1. Intended Use
The Hi-low Chassis has been designed for
indoor and outdoor use. It is not designed
for use in transportation and is not crash
tested. It should never be exposed to the
elements as this may corrode the metal
components. The Indoor chassis has 4
small castors and is for use indoors only.
The Indoor / Outdoor Chassis has two
small wheels at the front and two larger
wheels at the back and can be used both
indoors and outdoors.
2. Declaration of Conformity
James Leckey Design Ltd as manufacturer
with sole responsibility declares that the
Indoor / Outdoor Chassis conforms to the
requirements of the 93/42/EEC Guidelines,
Medical Device Regulations 2002 and
EN12182 Technical aids for disabled
persons 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 manufacturers’
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.
6.1 Always read instructions fully
before use.
6.2 To improve safety we recommend
that 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 to the continued safe
use of your Leckey product or if any
parts should fail, please cease using
the product and contact our customer
services department or your 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
the 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 the product is stationary
ensure that all castors are locked and
facing away from the base, as this
will improve product stability. This is
especially important when the tilt in
space or back recline facility is in use.
6.7 When the seat is in use on a Hi-low
chassis please ensure that the height
adjustment pedal and tilt in space lever
are locked off and cannot be adjusted
accidentally by other children.
6.8 When the Leckey seating systems
are used on the Hi-low chassis we do
not recommend that users are moved
over uneven surfaces when in the
equipment. All due care and attention
should be taken if transporting the user
in and out of the seat.
6.9 Never leave the product on a
sloping surface, greater than 5 degrees.
Always remember to lock all the
castors.
6.10 Only use the push handle to steer
and move the seat from one area to
another. Never use the tray for this
purpose.
6.11 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.
6.12 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.
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
(Parents, Teachers & 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 8
Frequent Adjustments for Daily use
Section 9
Cleaning and Care
Section 10
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 Safety Information
