Leckey Comfee Seat, User Instructions

1. Intended Use 

The Comfee Seat comes in 3 size options 

catering for the needs of children and adults 

with disabilities. As a guide, size 1 is for 

children aged 4 – 10, Size 2 is for children 

aged 9 – 16 and size 3 is for children aged 15 

– Adult. Maximum weight guides are 50kg, 

75kg and 100kg respectively.

2. Declaration of Conformity

James Leckey Design Ltd. as manufacturer 

with sole responsibility declares that the 

Leckey Comfee Seat conforms to the 

requirements of the 93/42/EEC Guidelines 

and EN12182 Technical aids for disabled 

persons, general requirements and test 

methods.

3. Terms of Warranty

The Warranty applies only when the product 

is used according to the specified conditions 

and for the intended purposes, following 

all manufacturer’s recommendations (also 

see general terms of sales, delivery and 

payment). A two year warranty is provided 

on all Leckey manufactured products and 

components.

4. Product History Record

Your Leckey product is classified as a Class 

1 Medical device and as such should only 

be prescribed, set up or reissued for use 

by a technically competent person who 

has been trained in the use of this product. 

Leckey recommend that a written record is 

maintained to provide details of all setups, 

reissue inspections and annual inspections 

of this product.

5. Product Training Record 

(Clients & Carers)

Your Leckey product is a prescribed Class 

1 Medical Device and as such Leckey 

recommend that parents, teachers and 

carers using the equipment should be made 

aware of the following sections of this user 

manual by a technically competent person. 

Section 6  

Safety Information

Section 9

Clinical Setup for postural management

Section 10

Frequent adjustment for daily use

Section 11     

Cleaning & Care Information

Section 12

Daily Product Inspection

Leckey recommend that a written record 

is maintained of all those who have been 

trained in the correct use of this product.

6.1 Always read instructions fully before 

use.

6.2 Users should not be left unattended at 

any time whilst using Leckey equipment.

6.3 Only use Leckey approved 

components with your product. Never 

modify the product in any way. Failure 

to follow instructions may put the user 

or carer at risk and will invalidate the 

warranty on the product.

6.4 If in any doubt as to the continued safe 

use of your product or if any parts should 

fail, please cease using the product and 

contact our customer services department 

or local dealer as soon as possible.  

6.5 Carry out all positional adjustments 

and ensure that they are securely fastened 

before you put the user into this product. 

Some adjustments may require the use 

of a tool which is provided with each 

product. Keep all tools out of reach of 

children.

6.6 When placing the user into the seat, 

for safety reasons, always secure the 

pelvic harness first. 

6.7 When the product is stationary ensure 

that all four castors are locked and facing 

away from the base. This is especially 

important when the tilt and space and 

back recline facility is in use.

6.8 When the seat is in use please ensure 

that the height adjustment pedal or bolts 

and tilt in space are locked off and cannot 

be adjusted accidentally, especially if 

there are children in the area.

6.9 The Comfee Seat is not a wheelchair 

and although mobility is a feature of the 

seat we do not recommend that users be 

moved over uneven surfaces whilst in the 

equipment.  All due care and attention 

should be taken if transporting the user 

from one seat to another.

6.10 The Comfee Seat has not been 

crash tested therefore cannot be used in 

transport

6.11 Never leave the product on a sloping 

surface greater than 5 degrees. Always 

remember to lock all the castors.

6.12 Only use the push handle to steer and 

move the seat from one area to another.  

Never use the tray for this purpose.

6.13 The product contains components 

which could present a choking hazard to 

small children. Always check that locking 

knobs and bolts within the child’s reach 

are tightened and secure at all times.

6.14 Leckey products comply with fire 

safety regulations in accordance with 

EN12182. However the product contains 

plastic components and therefore should 

be kept away from all direct sources of 

heat including naked flames, cigarettes, 

electric and gas heaters.

6.15 Never place hot items on the Activity 

Tray as they may damage the plastic.

6.16 Clean the product regularly. Do 

not use abrasive cleaners. Carry out 

maintenance checks on a regular basis to 

ensure your product is in good working 

condition.

6 Safety Information