (Allen key) number 6 is
required to make the adjustment.
•
Hold on to the back support with one hand and loosen the adjusting
screw with the other hand. Position the back support at the desired
height and retighten the adjusting screw securely. Push down on
the back support to verify that it is properly secured.
•
The height must be adjusted so that when the child is seated upright
in the chair, the top of the back support is level with the top of the
child’s shoulders.
Angle
•
The nut for adjusting the angle of the backrest is located at the back
of the back support (see illustration 14). Nut spanner number 17 is
required to make the adjustment.
•
Hold on to the back support with one hand and loosen the adjusting
nut with the other hand. Position the back support at the desired
angle and then retighten the adjustment nut securely. Verify that the
back support has been securely fastened.
•
The back support is normally adjusted to an angle of 90° to the seat.
Make sure that the adjusting nut is always properly tightened.
4.2.2
Seat depth and seat width
Seat depth
•
The screw for adjusting the seat’s depth is located at the back at the
bottom of the seat (see illustration 15). Hexagonal key (Allen key)
number 6 is required to make the adjustment.
•
Loosen the screw for adjusting the seat depth. After this, using the
bar to which the back support is attached, adjust the back support to
the desired position. Then retighten the adjusting screw securely
and verify that the bar of the back support is once again securely
fastened.
•
Make sure that the child’s entire lower leg is supported and that the
knees are positioned at an angle of 90°.
Illustration 14:
Adjusting the height of the
backrest.
a) Adjusting nut for setting
the angle of the backrest.
a
Illustration 15:
Adjusting the seat’s depth.
